5 bedroom house

Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7LS

Guide Price

£1,100,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: Aug 2022
  • 22.16 acres
  • 5 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Kennel / Cattery Business, Ménage, Sale By Auction, Traditional Buildings

Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: Aug 2022
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Kennel / Cattery Business, Ménage, Sale By Auction, Traditional Buildings
  • Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land
An opportunity to acquire a residential farm strategically located on the edge of the village of Gildersome and less than 4 miles to the south-west of Leeds City Centre with ready access to the M621 and M62.

The farmstead stands in a prominent and elevated position giving far-reaching views over the city of Leeds and the surrounding countryside.

The property comprises:

?Five-bedroom farmhouse
?Freehold interest in x2 two-bedroom flats and x2 one-bedroom flats, all let on a long leasehold basis
?A range of modern and traditional buildings
?An operating kennels and cattery with licencing for 43 dogs and 45 cats
?A DIY livery yard with 30 stables, a floodlit manège, and separate jumping paddock
?Strategically located grazing land adjoining the village of Gildersome
?In total 22.16 acres (8.97 hectares)

Gilead House Farm will appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers including those with agricultural, equestrian, development or business interests.

Guide Price: £1,100,000 - £1,200,00

Introduction - A fantastic property with an established income which would suit a range of buyers.

The farmstead is accessed off Gelderd Road, in a ring fence and is set well back from the road. The property is currently used as an equestrian livery yard together with a registered kennels and cattery. The businesses are located within the traditional and block-built buildings which lie to the west of the farmhouse. The buildings would be suitable for a variety of uses and offer a great deal of development potential subject to planning.

The land surrounds the farmstead and the southern boundary of the land adjoins the village of Gildersome.

Directions - From Junction 27 of the M62, take the A62 Gelderd Road and proceed east towards Leeds City Centre. After approximately 1.5 miles, Gilead House Farm is located on the left hand side as identified by the Stephensons Rural sale board.

The Farmhouse - A gross internal area of 307.78 square metres/ 3,313 square feet (including Cellar).

A semi-detached stone dwelling, part rendered under a tile roof with accommodation set over three floors. The house sits directly adjacent to the four long leasehold flats.

Porch - With tiled floor, separate WC, external rear door and access through to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - With tile floor, units at low and high level with fitted porcelain sink, exposed beams and Rayburn cooker.

Utility - With tile floor and fitted shelves.

Hallway - With carpet floor, external timber front door and staircase to first floor.

Sitting Room - A large and light south-east facing room with carpet floor, exposed beam, fireplace with stone hearth, brick surround and a gas coal-effect fire.

Dining Room - A generous south-east facing room for entertaining with a characterful open fireplace and exposed beams.

The staircase from the Hallway leads to a first floor landing.

Bedroom 1 - A generous double bedroom with fitted cupboard, fireplace and one front aspect UPVC window.

Bedroom 2 - A generous double bedroom with fitted cupboard, fireplace and two front aspect UPVC windows.

Bedroom 3 - A double bedroom with one rear aspect UPVC window, a blocked off fireplace and fitted storage cupboards.

Bedroom 4 - A single bedroom with one rear aspect UPVC window and a blocked off fireplace.

Family Bathroom - With WC, bath with shower over and sink.

There is an airing cupboard accessed from the Landing and a further staircase to the second floor accommodation

Attic Room - A large suite with creatively exposed beamwork, velux windows and an en-suite.

En-Suite - With freestanding bath, shower unit, sink, WC and storage within the eaves.

Services - The property has mains water, mains gas and mains electricity. Sewerage is to a septic tank. The house has double glazed UPVC windows throughout with plastic gutters.

Gardens - The house enjoys a substantial south facing mature garden bounded by mature shrub borders to provide privacy. There is a right reserved for the owners of the leasehold flats to dry washing within a small area of the garden.

Energy Performance Rating - Gilead House Farmhouse is assessed in Band D. The full energy performance certificate can be viewed at the Agent?s office or online.

Outgoings - Gilead House Farmhouse is assessed in Council Tax Band E.

Buildings -

Cattery - 6.29 x 11.32 (20'7" x 37'1") - Traditional brick building under an aluminium sheet roof with timber cladding. The building is single storey and comprises a small kitchen/office area together with two cattery rooms.

Kennels - 6.49 x 11.51, 6.89 x 5.38, 11.85 x 6.35 (21'3" x 3 - The dog kennels are located on the north of the farmstead within a range of traditional buildings. The buildings are of brick construction with concrete floor, sheet roofing and impressive exposed timbers. Each kennel has access to an individual enclosed external area.

Gilead House Farm has a Licence from Leeds City Council to provide boarding in kennels for dogs and boarding for cats. The licence permits the boarding of a maximum of 45 cats and 43 dogs at any one time.

Equestrian -

Garage Block - 4.89 x 16.23 (16'0" x 53'2") - Traditional brick building under a tile roof comprising a garage and four stables. The building is accessed from the main yard with plastic rainwater goods and a concrete floor.

Stone & Brick Building - 7.95 x 11.35 (26'0" x 37'2") - Part stone and part brick built building under a tile roof with brick tile floor. On the ground floor, this building comprises three stables and a separate tack room. There is an external metal staircase to the first floor which comprises a store and common room.

Store - 15.21 x 9.89 (49'10" x 32'5") - Concrete block rendered building under a monopitch sheet roof. The building comprises three stables and a store for hay/ straw.

Eastern Yard - 27.8 x 2.49 & 35.54 x 4.84 (91'2" x 8'2" & 116'7" - To the east of the farmstead is a concrete stable yard with two sets of block-built stables all under sheet roofing. In all there are fourteen stables together with a store.

Southern Building - 14.56 x 6.67 (47'9" x 21'10") - To the south of the Eastern Yard lies a traditional brick building under a sheet roof set over two floors. To the ground floor is four stables whilst the first floor, accessed via an external timber staircase, comprises a common room.

Manege - 25 x 35 (82'0" x 114'9") - A 25m x 35m rubber, woodchip and sand surfaced external floodlit manège is located to the south-west of the farmstead.

Agricultural - 18.29 x 9.14 & 18.29 x 9.14 (60'0" x 29'11" & 60 - There are two steel portal framed buildings. Both buildings are four-bay x two-bay buildings with high eaves and are currently used for storage.

Land - The pasture land lies either side of the hardcore drive. The land extends to 22.16 acres in four fields sloping gently up from the A62 towards the farmstead.

The fields to the west adjoin the village of Gildersome and the southern boundary of the land adjoins the A62. The northern boundary of the land is Hawthorne Close. The land is all currently used for the grazing of horses together with a jumping paddock.

General Information -

Guide Price - £1,100,000 - £1,200,000

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the Buildings. The land has access to a mains water supply and the front fields have automatic feeding water troughs.

Fixtures & Fittings - Unless specified in these details, the fixtures and fittings relating to any of the property, buildings and land are not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Wayleaves & Easements - The property is sold including all wayleaves and easements.

Rights Of Way - There is a private right of way for the benefit of the neighbour over a small section of the rear driveway from Hawthorne Close.

Basic Payment Scheme - The land is not registered on the Rural Land Register for claiming Basic Payment.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (Nvz) -

Mineral Rights - The mineral rights are in hand and are included in the sale as far as they are owned.

Tenure - The farm is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion to all except the long leasehold flats.

Local Authority - Leeds City Council, Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR
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Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

Vat - It is understood that the property is not assessed for VAT and any offers made are on the basis that VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.

Leasehold Flats - The Flats within Gilead House Farm are let on a long leasehold basis under the following terms:

Flat Start Date Term Rent
Flat 126 June 2003 999 yearsPeppercorn
Flat 229 May 1998 999 yearsPeppercorn
Flat 328 August 1998 999 yearsPeppercorn
Flat 431 October 2002999 yearsPeppercorn

We understand that a management company is in place that collects service charges and is responsible for the maintenance of the common areas and the structure of the building.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations - The Agent must comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations. As part of the requirements, the Agent must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential Purchasers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

Viewing - By permit from the Agents only. Please note if you have downloaded these particulars from our website you must contact the office to register your interest or you will not be included on future mailings regarding this sale. Please also register at for regular email updates.

Agent Contact - Johnny Cordingley of Stephensons Rural, York Auction Centre, Murton YO19 5GF
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Plans & Measurements - The plans, areas and measurements provided are for guidance and subject to verification with the title deeds. It must be the responsibility of any prospective Purchaser to carry out an adequate inspection and site survey to satisfy themselves where the extent of the boundaries will lie.

Vendor's Solicitor - Lee Gaddes of Gaddes Noble Property Lawyers, St George?s
House, 7 St George?s Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1LA
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Marketed by: BoultonCooper, Malton

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