Property Details: • Type: Land • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • Distinctive conversion opportunity with Prior Approval in place • Substantial Nissen-style building approved for a five-bedroom dwelling • Attractive rural-edge position with far-reaching views across the Aire Valley • Convenient access to Keighley, Bingley and surrounding centres • Strong road and rail links to Skipton, Bradford and Leeds • Private access from Ilkley Road via a dedicated track • Up to 9.62 acres of adjoining land available by separate negotiation • Freehold site offered with vacant possession
Location: • Nearest Station: Keighley Station • Distance to Station: 1.6910251310024709 miles
Agent Information: • Address: 51-53 Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2HZ
Full Description: An unique opportunity to build your dream home, nestled in the picturesqe Aire Valley. NOT TO BE MISSED!<br /><br /> ATTENTION ALL SELF BUILDERS.........<br /><br />Address: ‘The Nissen’ Ilkley Road, Riddlesdon, BD20 5RA <br /><br />An exciting opportunity to convert a substantial Nissen-style building into a striking contemporary five-bedroom dwelling, with Prior Approval in place. Ideal for purchasers seeking a rare opportunity to create an individual contemporary residence in a desirable rural yet accessible location.<br /><br />The property occupies a pleasant semi-elevated position between Riddlesden and West Morton, enjoying open views across the Aire Valley while remaining convenient for Keighley, Bingley and wider West Yorkshire.<br /><br />Prior Approval for conversion to a five-bedroom dwelling was granted by Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council on 8 January 2025 <br />(Ref: 24/04454/PAR). Full details and plans are available via the local authority website.<br /><br />The approved scheme provides accommodation arranged over two floors, with the building divided by a covered courtyard and linked by a glazed central passage. Integral garaging is included, together with a decked seating area to the south-east gable.<br /><br />Approved accommodation briefly comprises:<br /><br />Ground Floor: Entrance lobby, bathroom, two bedrooms, access to integral garage, glazed link to open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, utility room.<br /><br />First Floor: Principal bedroom with en suite and balcony, two further en suite bedrooms each with balcony.<br /><br />Approximate gross internal floor area (excluding garage): 275 sq m (2,960 sq ft).<br /><br />Outside<br />The scheme includes a private drive from Ilkley Road leading to a parking and turning area in front of the garage. Landscaped gardens extend along the north-east elevation, with a decked area to the south-east.<br /><br />Additional Land<br />Approximately 3.89 hectares (9.62 acres) of adjoining meadow and pasture land is available by separate negotiation. The land lies to the south and east of the building. Access rights will be reserved over any retained land, and boundary fencing will be the responsibility of the purchaser if the land is acquired.<br /><br />LOCATION<br />Situated on the northern edge of Riddlesden, the property is accessed directly from Ilkley Road via a private track. The village and nearby towns provide a good range of amenities and services, together with excellent road and rail links to Skipton, Bradford and Leeds. Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately 12 miles away.<br /><br />
