Cottage for sale in Huddersfield HD7, 3 Bedroom

Accommodation This delightful former 1800's weavers' cottage is located in the highly sought after charming semi-rural hamlet of 'Slaids' which nestles high upon the hillside with stunning far reaching views across the valley and up towards the Pennine hills. The current owners purchased the property in 2016 and have since totally transformed it by carrying out an extensive programme of renovation and modernisation to an exceptionally high standard with no expense spared. On entering, you will immediately get a feel for the high quality and outstanding craftsmanship put into the cottage whilst being sympathetic to the original features. The perfect blend of old characterful charm meets stylish contemporary living. The property now has newly installed hardwood double glazed windows, fabulous handcrafted oak flooring featuring a wet under floor heating system throughout, superb fitted kitchen by 'Wren' with built in brand new appliances including a 'Neff' self cleaning, slide and hide oven.The lounge showcases an impressive new 'Charlton & Jenrick' Fireline 5kw HD multi-fuel stove. There is a fabulous family bathroom providing electric underfloor heating and 'Aqualisa' digital shower.This property is stylishly finished throughout. Original features are in abundance including exposed stonework, original beams, and stone mullioned windows offering superb views. You will also find twin barrel-vaulted cellars, a beautiful garden area to the rear of the property where you can sit out and enjoy a fantastic panoramic vantage point, and the residents have created for use a very pleasant communal garden and sitting area with fire pit on an adjacent piece of land.

Ground floor The entrance door opens into:-

kitchen 18' x 6' 10" (5.49m x 2.08m) A modern fitted kitchen by 'Wren' comprising a range of wall, drawer and base units with work surfaces incorporating a 1½ bowl brushed steel sink with mixer tap, and matching splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a 'Neff' 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood over, 'Neff' oven & grill that is self cleaning with a slide and hide door, and a 'Bosch' dishwasher. The kitchen also has LED lighting, plinth lighting, a butcher's block breakfast bar with wine cooler beneath, oak handcrafted flooring with a wet under floor heating, exposed beams, window with views to the front, and a stable style door with glazed panel opening out to a pleasant garden area at the front from where you can sit and take in those breath-taking views.

Sitting room 18' x 10' 11" (5.49m x 3.33m) A very pleasant living room having a continuation of the oak flooring and under floor heating. The 'Charlton & Jenrick' Fireline 5kw HD multi-fuel stove is resting on a stone hearth set within the original stone fireplace and exposed stonework chimney breast. There are LED enhancer lights above the fireplace, exposed beams, and mullioned windows to the front offering far reaching views with a specially made handcrafted grey effect reclaimed wood window seat beneath.

First floor The external elevation wall as you climb the staircase is exposed and lit up with LED lighting on both sides of the wall to show off the impressive stonework from ground to first floor. If you look up, you will also see the underside of the stone staircase that rises from first to second floor.

Landing With a cupboard for additional storage and housing the central heating boiler, LED lighting, and exposed stonework to the rear elevation showing off an original narrow vertical window with deep reveals highlighting the thickness of the walls.

Bathroom 11' 11" x 5' 9" (3.63m x 1.75m) Very attractively presented and having a well fitted new modern bathroom suite comprising a free-standing bath on slightly raised tiled platform with a 'waterfall' mixer tap and hand-held shower head. Extremely spacious showering area with glass screen open either end with a mains shower top of the range Aqualisa digital shower system. Low flush wall hung w.C. And a wash basin with hand towel rail, again with a 'waterfall' mixer tap. There is a shaver socket, wood effect flooring with electric under floor heating, beams, part tiled walls, LED lighting, extractor fan, modern grey upright radiator, built in blue tooth music system and mullioned windows providing delightful views.

Bedroom 1 12' x 11' 11" (3.66m x 3.63m) A double bedroom fitted with floor to ceiling joiner made wardrobes, mullioned windows to the rear with stone sills and wooden lintels, terrific views, and exposed beams and upright wooden post.

Second floor

landing Having mullioned windows to the rear within the exposed stone wall giving views across to the residents' garden. There is a safety glass panel at the top of the stairs, access to the loft, and original beams on display.

Bedroom 2 18' 1" x 8' 7" (5.51m x 2.62m) A light spacious double bedroom with beam and stone mullioned windows providing views to both the front and rear.

Bedroom 3 11' 11" x 9' 2" (3.63m x 2.79m) This third double bedroom has a bank of floor to ceiling joiner made wardrobes, and mullioned windows with fabulous views to the rear.

Basement There are twin barrel-vaulted cellars, the first of which still has an original stone fireplace, plumbing for a washing machine, radiator, and ample space for a freezer, tumble dryer, etc. You will also find access to a well water supply used for the outside water supply. The second cellar providing ample storage space and also has a radiator, and mullioned window frames which are now filled in.

Outside From the entrance door a few steps lead up onto Heath Road to the front entrance door there is a Yorkshire stone plant bedding area, where you will also find an external water supply. At the rear of the cottage you will find an enclosed garden area laid with artificial grass and providing a lovely area to sit out and take in those panoramic views. The residents of Slaids have created for all their use a very pleasant communal garden and sitting area with firepit on an adjacent piece of land across the lane at the front of the property.

Area Heath Road is a beautiful quiet country lane enjoyed by horse riders, cyclists and walkers. It's surrounded by the most magnificent countryside, providing a relaxing haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but with all local amenities on your doorstep including some great local pubs and restaurants. The residents of the Slaids Hamlet take pride in where they live and that is why this Hamlet has become so sought after with properties rarely coming up for sale, providing an excellent opportunity to purchase this stunning character property in an enviable location.

Viewing By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.

Location From Gilroyd Lane in Linthwaite with Colne Valley High School on your right, follow the road for a short distance before turning right up Church Lane. Continue up the hill, pass all the houses and then look out for a sharp right turn onto Heath Road. 'Slaids' is the collection of cottages and barn conversion that you eventually come to and No. 8 can be found second on the right.