6 bedroom property for sale

Country living - city life -

Enjoying the best of both worlds….Beautiful nature walks through the greenbelt, along the River Aire and nearby canal with a variety of wildlife, yet under 5 miles from Leeds City Centre, Newlaithes Manor is a delightful characterful property with six bedrooms, ideal for family occupation, together with an attached cottage, superb south facing gardens and double garage.

Newlaithes manor

ground floor

Drawing Room With beamed ceiling and magnificently panelled to all sides. Of particular interest is the extremely rare full-length section believed to date back to the early 15th century. There is an open Georgian staircase, delightful inset Georgian china cupboard and working shutters to the fine example of original Georgian windows. The stone feature fireplace incorporates a multi-fuel stove and the floor is stone flagged.

Study Again superbly panelled, part of which is believed to have originated from Kirkstall Abbey at the time of the Dissolution. Also of particular note are the twin Tudor stone foursquare mullioned windows to the north and east elevations.

Breakfast Kitchen with a gas fired Aga comprising a range of oak fitted wall and base units with granite working surfaces. Appliances also include a fridge/freezer and dishwashing machine. Quarry tiled floor, beamed ceiling and stone walling with mason's marks and further excellent panelling with panelled door to:

Dining Room with exceptional Tudor open fireplace and Rayburn Open Fire. This is possibly the oldest room in the house, displaying a fine Tudor mullioned window, full length Oak screen and Tudor external doorway forming rear access. A further point of interest is the original Oak posts resting on stone cushions behind which is thought to have been a Priest's hole. There is an interconnecting door access to Manor Cottage.

Utility Shower Room comprising stainless steel sink unit, quarry tiled floor, low suite wc, shower cubicle and Glow Worm gas central heating boiler.

First floor

Galleried Landing with full height shuttered Georgian window setting off the full length original Oak screen and oak structured posts to the original tithe barn. Ample under eaves storage off, including airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Interconnecting access to Manor Cottage at first floor level.

Bedroom One having twin fitted wardrobes, south facing window and cast iron fireplace with stone surround.

Bedroom Two with south facing window and recessed walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Three with south facing window, built-in wardrobe and fireplace.

Bedroom Four Restricted to some degree by the exposed Oak beams and having ample recessed eaves storage off.

Bathroom with white suite and half tiled walls comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and low suite wc.

Manor cottage

ground floor

Sitting Room having entrance vestibule off the dining room to Newlaithes Manor with understairs storage off, its own entrance door to the west and having a Montrose fireplace feature.

Entrance Hall with curved wall, separate cloakroom with low suite wc and wash hand basin off.

Kitchen comprising range of fitted wall and base units with wipe clean working surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, provision for gas cooker, quarry tiled floor and walk-in pantry off.

First floor

Bedroom One with west facing window.

Bedroom Two with south facing window.

Bathroom with white suite and tiled surrounds comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and low suite wc. Recessed storage cupboard and recessed cylinder cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Inner Landing with interconnecting door to the landing of Newlaithes Manor.

Manor lodge

ground floor

Sitting Room approached by entrance door having underfloor heating and feature fireplace with Jotul multi-fuel stove.

Dining Kitchen comprising range of fitted wall and base units with wipe clean working surfaces, built-in Candy oven/hob, plumbing for dishwashing machine and washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit and wall mounted Worcester gas fired central heating boiler. Under stairs cupboard.

First floor

Double Bedroom with south and east facing windows, exposed timbers and stone fireplace.

Bathroom with white suite comprising: Panelled bath, wash hand basin, low suite wc, shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

Outside

Detached Double Garage 24' x 18' with electric remote controlled up-and-over door and approached by a drive providing additional off street parking. There is a folding ladder to a storage loft area and there is a garden toilet and adjacent potting shed, log and fuel stores.

Garden Predominantly south facing, a most attractive feature offering privacy with shaped lawn, stone flagged paths and terrace. Kitchen garden, timber summerhouse and lock-up shed.