Property description
WOODTHORPE LODGE An imposing late 19th century period house set within delightful grounds with formal and informal gardens along with secondary accommodation comprising a two bedroom detached house, Woodthorpe Lodge Cottage.
Woodthorpe Lodge is pleasantly situated on the southern outskirts of the suburb of Sandal some 4 miles south of the city centre of Wakefield. The property is conveniently located only 2.7 miles east of the M1 giving easy access to the regional and national road network and within easy daily travelling distance of the business and commercial centres of Leeds and Sheffield. National rail travel is available at Wakefield where London can be reached in 2hours.
The property is understood to have been built around 1880 and was acquired as the new home of the Bishop of Wakefield in 1940. The property therefore comes to the open market for the first time in over 75 years. The property maintains many of its original features and offers outstanding accommodation set principally over two floors. In addition there is a sizeable cellar and attic. The property as a whole extends to over 9,655 sq ft (879 sq metres).
An entrance vestibule with bevelled glasswork leads to a grand reception hall from where the rest of the house is accessed through one of three plaster archways, undoubtedly one of the property's most striking features. The dual aspect drawing room is located to the west of the main hall and enjoys views over the manicured lawn and the wooded area towards the entrance gates. To the opposite side of the hallway is what has historically been used as a study but offers the opportunity to provide a second drawing or sitting room. Again, dual aspect with spectacular views of the front lawn and the more formal gardens located to the east. Both of these rooms enjoy ornate plasterwork to the ceilings along with sash box windows. A large room with views of the formal gardens used as the former Bishop's office, two cloakrooms along with a comfortable dining room to the west complement the other formal reception rooms on the ground floor.
A sizeable pantry leads through to a kitchen which with some updating could provide a true hub of the house. It currently benefits from a range of base and wall units and a gas fired enamel Aga. A morning room with two sash windows is located off the main kitchen area and leads through to the rear hallway, a toilet and a small second staircase to the first floor.
Leading from the former Bishop's office are a small number of rooms and an inner hallway which provide disabled access to the main house. The rooms include; a small kitchen, office, two toilets and the former Chaplain's office.
A grand staircase leads from the hall to the first floor. The staircase is a further grand feature and includes a carved wooden newel post and balustrade, both of which add to the grandeur of the hall and landing area.
The landing leads to three sizeable bedrooms to the front of the house, one of which has the benefit of its own en-suite shower room. All enjoy views over the front lawn. To the rear of the property are three further bedrooms and a room currently used as a Chapel. One of these rooms has its own en-suite bathroom and there is a further family bathroom and separate toilet. In addition there is also a sizeable laundry room and a small staircase leading to the kitchen on the ground floor.
A small staircase leads from the first floor landing to the second floor which provides seven attic rooms that have historically been used for storage.
The basement of the property enjoys the same footprint as the ground floor of the Woodthorpe Lodge. Historically also used for storage with imagination and updating it could be deemed suitable for a number of uses. The boiler room and fuel store are also located in the basement.
Located to the rear of the property and accessed via a separate entrance is the former chapel. Extending to approximately 800 sq ft (74.4 sq metres) the building includes the area formally used for worship, a meeting room, small kitchen area and toilet. Being somewhat isolated from the main house this offers great scope for conversion to a games room, home cinema or gym.
ACCOMMODATION RECEPTION HALL 39' 8" x 8' 1" (12.1m x 2.48m) plus 4.00m x 2.79m A superb reception hall with the original entrance door with bevelled glass opening onto an entrance vestibule, original cornice to the ceiling and three feature archways. Doors lead to four large reception rooms, kitchen and a further w.c. area. A further door opens onto the cellar head. Three central heating radiators.
W.C. AREA Two original sliding sash windows to the side, ladies and gents w.c.'s
RECEPTION ONE 17' 1" (6.43m into bay) x 17' 2" (5.22m x 5.24m) A large walk in bay window with four sliding sash openers and leaded stained top lights overlooking the side garden, original cornice and ceiling rose, period marble fireplace on a tile hearth, central heating radiator, door to rear hallway.
REAR HALLWAY Providing disabled access and having four large double glazed picture windows to the side and a fully glazed rear door, internal doors lead to a kitchenette area and office.
KITCHENETTE 12' 8" x 10' 10" (3.87m x 3.31m) Two double glazed windows to the side, original Beaumont and Saville cast iron kitchen range, a range of modern base and wall height units in a light wood effect finish with complementary roll edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, central heating radiator, doors leading to w.c., a disabled w.c. and store room.
W.C. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c. Central heating radiator.
DISABLED W.C. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c. Central heating radiator.
STORE ROOM 8' 11" x 5' 6" (2.72m x 1.68m) Window to the rear entrance hall.
OFFICE 12' 9" x 11' 6" (3.9m x 3.53m) Window and door. Internal window and door opening onto the rear entrance hall, a double glazed window overlooking the side garden and double doors opening onto a large cloaks cupboard.
RECEPTION TWO 26' 5" x 22' 7" max (8.07m x 6.89m) Two large rectangular bay windows on a dual aspect each having four sliding sash openers, original cornice and ceiling rose, Adams style fireplace with open grate on a marble hearth and interior, four central heating radiators.
RECEPTION THREE 20' 2" x 18' 2" (6.84m into bay window) (6.15m x 5.54m) A large bay window to the front elevation with four sliding sash openers, a further sliding sash window to the side, period fire surround with tiled hearth and back and open grate. Ornate coving and ceiling rose, built in bookcases and storage. Three central heating radiators.
RECEPTION FOUR 19' 1" x 14' 9" (5.83m x 4.5m) Two sliding sash windows to the side, door to the kitchen, period fireplace with marble hearth and interior, coving to the ceiling with picture rail and dado rail below, central heating radiator.
KITCHEN 13' 11" x 10' 6" (4.25m x 3.21m) Two sash windows to the rear, a large original built in dinner service cupboard to one wall, Belfast sink, further opening leading through into a further kitchen area.
KITCHEN AREA 18' 0" x 12' 2" (5.51m x 3.72m) Fitted with a range of Pine base and wall height units with contrasting granite effect roll edge work surfaces, integrated four ring hob and oven, gas fired enamel Aga Range. Archway leading through to morning room.
MORNING ROOM 10' 8" x 10' 7" (3.27m x 3.23m) Two sash windows to the side, door to the rear lobby and central heating radiator.
REAR LOBBY Sliding Sash window on the half landing, doors to the walk in pantry and store room. A second staircase leading to the first floor landing.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 42' 7" x 8' 0" (13m x 2.46m) A large first floor landing with spindle balustrade and polished hand rail, original arched leaded and stained window on the half landing, coving, picture rail, feature archway, large built in linen cupboard and walk in airing cupboard. Doors leading to five principle bedrooms and a further door to a second landing. A doorway opening onto the stairs leading to the attic level. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 18' 3" x 17' 1" (5.57m x 5.23m) Three sliding sash windows on a dual aspect, original Marble fireplace with cast iron grate, tiled inserts and tiled hearth, coving to the ceiling with picture rail below, central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 18' 0" x 17' 1" (5.51m x 5.21m) Two sliding sash windows, original marble fireplace with tiled insets and tiled hearth. Coving to the ceiling with picture rail below, vanity wash basin.
BEDROOM 18' 2" x 17' 1" (5.54m x 5.22m) Three sliding sash windows on a dual aspect, original marble fireplace with tiled insets and tiled hearth, coving to the ceiling with picture rail below. Central heating radiator . A connecting doors leads from this bedroom to a bathroom/w.c.
BATHROOM/W.C. 9' 9" x 8' 0" (2.98m x 2.44m) A further door onto the landing, sliding sash window to the side. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower above, pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c., coving to the ceiling with picture rail below. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 17' 3" x 10' 11" (5.26m x 3.34m) Two sliding sash windows, original Marble fireplace with Cast iron grate, tiled hearth and back, coving to the ceiling and picture rail below.
BEDROOM 11' 10" x 12' 3" (3.61m x 3.74m) Sliding sash window to the rear, original Marble fireplace with Cast iron grate, tiled hearth and back. Coving to the ceiling with picture rail below.
BATHROOM 8' 9" x 5' 9" (2.68m x 1.76m) Panelled bath with shower above, sliding sash window to the side, wash basin and central heating radiator.
SEPARATE W.C. With window to the side and low flush w.c.
SECONDARY LANDING Sash window to the side, coving to the ceiling, doors leading to two further bedrooms.
BEDROOM 17' 0" x 15' 4" (5.20m x 4.68m) Two sash windows to the side, original Marble fireplace with cast iron grate, tiled hearth and back. Coving to the ceiling with picture rail below, two central heating radiators and door to the shower room/w.c.
SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 9' 11" x 5' 6" (3.03m x 1.69m) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 15' 3" x 12' 1" (4.65m x 3.7m) Sliding sash window, coving to the ceiling, picture rail below, original Marble fireplace with cast iron grate, tiled hearth and back. Central heating radiator.
SECOND FLOOR ATTIC AREA A large attic area comprising a central landing with double glazed Atrium window, a further staircase providing access to the roof area and doors leading to eight further rooms, all having natural light and sloping ceilings.
ATTIC ROOM ONE 16' 6" x 15' 3" (5.03m x 4.65m) ATTIC ROOM TWO 18' 8" x 17' 2" (5.70m x 5.24m) ATTIC ROOM THREE 19' 2" x 22' 10" (5.85m x 6.96m) ATTIC ROOM FOUR 16' 8" x 8' 1" (5.09m x 2.47m) ATTIC ROOM FIVE 4.93' 4.9" (1.32m ATTIC ROOM SIX 17' 10" x 16' 2" (5.46m x 4.93m) ATTIC ROOM SEVEN 17' 10" x 17' 1" (5.45m x 5.21m) ATTIC ROOM EIGHT 17' 8" x 16' 8" (5.40m x 5.09m) BASEMENT Large basement storage areas covering the footprint of the ground floor, offering potential for further development.
CHAPEL An attached chapel building comprising a large meeting room, kitchenette, further meeting room and w.c. area.
MEETING ROOM ONE 30' 0" x 17' 11" (9.16m x 5.48m) Three leaded windows to the side, three central heating radiators.
KITCHENETTE 12' 8" x 6' 11" (3.87m x 2.12m) A range of modern base and wall units with complementary roll edge work surface and an inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Central heating radiator.
MEETING ROOM TWO 17' 0" x 10' 1" (5.20m x 3.08m) Two double glazed windows. Central heating radiator.
W.C. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c.
WOODTHORPE LODGE COTTAGE Located to the north east of the main house and accessed via its own driveway once within the curtilage of Woodthorpe Lodge is a two storey detached cottage positioned its own grounds. The property which was believed to have been constructed in the early 1960s would make an ideal granny flat or staff quarters. The property would benefit from some updating and this would help create stunning secondary accommodation to the main residence. However the cottage is suitable to be occupied immediately.
The cottage comprises; a hallway leading through to a fully fitted kitchen including a range of modern wall and base units. Also leading from the hallway is a large living room enjoying an abundance of natural light. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from a detached single garage and driveway along with an area of lawn to the front of the property.
HALLWAY Door to the side, stairs leading to the first floor landing and a door to a downstairs w.c.
DOWNSTAIRS W.C. Double glazed window, two piece suite comprising wash basin and w.c. Central heating radiator.
LOUNGE 17' 11" x 15' 10" (5.47m x 4.84m) UPVC double glazed window to the front, Living flame effect gas fire in surround, coving to the ceiling, two central heating radiators and glazed door to the side hallway.
SIDE HALLWAY Door to the front and window to the side.
KITCHEN 13' 5" x 8' 10" (4.09m x 2.71m) Two double glazed windows, a range of Limed Oak finished base and wall height units with complementary roll edge work surfaces, an inset moulded 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer unit , integrated four ring gas hob and electric oven with hood above. Central heating radiator. Door to pantry.
LANDING UPVC double glazed window to the rear, doors leading to three bedrooms, bathroom and separate w.c.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 6" x 8' 11" (4.13m x 2.73m) Two double glazed windows, built in cupboard/wardrobe and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 15' 8" x 9' 0" (4.8m x 2.76m) Two double glazed windows, built in double wardrobe. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 8' 10" x 7' 11" (2.71m x 2.42m) UPVC double glazed window. Central heating radiator.
BATHROOM Fitted with a panelled bath and pedestal wash basin.
SEPARATE W.C. Fitted with a low flush w.c. and pedestal wash basin.
OUTSIDE On approaching Woodthorpe Lodge from Woodthorpe Lane you are greeted by two substantial gate pillars and matching iron gates which create a most attractive entrance. The sweeping driveway leads through established grounds principally characterised by the number of mature trees. You are led to an extensive hard standing area adjoining the front elevation of the house adjacent to a large immaculately presented lawn. The driveway continues past the main house and leads to a detached garage located to the rear. A secondary access leads from the entrance to the Woodthorpe Lodge Cottage.
The setting of the house within the gardens is undoubtedly one of the main features of the property. Along with the wooded area and the lawn to the east are more formal gardens including fruit trees, manicured hedges, flower beds and a pond.
The whole site extends to 2.35 hectares (2.5 acres) or thereabouts but we advise any interested parties to satisfy themselves to the accuracy of this measurement.
PLEASE NOTE Development Site
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of three detached dwellings in part of the former garden of Woodthorpe Lodge. The site extends to 0.85 hectares (2.1 acres) and is available by informal tender as a separate lot to the main residence. Please contact the agent for more details of this development opportunity.
EPC RATING To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please either call into one of our five local offices or search for the property on www.richardkendall.co.uk
LAYOUT PLANS These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans.
VIEWINGS To view please contact our Wakefield office on 01924 291294 and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.
PLEASE NOTE *Information and text received from Savills Smiths Gore.
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