East Keswick, Main Street, LS17

A charming stone built character cottage providing skilfully extended four bedroom family accommodation revealing approx 2450 sq ft and occupying a private, slightly elevated position close to the centre of this highly sought after village.  

A charming period home with parts dating back to 1848, quietly tucked just off the main street in this most desirable village between Wetherby and Leeds. Thoughtfully modernised over the years, the property now benefits from double glazed sliding sash windows, gas fired central heating and luxurious bathroom fittings, including a stylish en-suite to the principal bedroom. Retaining many original features including a wealth of exposed timbers, the accommodation in further detail comprises:-

A hardwood front door opens into a spacious reception hallway, where original Yorkshire stone flooring, exposed stonework and ceiling timbers immediately evoke the home’s heritage. Double internal doors lead through to a generous living room, beautifully appointed with herringbone LVT flooring and a carved stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove set upon a stone hearth. Bespoke cabinetry and shelving add practical storage, while a sliding sash window to the front and patio doors to the rear allow natural light to this space. A discreet doorway reveals a dedicated home office, ideal for remote working or quiet retreat.

The farmhouse style kitchen is a welcoming space, fitted with granite work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, and one and a half Belfast sinks. A Rangemaster cooker with six-ring gas hob sits beneath a canopy, surrounded by hand-painted cabinetry and wooden countertops. Exposed ceiling timbers add charm, with an open archway flowing into a versatile games room or study.

Adjacent lies a separate dining room with access to the garden via a rear porch, while a well-equipped utility room offers fitted base units, worktops, inset sink and plumbing for a washing machine. A guest WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a light filled space with vaulted ceiling and Velux windows to both front and rear elevations. Eaves storage and pleasant views enhance the space, while a luxury ensuite features attractive wall and floor tiling, a walk-in shower, striking wash basin and low flush WC. Three further double bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes are served by a recently installed house bathroom, comprising a large walk-in shower, twin wash basins with storage drawers, freestanding bath, low-flush WC, part-tiled walls and wooden flooring.

To the outside, a five bar timber gate opens to a crunch gravel driveway offering ample off-street parking. The front garden is laid to lawn with well-maintained borders and hedging, while a Yorkshire stone path leads to the entrance. To the rear, a private garden is predominantly lawned with mature hedging to the boundaries, offering a good degree of privacy. A stone-built outbuilding and lodge store provide excellent external storage for logs, coal and garden equipment.