Cottage for sale in Holmfirth HD9, 3 Bedroom

About 58 - 60 upperhouse This semi-detached cottage, formerly 2 houses comprehensively combined to create a spacious 3 bedroom dwelling, is set in a picturesque rural hamlet enjoying a private location close to the popular Kirklees Walkway. The property is of traditional stone construction under a pitched stone slate roof which was the subject of an overhaul in 2011. More recently the kitchen and dining room have been opened up creating a delightful room in which to entertain. Along with the cloakroom and downstairs WC, this room has a tiled floor with underfloor heating serviced by the oil boiler.

The property has two entrance doors; the central one opening into the entrance hall. Also on the ground floor is a lounge, utility room which houses the oil fired boiler, large dining kitchen, cloakroom and downstairs wc. A small keeping cellar with a stone slab shelf houses the manifolds for the underfloor heating. Upstairs there is a spacious landing, 2 large double bedrooms, further 3rd bedroom, bathroom, en-suite and walk in store cupboard.

With the benefit of an oil fired heating system, uPVC double glazing and attractive modern fixtures and fittings the property retains some more traditional features including exposed beams, a stone fireplace in the lounge and range in the kitchen.

Externally there is a parking area to the front with a large stone paved patio area and garden extending to the side. Beyond this is a further garden area which offers the scope to be used as a vegetable plot and/or chicken run.

We understand that the property is freehold and connected to mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a shared septic tank in front of the neighbouring property. Vehicular and pedestrian access is via a right of way over a drive owned by the neighbouring property. There is additional pedestrian access.

This property is offered for sale with vacant possession and no vendor chain.

Accommodation

ground floor

entrance hall With uPVC entrance door to the front, staircase to the first floor, radiator, exposed beam and doors leading to the lounge and the dining room.

Dining kitchen 20' 10" x 14' 8 (10'6")" (6.35m x 4.47m) A good sized open plan kitchen with dining area which features exposed beams to the ceiling, tiled floor with underfloor heating and chimney breast with slate surround, inset range and stone hearth, windows with built-in seating to the front, second uPVC entrance door and further window to the rear.

The kitchen area has been finished to a bespoke design with a range of base units and wall cupboards, solid wooden worksurfaces and integrated butchers block style shelved unit. The units feature pull-out larder and carousel type units to maximise the storage space. There is a free standing cooker with extractor unit over, fridge freezer and dishwasher; these appliances may be available by separate negotiation.

Cloakroom 6' x 3' (1.83m x 0.91m) A handy cloaks storage area with plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled floor with underfloor heating, storage cupboard, coat hooks and extractor fan. A door provides access through into the downstairs wc.

Downstairs WC 5' x 3' 6" (1.52m x 1.07m) With two piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, hand washbasin, tiled floor with underfloor heating, inset spotlights to the ceiling and extractor fan.

Lounge 15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.66m) With windows to the front enjoying the views past the patio area to the wooded hillside opposite, chimney breast with painted stone fireplace surround, stone hearth and log burning stove, exposed beams to the ceiling and central heating radiator.

Utility 12' x 5' 8" (3.66m x 1.73m) Another useful storage space which offers further scope for other usage if required. It houses the central heating boiler and has built in worksurface and cupboards. There is also a window to the rear and a Belfast style sink. A door gives access to the keeping cellar which houses the manifolds for the underfloor heating.

First floor

landing A spacious landing area giving access to the bedrooms, bathroom and walk-in store room.

Bedroom 1 14' 10" x 12' 2" (4.52m x 3.71m) A large double bedroom with a central heating radiator and 2 double windows to the front enjoying uninterrupted views of the wooded valley and hills beyond. A door gives access to the en-suite.

Ensuite 8' 5" x 4' 6" (2.57m x 1.37m) With contemporary 3 piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, wall hung washbasin and walk-in shower cubicle with square overhead fixed shower unit and hand held unit, PVC cladding to the walls, vinyl flooring with underfloor heating, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 15' 3" x 9' 8" (4.65m x 2.95m) Another good sized double bedroom with central heating radiator and 2 double windows to the front enjoying similar views to bedroom 1.

Bedroom 3 9' 5" x 8' 5" (2.87m x 2.57m) A generous single bedroom with window to the rear and central heating radiator.

Store room 7' 2" x 4' 11" (2.18m x 1.5m) Another useful storage space which could alternatively be adapted into a second en-suite if required.

Bathroom 7' 2" x 5' 10" (2.18m x 1.78m) Having a basic 3 piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and bath, obscure glazed window to the rear and central heating radiator.

Outside To the front of the house there is a crushed stone parking area. Steps from here lead up to a flower bed and the elevated stone flagged patio/seating area from which to enjoy the views of the wooded valley and hills towards Emley Moor. Beyond this there is a lawned area with flower bed borders extending to the side. To the side of the house there is an oil tank, large wooden garden shed and a polytunnel. Beyond the formal garden area there is a further area of land which has been utilised as a chicken run and vegetable plot but offers the scope to be adapted to extend the garden. There is an external water supply, remote controlled sockets and wall lights and powerful sensor lighting. There is also a stone built outbuilding opposite the house.

Additional information The property is Freehold. EPC Rating: D

viewing By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Location Leave Holmfirth on the A6106 Dunford Road heading towards Hade Edge. After approximately 1 mile turn left onto Cross Gates Road (just after Underbank Rugby Club). Follow this road up into Scholes along Cross Lane to the junction with Scholes Moor Road. Turn right at this junction and continue for a further 200 yards before turning left onto Little Cake which turns into Upper House Road. Upperhouse is a small cluster of houses to be found down an unmade lane on the left hand side and this property can be found at the bottom, on the extreme right hand side of the lane.