A KEIGHLEY PROPERTY said to be the inspiration for Emily Bronte’s famous novel, Wuthering Heights, is on the market for £1 million.
Ponden Hall is currently a Bed and Breakfast near Stanbury- but the building itself dates back as far as 1541.
According to the Ponden Hall website, the family took shelter here during the great Crow Hill Bog Burst in 1824.
This was the girls' first encounter with Ponden, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
Emily and her sisters would often use the library at the hall, which was considered to be one of the finest in West Yorkshire at the time as it contained a Shakespeare First Folio.
Ponden Hall has traditionally been identified with the Lintons’ home, Thrushcross Grange as there are many similarities with the hall’s structures and the physical descriptions in the 19th century novel.
In particular, the long, tree-lined drive which then existed and the large upstairs room with a window either end bear similarities.
However, according to the Ponden Hall website, the hall is a lot more like Wuthering Heights in size, style and detail.
According to local tradition, on the east gable end of the house there a tiny single-paned window is which is said to be the window where Cathy’s ghost scratched furiously at the glass.
A look inside the property
The grade II bed and breakfast is currently on sale for more than £1m.
It’s situated on four acres of land, with stunning panoramic views over Ponden Reservoir and beyond.
There are some stunning original features throughout the property, including exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings and exposed stone work.
However, the property is also fitted with some modern amenities such as underfloor heating and top of the range appliances.
The kitchen is a foodie’s dream, with a farmhouse-style aesthetic and a butler sink.
In total, the property has 10 bedrooms- each of which is just as luxurious as the next.
The master bedroom truly is something to behold, as it’s 26ft long with a vaulted ceiling and en suite shower room.
If this wasn’t enough, there is also an annexe which is ideal as a self-catering holiday let.
The accommodation has its own entrance and has been modernised by the current owners.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style wall and base-level units with a range of integrated appliances including double oven with electric induction hob over, extractor fan, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
The property’s exteriors are just as stunning as the house itself.
A swwping lane leads up the a gravelled parking area where there is enough room for two cars.
Steps lead up to a gravelled seating area, where you can admire the flowered borders and mature trees.
There is also a private courtyard to the rear of the property that can be accessed via the kitchen.
Paddocks run all the way down to the reservoir, ideal for storing horses and other animals.
To learn more about the property, visit the Strutt and Parker website.
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