Quintessentially Georgian with its handsome symmetry, this Grade II-listed house lies just outside the pretty village of Emley in West Yorkshire. It extends over 5,116 sq ft, with six bedrooms and a series of carefully updated voluminous living spaces. Gardens embrace the building and are filled with the likes of roses, lavender and productive apple trees. A 20-minute drive away, Wakefield Westgate station is a convenient station for travel north and south, with services to Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh and London King's Cross.

Setting the Scene

This home lies in Emley Woodhouse, a quiet hamlet around three-quarters of a mile from Emley. The latter is a peaceful village with a history rooted in agriculture and the mining of iron ore and coal.

Nestled on a quiet country lane, it was originally built as the dower house for nearby Bretton Hall. A tree-lined driveway sweeps up to the house, with its 20-pane sash windows in corniced ashlar surrounds.

The Grand Tour

A fine pilastered front porch frames the front door, which has an arched fanlight overhead. Entry is to a grand entrance hall, its tall archway amplifying a sense of volume. Flagstone flooring runs underfoot, while overhead, a ceiling rose complements smart cornicing.

To the left of the hall is a spacious sitting room, currently used as an additional bedroom. Light pours in through a wide sash window and a set of French doors, both with painted wooden shutters. A snug sits adjacent; here, a log burner set into a wide fireplace is perfect for hunkering down on a winter’s evening.

The kitchen is across the hall and has a large marble-topped island with a butler sink. A smart black Aga sits in an alcove, and built-in cabinets provide ample storage space. Underfoot, red and white decorative tiles add a pop of colour. From here, a pretty garden room can be accessed. Large banks of glazing are separated by smart black trim.

Through the kitchen, an expansive living room is the perfect spot for reclining after dinner. It has timber flooring, integrated shelving and a series of sash windows.

A marvellous dining room is at the front of the house. It has a handsome fireplace with a stone surround, alcoves with intricate plasterwork, and tall sash windows. A utility room and a cloakroom are found at the rear of the house.

An original stone staircase with a curved iron balustrade and a mahogany handrail ascends to the first-floor landing, its walls washed in a mid-grey shade.

There are six bedrooms on this floor, one of which has a large en suite with a walk-in shower and dual washbasins. All are beautifully illuminated by large sash windows. The remaining bedrooms are served by a further two bathrooms on this level - both with showers, one with a bathtub.