Layton Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19

Beck House has recently been the subject of a significant programme of extension and renovation to a luxurious standard which successfully combines traditional features with contemporary living. The extremely flexible accommodation extending to almost 4,800 sqft offers light and spacious family living space and to create a self contained element within the house for a dependent relative or home office suite if preferred. In addition to the principal dwelling is a charming detached two bedroom cottage which presents an entirely separate dwelling suitable for a dependent relative, home office suite, or for generating income through rental or Airbnb use. The house enjoys lovely open aspects over principally lawned gardens with attractive mature woodland backdrops adjacent to open fields.

The local suburbs of Rawdon, Horsforth and Guiseley are all within easy travelling distance, each offering a wide range of local amenities as well as primary and secondary schools. Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and Bradford are also accessible together with the region’s motorway infrastructure for travel further afield. The popular and highly regarded Woodhouse Grove School is within easy reach, likewise the new railway station in Apperley Bridge providing direct rail access into Leeds city centre and commuting to London within 2½ hours.

The accommodation of the principal dwelling briefly includes an impressive reception hall with guest cloakroom and the outstanding feature of Beck House is the stunning open plan family living dining kitchen which also flows though into both the lovely formal sitting room and adjacent snug with utility room off. The latter in turn leads through into the contemporary wing comprising a garden room gymnasium and home office above which are two bedrooms sharing a shower room all of which could provide an integral annex within the property if required.

The first floor comprises four additional double bedrooms served by a luxury house bath/shower room whilst the entire second floor is given over to a fabulous principal bedroom with vaulted and beamed ceiling, dressing room, en suite shower room and eaves store rooms.

Outside the property is approached down a private driveway which opens into a substantial parking forecourt and turning circle providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. This in turn gives access to the integral garage with automatic roller door.

The Cottage is situated off the forecourt and comprises an equally well presented and appointed dwelling suitable for a dependent relative, home office suite or deriving income from rental/Airbnb. It offers a living room, dining kitchen and cloakroom with two first floor bedrooms and shower room.