7 bed detached house for sale

Nesfield, Near Ilkley, North Yorkshire LS29

Nesfield Court occupies a lovely semi rural setting in a sought-after and historic hamlet, located on the south eastern fringe of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hamlet is conveniently located within a short drive of Ilkley (21⁄2 miles to the south east) which offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, public houses and other amenities. For the commuter, Ilkley is well placed for access to Leeds and Bradford, there is train station which provides frequent services to the aforementioned business centres – services from Leeds to London’s Kings Cross take approximately 21⁄4 / 21⁄2 hours. Leeds/Bradford International airport is within a 20 minute drive. Also nearby is the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey estate which provides some of the most stunning scenery in Yorkshire.

Nesfield Court was constructed in the 1920s in a grand manor house style, exuding elegance and stature. In more recent years the property has undergone significant improvement and now affords luxurious family accommodation equipped and presented to an impressively high standard, extending to over 6,200 sqft (576 sqm) of living space. The setting is equally impressive, nestling beautifully within its mature and well established gardens and grounds and enjoying superb views over beautiful Wharfedale countryside.

The property is entered through a welcoming reception hall, which gives a flavour of the grandeur of the accommodation on offer. To the western side a comprehensively equipped living kitchen, adjacent family room and a garden room combine to create wonderful free-flowing family space with access to the large flagged terrace. The southern elevation also includes a study along with a sitting room, which again has direct garden access. The rear wing has been remodelled with a games room and adjacent snug being an ideal entertaining or relaxation area. Beyond is a spacious boot room, with dog shower, cellar access to the boiler room and additional cloakroom.

The first floor landing provides access to four bedroom suites – the majority of which have beautiful views to the south. The principal bedroom has a luxurious en suite bathroom as well as a fully fitted dressing room. A lower level landing runs through to three further double bedrooms which share a contemporary shower room and a cloakroom.

Nesfield Court has a wonderful sense of arrival with substantial stone gate pillars setting the scene for the long tree-lined driveway. The house overlooks sweeping lawned gardens which provide an ideal family amenity. In addition to the gated parking area, there is a hard landscaped area to the rear with potential for a stable block or similar – subject to necessary consents. There are a couple of useful stores as well as a detached double garage.