'Toft House', West Lane, Askwith, Ilkley, LS21

A rare opportunity to acquire one of two exceptional building plots, commanding panoramic views across the Wharfe Valley. With planning permission in place for a luxurious four-bedroom detached home, this is an outstanding prospect for those seeking a unique development opportunity.

Toft House derived from the old Norse 'homestead' offers an exceptional opportunity to build and bespoke your own home, set in one of Wharfedale’s most sought-after village locations.
Elevated and open to sweeping views across Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley and the renowned Cow & Calf, these plots provide the perfect setting for refined modern country design. Toft House offers approx. 2600 sq ft of contemporary accommodation, with plans for a luxury four bedroom detached residence. Sitting on a 1341m2 plot and offered with an additional parcel of land, this south facing plot is highly desirable. There is also an early option to purchase an additional acre of land.*

Benefitting from full planning permission, Toft House has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living. A spacious entrance hall leads to an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, complemented by a separate living room, study, pantry and cloakroom. The ground floor also includes a utility/boot room with direct garden access, alongside a large double garage. Upstairs, the plans provide four well-appointed bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms, with the principal suite further enhanced by a dedicated dressing area.

The plot is level and ready to go with electric and water service connection and the plots are enclosed by a dry stone wall with proposed plans for an electric gate for additional privacy.

Askwith is a historic Wharfedale village with roots stretching back centuries. Traditionally agricultural in character, the village evolved around farming and local industry, with its enduring collection of stone-built homes reflecting classic Yorkshire vernacular architecture. Today, Askwith remains discreet and highly sought-after, offering rural calm while sitting just minutes from Ilkley’s vibrant centre.

At the centre of village life sits The Penny Bun, a beautifully restored country inn, part of the Denton Reserve estate. Known for its seasonal, sustainability-led menus and relaxed, design-conscious interiors and with a strong farm-to-table ethos, it has become both a destination restaurant and a natural social hub for the community. Moments away, Denton Hall stands within private parkland as part of the same historic estate.

Just minutes away lies Ilkley, one of Wharfedale’s most desirable market towns, offering independent boutiques, artisan food retailers and award-winning restaurants, alongside direct rail services to Leeds and Bradford. Ilkley Moor provides iconic Yorkshire walking routes on your doorstep and the area is well served by respected state and independent schools. The attractive spa town of Harrogate is also only a 20 minute drive away.

Sold as only one of two plots, Toft House occupies a privileged setting with expansive, uninterrupted views across rolling Yorkshire countryside. If you have been waiting for the right setting to build something extraordinary, this is it.

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* Additional acre subject to availablity. Some of the photographs used are CGIs and are therefore a respresentation only.