DEIGHTON HALL WEST, MARK LANE, KIRK DEIGHTON, NEAR WETHERBY, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS22 4EF Wetherby 1.8 miles, Leeds 18 miles, York 14 miles, Harrogate 8 miles, A1 1 mile
(all distances approx.)
A unique and spacious stone built period residence being the west wing of Kirk Deighton Hall a Grade II listed former Rectory. Ideally located in a delightful village setting adjacent to the parish church and village cricket ground, yet within easy reach of major road networks for ease of commuting.
The property was purchased by the current owners in 1999 and over the course of the following years significant improvements and modernisation were undertaken. A gas fired central heating system was installed and the property, we understand was substantially re-wired within those early years as well as a kitchen extension. The dining room and lounge feature solid oak wood flooring and a conservatory extension undertaken in 2005 with underfloor heating. There are four reception rooms including a front hallway with wood burning stove. First and second floors are approached by solid smoke oak staircase serving four bedrooms. The top floor bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with en-suite. There are three further double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating as with the house bathroom which also features an antique style cast iron bath.
A feature of the property are the private walled gardens to rear professionally landscaped in 2002 and now showing great maturity with detailed shrub planting, stone paving for walk ways and patio and water fall with pond.
There are two garden sheds as well as 10ft diameter Teak House with infrared heating, electric light and power, installed 2014. There is even a robotic lawn mower system (Husqvarna) installed 2018.
The front courtyard provides parking for three to four vehicles as well as a tandem double garage for storage.
Kirk Deighton itself is an attractive highly regarded conservation village in the district of Harrogate surrounded by lovely open countryside and is served by a village Inn, Medieval Church, village hall and well-supported football and cricket clubs. The market town of Wetherby is only 1 mile to the south offering a wide variety of shops, schools and recreational facilities and a village bus service provides links to surrounding towns and cities. The A1(M) is close by for access to the counties motorway network. Train stations at Harrogate and Knaresborough provide links to Leeds, York and further afield to the north and south of the country on the east coast main line and Leeds Bradford international airport is only 17 miles away.
KIRK DEIGHTON Kirk Deighton is an unspoilt limestone village extremely conveniently located approximately one mile north of the busy market town of Wetherby well served by a wide variety of shopping, schooling, travel and recreational facilities. The A1 is also close by giving excellent access to all important centres such as Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate as well as convenience for travel further afield.
DIRECTIONS Entering Kirk Deighton from Wetherby passing the Bay Horse public house on the left take the next right turning into Mark Lane. Left after approximately 100 yards and along the main drive of Kirk Deighton Hall taking the second left into the courtyard and the main entrance to the property is immediately in front.
THE PROPERTY The main Hall served as the Rectory to the church for some time and only ceased to be turn of the century. The west wing of Deighton Hall has been sympathetically converted to provide generous accommodation, upgraded and modernised over recent years, however, retaining charm and character with modern refinements including gas fired central heating, new boiler and water tank installed 2017 (last serviced 2019). With double and secondary glazed windows, the accommodation in further detail giving approximate room sizes comprises :-
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH Leading to :-
VESTIBULE 12' 6" x 3' 3" (3.81m x 0.99m) Tiled floor, gas fired central heating boiler, multi-paned inner door leading to :-
RECEPTION HALL 15' 3" x 15' 9" (4.65m x 4.8m) Parquet flooring, ceiling beam, fireplace with wood burning stove, radiator, staircase off to first floor, five wall light points. Boot room.
INNER HALL With understairs storage cupboard, tiled floor leading to :-
LOUNGE 22' 2" x 15' 2" (6.76m x 4.62m) With feature marble fireplace and open fire, two radiators, oak flooring, three wall light points, ceiling cornice, secondary glazed windows to two sides, door leading to :-
CONSERVATORY 14' 5" x 10' 5" (4.39m x 3.18m) Having ceramic tiled floor with decorative pebble inlay. Underfloor heating, double glazed windows to two sides, French door to garden.
SECOND HALLWAY With slate tiled floor, coat hooks, radiator, high level storage cupboards.
CLOAKROOM Travertine tiled walls and floor, modern contemporary style radiator, low flush w.c., contemporary style glass sink with mixer taps.
DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 12' (4.7m x 3.66m) Including double glazed bay window to rear, oak flooring, radiator, decorative ceiling cornice above the bay with matching ceiling rose.
SPLIT LEVEL BREAKFAST KITCHEN 23' 5" x 10' 3" (7.14m x 3.12m) Widening to 15' 4" (4.67m) BREAKFAST AREA With Travertine tiled floor, radiator, built in cupboard, glazed roof with shutters, patio doors to rear garden and patio area for outdoor entertaining. T.V. and telephone points. Step down into :-
KITCHEN AREA With bespoke base and wall cupboards, granite worktops, tiled surrounds, stainless steel twin bowl sink with mixer taps and Quooker instant hot water tap, built in Neff dishwasher and microwave, Falcon American style fridge freezer. French La Cornue range cooker available by separate negotiation. Range Master extractor fan above with tiled splashback, Travertine tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM 11' 11" x 5' 4" (3.63m x 1.63m) With range of wall and base cupboards, granite worktops, underset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, built in freezer, radiator, plumbed for washing machine, tumble dryer and space for wine cooler, oak flooring.
FIRST FLOOR SPACIOUS LANDING With oak flooring, bespoke fitted storage cupboards with pull-out drawers and shelving, access to hot water tank, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 7" x 11' 9" (4.44m x 3.58m) Including fitted wardrobes to one wall with cupboards above, double glazed window to front, radiator, telephone point, oak flooring.
FAMILY BATHROOM 15' 1" x 9' 4" (4.6m x 2.84m) overall Having five piece suite including 'his & her' pedestal wash basin with tiled splashbacks, low flush w.c., enamel roll edged bath on claw & ball feet with mixer taps, walk in shower, modern style Bisque radiator, underfloor heating, loft access, two double glazed windows to rear.
Three steps up to :-
SECOND LANDING 14' 2" x 4' (4.32m x 1.22m) With oak flooring, radiator, double glazed window. Retractable ladder to :-
BOARDED LOFT ROOM 16' 8" x 24' 7" (5.1m x 7.5m) With exposed beams and truss, Velux window.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 8" x 12' 3" (3.86m x 3.73m) With exposed ceiling beam, oak flooring, double glazed window, radiator.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8' 10" x 4' (2.69m x 1.22m) Having tiled floor with underfloor heating, walk-in shower, low flush w.c., contemporary marble sink with chrome mixer taps, double glazed window, chrome heated towel rail.
BEDROOM FOUR 12' 6" x 11' 6" (3.81m x 3.51m) With exposed ceiling beams, oak flooring, double glazed window overlooking garden, radiator.
Oak staircase leading up to :-
SECOND FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM ONE 15' 10" x 15' 6" (4.83m x 4.72m) A lovely room with high vaulted ceiling revealing exposed timbers and original trusses, double glazed window to front, radiator, oak flooring, fitted wardrobes.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 8' x 5' 2" (2.44m x 1.57m) Having shower cubicle, low flush w.c., vanity wash basin with cupboards under, tiled walls, tiled floor with underfloor heating, extractor fan.
TO THE OUTSIDE A sweeping driveway through stone pillared entrance off Mark Lane leads to the rear of the main hall into a courtyard with parking and access to :-
TANDEM GARAGE 32' x 9' (9.75m x 2.74m) GARDENS A feature of the property are the stunning private walled garden to the rear, landscaped with extensive lawns and a variety of bushes and shrubs providing all year round colour. Horse Chestnut tree, water fall and pond, fruit and vegetable frame, two patio areas ideal for 'al-fesco' dining, garden shed, log store and Teak House.
All Saints church which overlooks the gardens is of historic interest with a doorway and arcade on the north side dating from the late Norman's and on the south side a doorway and arcade of the 14th century.
COUNCIL TAX Band F (from internet enquiry).
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