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.
Food critic Camilla Long visited Leeds for her latest review for The Times with her sights set on Horsforth's finest - Bavette Bistro.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
So it was only a matter of time until The Times popped in for a review, and this one is truly glowing.
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The review labels Bavette as "warm, unmannered and unpretentious" as well as "authentically French".
Long describes the food as "gorgeous, confident, surprising" with a menu that "isn’t too long" and "filled with sturdy, noble dishes, whiffing mightily of the sea and the soil."
It continues: "All of it made with generosity and cheer, served fast by nimble waiters, with a long, if slightly eccentric, wine list. To bang out French dishes with this much fiddly detail and to do it to a full room is not easy. Yet all four courses came in under two hours, for about £75 a head, which in London terms is nothing.
"It’s not that this place was perfect, it’s that it was decidedly not perfect. A bit too much chat about the menus; the oeufs in the meurette not quite runny enough. But the point is: it didn’t matter. All of it came charmingly together. It felt relaxed, just right."
The review is then wrapped up with a pleasing five stars, the cherry on top of the cake.
It's a review only restaurants can dream of, and we can't think of a more deserving team - congratulations Bavette.
A new female-founded business has opened in Leeds and it’s a trinket-lover’s paradise
Clementine Hall
Lisa Angel has just opened inside the Victoria Gate and it’s an Aladdin’s Cave full of jewellery, prints, gifts and everything in between.
The best part? It’s a female-founded brand that has chosen our wonderful city for their first Yorkshire site. We absolutely don't blame them.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has gone from strength to strength every since.
The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
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Shoppers can expect beautifully handcrafted jewellery, unique trinkets and wonderful staff who are open to have a natter.
It's the perfect shop for when you don't exactly know what to buy that someone special, just pop in here and you'll be hit with a wave of inspiration immediately.
We could've genuinely spent a good hour in there and come out with a much lighter wallet.
Lisa herself spoke about the opening: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
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Managing Director James Moody said: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
Clementine Hall -
12th November 2025 
