The owners of this Georgian farmhouse have done a delightful job in bringing it bang up to date while retaining all its period charm.
"I always wanted to live in an old farmhouse, and as soon as I walked in the door I knew this was the house for me. It had such an aura. The previous owners must have loved it very much, because it showed," says the current owner.
The property in question is a delightful, double-fronted three bedroom detached farmhouse.
It's obviously been a labour of love to transform the interior to include a happy mix of modern conveniences like oak double glazing, central heating and alarm, while still showcasing a host of original features.
The latter includes a mosaic tiled floor, traditional fireplace and beams; although as the vendor says, she and her husband didn't have to do any major works - it was simply a matter of bringing their own style to the interior.
"We've done lots of sanding, stripping and varnishing, and gutted the bathroom, but it was mostly decor," she says.
"It was very olde-worlde when we moved in. Thank heavens for Laura Ashley! We used a lot of her fabric and wallpaper. It's all traditional and stays true to the Victorian influence, but it's a modern take on it.
"The house has been here for more than 200 years and was a originally a farmhouse. There's an old lady who lives at the end of the lane who told us she used to go there every morning for fresh eggs.
"We did have one lucky find. When we took up the carpet in the entrance hall we discovered a tiled mosaic floor. All it needed was cleaning up, because fortunately it was all intact. Perhaps it was a good idea it was covered in carpet, because it protected it."
The dining kitchen has a range of oak veneered units and a solid fuel fire in a stone hearth with railway sleeper mantle, Belfast sink, exposed timber ceiling beams and oak framed French doors into the garden.
"All we had to do in here was decorate," the owner says. "I've had loads of dinner parties in here, with the huge table and French doors.
"In the summertime you have the doors open and your friends round the table. Then in the winter with the log burning stove, it's so cosy. It's a room for all seasons.
"But the living room is my favourite room. It has a lovely wood burning stove and the oak floorboards that we put down are from an old school. They just needed sanding, stripping and varnishing."
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
"We have the original fireplace in our bedroom and in the spare bedroom are some built-in walnut wardrobes that just needed cleaning up and staining."
The only other room that the owners have touched is the bathroom: "I've had it retiled in Travertine marble in a lovely warm cream colour, then added a freestanding Victorian style bath on claw feet and a large corner shower."
Oudoors there is a front garden surrounded by established trees and bushes and a double garage which could easily be used as a workshop. Then a little wrought-iron gate at the side leads into the remaining garden area.
"It's a typical cottage garden. Gardening is one of my main hobbies and I like to think it looks good every season with lots of colour and different plants.
"I'm going to miss the whole house. I just wish we could take it with us. The beauty of it is that it is so private at the back that you could be in the heart of the Dales.
"It's lovely to just sit out here with a glass of wine and listen to the songbirds, yet it's just minutes from all the amenities.
"I think the house needs to go to someone who appreciates Victorian style. Someone who enjoys a little clutter," she laughs.
This house in Moorside Road, Drighlington, is for sale at OIRO £309,995 with Reeds Rains, Morley, (0113) 2520181
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