9 bedroom detached house

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse dating back to 1820, set in one acre of formal gardens with adjoining barn conversion and a further two acre paddock.

The sale of Greengate House and Cottage offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a delightful period farmhouse, adjoining barn conversion and land – the whole set on the edge of the highly regarded village of Burley in Wharfedale, itself just some 2.5 miles from central Ilkley. Greengate House has been a much loved family home for many years and would, in parts, benefit from some upgrading – presenting a fabulous and rare opportunity to create a very impressive nine bedroom rural property with many original features.

In its current format the accommodation is divided into a five bedroom farmhouse with a two bedroom Granny annex and an adjoining two bedroom cottage.

The farmhouse offers a generous entrance hall with an original stone fire surround and leads through to a pair of well proportioned reception rooms. The lounge has an impressive fireplace housing a wood burning stove and a full height window with original wooden shutters and door leading onto the rear terrace. The dining room has a full height window to the side elevation and a further door to the rear terrace. There is a farmhouse kitchen leading to a rear porch with utility area and walk in pantry. Steps lead down from the kitchen to a very useful cellar which has a vaulted ceiling. The first floor of the farmhouse provides five double bedrooms, the master having a large en suite and dressing room. There is a further en suite and a house shower room. Stairs from the landing lead to the attic which provides storage.

The Granny annex is a barn conversion and has its own entrance but can also be accessed from the hall of the main house, where an inner hallway leads to a large lounge. This room has full height windows and double doors opening to the rear terrace enjoying stunning open views towards the Chevin. Features include solid oak flooring and a wonderful stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove. The breakfast kitchen has full height windows and a door to the front elevation, ceiling beams and exposed stone walls bringing character to this modern room which also has a separate utility room. There are two double bedrooms, one having an en suite, along with a house bathroom.

On the first floor is Greengate Cottage which could be utilised as another Granny Annex but is currently used as a rental property, having its own separate entrance from the ground floor with porch and a useful utility room. Stairs lead to the first floor where there is a superb open plan living dining kitchen with a high vaulted ceiling having exposed original timbers. A contemporary kitchen has a full range of integrated appliances and a useful high level seating area. The lounge area has a stone fireplace and the triple aspect windows afford this lovely room a great deal of natural light. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom, and a further house shower room.

The house has a long sweeping driveway approach which leads through the formal front garden to a large turning circle at the front of the property. There are three garages along with a workshop that could be used for a variety of purposes. The gardens continue to the side of the property which has a southerly aspect and affords a good deal of privacy being surrounded by open countryside. The rear terraces provide sociable seating areas with wonderful views over the two acre paddock and towards Otley Chevin. They are mainly paved with mature planting in the borders. A recent addition is a covered outside kitchen area which has a built in pizza oven and barbecue along with a large seating area.

The village of Burley in Wharfedale enjoys an accessible and desirable location roughly mid-way between the local towns of Ilkley and Otley and is surrounded by lovely open countryside which offers many an opportunity for moorland and riverside walks. The village enjoys a broad provision of everyday amenities including local shops, a number of sports clubs, a couple of primary schools, churches of a number of denominations, and even a 'Metro' railway station from where there are frequent services throughout the day into the cities of Leeds and Bradford.

From our office in Burley in Wharfedale proceed down to the Main Street and turn right at the mini roundabout. Follow Main Street out of the village and at the roundabout proceed straight ahead onto Otley Road. Follow the road through the partial gates and Greengate House will be found on the right hand side.