Summary
The Bid Deadline is 12 noon on 22nd April 2025.
The disposal of Woolley Hall provides a superb opportunity to acquire a unique property dating back to the early 17th century set in tranquil and expansive grounds. The property is potentially suitable for a variety of uses including residential, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
Woolley Hall is a Grade II* listed building and the neighbouring Courtyard buildings are Grade II listed. Other features across the extent of the properties demise also hold Special Architectural and Historic Interest.
The hall itself comprises a predominantly two storey building extending to approximately 32,475 sq ft (3,017 sq m). The Courtyard buildings extend to approximately 1,380 sq m (14,854 sq ft).
As a whole the site extends to approximately 18.7 acres (7.58 ha) including expansive mature gardens. These include a walled garden with private tennis court, situated to the north west of the site and two gate lodges either side of the entrance to the property.
Access to the property is off New Road via a private driveway.
Key Points
The hall itself comprises a predominantly two storey building extending to approximately 32,475 sq ft (3,017 sq m). The Courtyard buildings extend to approximately 1,380 sq m (14,854 sq ft).The site is being sold by informal tender. Offers are invited for the freehold interest of the property.The bid deadline is 12 noon 22nd April 2025.Whilst the vendor has a strong preference for unconditional offers, subject to planning offers will also be considered.A strict ‘by appointment only’ viewing protocol is in place and these will take place on designated days.A pack of supporting technical and legal information in addition to a Bidder guidance note and Proforma is available in the dataroom. This can be accessed at: https://portal.agents-society.com/data-room/377/woolley-hall-new-road-wakefield
Viewings
A strict ‘by appointment only’ viewing protocol is in place and these will take place on designated days.
If you wish to attend, please use the contact details provided.
Dataroom
A pack of supporting technical and legal information in addition to a Bidder guidance note and Proforma is available in the dataroom.
This can be accessed at: https://portal.agents-society.com/data-room/377/woolley-hall-new-road-wakefield
Method of Sale
The site is being sold by informal tender. Offers are invited for the freehold interest of the property.
The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer received.
Basis of Offers
Whilst the vendor has a strong preference for unconditional offers, subject to planning offers will also be considered.
Offers should be submitted using the bid proforma available in the dataroom.
Conditional on planning bids should be accompanied by outline scheme proposals and a track record of the bidding entity delivering similar projects.
A bidder guidance document, also available in the dataroom, provides further instructions on the basis of offers to be submitted and the supporting information to be provided.
Location
Woolley Hall is located in scenic countryside to the east of Woolley village, approximately 6 miles south of Wakefield. The property has excellent accessibility, located within 5 minutes drive of Junction 38 of the M1.
To the immediate north and east, the property is surrounded by Woolley Park golf course. New Road bounds the site on it’s southern boundary with private residential properties located immediately to the west.