Moorside Lane, Addingham, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

Hardwick House Barn is a Grade II Listed property nestled at the east end of Moorside Lane; a no through road on the lower inclines of Ilkley Moor. It enjoys stunning, far-reaching views across the beautiful Wharfe valley. Hardwick was originally settled in 1379 by a Mr Hardwick who moved into the Addingham area and made Hardwick his home. It has two fields amounting to 1.3HA (3.34 acres) along with a substantial barn currently divided into three stables, a covered tacking area and large feed hut. It is surrounded by open countryside so far as the eye can see making it the perfect location for those seeking peace and tranquillity.

Hardwick House Barn's location gives easy access to the local towns of Ilkley and Skipton with the choice of two railway stations within 20 minutes drive, for access to the larger cities of Leeds, Bradford and Manchester. The property has been skilfully renovated by the present owner taking care to create well designed, warm, welcoming interiors, to enhance the character of the property. Using modern technology to be as eco-efficient as possible including an air source heat pump to generate the hot water and central heating with underfloor heating throughout.

To the front of the property is an attractive shared yard with a two bay oak framed car port giving ample parking for cars and turning space. Further parking for larger vehicles could be provided at the stables.

Hardwick House Barn is a three bedroomed Grade II Listed barn conversion. Enter through the front entrance door into the light and spacious reception hall with vaulted ceiling and craftsman-built feature staircase. To the right is the Utility room with cloakroom wash basin and W/C. Directly ahead is the open plan living area for dining and sitting. Bifold doors from the dining area lead on to the dining terrace with stunning views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The dining area flows through to the sitting area, which is arranged around a magnificent dry stone double height fireplace with multi fuel stove. The area to the left of the fireplace is light and airy with a large south-facing barn door window and would make a perfect office/music/reading area with intimate views of the courtyard. The double height, vaulted ceiling with roof light and windows to the front and rear gives the whole living, dining space a sense of space and calm. The dining room flows through to the kitchen down two wide stone steps. The kitchen is another large, light room with a magnificent granite topped island and bifold doors to two aspects, giving uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and garden. The kitchen has been individually designed and craftsman built, concealing a double larder fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and double bin. The range cooker is an electric Rangemaster with induction hob, two ovens, and a grill. A concealed extractor is above. There is a farmhouse sink and separate instant hot tap. To the rear of the kitchen is the boot room with the back door leading to the side terrace and lawn where there is a wood store and coal bunker. The first of the individually styled bedrooms is situated to the left of the entrance hall. A vaulted ceiling room with views to two aspects; over the courtyard and across the fields to the moor. The en-suite has been individually crafted to give a characterful addition to this room. Leading to the first floor, the handmade staircase splits half way to give access to the master suite to the right. The stunning en-suite is large and impressive with a copper effect bath and walk-in shower. The master bedroom has panelling to the gable wall and a small owl hole window. Two large roof windows look out over the panoramic views which can be enjoyed from the bed. Built in storage and wardrobes run the full width of the room with a separate long length hanging wardrobe off the en-suite. The third double bedroom is situated on the left side of the staircase and is another individually designed, characterful bedroom with built in wardrobe storage. This mezzanine style room has one glazed aspect, which enjoys a view of the magnificent fireplace below. The en-suite although small, has been well thought out and is perfectly formed. Far reaching views of the valley can be seen from the roof window. Outside, the barn has its own private garden with dining terrace and stunning views. The garden is mainly lawn for ease of maintenance.

PARKING AND STORAGE
The property benefits from a two bay oak framed car port with slate roof. There is additional parking in front of the car port and turning space within the shared yard. Additional parking for larger vehicles could be provided at the stables.

RENTAL INCOME
Hardwick House Barn has previously been rented out on a Shorthold Tenancy Agreement at £2250 per calendar month. This amount could potentially increase for anyone wanting to use it as a holiday let.

LAND
The property stands to the east of a parcel of land amounting to approximately 1.3 HA (3.34 Acres). The current owner has for the last 2 years been encouraging the re-wilding of the land.

LOCATION
Addingham Moorside is a small rural hamlet running along the edge of Ilkley Moor set in the rolling countryside of Wharfedale. It sits to the west of the spa town of Ilkley with views across the valley to Beamsley Beacon, Simon’s Seat and the idyllic Bolton Abbey Estate. The Dales National Park is only 5 miles away. The village of Addingham is just down the hill and provides all the local services with a nursery and primary school, Doctors and Dentist surgery, Co-Op supermarket, Post Office, a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants and sporting and recreational facilities. For a greater more diverse shopping experience Ilkley is just a 15 minute drive away. There is a choice of two railway stations giving a regular service to the West Yorkshire business centres of Leeds and Bradford and further afield. So although this property is surrounded by stunning countryside and enjoys the privacy of being located at the end of a no through lane there is no feeling of isolation. Footpaths cross the fields and lead up onto the moors making walking the dog straight from the door a hassle free pleasure. This is a rare opportunity not to be missed. To be the proud owner of your own country barn and a small piece of Yorkshire in the beautiful valley of the river Wharfe.

Agent's Notes:

Tenure
Freehold

Hardwick House Barn is a Grade II Listed buildings.

Local Authority & Council Tax Band
Bradford City Council, Council Tax Band F

Services
Mains electricity, water provided by a shared private supply and drainage via shared septic tank.

Air source heat pump generates the hot water and central heating with underfloor heating throughout.

Please note there is no gas to the property.

Parking
Carport plus additional further parking for larger vehicles.

Internet and Mobile Coverage Information obtained from the Ofcom website indicates that an internet connection is available from at least one provider. Mobile coverage (outdoors), is also available from at least one of the UKs four leading providers. For further information please refer to:

From the centre of Ilkley head west towards Skipton. At the top of Addingham bypass take the first turning left at the roundabout in the direction of Silsden. After about 50 yards turn left onto Turner Lane and follow this to the T junction. At the junction go straight ahead on to Straight Lane. This meanders along and becomes Moorside Lane. Follow this lane for about a mile till you reach a farmyard. Take the unmade track on the top right of the yard sign posted Hardwick. Remain on the track turning right through a farm gate and along the bottom of two fields arriving at Hardwick Cottages on the left. Go through the farm gate and follow the track to the Tarmacadam drive of Hardwick House Barn.