5 bed detached house for sale

Upper Hagg Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9

An exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase a property of this type in a truly enviable rural setting between Netherthong/Deanhouse and Honley. Cedar Woods was built circa 1965 and is offered for sale for the very first time. It sits in beautiful grounds extending to approximately 1 acre of beautiful gardens with further land available by negotiation. The modernist architectural style is to be admired and it truly has been designed to take full advantage of its location.

About Cedar Woods
This individual detached house was designed by Huddersfield based Architect Andrew Buck in the mid 1960s. Buck was known to be a great admirer of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and this property takes many cues from his iconic designs whilst optimising light and open plan design radical at that time. Cedarwoods offers magnificent views over the surrounding gardens and landscape.

The external fabric of the building combines a steel frame, stone work, cedar cladding, rendering and a wealth of large picture windows which are positioned to enjoy the views. Internally, the property retains many original details, although we entirely anticipate that the new owner may well wish to put their own input into the design. A number of successful, now lapsed planning applications have been made over more recent times which involved the redesign of the single storey wing of the building, conversion of the garage to a separate dwelling and stables in the paddock – we feel that there is further potential for a larger extension subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The property is priced to support such investments.

The property occupies a much sought-after rural setting between the villages of Honley and Netherthong/ Deanhouse and is also easily placed for access to Holmfirth where there are a great many local amenities, independent shops, bars and restaurants. It sits within a plot of approximately 2 acres split equally into beautiful gardens and a paddock of grazing land.

The main entrance door to the property is via the hallway which features a tall picture window to the front, aligning with a feature glazed panel in the dining room and a further full height window at the rear of the building which allows a glimpse of the views before entering inside. From the hallway, there is a staircase to the first floor and access to the lounge and kitchen. There are also 2 storage cupboards, and a shower room / wc.

The lounge is of excellent proportions and features windows to the side and rear enjoying the views. The living / dining kitchen is of a similar size and also features windows overlooking the grounds and beyond.

It has recently been refitted with functional modern units. Between the lounge and kitchen sits the aforementioned dining room with its glazed wall and window to the rear.

A second entrance hall is to be found at the other end of the house and has the potential to create boot / cloakroom. A door from here leads through into the utility room which in turn takes you through to the kitchen. Also accessed from this hall is a downstairs bedroom with en-suite – with some thoughtful design this could be reconfigured into an annex area.

As you climb the staircase to the first floor of the house you which dominates the large landing area and provides an alternative view of the surroundings. There are 4 bedrooms on this level, the principal bedroom having an en-suite bathroom whilst the other 3 are served by the house bathroom. We fully expect that the next owner will look to update these bathrooms to a more modern specification.

The property has a gas central heating system and hardwood double glazed windows. It is connected to mains water, gas and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank. It should also be noted that the entire roof of the building was recovered in 2024 with a 20 guarantee.

Externally, the property is accessed via a tarmac driveway from the road where there is generous parking and access to the detached garage / workshop.

Paths wrap around the front and side of the building leading to the gardens which are located to the other side and rear of the house. These are mostly lawned with well stocked flower beds and borders. Beyond the formal garden area is further lawned garden which runs down by way of a ‘Ha Ha’ to Hagg Wood. Further grazing land is available by separate negotiation.

Properties of this style and stature are very rare to the market and we hope that the next owner will enjoy this home as much as the original owners have.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With glazed entrance door, large picture window to the front, feature glass panelled wall to the dining room, central heating radiator, staircase to the first floor and 2 recessed cloaks cupboards.

Shower Room / WC

With low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and shower enclosure, high level window and central heating radiator.

Lounge (7.65m x 4.2m)

A large living room which features picture windows to side and rear elevations, feature fireplace and built in storage, feature stone arches and central heating radiator.

Dining Kitchen (7.21m x 4.11m)

Another good sized room which features windows to the rear enjoying the views, glazed door to the garden and 2 central heating radiators. It has recently been refitted with a range of base units and wall cupboards with laminated worksurfaces, integrated double oven, electric hob and extractor, 1 1⁄2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap and space for other free standing appliances.

Dining Room (4.01m x 2.74m)

Sitting between the lounge and kitchen featuring a full height picture window to the rear, feature glazed panel shared with the hall, feature stone arches, wood flooring and central heating radiator.

Utility (4.14m x 1.75m)

Located off the kitchen and possibly offering the potential to knock through and combine. Fitted with a range of units, stainless steel sink unit, airing and store cupboards, 2 high level windows to the front, central heating radiator.

Hall (2.72m x 2.72m)

An additional entrance hall with high level windows to the front and side, front entrance door and central heating radiator.

Lobby (2.77m x 1.8m)

With door through into the ground floor bedroom and rooflight to the ceiling.

Bedroom 5 (5.36m x 2.72m)

A large L-shaped bedroom with window to the front and 2 windows to the rear, 3 rooflights to the ceiling, glazed door to the side and central heating radiator. There is also a large walk in storage cupboard.

En-Suite (2.77m x 1.52m)

With low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, shower enclosure, heated towel rail and central heating radiator.

First Floor

Landing

A large landing area with tall picture window to the side enjoying the views and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 1 (4.5m x 4.37m)

A double bedroom with windows to the side and rear enjoying the views, fitted wardrobes and 2 central heating radiators.

En-Suite (2.67m x 1.5m)

With three piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, corner bath with shower over, inset spotlights and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2 (4.5m x 3.2m)

A double bedroom with window to the rear enjoying the views and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.07m x 4.5m)

With window to the rear enjoying the views and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 4 (4.27m x 1.96m)

With window to the side and central heating radiator.

Bathroom (2.8m x 1.96m)

With 4 piece suite in grey comprising low flush wc, washbasin, bidet and bath, mostly tiled walls, central heating radiator and obscure glazed window to the side.

Outside

The property is accessed via a tarmac driveway and parking area which extends in front of the house and provides access to the garage.

Garage / Workshop (9.2m x 5.54m)

A stone built garage / workshop with single pitch roof, remote control up and over door, electric light and power supply. The garage can accommodate up to 4 vehicles if required.

Gardens

The gardens wrap around the house predominantly to the side and rear where there are lawns, well stocked borders and paved seating areas. There are mature shrubs and bushes with a further lawned area beyond running down to Hagg Wood. The total curtilage of the house and gardens is approximately 1 acre.

Land

Beyond the gardens is a further block of land which could be made available by separate negotiation if required.

Planning Permission

We have consulted the Kirklees Development Plan and it should be noted that the property sits within the greenbelt.

Numerous planning permissions have been sought and approved in recent times including:

2014/62/92458/W Erection of single storey extension to rear.
2012/62/93163/W Change of use and alterations from garage to form dwelling.
2012/62/93164/W Erection of first floor extension reinstatement of garage and formation of vehicular access.
2012/62/93166/W Erection of stable block.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold. Energy rating 57 (Band D). Council tax band G. Our online checks show that Superfast Fibre (Fibre to the Cabinet fttc) is available, mobile coverage at the property is offered by a range of providers.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Location

Head out of Holmfirth on Huddersfield Road (A6024) to Thongsbridge. Turn left onto Calf Hill Road and follow this road along, it becomes Upper Hagg Road. The property will be found on the right hand side.