Property description

** 4 acres of property and land including Grade II listed Manor House, a cottage and two quadruple garage blocks**



Hodroyd Hall is a superb stone built, grade II listed Manor House. Dating back to the 15th Century and located in the little known Hamlet of Felkirk to the South of Wakefield.



The current owners use just part of this superb residence and the property offers the potential to become one of the finest homes in the district. The estate originally belonging to the Nostell Priory Estate was acquired by the Gargrave family in the late 15th Century and has been extended and altered over the years.



Steeped in history which includes the story that Oliver Cromwell convalesced at the property following his injury at the battle of Marston Moor. The home contains no less than eight rooms on the ground floor and a two storey reception hall with galleried landing and imposing oak staircase. A superb kitchen with vaulted ceiling located within the original gun room and a large games/snooker room with double glazed vaulted atrium. Extensive accommodation over the first and second floors only part of which is being used at the present time.



Large gardens and extensive parking. This is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire such a property and viewing is strongly recommended and will be strictly by prior arrangement.

 

ACCOMMODATION  

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Arched solid oak double doors with wrought iron furniture open onto the entrance vestibule. Leaded windows to both sides. A Yorkshire stone flagged floor and a further glazed opening door onto to the reception hall. 

RECEPTION HALL 20' 5" x 13' 8" (6.23m x 4.19m) A superb reception hall with a period Elizabethan style oak staircase rising via a half landing to the first floor where a galleried landing with spindle balustrades overlooks the hallway below. A large mullioned window to the front. Yorkshire stone flagged floor. Period panelling to the ceiling. 

LIVING ROOM 24' 6" x 20' 3" (7.47m x 6.17m) A spacious living room, which has a walk in bay window and two further windows overlooking the Italian style courtyard garden to the side. Open fireplace with stone interior and hearth. Period panelling. Coving to the ceiling.  

GAMES/ENTERTAINING ROOM 27' 0" x 24' 0" (8.23m x 7.32m) An impressive and versatile room with a vaulted double glazed Atrium roof, exposed stone walls and stripped antique pine flooring. Corner stone fireplace.  

STUDY 16' 9" x 13' 6" (5.11m x 4.11m) A light and airy room enjoying natural light from three windows with period panelling and window shutters. A feature Rustic brick fireplace with brick hearth and interior. Coving to the ceiling with picture rail below. 

GUEST CLOAKROOM/W.C. Window to the front, close coupled low flush w.c. and pedestal wash basin. 

KITCHEN 19' 11" x 15' 4" (6.09m x 4.68m) A comprehensive range of high quality Pippy Oak fronted kitchen units topped with solid granite work surfaces. A sliding sash window to the front, vaulted ceiling, a double Belfast style sink, a Range style cooker, original built in cupboard and a red quarry tiled floor. 

FIRST FLOOR IMPRESSIVE LANDING An impressive galleried landing overlooks the reception hall below. Original panelling to the ceiling and doors leading off to three bedrooms and bathroom/w.c. 

MASTER BEDROOM 20' 4" x 16' 1 " (6.2m x 4.9m) Has a walk in bay window with stone mullions and a further window to the side. A period painted stone fireplace with cast iron interior and grate, feature plasterwork above. Coving to the ceiling, built in cupboard, further doors leading off to walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room/w.c.  

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Having a stone mullion window to the side and is fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower and body jets, pedestal wash basin with chrome towel rail beneath and a close coupled low flush w.c. Fully tiled walls, feature lighting and heated towel radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO (CROMWELL ROOM) 20' 0" x 16' 0" (6.1m x 4.88m) An impressive guest bedroom with a period sliding sash window to the front with window seat and original shutters. Two built in storage cupboards with feature illuminated display niches over, coving to the ceiling, central ceiling rose and plasterwork, panelling and dado to all four walls. It is believed that Oliver Cromwell once stayed in this room to convalesce following his injuries in the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644. 

BEDROOM THREE 17' 2" x 14' 0" (5.23m x 4.27m) Once again, a large double bedroom with original windows on a triple aspect, period fireplace and original salt cupboards inset to the wall.  

BATHROOM Has a leaded window overlooking the front garden and is fitted with a panelled bath and pedestal wash basin. 

SEPARATE W.C. With a close coupled low flush w.c. 

REAR OF HODROYD HALL  

GROUND FLOOR The rear ground floor comprises three further reception rooms and a rear hallway. The hallway has a Georgian style entrance door with arched fan light above.  

DINING ROOM 20' 8" x 19' 2" (6.3m x 5.84m) With a period stone fireplace and stone mullioned windows on two elevations, original cornice to the ceiling with dado rail below.  

BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 7" x 12' 0" (4.44m x 3.66m) A window overlooking the rear garden and a period fireplace.  

RECEPTION ROOM 19' 5" x 16' 2" (5.92m x 4.93m) (Formerly a kitchen) has a door and window overlooking rear garden and fitted cupboards. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Currently accessed via the rear staircase, but could easily be opened up once more from the main landing. On this floor, doors lead off to three further bedrooms and bathroom/w.c.  

BEDROOM 20' 9" x 19' 5" (6.32m x 5.92m) With a period fireplace and windows on a dual aspect enjoying the views across the Italian style courtyard gardens beyond.  

BEDROOM 19' 7" x 16' 0" (5.97m x 4.88m) With a window at the rear overlooking the garden and a period fireplace. 

BEDROOM 12' 8" x 15' 9" (3.86m x 4.8m) Having a window overlooking the garden. 

BATHROOM/W.C. Having a window at the rear and is fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin and high flush w.c. 

ATTIC ROOMS In need of improvement, but offering amazing potential to create further bedrooms or indeed a self contained apartment. The attic comprises of a landing and nine rooms, many of which currently have windows providing natural light. 

- ATTIC ROOM ONE 21' 5" x 19' 8" (6.53m x 5.99m)  

- ATTIC ROOM TWO 20' x 16' (6.1m x 4.88m)  

- ATTIC ROOM THREE 19' 7" x 16' 0" (5.97m x 4.88m)  

- ATTIC ROOM FOUR 14' 3" x 18' 6" (4.34m x 5.64m)  

- ATTIC ROOM FIVE 24' 4" x 14' 2" (7.42m x 4.32m)  

- ATTIC ROOM SIX 19' 9" x 15' 9" (6.02m x 4.8m)  

- ATTIC ROOM SEVEN 16' 8" x 11' 0" (5.08m x 3.35m)  

- ATTIC ROOM EIGHT 10' 9" x 8' 5" (3.28m x 2.57m)  

- ATTIC ROOM NINE 10' 5" x 9' 0" (3.18m x 2.74m)  

CELLARS The property has a staircase leading down to large storage cellars offering yet further potential and to the boiler room. 

OUTSIDE The property is accessed via gates leading from High Well Hill Lane. A long gravelled driveway leads by the front of the property and the substantial off road parking and could easily accommodate several vehicles. To the front there is a walled formal garden with lawn and established trees. A further attractive garden at the rear and to the side a walled Italian style garden with central Carp pond and terrace. 

DIRECTIONAL NOTES The property is located approximately 8 miles South of Wakefield, but within close proximity to the M1 and A1 motorway networks making this an ideal base for those needing to commute. Wakefield train station also provides a fast link to London Kings Cross Station with a travel time of approximately two hours. To locate the property leave Wakefield along Barnsley Road and continue along Barnsley Road towards Sandal passing the Land Rover dealership on the left, at the traffic lights shortly afterwards continue straight ahead. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Chevet Lane, continue along Chevet Lane and as the road takes the sharp turn to the right bear left onto Haw Park Lane. Continue along here, which becomes Cold Hiendley Common Lane before becoming Church Lane. The road bears a sharp left and shortly afterwards a sharp right. At the crossroads go straight across and then left onto Church Lane and after passing St Peters Church at Felkirk on the right. Bear left onto Kirkgate Lane and then immediate left again onto High Well Hill Lane where Hodroyd Hall can be seen to the right. 

EPC RATING This property does not require an Energy Performance Certificate, due to the residence being Grade II Listed. 

LAYOUT PLANS These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans. 

VIEWINGS To view please contact the Wakefield office on 01924 291294 and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.