Land for sale

Wilsden Road, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16

An outstanding and historic Grade two star listed nine bedroom stone built detached period residence offering extensive family living accommodation standing in beautifully presented private grounds with two stone built detached barns, including land and woodland extending to approximately 11.32 Acres or 4.57 hectares.

Harden Hall is a magnificent family home occupying an enviable position within a prestigious residential location enjoying lovely views across the adjoining woodland and valley. A most impressive family property believed to date back to the 17th century and has been sympathetically improved over the years and provides substantial living accommodation. The property retains a whole host of character features which include double chamfered mullioned windows, deep moulded ceiling cornicing, high skirting boards, exposed beams and trusses, Inglenook style fireplace together with the more modern day convenience of gas heating, and alarm system.

The property will almost certainly appeal to the more discerning purchaser seeking a period home of an individual nature and elegance and the rather deceptive nature of the property offers any would be purchaser versatile and flexible family living which offers its principal accommodation planned over two floors.

The house provides seclusion and privacy and is complemented by superior grounds and is situated in a spectacular setting approached via private electric gateway, sweeping driveway with beautifully presented formal gardens with lawns, flower beds, paved patio, woodland area and many mature trees. Two large stone built barns having a variety of uses and potential for conversion subject to planning permission Gardens, woodland and land extending to approximately 11.32 acres for those with equestrian interests.

Harden Hall provides a compelling opportunity to acquire a highly desirable lifestyle; one that is centred on the character period house, but which includes an extensive range of traditional barns and outbuildings in order to support the use and enjoyment of the grazing land and paddocks. Irrespective of its bucolic location, the property has a high level of accessibility into the region’s business centres, with a metro railway station in Bingley connecting with Leeds, Bradford and Skipton. From Leeds there are frequent connections throughout the day to London Kings Cross, whilst an international airport is just some 10 miles distant.

Nearby Bingley caters for everyday shopping requirements, and offers a broad range of social amenities and sports clubs. The Leeds Liverpool Canal and unspoilt open countryside and moors offer breathtaking views and walks. There is popular local schooling and private schooling for children of all ages is readily accessible. The vibrant Victorian spa town of Ilkley is 10 miles away, a short drive over the moors.

Approaching Harden from the direction of Bingley at the mini roundabout turn left into Wilsden Road and continue down the hill. The Hall will be seen on the right hand side.