Haigh Hall, Haigh, Nr West Bretton

An impressive listed six bedroom English country house of generous proportions having stylish interiors and elegant interiors with southerley views over open countryside in a convenient location close to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton on the border of South and West Yorkshire between Wakefield and Barnsley.

Situation - Discreetly positioned to take full advantage of its setting, close to the impressive Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton, the property enjoys enviable views over the surrounding countryside. The location is ideal for accessibility further afield being close to junction 38 of the M1 motorway with the towns and cities of both West and South Yorkshire all within comfortable travelling distance. With the M62 being 10 minutes to the north, there is also good connectivity to Hull, Manchester and the East Lancashire conurbation. The station at Wakefield Westgate is on the LNER East Coast mainline with a regular service to London Kings Cross in less than two hours.

Description - Haigh Hall is a Grade II listed building and dates from the early 1700’s and is believed to have earlier origins as witnessed in the cellars. The impressive façade and classic interiors are believed to be by renowned C18th architect John Carr who lived and worked in the area. The property offers style and elegance with substantial rooms, high ceilings and elegant plasterwork, yet it remains of manageable proportions extending to 4700 sq ft over the ground and first floors. The accommodation offers flexibility of use, with a secondary staircase providing scope for multigenerational living, being an increasingly popular option with houses of this stature.

Accommodation - With a formal reception hall on the eastern side of the building, this leads into a grand reception hall providing access to the principal reception rooms. The formal dining room is of generous portions, as is a wonderful drawing room with its feature fireplace with high windows on two sides plus a lovely library with views over the western garden. The breakfast kitchen also has a double aspect, with the ground floor accommodation also including a home office and snug, with further amenity areas including a utility room, cloakroom/wc and access to the substantial cellars. The majority of bedrooms are accessed off an impressive south landing, each being generous double rooms, with a house bathroom and potential to create ensuite facilities (subject to appropriate consents). There are two further bedrooms off a connecting north landing, that also has a secondary staircase approach, as well as a former bathroom that could revert to its previous use. There is also staircase access to an extensive attic space that has potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation if required (again subject to appropriate consents).

Outside, the mature gardens of Haigh Hall lie predominantly to the south and west, the latter encompassing former walled gardens and which border open countryside on the southern side. There is a substantial 4 car garaging provision with additional parking with Haigh Hall approached along a private driveway from an original lodge house that is now in the third-party ownership.

The Owners Insight - I've always found Haigh Hall a wonderful place to live. I like its setting and the peace and privacy it provides, especially with the superb views to the South across the Ha-Ha to ever changing farmland and the rolling landscape rising in the middle distance. Inside I love the solidity with 2-ft walls and Georgian proportions along with such noble features as the generous main staircase, open fireplaces, coffered ceilings and bold cornices. Haigh Hall is ideally placed for travel, both locally and long distance; so convenient and time saving yet away from hustle and bustle

Tenure - Freehold with possession completion

Services - Mains water and electricity is installed. Oil central heating. Private drainage

Local Authority And Council Tax - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Band H.

Easements And Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, and rights of way, public and private, whether specifically mentioned or not.

Directions - From the roundabout at Junction 38 of the M1, proceed north of the A637 Huddersfield Road for a short distance (200 yards), and then turn left onto Jebb Lane. Proceed up the lane for 0.3 miles, then turn left by the former lodge house (signpost reads Haigh Hall). Proceed over the cattle grid, then follow the track that leads to the property.

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Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment through GSC Grays

Disclaimer - GSC Grays gives notice that: 1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. 6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.

Particulars And Photography - Particulars written: July 2025. Photography: Taken in recent years