7 bed detached house for sale

Calverley Lane, Calverley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28

Woodhill is a truly fantastic, private, Victorian detached country residence built in 1873, set centrally within approximately 5.5 acres of lawned grounds & includes a significant detached two-bedroom cottage, outbuildings & substantial garaging. Both the main house and the cottage provide over 6400ft of living accommodation. An electric gated, tree lined, sweeping driveway opens up to this magnificent building, there is approximately 6500 sq ft of accommodation in total. The Principal residence is presented to an exacting standard & combines high specification fittings with character features & a modern layout.
Location

Whilst being private, the residence is very close to both Leeds and Bradford and as such it is well connected for commuter links. Leeds Bradford International Airport - 5.5 miles New Pudsey Train Station - 2 miles Kirkstall Forge Train Station, 3 miles Horsforth Train Station - 3.5 miles Leeds Train Station - 8.5 miles London's Kings Cross - 2hrs 16m, direct train from Horsforth.
Local schools

The Independent schools of Bronte House and Woodhouse Grove, both ranked 'Excellent' by Independent Schools Inspectorate are a short car journey away. Bradford Grammar School is also within easy reach, as well as Benton Park and Horsforth School. Other nearby private schools are Fullneck and Froebelian. The village has two local primary schools, Calverley Church of England and Calverley Parkside. The school buses run through the village, making this a perfectly placed family home.
The main residence

The property has been carefully decorated by an interior designer. A magnificent entrance hallway boasts an art deco staircase leading off to a galleried landing with beautiful, full height picture window. A large Breakfast Kitchen has bespoke kitchen cupboards, granite worksurfaces and Siemens ovens, induction hob, integrated microwave and American style fridge freezer. The breakfast area offers a solid oak bench seating, fitting neatly into the bay window. Adjoining the kitchen is a separate walk in pantry. Off the hallway is a substantial cloak/boot room, home office, utility, guest WC and fabulous Orangery. The reception rooms comprise, a dining room with south facing bay fronted sash window and built in 'Mouseman' cupboards, a family room with beautiful oak panelling and stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove and the drawing room with dual aspect windows and art deco fireplaces ( currently used as a games room). To the first floor are four well proportioned double bedrooms, two of which have ensuite facilities, a house bathroom, linen cupboard and an additional bedroom, dressing room or nursery. All the bathrooms have quality fixtures and fittings. There is a full size, very useable cellar, accessed from the entrance hall, comprising of five separate rooms, including the all important wine cellar. The cellars have original stone slab table and meat hooks and offer further, future potential.
The cottage

Offering excellent versatility of use, the Cottage could suit those requiring staff, or it would be perfect as a house with extended/multigenerational families all wanting to live in the same grounds. The Cottage is currently rented out, generation an income of £595 pcm - a below market value rental figure which the vendors have honoured due to the updating work required. Were the property to undergo a scheme of modernisation it would have a rental value of £1000 to £1200 pcm or even higher revenue could be achieved as an Airbnb.

Detached garaging 66' x 31' (20.12m x 9.45m)
This building is such a fantastic size and built in stone, in keeping with the house and cottage. Offering a variety of uses from storage of precious cars to gym and games room spaces. There is also potential here to covert the garage into stables.

Greenhouse 25' x 11' (7.62m x 3.35m)
Perfect for those 'green fingered' gardeners, ideal for growing your own fruit and vegetables. The current vendors have also incorporated the space into their lavish garden parties.
Outbuildings

Forming part of the cottage building is an array of garaging and storage/out buildings. Whilst these could be simply used for storage or garaging, one may choose to further develop them and add in living/home office/Airbnb space. Such amazing future potential!
Grounds

The grounds extend to, in the region of 5.5 acres. The property has electronic gated entry, up a sweeping driveway to the main house. There is also separate access to the cottage/garaging should you wish to use this. The land is well maintained and combines mature gardens with the opportunity to section off paddock land should this be required. There are a vast number of fruit trees, ample space for a football pitch and terraces where you can enjoy a glass of something chilled or you can entertain in this delightful, quiet, tranquil and private setting.
Services

Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. The property is equipped with a gas fired central heating system, which has been vastly improved by the current owners, with modern, energy efficient boilers. Most rooms are individually, temperature controlled by computer, substantially reducing energy consumption.<br /><br />