House In The Woods Pool Bank New Road, Pool In Wharfedale, Otley LS21 1FY

I'M CHAIN FREE! Built in 2020, this contemporary four-double-bedroom detached home is warm, bright and cheap to run, with an EPC B rating, underfloor heating, a superb island dining kitchen with bi-fold doors, two en-suites and a private second-floor principal suite, all set within its own quarter-acre of woodland.

House In The Woods is an individual home, not one of a row of identical new builds. Set back among mature trees on Pool Bank New Road, it offers the space, finish and running costs of a modern home with a natural woodland setting that very few newer houses can match.

I'll be upfront with you: this is the main road out of Pool towards Bramhope and the airport, and you will hear traffic at times. What you get in return is a lot of house for your money, with no onward chain and a location that makes the daily commute to Leeds, Harrogate or the airport about as easy as it gets.

The accommodation

The welcoming entrance hall has tiled flooring, understairs storage and, like the rest of the ground floor, underfloor heating, so the house feels comfortably warm from the moment you step in.

The heart of the home is the stunning dining kitchen. A large island topped with Corian seats four at the breakfast bar, and there's a generous range of units to hide everything away. Integrated appliances include a separate full-height fridge and freezer, twin mid-height ovens, an AEG dishwasher and a top-of-the-range AEG induction hob with built-in extractor. Bi-fold doors let the light pour in and open straight onto the patio.

The living room is a comfortable space to relax in the evenings, with patio doors to the garden. A utility room, plumbed for a washer and dryer, leads to a modern guest WC.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms. Bedroom two has its own contemporary en-suite shower room, which makes it ideal for guests or an older teenager. The stylish family bathroom has a twin-basin vanity unit, a bath with shower over and electric underfloor heating.

The whole second floor is given over to the principal suite, a genuine retreat at the top of the house with plenty of room for wardrobes and drawers. In winter, when the leaves are down, there are far-reaching countryside views. The en-suite is a real treat, with a walk-in waterfall shower and a freestanding double-ended bath for a long, relaxing soak.

Outside

A large driveway gives parking for several cars. The garden sits within a quarter-acre woodland plot with a mature evergreen boundary. It's a natural, low-maintenance setting rather than a gardener's project, which will suit busy households who would rather spend weekends out on the Wharfedale hills than weeding borders. Please note that the plot has no gates and the rear boundary is open to the neighbouring property.

Why you'll love living here

Pool in Wharfedale is a friendly village with the everyday essentials close by: a pub, a post office and convenience store, a pharmacy and a thriving sports and social club.

For commuters and frequent travellers, the location is hard to beat. Leeds Bradford Airport is just a few minutes' drive away, Leeds and Harrogate are both within easy reach, the X84 bus runs regularly towards Leeds and Ilkley, and Weeton railway station is around 2.5 miles away.

When it's time to switch off, some of Yorkshire's best walking and cycling is on your doorstep, with Otley Chevin, Almscliffe Crag and Ilkley Moor all close by.

If you want an individual modern, energy-efficient family home, no chain and a superb base for commuting, this property deserves a viewing.

Additional information

• Tenure: Freehold

• Council Tax: Band G – Leeds City Council £3,785.85 (2026/27)

• EPC: B (84)

• Heating and glazing: Gas central heating, with underfloor heating to the ground floor and bathrooms. Double glazed throughout.

• Services: Mains gas, electricity and water. Wastewater goes to a private sewage treatment plant, which is under a service contract and serviced annually at around £240 a year. No water company sewerage charges apply.

• Broadband: Superfast available, with speeds up to 62 Mbps via Openreach

• Mobile: Please refer to the Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker for the latest information. Ofcom video streaming performance figures: EE 83%, Three 63%, O2 79%, Vodafone 71%.

• Flood Risk: Rivers & Sea – Very Low; Surface Water – Very Low

• Construction type: Standard

• Conservation area: Yes. The mature trees on the plot are protected by Tree Preservation Orders, and there are limits on where the house could be extended. Please contact EweMove for details.

• Restrictive Covenants: Yes. The title refers to restrictive covenants in a 1951 conveyance to the Pool-in-Wharfedale Waterworks Company. Full details are being obtained, so please contact EweMove.

• Rights over the land: The land is subject to rights reserved in a 1903 conveyance. Full details are being obtained, so please contact EweMove.

SALE READY CONVEYANCING NOTE:

The vendors have opted to provide a legal pack for the sale of their property which includes a set of searches. The legal pack provides upfront the essential documentation that tends to cause or create delays in the transactional process.

The legal pack includes:

• Evidence of title

• Standard searches (regulated local authority, water & drainage & environmental)

• Protocol forms and answers to standard conveyancing enquiries

The legal pack is available to view in the branch prior to agreeing to purchase the property. The vendor requests that the buyer buys the searches provided in the pack which will be billed at £360 inc VAT upon completion.

Entrance Hall

Welcoming hallway with understairs storage cupboard, tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Kitchen / Dining Room

6.84m x 3.03m - 22'5" x 9'11"
A beautifully clean and chic contemporary kitchen, designed for family life and entertaining. An ample range of units provide plenty of storage, while integrated appliances include separate full-height fridge and freezer, twin mid-height single ovens, an AEG dishwasher and a top-of-the-range AEG induction hob with integrated extractor. The large island, complete with a four-person breakfast bar, is topped with a stunning Corian worktop. Bi-folding doors allow natural light to flood in, while underfloor heating beneath the tiled floor keeps the room warm and comfortable.

Living Room

4.18m x 3.07m - 13'9" x 10'1"
The comfortable living room has direct access via patio doors to the rear garden.

Utility Room

1.82m x 1.45m - 5'12" x 4'9"
The utility room has plumbing for a washer and tumble dryer with base and wall units for extra storage space.

Guest WC

Bedroom 2

4.18m x 3.47m - 13'9" x 11'5"
A generously sized double bedroom with a chic ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room

1.96m x 1.45m - 6'5" x 4'9"
Contemporary fully tiled shower room with electric shower, white WC and wall hung basis unit with drawer storage. Electric thermostatically controlled underfloor heating.

Bedroom 3

3.83m x 3.03m - 12'7" x 9'11"
A good-sized double bedroom with space for drawers and wardrobes.

Bedroom 4

3.57m x 3.03m - 11'9" x 9'11"
Another double bedroom with space for drawers and wardrobes.

Family Bathroom

4.18m x 1.7m - 13'9" x 5'7"
A stylish, modern and spacious bathroom comprising a wall-hung twin-sink vanity unit with drawer storage, white WC and bath with an over-bath thermostatically controlled shower. Fully tiled, with electric underfloor heating.

Bedroom 1

5.19m x 4.07m - 17'0" x 13'4"
Tucked away on the second floor is the principal suite. Space for wardrobes and drawers. Far-reaching countryside view in winter.

Ensuite Bathroom

3.54m x 2.03m - 11'7" x 6'8"
A super-contemporary en-suite featuring a walk-in waterfall shower, white WC and freestanding double-ended bath, perfect for a relaxing soak.