
Ilkley, West Yorkshire · LS29
Main Street, Menston
Main Street, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29
Guide price
A unique opportunity to acquire this most characterful Grade II listed two bedroom cottage in the very heart of Menston village and dating back to the late 18th Century.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Unique Grade II listed two bedroom cottage
- Set in conservation area in the heart of Menston
- Of historic architectural interest
- Former Lamplighter's home
- Wealth of period features
- Kitchen dining room
- House shower room
- Spacious lounge and study area
- Viewing is an absolute must
Read the full agent description
This wonderful home is of particular architectural interest as it stands a full storey higher than its' neighbour and has the prominent three light bay windows which are believed to have been added in the 19th Century. The timber sash frames compliment the age and character of the building and add historic interest to the property.
Long before the introduction of street lighting, The Lighthouse was the home and base for the local Lamplighter.
The charming accommodation is set over four floors, steeped in character and charm.
Original stone flagged steps lead to the entrance door leading into the kitchen dining room. A well proportioned room with a range of base and drawer units with working surfaces over, built in cupboards provide invaluable storage space. A large bay window affords the room a good deal of light, exposed ceiling timbers add to the wonderful character along with the solid wood floor.
From the kitchen there is access to the contemporary shower room which has a step in shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin and contemporary 'Metro' style tiling. There is also access down to the handy cellar.
On the first floor, a large landing area with a window to the rear, this area would work as an office/study area.
The lounge is at the front of the property and has another deep bay window to the front elevation, a period fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers. There is also a storage cupboard under the stairs.
On the second floor are the two bedrooms. The master bedroom also has a deep bay window to the front elevation, exposed ceiling timbers and a period fireplace. The second bedroom has exposed ceiling timbers and a window to the rear elevation.
Externally there is a small flagged area to the front of the property.
Key facts
- Council tax band: C.
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Connected for everyday life
100%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
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Getting about
0.4 milesto Menston Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 6.6 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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