A Place Where Light Lingers

Approached along a quiet lane beside Morton Beck, Lake Tower rises naturally from the landscape. Reflections of its soft stone exterior shimmer across the water while birdsong and rustling trees signal the stillness of its setting. A private driveway leads to the front of the home, where stepping through the door reveals a sense of light and calm that immediately defines its character.

The reception hall sets a welcoming tone with wood-effect luxury vinyl flooring and an airy sense of proportion. Beneath, a wet underfloor heating system provides gentle, even warmth throughout the ground floor. A cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin lies just off the hallway, providing convenience without interrupting the flow.

 The Quiet Heart

Running from front to back, the sitting room is a generous and inviting space. Windows overlook the gardens to the front while full-height timber panoramic sliding doors open onto the decked terrace, framing long views across the lake. The south-west aspect fills the room with afternoon and evening light.

Soft natural-beige carpet adds comfort underfoot and there is potential for an open fire or stove, offering the opportunity to create a focal point for relaxed evenings. This is a space designed for quiet moments and effortless gatherings alike, where the rhythm of the water becomes part of daily life.

A Room Made for Gathering

The open-plan kitchen dining room forms the heart of Lake Tower – a generous, light-filled space that brings together design, craftsmanship and ease. Fitted to a high standard, it blends timeless materials with considered functionality.

Light-grey cabinetry pairs beautifully with white granite worktops, their subtle grain catching the light. At its centre, a dark-grey island adds contrast and presence. Here, the venting induction hob allows you to cook while looking out over the lake, the water reflecting the soft south-west light beyond the panoramic timber doors. Guests can sit at the island, a glass of wine in hand, while conversation flows as easily as the view.

All appliances are Bosch, including a double electric oven, microwave, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, while a Quooker tap provides instant boiling water. The wood-effect luxury vinyl flooring runs throughout, its grain adding warmth and continuity.

The kitchen opens seamlessly into the orangery-style dining area, glazed on three sides and crowned by a roof lantern that fills the room with light. Aluminium French doors lead directly to the terrace, where the lake becomes part of the home’s daily rhythm – a place to dine, to unwind and to feel connected to the landscape in every season.

 A Place to Pause

A second reception room offers flexibility as a snug, spacious study or playroom, with wood-effect flooring and a peaceful outlook over the garden. Timber panoramic sliding doors open directly to the terrace, and there is internal access to the double garage, ensuring convenience within the home’s thoughtful layout.

 A Sanctuary by the Lake

Upstairs, the principal suite feels like a true retreat, defined by soft light and long views across the lake. Timber panoramic sliding doors open onto a balcony shared with the adjoining bedroom. A dressing room sits just beyond, ready to be tailored with fitted wardrobes or bespoke storage. The adjoining en-suite is fully tiled in warm, stone-effect tones and features a spacious shower enclosure, WC, woodgrain vanity with basin and chrome fittings.

 A Collection of Calm Spaces

There are four further double bedrooms, two with their own en-suite shower rooms. All are finished with soft natural-beige carpet, adding warmth and continuity throughout the first floor.

Adjacent to the principal suite, one bedroom enjoys access to the balcony through timber panoramic sliding doors, offering views across the lake. A dressing area provides space for bespoke wardrobes, and the en-suite includes a glass shower enclosure, WC, vanity with basin and chrome fittings.

The other en-suite bedroom, perfect as an alternative principal suite or for guests, is dual aspect, with windows to one side overlooking the beck and a Juliette balcony to the other overlooking the garden. It features a dressing room ready to be completed with fitted storage, creating a private and restful space.

The remaining two bedrooms are filled with natural light, ideal for family or adaptable use as a study. The family bathroom includes a bath, vanity unit, WC, chrome towel rail and stone-effect half-tiled walls. A conveniently placed laundry room completes the first floor, with light-grey undercounter units, stainless-steel sink and space for a washer and dryer.

The Water’s Edge

Beyond the glass, the garden feels like an extension of the home. A broad decked terrace runs the width of the house, the perfect place for dining, unwinding or simply watching the water shift with the light. From here, steps lead down to a lawned area edged with shrubs that follows the curve of the lakeside. The water becomes part of the garden’s rhythm – a mirror for the sky, framed by trees that change in colour with the seasons. As evening falls, the terrace fills with warm light, the lake reflecting the last of the sun until dusk settles softly across the water.

Beneath the decking, an undercroft storage room provides space for garden furniture or outdoor equipment. To the front and beckside, lawned gardens wrap naturally around two sides of the home, blending into the slope of the land and the trees beyond. A driveway provides access to the integral double garage, offering practicality without disturbing the tranquillity of the surroundings.

Set on the edge of East Morton, Lake Tower feels secluded yet connected. The village offers a welcoming community with a charming pub and church while Ilkley, Bingley and Skipton are close at hand for cafés, boutiques and fine dining. The Aire Valley unfolds beyond with riverside walks and open moorland, and trains from Bingley and Crossflatts provide swift links to Leeds and Bradford.

Here, life moves at a gentler pace. Each day begins with birdsong and ends in reflection across the water. At Lake Tower, design and nature exist in quiet accord – a home of balance and grace, where stillness feels entirely its own.