SIX years ago Lynne Cade was cycling on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal when she was instantly smitten by the marvellous location and interior of Kiln House which sits on the canal near Dowley Gap.

“At that time I lived in Saltaire, but fell in love with the house that looks onto the canal from the front elevation, but is backed by a gorgeous piece of rural land, which is home to deer, bats, ducks, geese and a vast array of birds.”

Kiln House is a charming stone built three bedroom character home, which although enjoying a picturesque location is within easy access of Bingley and its amenities.

Period features and ample room sizes throughout together with all the comforts of home such as double glazing and central heating make this a lovely family home.

Dobb Kiln Lane is a little known and secluded cul-de-sac off Wagon Lane close to Beckfoot School.

Lynne lives there with her daughter, who will soon be off to University, her cat. Milky, and two lovely rescue dogs Lucy and Lewis – all of whom have very good relationship with their neighbours.

“The wow factor for me was the location for cycling and running on the canal and the close proximity to the local secondary school which my daughter attended, and which was recently awarded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Together with three bedrooms, there is a hall, cloakroom, spacious sitting and dining room with beamed ceiling, fitted kitchen, three good size bedrooms, en-suite shower room, house bathroom, balcony, garage and parking.

Off the spacious entrance hallway is a utility room with WC and wash hand basin, an impressive sitting and dining room with open ceiling and exposed roof trusses, and to make the most of the views – double doors which lead to an extensive balcony that extends around to the side and rear of the property.

The well appointed dining kitchen is home to an extensive range of base and wall units with a slate tiled floor. As well as an integrated double oven and gas hob there is a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher.

On the lower ground floor is the attractive master bedroom with separate dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes, beam and cast iron pillar, double doors to the side garden and an en-suite shower room with a three piece white suite.

There are two further bedrooms and an attractive family bathroom with a roll top bath with chrome shower attachment.

“As far as I am aware Kiln House was originally a working kiln, supplying the bricks for the construction of the canal. The interior holds clues to this, in particular, a lovely piece of pipework in the main bedroom.

“My favourite part of the house is the lounge and dining area with the wrap around balcony, which still prompts gasps of wonder from new visitors.

“At different times of the year through the glass patio doors in the main bedroom you can see a vast array of visiting wildlife – chicks in spring, deer in summer, robins in winter – many of whom come right up to the back garden.”

Outside Lynne has installed a wooden hot tub. “The water is heated using a wood burning stove, and sitting in the tub is a lovely way to observe the surrounding wildlife, particularly on a crisp autumn evening while de-stressing and detoxing. My daughter and I are both runners, making use of the free outdoor treadmill (the canal towpath), and we love to relax in the tub after a long run.”

As well as the hot tub there is a single garage, a pleasant paved patio, and a lawned garden with ornamental pond and well stocked borders - with both the garden and balcony overlooking a grassland area.

“Kiln House would appeal to those seeking a rural and traditional home but with many contemporary twists. I intend to stay in the area and continue to enjoy the location while benefitting from the nearby train stations at Bingley and Saltaire.”

Kiln House, Dobb Kiln Lane, Bingley

£299,950

Waite & Co, Bingley

Telephone (01274) 552081