The Forge, Grange Farm, Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Unique and characterful barn conversion
- Sympathetically modernised throughout
- Retains charming original features
- Spacious master bedroom with freestanding bath
- Additional double bedroom with fitted storage
- Stylish, well-appointed house bathroom
- Impressive lounge with high ceilings, beams, and log burner
- Attractive, low-maintenance garden ideal for entertaining
Description
Manning Stainton are delighted to bring to market this truly distinctive barn conversion, thoughtfully modernised while retaining a wealth of charming original features. This exceptional home will appeal to a broad range of buyers, particularly those seeking a rare and characterful property.
Constructed in stone, the property boasts an attractive kerb appeal. To the rear, a low-maintenance patio garden is framed by mature plants and shrubs, creating a private and inviting setting ideal for outdoor entertaining. The windows, staircase, external doors and internal doors throughout the property are solid oak.
In brief, the accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. From the hallway, there is a generous master bedroom featuring a freestanding bath and a dressing room, offering a luxurious and tranquil retreat. The dressing room could easily be converted back to provide a third bedroom. A further double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, providing ample storage. The house bathroom is stylish yet in keeping with the property, complete with a walk-in shower, wash basin, and WC.
To the first floor, a spacious lounge showcases high ceilings, exposed beams, and a log burner, creating a warm and relaxing living space. Leading from the lounge is the well-appointed kitchen with under-floor heating, cream coloured solid oak doors and quartz worktops, a Belfast sink with boiling water tap, space for an electric range cooker, integral dishwasher all complementing the character of the home.
The property is ideally positioned for convenient access to Leeds and Wakefield city centres via the A61, as well as the A1/M1 link road and wider motorway network. A range of local schools, shops, and amenities are also within easy reach.
Early viewing is highly recommended—please contact the Rothwell office today to arrange your appointment.
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Tenure
Freehold
Disclaimer
Any information in relation to the length of lease, service charge, ground rent and council tax has been confirmed by our sellers. We would advise that any buyer make their own enquiries through their solicitors to verify that the information provided is accurate and not been subject to any change
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-03
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Robin Hood Primary School541 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 420
- Type
- Community school
- Carlton Primary School897 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 323
- Type
- Community school
- Thorpe Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Community school
- Rothwell Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 310
- Type
- Community school
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate1.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 438
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Rodillian Academy440 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,615
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Type
- Free schools
- Oulton Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Outwood Grange Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,900
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Cockburn John Charles Academy2.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,169
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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