Farmhouse for sale in Huddersfield HD7, 6 Bedroom

Full description A fantastic 5/6-bedroom stone-built residence and adjoining barn occupying a commanding rural position high upon the hillside above Marsden with spectacular views across the surrounding Pennines. The property is one of six created from the conversion of the original Bank Top Farm and outbuildings back in the late 1990s, all arranged around a sizeable courtyard. Bank Top House comes with its own south facing garden and paddock amounting to over 2 acres, plus use of a further 2 acres of adjacent land jointly owned by all six properties.

About the property This substantial Grade II listed family home was formed by combining a period farmhouse and cottage, believed to date back to at least 1857 as indicated on the datestone taken from the kitchen and re-set over the adjoining barn doors. The property is full of character, with some lovely original features, including the stone flagged floors of the rear hall and dining room which in places show the indentation worn in by centuries of use. It is immaculately presented, and briefly comprises on the ground floor a rear entrance hall with access to a vaulted cellar, front hallway, w.C., three reception rooms, dining kitchen, and utility room. On the first floor you will find a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms, and house bathroom. There is also a substantial attic bedroom/studio. The adjoining barn, which was partially re-built by the current owner under the watchful eye of the Listed Buildings Department, is substantial and currently provides extensive garaging, workshop, and a utility area, however, with the necessary consents, it has potential for someone to bring their ideas and dreams to life. There is parking within the courtyard, a large enclosed garden, paddock amounting to over 2 acres, and use of a further 2 acres of land which is jointly owned by all six properties.

Accommodation

ground floor A timber and glazed entrance door from the courtyard side gives entry into:-

rear entrance hall The original stone flagged floor has been uncovered and restored which proudly shows the indentation worn away by centuries of people taking the same route over them.

Inner hall With staircase rising to the first floor which has natural wood spindles, handrail and newel post. There are ceiling spotlights, and an attractive refurnished door with leaded and coloured glass panel leading into the downstairs cloakroom.

Cloakroom Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.C. And pedestal wash basin. There is a window to the front, tiled floor, and wall tiling behind the w.C., washbasin, and exposed stonework around the door frame.

Living room 15' 5" x 13' 2" (4.7m x 4.01m) A beautiful reception room featuring the refurbished original floor to ceiling storage cupboard to both sides of the chimney breast. There is a cast iron fire grate with ornate detailing around it and a stone surround and hearth. There are arched sash windows to the rear and side with fabulous views down the valley. This room also has picture railing.

Sitting room 18' 5" x 13' 5" (5.61m x 4.09m) Another good-sized reception room located at the front of the property with arched sash windows to the front and side providing stunning views over the gardens, Pennine hills, and down the valley. You will find an ornate cast iron fireplace with stone surround and hearth, stone flagged floor, and picture railing.

Dining room 17' 7" x 12' 10" (5.36m x 3.91m) The dining room also has the restored original stone flagged floor again having an indentation near the doorway worn in by being walked across over many years. This spacious dining area has fitted cupboards, dado rail with panelling beneath, exposed beam, and three windows overlooking the courtyard, and exposed stonework around the door. An arched opening then leads through into:-

dining kitchen 17' 7" x 13' 9" (5.36m x 4.19m) A fabulous room with generous kitchen area and ample space for another dining suite, sofas etc. There are a good range of fitted wall, drawer and base units, along with a huge matching island, with granite work surfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink and mixer tap. The island has plenty of storage along with power points. You will find a Rangemaster range cooker set into the original chimney breast, beams, windows to the front overlooking the gardens and fantastic views beyond, dado rail with panelling beneath, stone flagged floor, and a 'Z' braced timber external door leading out to the flagged patio at the front of the house. A door from the kitchen gives access to a short flight of steps rising into the utility room.

Utility room 19' 8" x 7' 10" (5.99m x 2.39m) A good-sized utility area fitted with a good range of wall and base units having work surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink. There is plumbing for a washing machine, plumbing for a dishwasher, ample space for a fridge freezer, central heating boiler, plate rack, glass fronted display unit, and tile effect flooring. A door takes you through into the barn.

Barn/garage/workshop 33' 2" x 26' 7" (10.11m x 8.1m) A substantial space of double height with bags of potential. The majority of the barn was rebuilt by the current owner under the watchful eyes of the Listed Building Department. It is open to the impressive roof timbers, has a window and 'Z' braced door to the front, and double doors to the rear set into the arched barn opening. It is currently used for garaging, workshop and storage areas.

Cellar 15' 5" x 12' 5" (4.7m x 3.78m) Accessed off the rear hall, steps take you down to a vaulted cellar which still has the original meat hooks, stone preparation slab, and keeping stones. There are two windows to the front providing some natural light, and stone flagged floor.

First floor

landing A split-level landing with one part giving access to bedrooms 1 & 2, and the second landing area gives access to the rest of the first-floor accommodation and staircase rising to the attic bedroom.

Master bedroom 12' 2" x 11' 6" (3.71m x 3.51m) A good-sized bedroom with windows to the rear overlooking the courtyard, and dado railing with panelling below.

Dressing room It has fitted hanging rails, shelves and drawers.

En suite shower room Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.C., pedestal wash basin, and a quadrant shower cubicle with mains shower over. There are part tiled walls, tiled floor, an extractor fan, and ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom 2 17' 9" x 10' 10" (5.41m x 3.3m) A double bedroom with window and far reaching views to the front, dado railing with panelling below, and ceiling spotlighting.

En suite shower room 7' 10" x 5' 7" (2.39m x 1.7m) Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.C., pedestal wash basin, and a shower cubicle with Mira shower over. There are part tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan, ceiling spotlighting, and window with views to the front.

Bedroom 3 14' 2" x 12' 10" (4.32m x 3.91m) Another double bedroom with arched windows to two elevations providing fabulous views. There is an original cast iron fire grate with painted surround.

Bedroom 4 14' 2" x 13' 9" (4.32m x 4.19m) This double bedroom has a pretty cast iron fireplace with painted surround, and arched sash windows to the side and rear again offering far reaching views.

Bedroom 5 10' 10" x 8' 5" (3.3m x 2.57m) The final double bedroom (or home office as it is currently used) with arched sash window to the rear, and a cylinder cupboard.

House bathroom 8' 5" x 8' 2" (2.57m x 2.49m) A very good-sized bathroom fitted with a traditional style white suite comprising a roll top bath on clawed feet, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.C., and a quadrant shower cubicle with Triton shower over. There is dado railing with panelling beneath, ornate ceiling coving, extractor fan, ceiling spotlighting, and an arched sash window to the front.

Sencond floor

bedroom 6/studio 22' 9" x 18' 5" (6.93m x 5.61m) This large space could be utilised for a variety of purposes. It has polished timber floorboards, exposed roof timbers including the Queen post, arched window to the rear with stonework surround and providing moorland views. There is access through a door into the eaves where the water holding tank is located along with the uv filter system.

Outside All the properties are set around a gravelled courtyard that provides ample parking and turning space. Bank Top House then has its own large south facing garden to the front of the house enclosed by dry stone walling and which is mainly lawned with some trees and shrubs along the borders. There is a gate to the eastern garden wall giving access directly from Blake Lea Lane with a stone flagged path leading up to a generous stone flagged patio directly in front of the kitchen and entrance door. The property also comes with the south facing field adjoining the southern boundary wall which amounts to just over 2 acres. All the residents pulled together to purchase an additional surrounding 2 acres of land which is now held in a company set up by the residents - they also jointly own the stable which houses the initial water holding tank and filter system.

Tenure Freehold.

Services Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, bore hole water with filtration system, and septic tank drainage serving all 6 houses – the tank being located within one of the jointly owned fields and which, we are informed, was replaced around 10 years ago with a tank that has more than enough capacity to cope with 6 properties.

Viewing By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.

Location From Peel Street in Marsden, follow the road down to the bottom and follow it round and up Station Road, over the railway bridge and turn left onto Reddisher Road. You need to basically follow the road for just short of 2 miles along Reddisher Road, Waters Road, and up the windy Blake Lea Lane to the top of the hill where you will find Bank Top on the left. Bank Top House is the first property on the left within the courtyard.