Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby

Built in the 17th Century, Wood Lane Hall is an imposing Grade I listed, five bedroom home set within mature gardens and offering and wealth of period elements and exquisite craftmanship. With striking original features including mullioned windows, open fireplaces, decorative plaster work and wood panelling, a programme of remedial works is required to fulfil this property’s full potential.

[@cheryltangocci]

I saw the owners post on a Facebook group and it led me here. Such a wonderful place to renovate and enjoy learning about the history!
Joanne Johnson, please do updates on your progress and the incredible journey!

[@sm3296]

I spent a fair amount of time nearby, the area around Sowerby is so beautiful. Rolling hills, stone walls, cobbled streets, sheep, meadows, birdsong and lovely old homes and cottages, miss it!

[@paxtonpickett3456]

The only time I ever wished a video was much longer this is a beautiful building that seems like somebody could live in it pretty easily.

[@joannanoel4757]

What a magical house....amazing that there are still such places around.

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Needs a lot of work and a lot of money! It’s huge and beautiful but it definitely needs some TLC! I love the age of the home, the history, it’s a luxury to call a place like this home! However once it’s fully restored it would all be worth it❤

[@judithhobson2807]

This is a house I could easily love. It would give me joy to restore it.

[@monty_wolfkitty]

100% there's a lion, witch and a wardrobe in there somewhere.

[@susanross1651]

That is so beautiful, I live in Sowerby & never knew it was there 💕

[@angelaharvey2034]

A beautiful Manor that needs to be loved and lived in.

[@digby_dooright]

Wow, the little room with the twin beds! 😍

[@wallykimball8829]

Just looking at that houses interior makes me feel cold. I bet it's an icebox in the winter time

[@mariaE-4376]

Stunning!

[@georgebartholomew1666]

This property is so full of history and beauty.
Any chance there will be an open house here anytime soon?

[@dwjudd]

Its for sale £700k

[@brendamann6106]

It’s dry, no “signs” of rot. Large rooms. I like that the house layout was shown. Many possibilities to use but would need lots of plumbing for bathrooms or powder rooms and shower rooms. Kitchen cabinets could be painted. Bedrooms large enough to add walk in closets, en suite’s -just don’t want to spoil balance and symmetry. Unable to see what the outside and roof needs.

[@kingblake2490]

I read on a historic home page that this is considered a Grade I home and there’s very little changes that are allowed to be made. After doing some research I think most of what you mentioned wouldn’t be allowed or would take a significant “approval” process

[@dylandid50]

Can I come and live here please 😁

[@niknoks7638]

Beautiful historic building that oozes character, however, it’s Grade 1 listed meaning the new owner will have to go through very long drawn out hoops to make any changes .....the upkeep probably costs a fortune in its present state and will undoubtedly be a money pit for any future renovation!

[@kenbrannphotography]

I understand having a property on the Grade list is supposed to protect it. But in many cases, it seems to do the opposite. I've seen so many buildings just languishing because the owner wants to fix them but they are prevented from doing so.

[@maxthecat14]

@@kenbrannphotography I saw a programme once, where a man bought bought a house which was very delapidated, and started to fix it, but was constantly told "no" when he asked to use more modern fittings. As a result, he couldn't afford to fix it at all, and the council/ heritage people wouldn't, so it became even more delapidated. It's ridiculous that the powers that be would rather see a place fall down than let someone put up plastic guttering etc.

[@markames6030]

Needs at the very least a mil spent in it

[@MJS1507]

How much sq feet

[@TheFiown]

Beautiful house, much neglected and given it's Grade I listing it will not be easy to restore it !

[@roberthartley2025]

Very sad that this has never sold in over ten years started out at £1.3 million, is now almost half that and still on the market I believe. Would love to know why no one wants it. Is it renovation costs.

[@kingblake2490]

I believe it is renovation costs along with “approval” requirements that scare potential buyers away. This place is listed as a “Grade I” property which in the area it stands requires significant approval before any changes or alterations can be made to a structure with such historic value.

[@ruthgoldbergives6945]

Affordable
These places are not affordable in this day and age.

[@mi-les5807]

thats proly haunted

[@cherylroberts7012]

Yes, new owner said it is.

[@kingblake2490]

Oh most definitely!

[@SniperUnknownVR]

looks semi abandoned

[@blasiuswawanwawan1568]

Pinjam duit seratus.

[@greensage395]

Interior Windows look terrible!