Ilkley, North Yorkshire, LS29 0EW

Hardisty is a wonderful country home enjoying a lovely and surprisingly convenient setting on the lower, south facing flank of Beamsley Moor. Carrying a date stone of 1702, Hardisty has been significantly upgraded by the current owners and now seamlessly blends impressive contemporary living with the endearing character and period details of the original buildings.

Accommodation Summary:

Entrance Hall; Sitting Room, with exposed flag flooring and multi fuel stove within an inglenook fireplace; Living Room - a generously sized triple aspect Reception Room with oak flooring and gas fired stove within a stone fireplace; Dining Room – full of character and with a substantial Inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove and French doors to the garden; Staircase Hall with Cloakroom off; Porch; Living Kitchen – a superb family hub with a comprehensive range of units with integrated appliances including a four oven Aga, seating area with multi fuel stove and Breakfast/Dining area within a glazed Atrium. French doors lead to the westerly facing terrace – ideal for alfresco dining; Utility; substantial Laundry Room with Cloakroom off; Boot Room and Coats Room. A pair of generous garages and additional storage.

First Floor:- Principal Bedroom Suite – luxuriously appointed with a very generous bedroom and substantial adjacent en-suite Bathroom from where access leads through to a well appointed Dressing Room; four further double Bedrooms; a pair of house Bathrooms; Family/Entertaining Room – again full of character with a multi fuel stove; adjacent Office fitted with a comprehensive range of fitted furniture.

Outside, Hardisty offers comprehensive external amenities, with the principal accommodation forming an L-shape around a gravel parking court with pair of substantial garages off. Beyond there are delightful gardens with sweeping lawns, extensive shrub planting, a meandering stream and substantial kabina which has appeal for a variety of uses. Beyond the immediate gardens is an area of grazing along with a former walled garden. The whole site extends to approximately 5.32 acres.

General Remarks:

This historic home has seen many changes over the years, at one time forming a terrace of three cottages set adjacent to a detached barn. The whole is now combined to offer free flowing and generous family living, with four large reception rooms - many with the benefit of impressive stone fireplaces. It is often said that the kitchen is the “heart of the home”, and nothing could be more true in this case where the living kitchen forms a central hub, with seating, dining and preparation areas, as well as direct access to the gardens, coupled with some lovely views.

The former barn offers extensive garaging and storage, and at the first floor is a superb family room which could be equally suitable as play or entertaining space. The first floor also provides five double bedrooms and an office with bespoke fitted storage. The principal bedroom suite provides space and privacy with a substantial and well-appointed en-suite bathroom as well as a dressing room fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes and storage.

Externally Hardisty offers an ideal mix of well stocked gardens and grazing. The whole site extending to around 5.3 acres, with a colourful mix of shrubs, expansive terrace, former walled garden and substantial timber kabina set over two floors and with great potential.

The farmsteads and cottages which make up the dispersed community of Langbar enjoy a beautiful setting on the south facing hills of Wharfedale, in the lee of dramatic Beamsley Beacon. An ideal location for those seeking a home in a peaceful rural setting, yet within easy reach of nearby Ilkley. Numerous footpaths pass through lovely countryside and across Beamsley Moor, whilst to the south, a mile or so distant, a footbridge crosses the river Wharfe leading to the village of Addingham with its extensive range of amenities and popular pubs.

From Hardisty a country lane meanders across the moor in to Ilkley, a town justifiably renowned for its first-class shopping, where ‘high street’ stores rub shoulders with a colourful mix of independent shops. There are numerous dining opportunities, from fine dining to family favourites, along with a local cinema, theatre and The Winter Gardens which regularly host popular performances. The town is blessed with highly regarded schools, although a number of private schools for children of all ages are within comfortable daily travelling distance.

Mid Wharfedale offers some of the finest countryside in the region – the river and rugged moors provide many an opportunity for rural pursuits including challenging walks, fell running, mountain biking and road cycling. Local clubs cater for traditional sports including hockey, rugby, padel, tennis and golf.

Beyond this wonderful setting the area forms an ideal base for the North and West Yorkshire business traveller, with the local cities of Leeds and Bradford, as well as nearby Harrogate, all being within comfortable daily travelling distance. From Ilkley’s central station there are frequent services throughout the day into both local cites. From Leeds there are regular onward connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford international airport is just some 12 miles from this impressive rural home.

Agent's Notes:

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority & Coucil Tax Band Harrogate District Council Council Tax Band H

Services Mains electricity. LPG fired heating and domestic hot water, supplemented by a number of multi fuel stores. Private water and drainage.

Parking Gravel parking court with two substantial garages.

From our office in the centre of Ilkley, proceed down Brook Street, through the main traffic lights and take the first left turn on to Denton Rd after crossing the main river bridge. Continue, climbing out of town on to Langbar Rd. After the cattle grid, cross the moor and Hardisty will be seen to the let hand side, approximately 3/4 of a mile from the cattle grid.