Manor House, Keeper Lane, Tong Village, West Yorkshire, BD4

The sale of this fine property offers an almost unique opportunity to acquire one of the oldest and historic properties in the village. This spectacular period residence which during the current owner’s tenure has undergone a significant and sympathetic programme of restoration and extension to an exceptionally high
standard combining a wealth of original period features with luxurious appointment including a fitted kitchen and breakfast room by Little London, substantial orangery with indoor water feature, sitting/dining area with cocktail bar and featuring an exceptional indoor swimming pool with twin Jacuzzis and waterfall. The grounds are equally spectacular providing several private areas ideal for outside entertaining overlooking the two beautiful lakes the largest of the two having a central fountain. At night, the gardens take on an entirely different feel benefiting from strategically positioned floodlighting virtually throughout.

This is the first time the property has been offered to the market in over 30 years, and on an historic note it was once owned by Kirkstall Abbey where the monks would convalesce and The Priest hole and tunnel that used to lead to Tong Hall was used for a quick exit by the Catholic Priests.

The Manor House occupies a private elevated position on the northern fringe of this highly regarded village, with local facilities including a public house, hotel, local ice cream parlour and dairy, Tong garden centre, farm shop, cricket ground and a variety of shops and schools available nearby. Manor Golf club and Fulneck golf club are both within a 5 minute drive and bridle paths are on the doorstep on Keeper Lane. Most denominations of schools are also within easy reach including Leeds and Bradford grammar. There is excellent road access to Leeds and Bradford and the M62 Motorway is within easy reach providing access to principal Yorkshire centres and the A1 M1 Motorway infrastructure for travel further afield. Leeds/Bradford International Airport is within approximately half an hour’s drive.

The living accommodation is accessed from a central oak panelled reception hall and includes three charming reception rooms featuring oak flooring and panelling, exposed beams and beautiful fireplaces together with bespoke fitted furniture. The bespoke kitchen and breakfast room were designed and fitted by Little London Interiors with a comprehensive range of hand painted units in cream with marble preparation surfaces and matching islands. A more recent addition to the accommodation is a truly spectacular leisure complex with separate living/dining area with bespoke fitted cocktail bar and stunning indoor water feature with waterfall. This then leads through into truly magnificent indoor heated swimming pool with twin Jacuzzis and “Romanesque” style features complemented by concealed mood lighting. Beyond is the gymnasium and a games/playroom.

At first floor level the bedroom accommodation comprises a lovely principal bedroom with oak panelling, cast iron fireplace and luxury en suite bathroom including a sunken bath in marble surround and matching feature wall. The second bedroom has a beamed and vaulted ceiling and there are two additional bedrooms served by a luxurious house bath/wet room.

Outside, the property is approached through electric entrance gates and a sweeping stone set driveway leading up into a substantial forecourt parking area for numerous vehicles and a double garage, implement store and a large oak framed carport. There is also a detached stone building suitable for use as a home office or additional ancillary accommodation if required.

Walking through the grounds of The Manor House is simply breathtaking with many areas enjoying vistas across two man made lakes one with a significant fountain as its centrepiece and stone arch and parapet. There are several lawned areas with an abundance of mature trees and specimen shrubs in the surrounding borders and there are stone set terraces and decking areas for outside entertaining.