Now the property offers itself as a modern family home that retains its period charm with original features and a 'sense of grandeur', with high ceilings and spacious rooms.
An impressive entrance hall leads on to light and airy living and entertaining areas, all with great versatility, presenting space for any use from family time, to home offices or social gatherings.
Ground floor accommodation includes a spacious living room, a formal dining room, and further reception rooms.
At the heart of the home is the kitchen, with views across the garden. A separate utility room adds to the facilities, along with two w.c.'s.
Double bedrooms on the first floor include a large main suite, and there's a traditional style house bathroom.
Cellars accessed from the ground floor are ideal for storage, but also carry scope for potential conversion, subject to planning approval.
They could become games and cinema rooms, a gym, or a wine cellar, to name but a few options.
Attractive outdoor areas include the tiered garden designed to be low maintenance, with a paved patio and colonnade feature, and barbecue space that's perfect for summer entertaining and barbecues.
A lower grassed section provides additional space for play, relaxation, and simply soaking up the open views that stretch beyond the property.
This home with history is described by the agent as 'a combination of heritage, presence, and lifestyle in equal measure — a unique home with a story to tell'.
The property in Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is for sale at £750,000, with Fine and Country, Wakefield, tel. 01924 234881.
5. Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
One of two modern bathrooms, with a free standing bath and separate shower unit. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
6. Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
A patio area within the tiered garden. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
7. Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Looking back towards the house from the lawned garden. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield
8. Station Road, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
An aerial view of the property and its attractive surroundings. Photo: Fine and Country, Wakefield