Why top chef Simon Gueller is selling his home in one of Ilkley's most sought-after locations

He declared the position perfect and after viewing the property with his wife, Rena, they cooked up a plan to make it their own.

The couple got the keys to the door in 2010 and they and their children have enjoyed everything the house has to offer.

“The location is really good. It’s on a private road that is effectively a cul-de-sac,” says Rena. “You turn left out of the house and you can walk into town in 12 minutes and turn right and you are in countryside.”

Other big selling points included the capacious interior, the four to five bedrooms and the sensational views across the valley to Ilkley Moor.

The gym area, sauna and Jacuzzi were also a huge bonus for Simon, a keen athlete who enjoys road bike racing.

Now, after 13 years there, the property on Owler Park Road is now on the market. Like many couples whose children have grown up, the Guellers have begun a new phase of their life.

“This is a lovely family home and we have many happy memories of it but the children have left the nest and it’s now too big for us,” says Simon. “We are looking to scale down to buy a smaller, lock up and leave home in Harrogate.

“Harrogate is where Rena and I met and had our first restaurant and we have happy memories of the town.”

The move follows another change for Simon, who is renowned for his classic French cuisine with a contemporary twist and is the only

Yorkshire-born chef to have held a Michelin star in three different restaurants in his home county.

The former restaurateur, who has cooked for everyone from royalty and celebrities, now offers a personal chef/fine dining service in people’s homes. See simonguellerchef.com for details.

The house on Owler Park Road has a reception hall, guest bedroom, a home office/ bedroom, shower room, utility and home gym.

On the first floor, there is a dual aspect living room with a balcony affording fabulous views, a kitchen/dining room, a double bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom and two further bedrooms.

Outside is an integral double garage and there is also an established and well- stocked garden with patio seating areas, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining. The ground floor of the house also comes with scope for further development.

Lester Hurst of Hunters Ilkley, says: “Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the exquisite views and location of this property.”

The house is on the market for £995,000 with Hunters estate agents, Ilkley. For details contact Hunters, tel: 01943 660500, www.hunters.com.