House For Sale £1,250,000
Approached from a private, leafy driveway through a stone pillared gateway opposite open fields, Longfield is a little piece of Halifax's rich history. Constructed in 1729, this Grade II listed property retains many of the features of the period and is perhaps the most authentic example of a Georgian home in the local area. From the wide floorboards and the Yorkshire stone floors to the box framed doorways, from the full height shuttered windows to the old lady staircase... We've even retained the servants' bells, though we don't expect anyone will come running if one was to ring today! We fell in love with the style of the property and the size of the rooms, large formal spaces made cozy and comfortable, and around three acres of grounds will make explorers out of the kids and create a tranquil space in which to relax. The grounds include a former tennis court and a large vegetable garden in addition to the plethora of trees and mature shrubs which add to the privacy and solitude. Just a short walk into Sowerby village, the local shops and other facilities are easily accessible, whilst Manchester and Leeds are not too far via the M62 motorway, and there's the train station in Sowerby Bridge for travelling further afield.
Introduction
The former home of the much loved mp and television celebrity Austin Mitchell and his family, Longfield awaits you and your family for the next chapter in its illustrious history. Constructed in 1729 as one of the area's most prestigious homes, the property has retained much of the Georgian grandeur and character, and has seen more than we can imagine during its time. It's Grade II listed status illustrates its importance in the local community, and most recently it has entertained dignitaries and prime ministers from across the world as well as being a comfortable family home for five decades. Drive through the stone pillared gateway and up the private, leafy driveway through the extensive grounds and you will arrive at the old stone cobbled courtyard at the rear of the house. There is garaging/workshop/stabling off to the left and plenty of parking space besides. The whole house consists of seven bedrooms and five reception rooms, but the rear has been divided off to form a separate three bedroomed cottage, a good size in its own right. It would very easily be converted back, of course, but it does make a rather special guest house for your visitors... The rooms throughout the property are a magnificent size, as one might hope from a property of this calibre and period, and you really do get that sense of grandeur walking round. There's a formal cloakroom for your coats and shoes, large, formal reception rooms with full height shuttered windows, a good study/library, fabulous bedrooms with ample space to create full suites by adding en-suites and dressing rooms etc. It's a large family home, with bags of character, set to semi-wooded grounds with nice gardens, too.
Entrance Hall
Rear Entrance Hall (5.47 x 3.57 (17'11" x 11'9"))
Lounge (5.53 x 5.48 (18'2" x 18'0"))
Dining Room (5.47 x 5.47 (17'11" x 17'11"))
Study (5.35 x 3.58 (17'7" x 11'9"))
Kitchen (5.09 x 4.72 (16'8" x 15'6"))
With (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Utility (3.54 x 1.83 (11'7" x 6'0"))
Cloakroom (3.99 x 1.83 (13'1" x 6'0"))
Wc (1.83 x 1.39 (6'0" x 4'7"))
Rear Dining Room (4.69 x 4.50 (15'5" x 14'9"))
Rear Lounge (7.51 x 3.61 (24'8" x 11'10"))
Rear Kitchen (4.69 x 4.38 (15'5" x 14'4"))
With a stairwell with (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Rear Wc
Cellars
Extensive and useful storage cellars, accessed from the hallway.
First Floor Landing
Study Landing (5.47 x 3.57 (17'11" x 11'9"))
Bedroom One (5.47 x 5.47 (17'11" x 17'11"))
Bedroom Two (5.57 x 5.54 (18'3" x 18'2"))
Bedroom Three (5.47 x 3.10 (17'11" x 10'2"))
En-Suite Bathroom (5.47 x 2.21 (17'11" x 7'3"))
Inner Hallway
With (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Bedroom Four (3.72 x 3.63 (12'2" x 11'11"))
Bathroom (3.21 x 1.14 (10'6" x 3'9"))
Rear Upper Hallway
With (blocked off) access to the front part of the house.
Rear Bedroom Five (4.60 x 3.61 (15'1" x 11'10"))
Rear Bedroom Six (4.59 x 3.67 (15'1" x 12'0"))
Rear Bedroom Seven (3.67 x 3.48 (12'0" x 11'5"))
Rear Bathroom (2.91 x 2.62 (9'7" x 8'7"))
Rear Wc
Outside
The Driveway, Courtyard And Garaging
The Old Tennis Court
The Vegetable Garden
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold.
The home is a Grade II Listed Building.
Calderdale Council.
Council Tax Band: G.
Directions
Leave Halifax town centre via King Cross Street, continuing into Aachen Way. Proceed up to King Cross traffic lights, bearing left onto the A58 towards Sowerby Bridge. Follow this road down into Sowerby Bridge and carry straight on via Rochdale Road (A58). Proceed on and when approaching Triangle village turn right by the school into Butterworth Lane. Proceed to the top of the hill and turn right onto Dean Lane. After a short distance turn left into the private drive to Longfield House. Postcode: HX6 1HE.
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Introduction
The former home of the much loved mp and television celebrity Austin Mitchell and his family, Longfield awaits you and your family for the next chapter in its illustrious history. Constructed in 1729 as one of the area's most prestigious homes, the property has retained much of the Georgian grandeur and character, and has seen more than we can imagine during its time. It's Grade II listed status illustrates its importance in the local community, and most recently it has entertained dignitaries and prime ministers from across the world as well as being a comfortable family home for five decades. Drive through the stone pillared gateway and up the private, leafy driveway through the extensive grounds and you will arrive at the old stone cobbled courtyard at the rear of the house. There is garaging/workshop/stabling off to the left and plenty of parking space besides. The whole house consists of seven bedrooms and five reception rooms, but the rear has been divided off to form a separate three bedroomed cottage, a good size in its own right. It would very easily be converted back, of course, but it does make a rather special guest house for your visitors... The rooms throughout the property are a magnificent size, as one might hope from a property of this calibre and period, and you really do get that sense of grandeur walking round. There's a formal cloakroom for your coats and shoes, large, formal reception rooms with full height shuttered windows, a good study/library, fabulous bedrooms with ample space to create full suites by adding en-suites and dressing rooms etc. It's a large family home, with bags of character, set to semi-wooded grounds with nice gardens, too.
Entrance Hall
Rear Entrance Hall (5.47 x 3.57 (17'11" x 11'9"))
Lounge (5.53 x 5.48 (18'2" x 18'0"))
Dining Room (5.47 x 5.47 (17'11" x 17'11"))
Study (5.35 x 3.58 (17'7" x 11'9"))
Kitchen (5.09 x 4.72 (16'8" x 15'6"))
With (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Utility (3.54 x 1.83 (11'7" x 6'0"))
Cloakroom (3.99 x 1.83 (13'1" x 6'0"))
Wc (1.83 x 1.39 (6'0" x 4'7"))
Rear Dining Room (4.69 x 4.50 (15'5" x 14'9"))
Rear Lounge (7.51 x 3.61 (24'8" x 11'10"))
Rear Kitchen (4.69 x 4.38 (15'5" x 14'4"))
With a stairwell with (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Rear Wc
Cellars
Extensive and useful storage cellars, accessed from the hallway.
First Floor Landing
Study Landing (5.47 x 3.57 (17'11" x 11'9"))
Bedroom One (5.47 x 5.47 (17'11" x 17'11"))
Bedroom Two (5.57 x 5.54 (18'3" x 18'2"))
Bedroom Three (5.47 x 3.10 (17'11" x 10'2"))
En-Suite Bathroom (5.47 x 2.21 (17'11" x 7'3"))
Inner Hallway
With (blocked off) access to the rear part of the house.
Bedroom Four (3.72 x 3.63 (12'2" x 11'11"))
Bathroom (3.21 x 1.14 (10'6" x 3'9"))
Rear Upper Hallway
With (blocked off) access to the front part of the house.
Rear Bedroom Five (4.60 x 3.61 (15'1" x 11'10"))
Rear Bedroom Six (4.59 x 3.67 (15'1" x 12'0"))
Rear Bedroom Seven (3.67 x 3.48 (12'0" x 11'5"))
Rear Bathroom (2.91 x 2.62 (9'7" x 8'7"))
Rear Wc
Outside
The Driveway, Courtyard And Garaging
The Old Tennis Court
The Vegetable Garden
Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold.
The home is a Grade II Listed Building.
Calderdale Council.
Council Tax Band: G.
Directions
Leave Halifax town centre via King Cross Street, continuing into Aachen Way. Proceed up to King Cross traffic lights, bearing left onto the A58 towards Sowerby Bridge. Follow this road down into Sowerby Bridge and carry straight on via Rochdale Road (A58). Proceed on and when approaching Triangle village turn right by the school into Butterworth Lane. Proceed to the top of the hill and turn right onto Dean Lane. After a short distance turn left into the private drive to Longfield House. Postcode: HX6 1HE.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
