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.
9. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
The tennis court within the grounds. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
10. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
A ha-ha and a bridge lead on to woodland trails in the wider parkland. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
11. Ackworth Lodge, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, West Yorkshire
An aerial view of the exceptional property for sale in Ackworth. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield