An elegant family home that’s over 100 years old and surrounded by acres of parkland style grounds in the highly sought after location of Middleton, just over a mile from Ilkley town centre, is for sale with us and WOW! It is stunning!
Friars Hill dates from 1923 and Dacres describes it as one the region’s finest family homes and a true Yorkshire gem. The five-bedroom property sits in a beautiful, tranquil setting at the head of Owler Park Road, surrounded by approximately 3.4 acres of grounds with sweeping lawns, mature trees and formal sheltered gardens, which include a former tennis court.
On the ground floor there’s a grand reception hall with a splendid oak finished return staircase off to a gallery landing, an impressive dining room, an elegantly proportioned sitting room and living kitchen with a substantial island, integrated breakfast bar and four oven oil-fired Aga. There’s also a cloakroom, boot room, laundry, playroom and a garden room with two sets of French doors leading out to lovely terraces.
Upstairs is a principal bedroom complete with ensuite and dressing room, as well as four further double bedrooms, two of which are ensuite. There’s also a house bathroom and study.
Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential said: “Friars Hill is an incredibly rare ‘generational opportunity’ to acquire a period property with a hugely endearing and welcoming style.
“Of all the fabulous homes I have seen in Wharfedale, Friars Hill is unquestionably amongst the very best. A home that combines warmth and country style with privacy, space and well-balanced living. The grounds are a delight, offering ample space to meander or entertain on the sunny terraces or within the more sheltered and charming kitchen garden.”
Outside there’s a studio or gym, with French doors, roof lights, wood burning stove, kitchenette, store and WC. In addition, a detached building offers a double garage, adjacent store, wine cave and WC, with a first-floor storage area, office and separate walk-in store.
Patrick added: “For those with a requirement to work from home, the purpose-built office provides privacy and space, whilst the studio would be equally suitable as a gym or, thanks to the provision of a kitchenette and WC, a guest annexe.
“The opportunity to acquire Friars Hill will be a very exciting one for homebuyers looking for a very special property in a magnificent setting.”
Friars Hill is for sale with a guide price of £5.5m. For more details and to arrange a viewing contact our office on 01943 600655.
