4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Ainley Place, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7

Guide price - £550,000 to £560,000 Surrounded by some of the most spectacular countryside in the Colne Valley, this stunning four bedroom Grade II listed character cottage offers an idyllic semi-rural lifestyle whilst still being conveniently placed for village amenities and local transport links.

Positioned high on the hillside above Slaithwaite village, Ainley Place is a little known Hamlet consisting of around 10 similar properties. Having undergone extensive improvements during its current ownership, the property displays the perfect blend of modern fixtures and fittings alongside the charm and character of the original cottage.
Ground floor

Entering through the Porch, it has a stone flagged floor with exposed stone door surround, and two glazed windows providing natural light from the side and front elevations.

The stunning kitchen is fitted with an excellent selection of both wall and base units in a pale grey finish with quartz worksurfaces and upstands, Belfast sink with mixer tap. It benefits from underfloor heating and integrated appliances including a fridge freezer and dishwasher and there is space for a free standing range cooker.

The generous living room is flooded with natural light from the mullion windows to the front elevation. The focal point of this room is the striking stone fireplace with matching hearth, home to a multi fuel burning stove. There are beams to the ceiling and a fitted cupboard to the alcove. The original listed oak panelled door then leads through to the second sitting room.

Currently being used as a play room, the second sitting room is a versatile space and could also be used as a formal dining area. An exposed stone chimney breast with stone mantle and hearth, creates an attractive feature, and there are further mullioned windows to the front elevation, taking advantage of the stunning views over the Valley.

The utility and guest WC are tucked away to the rear of the property with an arrangement of fitted wall, base and larder units with quartz worksurfaces over and inset sink with drainer. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The adjoining WC is fitted with a low flush toilet, wash basin and wall mounted radiator.
First floor

To the landing, exposed floor boards run throughout and there is an array of exposed beams and trusses. To the end of the landing is a generous space allowing for a home office, ideal for those working from home.

The largest of the bedrooms is well-proportioned with mullion windows, offering far reaching views towards the reservoir and Colne Valley. A decorative cast iron fireplace occupies the chimney breast with an arrangement of bespoke fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom two is a double with a similar outlook to bedroom one via three stone mullion windows. Bedroom three is a double bedroom with mullion windows positioned to the front of the property with views over the valley. Bedroom four is also a double and positioned to the rear of the property.

The luxury house bathroom benefits from underfloor heating and tilling to the floor that complimented by stylish panelling to the walls. It has been fitted with a large, low profile walk in shower, free standing bath, low flush WC and wash basin with vanity unit beneath.
Outside

As is the usual case in these quaint hamlet locations, there is a mixture of access and parking running throughout the hamlet. There is parking for 2 cars, with one space being rented from Dartmouth Estate for £175pa.
There is a stone out building at the top of the garden and a flagged path leading into a fenced and mainly walled garden with a path then winding down to a large paved patio area and generous lawned garden. This is also rented from Dartmouth for £300pa.

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