Butts Garth House, Butts Garth, Thorner, Leeds

Butts Garth House has been thoughtfully transformed from its early origins as weavers' cottages into a welcoming family home, offering comfort, tranquillity and a timeless charm that makes everyday living feel extraordinary.

Within one of the oldest quarters of Thorner, Butts Garth takes its name from the medieval archery butts that once occupied this gently sloping ground. A short distance from the property stands the Grade II listed medieval cross base, marking the traditional heart of the community. Today, the peaceful lane of Butts Garth retains the texture of its medieval origins, offering a rare opportunity to live within a landscape shaped by centuries of local tradition.

Set behind double electric gates and considered one of the finest examples of period family homes in the area, it retains a unique charm. Together with its beautifully integrated cottage, the estate offers an impressive blend of period architecture and refined modern updates.

As the gates open, the drive leads into a wide courtyard that immediately sets the tone for the home, supported by a generous double garage, home office, separate store and convenient WC, all arranged with those balancing home life and work in mind.

A formal entrance welcomes you with elegant simplicity. The hallway provides access to the ground-floor rooms, while the first of two staircases rises with simple elegance.

The Heart of Home Life

Turning right from the hallway, the kitchen introduces a fresh and welcoming feel. Designed with quality cabinetry and integrated appliances, including a Rangemaster cooker, fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher, it is a space that encourages easy conversation and confident cooking. With generous surfaces and a naturally social atmosphere, it's a perfect setting for family meals, relaxed breakfasts and catching up with friends.
The dining area unfolds with a generous sense of light and ease, framed by wide windows that draw the outdoors into the room. The focal point of the room is a fireplace surrounded by sleek cabinetry and a glass display, bringing a refined touch to everyday living. The dining table sits comfortably within the space, creating a natural setting for gathering.

Beyond this, the garden room provides a calm retreat. Its soft tones and abundant natural light create a space designed for lingering.

Rooms with Heritage

The hallway leads from the kitchen to the sitting room, where natural light settles across the traditional oak panelling, and a feature fireplace lifts the room's character. This is a room shaped for reading, working or conversation, where every surface and texture reflects the home's heritage.

Further along the hallway, with its generous storage and discreet cellar access, a versatile study area unfolds. Not a separate room but a generous portion of the hall itself, resplendent with wooden beams and oak panelling, it offers a natural spot for focused work or creative projects with a window overlooking the garden.

At the end of the hallway lies the lounge, a beautifully proportioned room with décor in a soothing blend of taupe and mink tones and plush carpet underfoot, giving the room a refined, luxurious feel. A broad bay window welcomes in natural light and French-style patio doors open directly onto the garden, allowing the outdoors to become an easy part of daily living. A further impressive fireplace draws the room together, creating a setting that is perfect for quiet conversation.

The utility room sits neatly positioned for daily practicality. With fitted cabinetry, a washing machine, a second dishwasher and space for a tumble dryer. A generous storeroom is accessed from here, allowing household essentials to remain organised and out of sight.

Rest and Recharge

The second staircase rises from the hallway to a light-filled landing. The principal bedroom opens into a space that feels bright, calm and instantly welcoming. The bay window creates a natural seating area, perfect for slow morning coffees or time spent with a book. A walk-in wardrobe provides generous storage and could be transformed into an en-suite if desired.

Set just off the landing, the second bedroom introduces a soft, uplifting brightness. Ample wardrobe space and a dressing table by the window make dressing for the day a pleasure. Its en-suite shower room is finished in neutral tiling, giving the space a refined and understated elegance.

Further along the landing, bedroom three reveals a notably spacious footprint and a view across the green. The nearby shower room features a broad walk-in shower surrounded by muted neutral tiles.

Bedroom four has a composed, welcoming feel. An expanse of wardrobes bring thoughtful order, and the integrated sink adds practical ease. With its outlook across the garden, the room enjoys gentle shifts of light throughout the day.

Bedroom five is perfect for guests with exposed beams that reveal the home's character. The adjoining rear room adds welcome versatility, currently serving as a laundry space yet easily reimagined as a dressing room, study or additional storage.

The main family bathroom sits close to the fifth bedroom and is shaped with warmth and comfort. Light truffle-brown tiles wrap the bath, while the Velux window floods the room with natural light throughout the day, illuminating both the bath and the walk-in shower. In the evenings, the discreet spotlight set into the ledge above the bath softens the room into a more intimate glow, perfect for a candle, a warm bubble bath and an unhurried moment of quiet.

The Cottage

Once part of the main residence, The Cottage now offers fully self-contained living with its own entrance, parking and secluded south-west private garden, yet remains close enough to reconnect seamlessly with the main house whenever desired. This balance between independence and integration gives the cottage exceptional versatility, ideal for multigenerational living, long-term guests or a peaceful retreat within the wider estate.
The parking area for two cars is accessed through a remote-controlled sliding gate, which leads into the garden, a tranquil space that catches the warm afternoon light.

Stepping in from the garden, the spacious fitted kitchen has been designed for ease and everyday comfort. It offers a considered layout with space for relaxed cooking.

The kitchen then leads into a generous living room where the feature fireplace immediately draws the eye, bringing warmth and gentle character to the room. The room's proportions allow for space for sitting and dining to suit relaxed evenings and comfortable day-to-day living.

Through the living room, there is a hallway with an entrance from the courtyard where the staircase rises to the first floor. The cottage offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms shaped by soft light and gentle tones. Each room is comfortable in its simplicity, ideal for extended family or visiting guests who appreciate their own private space. A roomy house bathroom, with a bath and walk-in shower, completes the first floor.
The cottage provides independence when needed and connection when desired, a rare and thoughtful combination.

Gardens with Grace

The mature garden at the rear of Butts Garth House has been tended with care over many years and unfolds as a peaceful landscape of greenery and calm. Sweeping lawns create a sense of openness, while established borders bring subtle structure through every season. A number of the main rooms, including the living room, sitting room and garden room, open directly onto this outdoor haven, allowing the garden to become an effortless extension of daily life.

Morning light settles softly across the terrace, and by evening the lawn is bathed in a gentle glow. Whether for quiet early moments or long summer evenings shared with friends, the garden offers a natural retreat that holds its charm throughout the year.

Life in Thorner

Thorner is a historic West Yorkshire village recorded in the Domesday Book and known today for its warm, close-knit community. Village life centres around two public houses, a delicatessen and tearoom, with the church and Victory Hall hosting everything from live music to comedy nights and seasonal festivals. Sports clubs, a bowling green, football and cricket pitches and a tennis club all add to its gentle village rhythm.

Surrounded by relatively unspoilt farmland, Thorner offers easy access to footpaths and bridleways, including routes towards Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve, a favourite for walkers. Despite its countryside feel, the village is superbly connected, with the A64, A58 and A1(M) giving quick access to Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate and York. Bus links run through nearby towns, while Leeds train station and Leeds Bradford Airport offer convenient onward travel.

Families benefit from a well-regarded primary school in the village and excellent secondary options nearby, including Roundhay School, The Grammar School at Leeds and Boston Spa Academy. The market town of Wetherby sits around fifteen minutes away, offering supermarkets, boutique shops and further amenities.

For those seeking a location with heritage, character and a genuine sense of community, Butts Garth House offers a lifestyle that feels both enriching and reassuringly grounded.

Useful to know

* Mains water and drainage
* Gas central heating
* Underfloor heating throughout the kitchen, dining room, garden room, and all bathrooms
* Freehold
* Leeds City Council

Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold