The Moravian church is selling one of the oldest houses in Yorkshire

The triangular datestone above a former doorway confirms this and also includes abbreviations for "God be here”, “Gilbert Houldsworth”, the house owner, while also naming the builder, Richard Lee.

The property became part of the Wellfield Moravian Church settlement in 1752 and this is the first time it has been on the market since the religious acquired it 261 years ago.

Grade II Listed, it is on the market for £300,000 and offers a large, versatile footprint with some fine period features and comprises of a stone flagged hallway, two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room with stone flagged floor and beams, a store/office, rear hall/utility and four sizeable bedrooms with the main bedroom measuring over 19ft in length.

The house requires updating but has gas central heating. There is also driveway parking and an enclosed rear garden and the property is offered with no chain.

James Watts, managing director at Robert Watts, said: “Wellhouse Farm is a truly unique property within the community and offers the chance to buy a piece of local history.

“There is so much potential for this house to be transformed into a beautiful home, while still maintaining the traditional elements of the building.”

He adds: “Mirfield is an excellent area for family buyers, with local primary schools on the doorstop and an abundance of outdoor space.”

It also has a railway station with direct services to London.

For details of the sale visit the Robert Watts website, or tel: 01274 878878.