Fancy a look inside this incredible historic mansion that was once a hospital in the heart of Chapel Allerton?
Silly question, of course you do.
The only thing is, you'll need a spare £1 million before you can call it your own...but it doesn't hurt to have a look, does it?
Take a look behind the grand front door of what is, by far, one of the finest properties the Leeds housing market has to offer at the moment.
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This is The Hall inside Mansion House.
Located in the heart of Chapel Allerton, this huge house formerly known as Gledhow Grove Mansion was built in the 1830s by mill owner John Hives.
For years it was a beautiful regency property up until the 20th century where it took on a completely new purpose as Chapel Allerton Hospital.
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Not only that but during WWII, the cellars which still remain today were used as bomb shelters.
But enough about the olden days, The Mansion now consists of three houses and three apartments and The Hall, that's on sale no, is the middle and most striking section.
Consisting of 3,756 sq ft, The Hall features four bedrooms and four bathrooms...one of which includes a sauna.
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The interior is nothing short of breathtaking, with the previous owners ensuring all the original features were restored and enhanced throughout.
We're talking all of the good stuff - beautiful arched windows, detailed ceilings, solid oak flooring and a staircase fit enough for the cast of Bridgerton to walk down.
The kitchen is kitted out with everything fit for a Michelin-starred chef with quartz worktops, a Rangemaster and bespoke built-in appliances.
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Estate agents describe the master suite as a true 'knock-out' with a view of Leeds City Centre that is 'beautiful at al hours'.
And it wouldn't be a £1 million home without a cinema room, so you'll of course find one on the lower ground floor alongside a double bedroom and en-suite shower room.
Doesn't sound half bad does it?
The Hall at Mansion House is currently on the market with North Residential for a whopping £1 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the property company to arrange a viewing.
Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosey at the Rightmove link here.
A beloved Sheffield bookshop is back but this time, there's booze.
You may remember back in January when Novel sadly had to close its doors due to circumstances beyond the team’s control.
Since opening in Crookes in 2024, co-owner Katie and the team had experienced ongoing intimidation and harassment, eventually leading to the decision to close the much-loved bookshop and bar indefinitely.
It was a heartbreaking turn of events for a business that had quickly become a much-loved part of the Crookes community.
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At the time, it felt like it might be the end of Novel but thankfully, it wasn't. Because Novel is back - but not quite as you might remember it.
Introducing Proof, your new bookshop/cafe/wine/beer bar.
It's basically everything we love in this world rolled into one, and we're big fans of it along with the rest of Crookes.
Of course the book selection is just as brilliant as it was at Novel, with shelves stacked with some of the hottest books around, all hand-picked by Kate, so you know you’re in safe hands when it comes to the reading recommendations.
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Great coffee is on hand courtesy of Cloud so you can settle in for a brew and a browse, but if that won't quite cut it they've also got a selection of natural wines and beer on offer. Genuinely, what more could you want?
Just grab a brew, pick up a book and settle in for a while. Is this one of the coolest new openings to hit Crookes? We reckon so.
They're open Fridays and Saturdays 12 - 10:30pm, so make sure you swing by and welcome Proof back to Crookes.
The 42-year-old Kirkgate Market stall serving freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 a pop
Clementine Hall
Tucked away in Leeds Kirkgate Market you'll find a wonderful seafood stall selling freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 each.
It's places like these that remind us why we love Leeds so much.
Established in 1880, Hayes Seafood is widely regarded as the oldest trader within the historic Kirkgate Market.
For the past 42 years, it has been run by Cliff and Michelle, the loveliest couple who welcome every customer with open arms.
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The menu here is small but perfectly formed, focusing on fresh, ready-to-eat seafood that you can enjoy with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise at most.
Delivered fresh every morning, there's pre-cracked crab shells, brown and white crab meat, cockles, crawfish tails - all perfectly prepared for you to eat at their bar or high tables opposite.
But, it's the oysters that you'll see people queueing for. And rightly so.
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Everything here is prepared to order right in front of you, and for no extra fee. You can choose from two types of oysters: super salty Lindisfarne oysters or the slightly sweeter English Loch Fyne.
We recommend having a couple of each, pulling up a stool right by the counter and getting stuck in. If you ask Cliff nicely, he might tell you a bit about the history of the place - but you may have to order a couple more oysters for that.
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You're left to dress them yourself, whether you prefer dash of fiery tabasco or a few pickled shallots. But to be honest, they're delicious just as they come.
This spot is a real piece of Leeds history, and the queues at lunchtime as well as the repeat regular customers proves just how special it is.
All it's missing is a champagne stall next to it...now wouldn't that be perfect?
Clementine Hall -
12th November 2025 
