A sweeping driveway flanked by mature trees wends to reveal the stunning Ackworth Lodge and its landscaped gardens.
The property's high ceilinged hallway leads on to reception rooms that include a bright, bay-fronted living room, then a study or home office.
Living spaces connect across the ground floor, from the dining room with exposed oak beams, to a spacious family room, and a stunning south-facing sunroom that has French doors out to manicured lawns.
A country style, oak-beamed kitchen has a cast-iron AGA and stained-glass doors, and is the central hub of the spectacular home.
One exquisite feature is a private leisure and entertainment wing with a heated indoor pool framed by a vaulted, oak-beamed ceiling, and Ackworth stone.
Adjacent spa facilities include a sauna, steam room, and changing suites, while above, a snooker room with full-size table has a private bar overlooking the pool.
Seven spacious bedrooms include a principal suite overlooking the garden, with a luxurious en-suite, and spa-style bath.
Three bedrooms have private en-suites, and there are two house bathrooms.
Beyond the main house is a versatile, self-contained annexe with a kitchen, living space, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
The gated courtyard provides parking, with a double garage, carport, stables, and outbuildings.
Landscaped lawns surround a large ornamental pond with a fountain, and there's a a resurfaced tennis court, and an orchard that yields apples, pears, cherries, and plums.
A ha-ha and an arched bridge lead into the parkland, with woodland trails and a paddock completing the estate.
This private country retreat is said by the agent to present a "rare opportunity to acquire a truly special property that balances grandeur, comfort, and lifestyle in perfect harmony".
Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, has a guide price of £3,500,000, and is for sale with Fine and Country, Wakefield, tel. 01924 234881.
1. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
The stunning indoor pool that is part of the leisure provision linked to the house. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
2. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
The gardens include this large ornamental pond with fountain. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
3. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
A grand reception room with a feature fireplace and a door out to the gardens. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
4. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
The beamed coutry kitchen is the central hub of the home. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield