Kidroyd House, The Knowle, Shepley, HD8
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Description
Located within a peaceful hamlet of a much-loved village, Kidroyd occupies a very private position. Nestled in approximately 4.0 acres of landscaped gardens and private fields Kidroyd is a truly exceptional family home.
This four-bedroom detached home with separate one-bedroom cottage offers a stunning combination of design, elegance and exceptional space.
Steeped in history, the Property dates back to the pre-1800’s, Kidroyd now sits quietly with a beautifully executed design, and the attention to detail of the garden design, will once again impress.
This beautifully reimagined home provides a unique opportunity for luxurious country living whilst remaining conveniently close to local amenities and transport links.
This home, which has the majority of its accommodation on one level, features a spectacular entrance hall, beautiful sitting room, incredible living, dining, kitchen (35’6’’ x 23’4’’) with adjoining pantry, good size utility room, boot room, home office, four beautiful bedrooms, bed one with dressing room and ensuite, bed two with ensuite and bed three with superb mezzanine level, luxury bathroom, quadruple garage, further outbuildings, cottage with superb living, dining, kitchen currently occupied as a gym, guest bedroom and shower room. All is superbly contained and just a short walk away from the village which has a well-regarded school, shop, public houses and a train station. A home that must be viewed to be understood and appreciated.
EPC: House- C Cottage: D Council Tax Band: House - E Cottage: A Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
ENTRANCE HALL
From the sweeping driveway you arrive at the modern oak porch and enter a beautifully designed entrance hall with full height oak framed glazing and original stonework features. With vaulted ceilings and tiled floors enhanced by a stylish architectural window reaching from the floor level up to the ridge line offers a view through the unique original fireplace. With a venetian plaster feature wall, this truly sets the scene for the combination of style, finish and quality of architecture throughout Kidroyd.
CLOAKROOM
From the entrance hall, a broad opening leads through to an inner hallway area where there is an impressive cloak room and WC with stone fireplace feature. The inner hallway leads to the separate family sitting room currently used as a children’s playroom and music study.
OPEN PLAN LIVING DINING KITCHEN (7.11m x 10.82m)
A breathtaking open-plan space (approx.11 x 7 meters) with bi-folding doors spanning over the length of the living area within oak framed glazing and vaulted ceilings. This gives immediate access to the superbly landscaped gardens, enjoying truly remarkable views out of the property’s mature and landscaped gardens and fields beyond. It is an exceptional space and without doubt a definite indoor-outdoor feeling, ideal for the family and indeed for entertaining. The stone floors run through with a centrally located 360-degree view Totem woodburning fireplace, exposed brickwork and a magnificent expanse of glazed roof lantern and an integrated SONOS sound system throughout the house.
KITCHEN AREA
The kitchen area itself is fitted with premium appliances and a four-door Aga oven. A full-length island offers both countertop and table seating. This is complemented by a stylish pantry and solid oak wine store within Crittall style glass frame.
DINING AREA (3.86m x 6.1m)
A separate elevated dining area provides a sumptuous space for large dinner parties in a private dining setting with a venetian plaster feature wall.
PANTRY
Off the kitchen is a superbly appointed pantry. As the photograph suggests, it is once again particularly stylishly finished.
SITTING/FAMILY ROOM (4.27m x 5.18m)
Due to the large nature of the living dining kitchen, the sitting room is currently used as a playroom/family room for the vendors children. It has a continuation of the superb flooring, high specification fittings, once again being well appointed with integrated furniture. Ideal for playroom, additional workspace or studio, superb windows give a pleasant view to the side and a large, glazed doors give direct access out to the fabulous terrace gardens and further gardens beyond.
UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM
The laundry room is a beautifully appointed room with a large range of storage.
BOOT ROOM (2.74m x 4.93m)
The boot room located at the rear entrance adjoining the field. This also has a further WC.
HOME OFFICE (2.39m x 3.89m)
The home office overlooks the driveway, garages and cottage.
BEDROOM ONE SUITE (4.93m x 7.62m)
This stylish space shown in the photograph with an emperor size bed, exposed brickwork and views of the garden.
DRESSING ROOM AND ENSUITE
This suite also benefits from a large dressing room (12'2'' x 8'0'') and wet room style ensuite.
BEDROOM TWO (3.58m x 4.88m)
A large room with King-size bed as shown and vaulted ceilings offers views of the field with ensuite and built-in wardrobe space.
BEDROOM THREE (3.91m x 7.62m)
A unique room with living space downstairs and staircase leading to a mezzanine bedroom.
BEDROOM FOUR (3.96m x 4.27m)
A great space with views over the fields.
FAMILY BATHROOM (2.59m x 3.05m)
The bathroom is, as the photograph suggests, superbly appointed with a roll top bath and a separate shower.
THE COTTAGE
Across the driveway is the cottage. An exceptionally versatile area which adjoins the quadruple garage. It comprises of a huge living kitchen (24'0'' x 14'8'') which is currently used as a fabulous gym, adjoining, there is a home office/guest bedroom (12'0'' x 9'4''), currently incorporating a spin room and studio. This is beautifully presented and is served by a nearby shower room.
Rear Garden
The formal gardens are an extremely well designed and executed external space, including four fabulous lawns and multiple terraces, outdoor kitchen with stone Fuego oven, BBQ and fridge with covered seating, separate alfresco dining space, hot tub spa area, waterfall and the secret garden with cozy firepit. A large garden store within the grounds is also ideal for conversion into separate living or studio space. Across the gardens the fields ensure uninterrupted views and privacy.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-02
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 677 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).
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
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Rear Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises
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.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Shepley First School689 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Pupils
- 168
- Type
- Community school
- Shelley First School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Pupils
- 159
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cumberworth CofE First School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Pupils
- 107
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Birdsedge First School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Pupils
- 59
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Shelley College, A Share Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kirkburton Middle School2 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 10 to 13
- Pupils
- 495
- Type
- Academy converter
- Scissett Middle School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 10 to 13
- Pupils
- 592
- Type
- Academy converter
- Holmfirth High School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,328
- Type
- Community school
- King James's School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,055
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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