Ilkley, which reputedly boasts more than 100 millionaires, is a town characterised by huge stone villas with impressive gardens.

But a newly-offered property on the edge of Ilkley Moor offers something unique. It's a converted pumping station once owned by Yorkshire Water.

The building, off Wells Road, is regularly passed by walkers who make their way up the moor. It is on the market for £624,950 and is attracting steady interest – though an early sale fell through.

It was built in the late 1800s to serve an underground reservoir on the moor and was declared surplus by Yorkshire Water. It has been renovated by Kingsford Homes of Goldsborough and is ready to move into.

Patrick McCutcheon, of Dacre Son and Hartley, Ilkley, said: "Yorkshire Water disposed of it about two years ago. There was talk in the town about turning it into a visitor centre for the moor but funding was not available.

"It is a unique house and has a very high spec kitchen and stylish bathrooms and the first floor living area is magnificent. It even has a car lift so that the vehicle can be lowered to an underground space large enough for two cars."

The house has four bedrooms and a west-facing balcony at first floor.
Mr McCutcheon said it could appeal to a family who wanted the moor as a playground for their children.

Equally, it would suit someone who was frequently away as it requires limited maintenance. As it is only 500 yards from the town centre, it would also suit a mature couple.