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Guide Price£1,075,000

Bayton Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Whetstone Farm dates back to the 1600's
  • Beautifully restored, refurbished stone residence with separate annex
  • Privately situated yet close to excellent transport links and facilities
  • Private drive with gated access, garage, workshop and large driveway
  • Approximately two acres of land
  • Equestrian facilities - stables, pony barn, tractor barn, riding arena
  • Stunning views and countryside aspect

Description

This beautifully layered home blends timeless charm with modern versatility offering character features including exposed beams and fireplaces, alongside bright, open spaces - perfect for entertaining or unwinding. With four bedrooms, multiple reception areas, one bedroom annex and garden oasis complete with a pond and patio, it is a sanctuary designed for family life and quiet privacy with equestrian facilities and business opportunities.

Set on one of Horsforth's sought-after tree-lined avenues, this magnificent characterful home represents a truly rare opportunity to acquire a property with period features combined with a modern twist. Peacefully tucked away, yet within a short distance from the town centre, excellent amenities including the train station, airport and schools - the property strikes the perfect balance between seclusion and convenience.

Approached through secure electric gates, the house is nestled within approximately two acres of garden and land with stables, barns and riding arena. A sweeping driveway leads to a garage and a workshop, while the extensive grounds provide an abundance of outdoor space, perfect for family life and entertaining.

The property briefly comprises; the ground floor is a haven of space and light has a conservatory to welcome you in, a large open plan farmhouse style breakfast kitchen with Aga and stable door leading to the rear garden, off the kitchen is a wc and cloaks. The dining room is perfect for big family occasions and the main lounge is rich in character, featuring exposed beams, a beautiful fireplace, and ample room to curate a cosy yet spacious feel all year round, there is also a further snug or reading nook To the first floor are four very good sized double bedrooms, with the primary bedroom having vaulted high ceilings and far reaching views, two of the bedrooms have generous en-suites. There is a modern house bathroom and all the bathrooms have been upgraded to a very high standard.

There is separate dwelling, a one bedroom annex which is ideal for a relative or a potential business opportunity.

Externally - Spanning approx two acres, this exceptional property offers fenced paddocks with a stable block for five horses, a further pony barn and tractor barn with an outdoor arena. An ideal setup for equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking versatile outdoor space. With potential for conversion (subject to planning), the stables could also serve as a training facility or a haven for car lovers. To the front, a picturesque walled courtyard sets the tone, which has been landscaped with pond and summer house with bi folding doors. A gated driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles (fifteen plus), along with a garage/workshop/shed with plumbing and power. This superb family home is a rear find in such a popular location, - we strongly recommend a viewing or further enquires!

Whetstone Farm is approximately one mile from the centre of Horsforth, a very popular suburb of Leeds which has every facility and amenity one would need. The centre of Leeds is only five miles away and easily accessible by car or rail from Horsforth train station. From the property it is also easy to get out and about into the Yorkshire Dales and to the popular towns of Ilkley, Otley and Harrogate.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 689 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£537,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £245,347 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
69 C
81 B

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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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
Driveway, Gated Parking, Off-Street Parking
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

40 Mbps

Superfast

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

  • Westbrook Lane Primary School911 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Community school
  • Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    298
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • West End Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    274
    Type
    Community school
  • St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Broadgate Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Horsforth School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,837
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Benton Park School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,516
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ralph Thoresby School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    987
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Abbey Grange Church of England Academy2.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,576
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lawnswood School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,307
    Type
    Community school

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

Tesco Horsforth Express, Leeds0.9 miles
Morrisons Horsforth Leeds, Leeds1.1 miles
Asda Broadway Express Petrol, Leeds1.2 miles

GP surgery

Guiseley And Yeadon Medical Practice1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Well1.1 miles

Hospital

Optegra Yorkshire Hospital2.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field129 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

Horsforth Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

West End Lane296 metres

Typical drive times

Otley10 min · 5.3 miles
Pudsey12 min · 5.6 miles
Yeadon4 min · 1.8 miles
Guiseley8 min · 3.2 miles
Leeds (city)17 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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273 Otley Road, West Park Leeds, LS16 5LN

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