The Crofts dates back to the early 17th century and is Grade ll-listed. Steeped in local history, it was once the home of Dr. John Baildon, the nephew of renowned architect John Carr.
Despite its secluded and lovely setting, with two private gravel driveways and a large turning circle to the front, the house with its formal gardens is just a short walk from the town centre of Horbury and its many amenities that include many independent shops, and restaurants.
To the side of a French-style courtyard is a swimming pool that is in need of some rejuvenation, plus a selection of outbuildings and garages.
Large bay windows and striking fireplaces feature in spacious and elegant principal rooms, entered from the impressive entrance hall and including a sitting room, a dining room, a lovely garden room looking over the lawned garden, and a cosy snug, with a sizeable breakfast kitchen, a secondary kitchen with all-round windows and skylights, a study or home office, and extensive cellars.
Two staircases lead to the first floor, with six bedrooms, one with its own dressing room, and two stylish house bathrooms with free-standing bath tubs.
Planning permission was granted for a further detached dwelling in a corner of its grounds, in 2020 by the current owners, who originally planned to live there. The building plans could be adapted to home offices, gym, further garaging or many other options in the future if so desired.
The Crofts, New Road, Horbury, Wakefield, is for sale at a price of £1,850,000, with Simon Blyth Estate Agents, Wakefield,. tel. 01226 731730.
9. The Crofts, New Road, Horbury, Wakefield
One section of the stunning grounds. Photo: Simon Blyth Estate Agents, Wakefield