Property description

Enjoying the most outstanding and breathtaking panoramic rural views, this stone built detached period residence provides a wealth of charm and character which is enhanced by the period architectural features including beamed ceilings, mullioned windows incorporating window seats and inglenook fireplaces. This delightful family home has a large south east facing garden, and adjoining field (approx 1/3 acre), which takes full advantage of the delightful views this property provides, whilst providing a safe enclosed environment for children. The property is situated in this highly desirable and much sought after rural location and yet still provides excellent access to the Trans Pennine road and rail network, linking the business centres of Manchester and Leeds. Very rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase a detached family home in this location and as such an early appointment to view is strongly recommended.Front entrance door opens into the

ENTRANCE HALLWith 0ne radiator, glass panelled door opens to under the stairs cupboard providing storage and coat hanging facilities.From the Entrance Hall a glass panelled door opens into the

LOUNGE 16'5\" x 16'8\"The charm and character of this room is enhanced by the beamed ceiling, stone inglenook fireplace and mullioned windows. This delightful room has a stone inglenook fireplace with solid fuel stove on a matching hearth, double glazed mullioned windows to the front elevation enjoying superb panoramic views over the garden and surrounding countryside as well as incorporating a window seat. There is a further double glazed window to the rear elevation, three radiators, one TV point and a fitted carpet.From the Entrance Hall a glass panelled door opens into the

DINING ROOM 16'5\" x 16'7\"This delightful room has a beamed ceiling and mullioned windows to the front elevation. There is a feature fireplace to the chimney breast incorporating wood fire surround with coal effect living flame gas fire on a matching marble hearth, double glazed mullioned windows to the front elevation enjoying attractive views and incorporating a window seat with a further double glazed window to the front elevation providing this room with its light and spacious aspect. Three radiators and one TV point.From the Dining Room a door opens into the

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCHWhich has double glazed windows to the side and front elevations and a quarry tiled floor. Polished wood entrance door.From the Dining Room a glass panelled door opens into the

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 10'3\" x 15'4\"This delightful breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units incorporating matching work surfaces with a single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, multi-fuel cooking range with extractor in canopy above and matching splash back, plumbing for an automatic washing matching and dishwasher, and recently installed under floor heating. There are built-in cupboards to one wall providing excellent storage facilities, uPVC double glazed door to the front elevation opening onto the south-east facing garden and two Velux double glazed skylight windows and a further double glazed window to the front elevation provide this room with its light and spacious aspect.From the Kitchen a glass panelled door opens to the

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOMWith hand wash basin in vanity unit with cupboard to one side, double glazed window to the rear elevation and door to separate matching low flush WC and extractor fan. Cupboard housing the combination boiler. From the Lounge an open spindled staircase leads to the

FIRST FLOOR LANDINGWith beams to ceiling, velux double glazed skylight window, double glazed window to the rear elevation and two radiators. From the far side of the landing a panelled door opens into

BEDROOM THREE 11'10\" x 7'9\"With a double glazed window to the rear elevation, one double radiator, door to built-in cupboard with fitted shelves and a fitted carpet.From the Landing a door opens into the

MASTER BEDROOM 12'10\" x 13'10\"This delightful double bedroom has a beam to the ceiling and double glazed window to the front elevation taking full advantage of the superb panoramic views this property provides. There are sliding doors opening to built-in wardrobe facilities, one radiator, one telephone point and a fitted carpet.From the Bedroom a glass panelled door opens into the

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMWith modern white three piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin, low flush WC and a fully tiled double shower cubicle with overhead and hand held shower unit with sliding glass door. This attractive en suite is extensively tiled around the suite with complementing colour scheme to the remaining walls, mullioned window to the front elevation with double glazed units enjoying superb panoramic views. This attractive en suite shower room has the benefit of recently installed underfloor heating.From the Landing a panelled door opens to

BEDROOM TWO 10'7\" x 16'7\" maxThis delightful room has a cross beam to the ceiling with double glazed stone mullioned windows to the front elevation incorporating window seats from which to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, two double radiators, fitted carpet.From the Landing a panelled door opens into

BEDROOM FOUR 7'6\" x 13'5\"With a stone mullioned window to the front elevation incorporating a window seat and enjoying panoramic views, one double radiator and a fitted carpet.From the Landing a panelled door opens into the

FAMILY BATHROOM With modern white four piece suite comprising hand wash basin and low flush WC in vanity unit, panelled bath with mixer tap and corner shower cubicle with shower unit. The bathroom is extensively tiled around the suite with complementing colour scheme to the remaining walls, beam to ceiling, stone mullioned window to the front elevation incorporating a window seat. Wood floor, heated ladder style towel rail.From the Landing a door opens to

STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE 5'1\" x 8'5\"With double glazed window to the rear elevation, one single radiator and a fitted carpet.

GENERAL The property is constructed of stone with a stone slate roof. It has the benefit of all mains services, gas, water and electric with the added benefit of gas central heating and double glazing.

EXTERNALTo the front of the property there is a delightful south east facing garden, incorporating patio area, lawn with flower and shrub borders and vegetable garden with greenhouse At the top of the garden there is a delightful stone flagged sun terrace and seating area that extends almost the full width of the property, to the lower side of which there is a lean-to stone built garden store building with stone slate roof. The adjoining field to the front of the property

Also from the terrace access is gained into the REMAINING SECTION OF THE BARN which has overall internal dimensions of 23'2\" x 16'11\" (7.06 x 5.16) having been used as a garage and storage area by the present owners, fitted with an up and over garage door, concrete flooring, having a side casement window, adjoining side utility area fitted with a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with store cupboards over, and fixture wall shelving. The barn has additional wall cupboards, with two large twin fluorescent strip light fittings and having the services of light, power and water laid on.

Fixed sensor lighting is laid onto the garden terrace.

From the garden frontage a shallow flight of stairs leads down into TWO IMPOSING AUTHENTIC VAULTED KEEPING CELLARS which formerly were integral to the property and had mullioned windows at lower ground floor level to the property's garden frontage. The cellars are connected by a rear lobby area with recessed bin stores and each have lighting laid on.

To the top corner of the garden a further stone flagged pathway leads to the kitchen entrance with lantern style fixed batten light fitting and a continuation of the pathway then returns along the side gable into a side enclosure with fuel and bin storage and gate entrance out into Krumlin Road.

Outside to the rear a stone flagged pathway extends along the property's roadside frontage, with independent gas and electricity meter inspection housings and at the end of which a panelled outer entrance door provides access to a useful Integral Store.

The adjoining field to the front of the property is also included in the sale.

TO VIEWStrictly by appointment, please telephone Property@Kemp&Co on 01422 349222.

DIRECTIONSFrom the Halifax Town centre follow directions towards Huddersfield and proceed along the Huddersfield Road before continuing down Salterhebble Hill, passing the Shell Filling Station and the Punch Bowl Public House on the left hand side of the road before turning right down Stainland Road. Continue more or less straight ahead at the mini-roundabout junction and proceed along Stainland Road until reaching the district of West Vale whereupon continue straight ahead at the first traffic light junction before turning right at the second set of lights, into Saddleworth Road. Proceed along Saddleworth Road out into the open countryside before reaching the centre of the village of Barkisland, whereupon proceed straight ahead at the cross road junction by the Post Office before turning left immediately before the Church by the Cenotaph into Krumlin Road. Climb the hill passing the junction with Clough House Lane and two detached residences on the left hand side of the road, before reaching 'Villa Gate', which stands immediately beyond in a prominent position on the same side of the road.

Property Features :

• Highly Desirable Rural Location
• Character property
• South East Facing garden
• Adjoining Field (approx 1/3 acre)
• A wealth of Charm & Character