Priced at £4,250,000 - this is the most expensive property in Leeds that's gone on the market this year.
Located in Barwick-in-Elmet in East Leeds, this home is estimated to be just twelve minutes from the city centre.
This seven bedroom, eight bathroom town house has some seriously exciting features for the new owners to play around with.
Renovated from a traditional 17th century home, the listing is 'regarded as one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture in the area'. Spanning across 7063 square feet over four floors, this truly is fine country living.
The basement serves as a wine vault whilst the ground floor hosts impressive reception hall with grand staircase; principal reception rooms and even has with Rako controlled viewing glass so you can see the wine vault below.
The kitchen on this floor has been recently with new features handmade in Italy with Dekton Island.
Upstairs you'll find the master suite. Described as 'jaw dropping' on the listing, the suite is complete with an expansive dressing room and Italian fittings in the ensuite. The floor also houses a second laundry room, three more bedrooms, two with en-suites and the family bathroom.
Finally the top floor offers a workspace with three additional bedrooms with Marmarino polished plaster feature walls, en-suites and dressing rooms.
The leisure wing was created six years ago and boasts a 10 swimming pool (complete with counter-flow for training); a gym and luxury spa room with steam feature, there's six massage showers over the seated areas with Sonos sound systems and underfloor heating.
Overall, there's 27 Sonos zones to blast music throughout the property, as well as Rako lighting systems and seven different access points for superfast broadband throughout.
The gardens offer sanctuary and privacy with a new driveway leading from the electric gate, courtyard and extensive patio; well kept striped lawns, landscaped borders, outdoor gym and mature trees.
The Old Refectory is looking for offers over £4,250,000 and according to Rightmove is the most expensive home on the market in the city at present that's been listed in 2023. The only property more expensive than this is the £6,500,000 listing on Scarcroft Lane in Thorner, which has been on the market for over 12 months.
Now this home certainly won't be in many people's budgets, given it's the most expensive property in the city, but it certainly does make a great nosey around.
Nestled in Armley, Assembly House is an independent creative hub bringing artists together.
Assembly House, based on Canal Road in Armley inside a historic Victorian mill, has become a home for creatives across Leeds since launching in 2013.
The artist-led organisation combines working studios with an independent gallery and project space, hosting everything from exhibitions and workshops to community events and live music.
The space is currently home to 80 creatives who make up their community, comprising of professional practitioners including educators, performers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, video artists and designers.
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Their aim is simple - to offer affordable studios to emerging artists alongside technical support, producing support along with access to workshops, internal film screenings and events.
Assembly House offer a yearly program of exhibitions designed to showcase the studio holders and get their work out there. It's all aimed at helping the artists, whether it's their first show or tenth.
It has also helped bring art into the wider neighbourhood through community murals, public sculptures and activities for local people.
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They believe art has the power to bring people together and to evoke emotion and thought, and we've got to say that we absolutely agree.
The space can also be hired by students and independent creatives looking to put on their own exhibitions or bring a project to life.
The fabulous venue is generally open to visitors during exhibitions, workshops and events, with visits by appointment at other times, so it's worth checking its website before heading over.
To have a look at their current programme and to find out more about what Assembly House are doing for Leeds and the community, you can take a look at their website here.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
Sophie Smith -
26th June 2023 
