Property description

A most outstanding and rare opportunity to purchase this fine period home located on the fringe of Baildon Village and within close proximity attractive countryside as well as Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor. Occupying an established private site of very generous proportions, incorporating lovely family gardens which are predominantly laid to lawn and benefit from a southerly aspect, this stone-built Victorian property was built in 1872 for a local business man and his wife. Extended in 1874, the property later became semi-detached when the adjoining cottages were separated, leaving an individual home ideal for a larger or growing family and incorporating four reception rooms and four bedrooms. Complemented further by some lovely character features including the original hand carved fire surround in the Dining-Sitting Room which has the initials of the original owner and the date as well as the striking tower which provides a study space, the property also has the benefit of a courtyard to the front providing generous parking space and a double garage. Very well screened from West Lane and virtually impossible to appreciate from the outside regardless, we highly recommend a full internal viewing to be able to appreciate the complete picture! 

ACCOMMODATION The property, which has then benefit of gas fired central heating radiators and partial double glazing, briefly comprises (all room sizes are approximate):- 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Entered via modern composite door revealing a and attractive stone interior with the original tiled floor. Colour leaded window to one side and wide, multi-pane door to the Reception Hall and glazed door leading to... 

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM Providing a pleasant space for reading/relaxation and taking advantage of the morning sunshine. Door leading on to the southerly facing rear terrace. 

RECEPTION HALL Providing a welcoming environment with a particular feature being the impressive pitch pine staircase which has space beneath for cloaks. Original pine, arched architrave around the multi-pane front door and dado rail. 

FAMILY SNUG A beautiful bay window with colour leaded top lights over looks the delightful southerly facing rear garden, and therefore, also afford excellent natural light into this comfortably proportioned room. With a high level cornice ceiling and a complementing ornate rose, the room has a focal point provided by a Victorian style fire place with a pitch pine surround, attractive tiled inserts, tiled hearth and a living flame gas fire. Enhanced further by deep skirting boards. 

LOUNGE A most attractive room and of excellent proportions with a large, almost floor to ceiling window incorporating an arched central panel for an outlook over the lovely, southerly facing gardens whilst providing a very pleasant, light living atmosphere. A wide fire place to the chimney breast with a heavy mahogany surround and a living flame gas fire provides a focal point for the room which is further complemented by a cornice ceiling and deep skirting boards. 

DINING-SITTING ROOM An excellent facility for entertaining and with ample space for a family size dining table as well as comfortable seating. A particular feature of this room is the most impressive and beautifully hand crafted wide fire surround which is original of the property and has the original owners initials and date carved in the superbly preserved woodwork. There is a deep recess within the fire place with a stone interior housing a solid fuel burning stove which sits on a raised stone hearth. Complemented further by a high cornice ceiling with ornate rose, deep skirting boards and a delph rack, there is also the benefit of windows with colour leaded top lights to two elevations. 

BREAKFAST ROOM Adjacent to the Lounge and Kitchen, this room is ideal for everyday family dining or could be used as a play area for smaller children/study area for older children etc. Attractive maple flooring, twin doors with arch shaped glass panels giving access to the southerly facing rear terrace and a twin pane glass panelled door leading to... 

KITCHEN Enjoying a view towards the fields on the opposite side of West Lane and fitted with a modern range of ivory coloured shaker style wall and base cabinets with contrasting dark working surfaces over with a breakfast bar and incorporating a sink and drainer with dresser style shelving above. Integrated appliances include an under-mounted electric oven with a gas hob and an extractor filter hood above, dishwasher and plumbing is provided for an automatic washing machine. Door leading to... 

CELLARS Incorporating a hallway and three main rooms and a boiler room. Light and power. 

FIRST FLOOR Attractive pitch pine, turned staircase with substantial newel posts and spindled balustrade leading to the first floor landing which extends into a deep bay beneath the second floor tower and provides a pleasant, light environment ideal as a space for reading etc. This landing serves only one of the bedrooms and a shower room which has a 'Jack and Jill' arrangement with the second landing. 

BEDROOM Benefiting from a duel aspect and one of the two windows is a lovely deep bay overlooking the southerly facing lawn gardens whilst also having distance views. 

SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure with tiled interior, pedestal wash basin and WC. Opaque glazed window and second door leading onto the second landing. 

SECOND LANDING Serving the remainder of the first floor accommodation.  

MASTER BEDROOM Windows with colour leaded top lights overlooking the lovely gardens and views beyond. 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Benefitting from a five-piece suite comprising bath, shower enclosure with tiled interior, pedestal wash basin, bidet and WC. Fully tiled and windows overlooking the gardens. 

BEDROOM With a duel aspect having windows looking on to the courtyard as well as a smaller window looking out to the countryside on the opposite side of west lane. 

BEDROOM Window looking across to the fields on the other side of West Lane. 

BOXROOM Via steps down from the landing passing an airing cupboard. Ideal as a Study. 

2ND FLOOR Concealed staircase leading to.. 

"THE TOWER" Enjying windows to threee elevations and therefore far reaching views, this is a superb space for hobbies and has excellent light. (No CH Radiator). 

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a lane serving just two properties and double gates reveal a courtyard immediately in front of this striking home which provides excellent off road parking and there is a double garage to the side of the house. A woodland garden, which is a great place for children to explore and hide, runs down the easterly boundary and has a winding pathway which eventually runs into the superb southerly facing gardens. Predominantly lad to lawn and of very generous proportions, the gardens are well tended and have attractive shaped borders and the terrace adjacent to the rear of the house enjoys an elevation outlook back across the garden. With the advantage of excellent privacy, the gardens are a delightful environment for keen gardeners whilst also being suitable for children's ball games etc. There is a enclosed yard to the opposite side of the house with a hand-gate on to West Lane.