House For Sale £1,300,000
Dower House is a substantial John Carr property, built of Yorkshire stone under a slate roof with origins dating back to around 1740. The accommodation overall extends to some 6,600 sq ft and has over recent years been sympathetically restored and maintained, retaining many of the original period features. These include the ornate carved oak panels and doors in the stunning dining hall together with the original John Carr oak staircase. Other features of the period include traditional high ceilings, further internal wood panelled doors with brass furniture, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, original shutters to all
principal rooms and original wood flooring.
The sale of Dower House offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most signature period residences in the historic village of Heath. This much sought after conservation village once dubbed ‘the village of mansions’ in recognition of the wealth of large period properties that surround the open common land. It is served by a characterful village public house with restaurant encompassed as the name implies by open heathland. Despite this, the Yorkshire commercial centres of Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield are all easily commutable and there is direct access to the M1 and M62 motorways within approximately 5 miles.
The ground floor accommodation is approached from an entrance vestibule with panelled front door and fan light above, carved oak panelling and leading into a guest cloakroom and separate WC. The beautiful oak panelled dining hall with John Carr oak return staircase also features a carved stone fireplace surround with cast iron wood burning stove. The well proportioned sitting room
enjoys dual aspects, feature Adam style fireplace surround with marble interior and arched study area. The formal drawing room is equally well proportioned with ornate panelling and open fireplace and leads through into a snug/living room with carved oak fireplace surround and cast iron stove. This room also features a built in bookcase
which is also a secret door into the rear kitchen. The open plan family breakfast kitchen offers a comprehensive range of bespoke units in the style of Mark Wilkinson, complemented by granite preparation surfaces and a matching central island with circular oak worktop. There is a four oven gas Aga in tiled recess, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and additional fridge with freezer box, breakfast area with fitted seating and boot room area leading out into the kitchen courtyard garden.
There is also a utility room and rear hall with access down to a wine cellar with cold store and workshop.
The first floor is approached off a most impressive galleried landing with arched window and leading to a spacious principal bedroom facing south over the heath, period fireplace and ornate radiator covers in oak. There is a dressing room with a range of Sharps fitted wardrobes and separate door to the landing allowing this to be used a sixth bedroom if preferred. The stunning en suite bathroom features a Victoria and Albert free standing roll top bath on a raised travertine pedestal, beyond which is a separate shower room with a Villeroy and Boch suite including power shower with multi directional jets, wash basin with handmade oak side cabinets and travertine tiling. Bedroom two also has private access to these facilities. Bedrooms three and four also enjoy a south facing aspect of the heath and can share a shower room. In addition there is a fifth bedroom and family bathroom.
The second floor is approached by a turned staircase and is separated into four sections offering the potential for additional living/bedroom accommodation if required. Alternatively this would provide excellent home office accommodation if preferred.
Initially, the property is approached by a tarmac driveway leading into an enclosed courtyard to the side providing ample private parking. The separate driveway leads beyond the courtyard to the rear where there is additional parking and access to a double garage and adjoining store (potential third garage).
At the front of the house is a large level lawned garden with well stocked borders, miniature box hedging and wide pathway together with a listed ha-ha separating the grounds from the common. To the east of the property, approached through listed stone pillars and ornate gate, is the extensive private formal gardens predominantly enclosed by stone boundary walling with a wealth of mature trees, flowering shrubs and well tended lawns. There are a wealth of mature fruit trees, an ancient mulberry tree and stone pathways which also lead to an original underground ice house. In all, the grounds extend to approximately 1¼ acres.
principal rooms and original wood flooring.
The sale of Dower House offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most signature period residences in the historic village of Heath. This much sought after conservation village once dubbed ‘the village of mansions’ in recognition of the wealth of large period properties that surround the open common land. It is served by a characterful village public house with restaurant encompassed as the name implies by open heathland. Despite this, the Yorkshire commercial centres of Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield are all easily commutable and there is direct access to the M1 and M62 motorways within approximately 5 miles.
The ground floor accommodation is approached from an entrance vestibule with panelled front door and fan light above, carved oak panelling and leading into a guest cloakroom and separate WC. The beautiful oak panelled dining hall with John Carr oak return staircase also features a carved stone fireplace surround with cast iron wood burning stove. The well proportioned sitting room
enjoys dual aspects, feature Adam style fireplace surround with marble interior and arched study area. The formal drawing room is equally well proportioned with ornate panelling and open fireplace and leads through into a snug/living room with carved oak fireplace surround and cast iron stove. This room also features a built in bookcase
which is also a secret door into the rear kitchen. The open plan family breakfast kitchen offers a comprehensive range of bespoke units in the style of Mark Wilkinson, complemented by granite preparation surfaces and a matching central island with circular oak worktop. There is a four oven gas Aga in tiled recess, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and additional fridge with freezer box, breakfast area with fitted seating and boot room area leading out into the kitchen courtyard garden.
There is also a utility room and rear hall with access down to a wine cellar with cold store and workshop.
The first floor is approached off a most impressive galleried landing with arched window and leading to a spacious principal bedroom facing south over the heath, period fireplace and ornate radiator covers in oak. There is a dressing room with a range of Sharps fitted wardrobes and separate door to the landing allowing this to be used a sixth bedroom if preferred. The stunning en suite bathroom features a Victoria and Albert free standing roll top bath on a raised travertine pedestal, beyond which is a separate shower room with a Villeroy and Boch suite including power shower with multi directional jets, wash basin with handmade oak side cabinets and travertine tiling. Bedroom two also has private access to these facilities. Bedrooms three and four also enjoy a south facing aspect of the heath and can share a shower room. In addition there is a fifth bedroom and family bathroom.
The second floor is approached by a turned staircase and is separated into four sections offering the potential for additional living/bedroom accommodation if required. Alternatively this would provide excellent home office accommodation if preferred.
Initially, the property is approached by a tarmac driveway leading into an enclosed courtyard to the side providing ample private parking. The separate driveway leads beyond the courtyard to the rear where there is additional parking and access to a double garage and adjoining store (potential third garage).
At the front of the house is a large level lawned garden with well stocked borders, miniature box hedging and wide pathway together with a listed ha-ha separating the grounds from the common. To the east of the property, approached through listed stone pillars and ornate gate, is the extensive private formal gardens predominantly enclosed by stone boundary walling with a wealth of mature trees, flowering shrubs and well tended lawns. There are a wealth of mature fruit trees, an ancient mulberry tree and stone pathways which also lead to an original underground ice house. In all, the grounds extend to approximately 1¼ acres.
