House For Sale £795,000
Nestled within the picturesque village location of Barkisland, New Highlee Farm is set within approximately 1.24 acres of gardens and grazing land with workshop and timber built stable block forming an excellent proposal for those with equestrian interests. Enjoying five-bedroom accommodation set out over two floors with multiple reception rooms, this property would be of particular interest to those looking for a one-off family home.
Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, lounge, sitting room, study, shower room, open plan dining kitchen, side entrance porch, utility and garage to the ground floor. Galleried landing, house bathroom and five bedrooms to the first floor.
Local Authority: Calderdale MBC Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Location - Located within this highly regarded semi-rural location on the outskirts of Barkisland village having easy access to a wide range of local amenities, including Barkisland Post Office and general store and a range of independent businesses including a Co-op in Ripponden, along with wider amenities offered within West Vale which include a number of well-established restaurants and bars. The area is increasingly popular with commuters being equidistant between the business centres of Leeds and Manchester and having excellent commuter links to the M62 motorway network and regular train services running from local stations including Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.
General Information - Access is gained into the bright and airy entrance hall with an open panelled staircase with underneath storage cupboard. Positioned off the entrance hall is the well presented lounge, the focal point being the wood burning stove set within a stone hearth with timber mantle providing an ideal place to relax. Located to the rear of the property is an additional sitting room and study offering an excellent space ideal to create a separate workspace perfect for those looking to work from home. Having a three-piece suite to the ground floor shower room comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
The heart of this family home is the open plan dining kitchen enjoying an extensive range of fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting solid wood worksurfaces, tiled flooring and splashbacks, inset sink with mixer tap, dual aspect windows with patio doors to the rear elevation leading onto the gardens ideal for summer evenings entertaining family and friends. Integral appliances include fridge, dishwasher and rangemaster dual fuel cooker with
gas hob. Access can also be gained into the property via the side entrance porch with Yorkshire stone flagged flooring which continues into the utility room. Having a range of fitted wall and drawer storage units to the utility with contrasting worksurfaces, inset sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer and freezer. The garage can be accessed both internally off the utility or externally via an electric up and over garage door. The property benefits from underfloor heating which runs throughout the kitchen, side entrance porch and utility.
The galleried landing offers a feeling of space featuring an arched window to the front elevation. Accessing the five double bedrooms and house bathroom enjoying a four-piece suite comprising; wash hand basin, WC, freestanding oval claw foot bath with antique mixer tap and shower attachment, walk in rainfall shower, cupboard storage, frosted window to the rear elevation and ladder towel heated rail. Three of the bedrooms enjoy bespoke fitted wardrobe space. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a window to the front elevation boasting far reaching views across the neighbouring countryside.
Externals - Access is gained into the driveway leading to the garage providing ample off-road parking. Generous lawned gardens surround the property incorporating a paved patio area and mature raised flower beds bordered by shrubs and tree's providing an ideal space for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst enjoying the idyllic setting. Benefiting from 0.84 acres of grazing land with timber built stable block perfect for those with equestrian interests.
Additionally, the property enjoys a workshop which is used by the current owners for storage providing an adaptable space which could be used for a variety of purposes such as hobby farming, conversion into a home office or granny annex/holiday let subject to the relevant planning permission.
Directions - From Halifax Town Centre take the King Cross road and then follow signs for Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden. Take the Rochdale Road (A58) and proceed through Sowerby Bridge towards Ripponden. Just before reaching the traffic lights at Ripponden turn left onto Elland Road where you follow the road down into the dip and then continue up the hill passing the Fleece Public House on the left. Proceed on this road and at the cross roads turn left onto Scammonden Road. Proceed forward until taking a left turn as indicate by our Charnock Bates board. Proceed forward until reaching New Highlee Farm at the end of the track.
Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, water, LPG gas and drainage via septic tank. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order. Our vendor is currently in the process of arranging for a new sewerage treatment plant to replace the existing septic tank. The property benefits from roof solar panels.
Epc Rating - EER Current: 63 - Potential: 78
Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, lounge, sitting room, study, shower room, open plan dining kitchen, side entrance porch, utility and garage to the ground floor. Galleried landing, house bathroom and five bedrooms to the first floor.
Local Authority: Calderdale MBC Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Location - Located within this highly regarded semi-rural location on the outskirts of Barkisland village having easy access to a wide range of local amenities, including Barkisland Post Office and general store and a range of independent businesses including a Co-op in Ripponden, along with wider amenities offered within West Vale which include a number of well-established restaurants and bars. The area is increasingly popular with commuters being equidistant between the business centres of Leeds and Manchester and having excellent commuter links to the M62 motorway network and regular train services running from local stations including Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.
General Information - Access is gained into the bright and airy entrance hall with an open panelled staircase with underneath storage cupboard. Positioned off the entrance hall is the well presented lounge, the focal point being the wood burning stove set within a stone hearth with timber mantle providing an ideal place to relax. Located to the rear of the property is an additional sitting room and study offering an excellent space ideal to create a separate workspace perfect for those looking to work from home. Having a three-piece suite to the ground floor shower room comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
The heart of this family home is the open plan dining kitchen enjoying an extensive range of fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting solid wood worksurfaces, tiled flooring and splashbacks, inset sink with mixer tap, dual aspect windows with patio doors to the rear elevation leading onto the gardens ideal for summer evenings entertaining family and friends. Integral appliances include fridge, dishwasher and rangemaster dual fuel cooker with
gas hob. Access can also be gained into the property via the side entrance porch with Yorkshire stone flagged flooring which continues into the utility room. Having a range of fitted wall and drawer storage units to the utility with contrasting worksurfaces, inset sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer and freezer. The garage can be accessed both internally off the utility or externally via an electric up and over garage door. The property benefits from underfloor heating which runs throughout the kitchen, side entrance porch and utility.
The galleried landing offers a feeling of space featuring an arched window to the front elevation. Accessing the five double bedrooms and house bathroom enjoying a four-piece suite comprising; wash hand basin, WC, freestanding oval claw foot bath with antique mixer tap and shower attachment, walk in rainfall shower, cupboard storage, frosted window to the rear elevation and ladder towel heated rail. Three of the bedrooms enjoy bespoke fitted wardrobe space. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a window to the front elevation boasting far reaching views across the neighbouring countryside.
Externals - Access is gained into the driveway leading to the garage providing ample off-road parking. Generous lawned gardens surround the property incorporating a paved patio area and mature raised flower beds bordered by shrubs and tree's providing an ideal space for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst enjoying the idyllic setting. Benefiting from 0.84 acres of grazing land with timber built stable block perfect for those with equestrian interests.
Additionally, the property enjoys a workshop which is used by the current owners for storage providing an adaptable space which could be used for a variety of purposes such as hobby farming, conversion into a home office or granny annex/holiday let subject to the relevant planning permission.
Directions - From Halifax Town Centre take the King Cross road and then follow signs for Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden. Take the Rochdale Road (A58) and proceed through Sowerby Bridge towards Ripponden. Just before reaching the traffic lights at Ripponden turn left onto Elland Road where you follow the road down into the dip and then continue up the hill passing the Fleece Public House on the left. Proceed on this road and at the cross roads turn left onto Scammonden Road. Proceed forward until taking a left turn as indicate by our Charnock Bates board. Proceed forward until reaching New Highlee Farm at the end of the track.
Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, water, LPG gas and drainage via septic tank. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order. Our vendor is currently in the process of arranging for a new sewerage treatment plant to replace the existing septic tank. The property benefits from roof solar panels.
Epc Rating - EER Current: 63 - Potential: 78
