Semi-detached house for sale in Bingley BD16, 5 Bedroom

Without doubt one of the finest mill conversions we have had the pleasure to bring to the market. A superb conversion of a former water powered mill, and being the principle property in this small and exclusive development of just four properties. Located in an idyllic and semi-rural position on the edge of Micklethwaite, offering an exclusive and peaceful location, surrounded by countryside. Set by the original mill pond, the Watermill is a handsome and substantial property, constructed of coursed stone, under a pitched stone slate roof and with Georgian style windows. The current owners have carried out extensive redesign and refurbishment of the property, sympathetic to the buildings character and original features, whilst being enhanced for modern living. The property offers over 2200 of contemporary living, with good sized gardens to the front and rear, along with a garage and additional parking, this is an exceptional family home.


To the ground floor, you are immediately impressed with the stunning open plan living/dining/kitchen. The current owners have removed a number of walls and inserted steels in accordance with building regulations to make a fantastic open plan contemporary space, with quality porcelain tiled floor with under-floor heating throughout. To the living end, there is ample space for two or three sofas, and living room furniture, centred around a wall mounted television area, and with natural light from an arched Georgian style window. To the dining end there is ample space for a ten person dining suite set in front of an inset European style long burner, and with vast amounts of natural light and access onto the rear gardens from triple folding double glazed doors. This large 'through' living space returns to a newly fitted kitchen by local suppliers Little England. Offering a superb range of bespoke shaker style base and wall units, with framed doors and high quality worktops with upstands and an under- mounted sink. Featuring a large central island with further storage below, and providing a breakfast bar area for six people. Fitted appliances include a full sized dishwasher, built in microwave, waste recycling drawer, fitted wine fridge, a recessed space for an American style fridge freezer, and a 'Rangemaster Professional' range cooker with two ovens, grill and five ring gas hob. There is a built in extractor fan over the range cooker with recessed lighting, illuminated display cupboards and a built in wine rack. Natural light to the kitchen area is from two Georgian style arched head windows, with a pleasant outlook onto the rear gardens. An oak return staircase climbing out of the living area to the first floor landing


There is a spacious utility room off the inner hall with a door leading onto the back gardens. Incorporating a range of base units, and providing space and plumbing for a washing machine, and the central heating boiler. Having a tiled floor and two double glazed windows for natural light.


The remaining space on the ground floor provides two double bedrooms, one to the front being of a generous size and with three Georgian style windows, a house bathroom refurbished in a boutique style, incorporating a large bath with antique style thermostatic shower unit over, quality marble top vanity unit with wash basin, and with attractive full height tiling to the walls, with contrasting tiling to the floor.


To the first floor, the staircase returns to a galleried landing area which opens out into a spacious living room with fantastic amounts of natural light, from five feature Georgian windows with pleasant outlooks, and a pair of French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. A fantastic space with feature king trusses, two Velux windows and a sizeable wood burner set into a recessed fire place. Having parquet flooring throughout and with further stairs rising to the second floor attic room.


A double bedroom has shared access to the house bathroom, which incorporates a clawed foot bath, twin sink vanity area with mood lighting, WC and a large separate shower enclosure with thermostatic shower. The master bedroom is set at the front of the property with dual aspects from four Georgian windows and is of excellent proportions, with feature walls and an excellent range of built in wardrobes. To the second floor there is a delightful double bedroom with exposed roof timbers and king trusses, with two Velux windows, a double glazed window to the gable, and eaves storage. This bedroom is serviced by a wash room, including a full pedestal basin and dual flush WC, and with further clothes storage to the eaves, and with a double glazed window to the gable end.


Across the courtyard from the main house there is a single garage with an up and over door, and with a parking space for another vehicle in front. There is occasional parking for visitors in the courtyard area. Outside there are good sized gardens to the front and rear, laid mainly to lawn and with a pleasant stone flagged sun terrace and alfresco dining area off from the multi-folding doors in the dining - kitchen. The property is approached through a pair of automatic gates which are controlled by a remote key fob and provide a pleasant and secure approach to this exclusive development. The track leading down Beck Lane to the development is shortly to be resurfaced with 'extra grip' tarmacadam.

Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electric and water, with septic tank drainage.

Council tax
Council Tax Band G