See inside the stunning Georgian Leeds country house with its own blacksmith's cottage

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 6th Jun 2019, 10:52 GMT

This Georgian gem is a real hidden treasure.

Boasting a wealth of local history Swillington House in east Leeds has six bedrooms and is set in nine acres. It's a relic of Swillington Hall, the former stately home and seat of the illustrious Lowther family, whose fortune was built on mining. Dating back to 1803, this manor style property adorned with a bell tower has been lovingly refurbished over a number of years by the present owners. It has an asking price of £1,595,000 and is being marketed by Fine & Country Manning Stainton, Leeds. READ MORE: The 20 random facts you (probably) didn’t know about Leeds

Swillington House.placeholder image
Swillington House.
This magnificent home is a hidden treasure with a wealth of local history.placeholder image
This magnificent home is a hidden treasure with a wealth of local history.
The Blacksmiths Cottage which is an ideal area for a teenager, dependent or elderly relative, an au-pair or indeed as a potential holiday let.placeholder image
The Blacksmiths Cottage which is an ideal area for a teenager, dependent or elderly relative, an au-pair or indeed as a potential holiday let.
The property also boasts a separate Dairy Barn which is ideal for conversion.placeholder image
The property also boasts a separate Dairy Barn which is ideal for conversion.
The modern country style living dining kitchen is most certainly the hub of this beautiful home.placeholder image
The modern country style living dining kitchen is most certainly the hub of this beautiful home.
The impressive formal lounge provides an excellent space for family living, with a magnificent original feature fireplace dating back to 1617.placeholder image
The impressive formal lounge provides an excellent space for family living, with a magnificent original feature fireplace dating back to 1617.
An extremely impressive room with vaulted ceiling and original beams, feature mood lighting, a freestanding claw foot bath and beautiful views over the orchard.placeholder image
An extremely impressive room with vaulted ceiling and original beams, feature mood lighting, a freestanding claw foot bath and beautiful views over the orchard.
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