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Miry Carr Farm, Barn Conversion - Thorner

Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
6

Key Features

  • A unique chance to create an exceptional countryside development in one of Yorkshire's most sought-after villages
  • Prestigious North Leeds rural location
  • Existing farmstead with approved class-Q planning to create bespoke luxury residences
  • Beautiful far-reaching rural views
  • Comprehensive architectural design by the award-winning Abigail Yeates Architects.
  • Combined area of 6417 sqft
  • Additional land available by separate negotiation
  • Convenient access to Leeds, Wetherby, York and Harrogate with superb transport links via the A1(M), A64, M1 and A58
  • Fantastic walking, cycling and equestrian routes on the doorstep
  • Freehold site with vacant possession upon completion

Description

Monroe Land & New Homes are delighted to present Miry Carr Farm, an exceptional development opportunity in one of North Leeds' most desirable rural locations.

Set within the picturesque village of Thorner, this unique site offers purchasers the chance to deliver an outstanding residential scheme in a highly sought-after countryside setting, where demand for premium homes continues to grow.

Monroe Land & New Homes are delighted to present Miry Carr Farm, an exceptional development opportunity in one of North Leeds' most desirable rural locations.

Set within the picturesque village of Thorner, this unique site offers purchasers the chance to deliver an outstanding residential scheme in a highly sought-after countryside setting, where demand for premium homes continues to grow.

The property benefits from full Class Q approval for the conversion of the existing agricultural buildings into two executive homes, providing a combined internal accommodation of approximately 6,417 sq ft. The approved scheme creates two substantial family residences, carefully designed to complement their rural surroundings while offering generous, contemporary living spaces suited to modern lifestyles.

The proposed development has been thoughtfully planned and benefits from a comprehensive architectural design by the award-winning Abigail Yeates Architects. Their vision has established a carefully considered design approach that responds sensitively to the character of the existing buildings, the surrounding landscape and the wider planning context. As a result, purchasers inherit a scheme with an exceptional architectural foundation, avoiding the need to begin the design process from scratch while retaining the quality and integrity of an award-winning concept.

Occupying an enviable position surrounded by open countryside, Miry Carr Farm enjoys an exceptional balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility. The existing farmstead presents an exciting opportunity for developers, investors or private individuals seeking to create two bespoke homes in one of the region's most desirable village settings.

The site enjoys attractive views across the surrounding Yorkshire countryside, offering a peaceful setting that is increasingly difficult to find within such easy reach of Leeds. Mature landscaping, open farmland and the character of the existing buildings combine to create a development opportunity with genuine individuality and long-term appeal.

With continued demand for high-quality village homes and a limited supply of comparable opportunities, Miry Carr Farm represents an increasingly rare chance to acquire a consented development site in a premium North Leeds location. Whether as a development project or the creation of two exceptional private residences, the property offers considerable potential in an established and highly regarded village community.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Monroe.

ENVIRONS

Miry Carr Farm is situated on Sandhills, on the edge of the highly regarded village of Thorner, one of North Leeds' most prestigious and characterful villages. Renowned for its attractive period properties, strong sense of community and beautiful countryside, Thorner consistently ranks among the area's most sought-after residential locations.

Surrounded by rolling Yorkshire countryside yet within easy reach of Leeds city centre, the village offers an exceptional combination of rural living and modern convenience. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life without compromising on accessibility, making it particularly attractive to families and professionals alike.

Thorner provides an excellent range of everyday amenities including a well-regarded primary school, village shop, post office, café, public houses, sports clubs and a thriving community atmosphere. The nearby market towns of Wetherby and Boston Spa offer an extensive selection of independent boutiques, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, while Leeds city centre provides first-class shopping, dining, cultural attractions and leisure facilities.

The area is particularly well served by an excellent choice of highly regarded state and independent schools, further enhancing its appeal to families looking to establish themselves in this desirable location.

For commuters, the property enjoys excellent transport connections, with convenient access to the A58, A1(M), A64, M1 and the East Leeds Orbital Route, providing straightforward links to Leeds, York, Harrogate and the wider motorway network. Leeds Railway Station offers regular direct services to London King's Cross and many of the UK's major cities, while Leeds Bradford Airport is within comfortable driving distance for both domestic and international travel.

The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of recreational opportunities including scenic walks, cycling routes, riding trails and nearby golf courses, allowing residents to enjoy the very best of Yorkshire's outdoor lifestyle from their doorstep.

REASONS TO BUY

* Outstanding development opportunity with full Class Q approval
* Approved conversion into two executive homes totalling approximately 6,417 sq ft
* Design work completed by award-winning Abigail Yeates Architects
* Prestigious village location in one of North Leeds' most desirable rural settings
* Attractive countryside position with far-reaching rural views
* Excellent road links to Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate and York
* Strong demand for premium village homes with limited competing opportunities
* Opportunity to create two exceptional bespoke residences
* Peaceful rural setting combined with excellent connectivity

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Leeds City Council

TENURE

We are advised the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted upon legal completion.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly through the selling agent – Monroe Estate Agents.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-07-23

Utilities & Restrictions

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Sewerage
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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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

55 Mbps

Superfast · available to 12% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Fieldhead Carr Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    406
    Type
    Community school
  • White Laith Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    241
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Scholes (Elmet) Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    340
    Type
    Community school
  • Thorner Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • John Smeaton Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    677
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Leeds East Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Bishop Young Church of England Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    777
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Roundhay School3.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    2,554
    Type
    Community school
  • Temple Moor High School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,341
    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

M&S Red Hall BP, Leeds1.2 miles
Asda Wetherby Road Express Petrol, Leeds1.4 miles
Morrisons Daily Wetherby, Leeds1.5 miles

GP surgery

Windmill Health Centre1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Whinmoor Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Seacroft Hospital2.9 miles

Green space

Play Space821 metres

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

Cross Gates Rail Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fieldhead Lodge122 metres

Typical drive times

Garforth11 min · 6.3 miles
Rothwell16 min · 10 miles
Tadcaster16 min · 9.8 miles
Leeds (city)15 min · 7 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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