5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Chain Road, Holt Head, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7

A superb Grade II listed 5 bedroomed stone built semi-detached family residence occupying a fantastic rural setting on the edge of the Pennine hillside between Slaithwaite, Marsden & Meltham. It was extensively renovated just a few years ago and has managed to retain many original features. It comes with a sizeable garden, ample parking, and is for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.

About Upper Peaks Cottage

If you are looking for a country home that also provides a ‘retreat’ from the hustle and bustle of a modern-day busy work life, then this is it! Upper Peaks Cottage occupies a fabulous spot hidden away off Chain Road up Slacks Lane which serves this and 2 other properties all surrounded by lovely countryside and great views. This Grade II listed semi-detached cottage is believed to date back to the late 18th Century and is of traditional stone construction under s stone slate roof. Our clients fully renovated it a few years ago to an exceptionally high standard and have retaining many original features such as mullioned windows, exposed beams and roof timbers. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, dining kitchen, lounge with log burning stove, downstairs bedroom 5, shower room, and side entrance hallway. Upstairs, you will find 2 further double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms with sloping ceilings, and house bathroom.

Externally, there is a large lawned garden to the rear enclosed by stone walling, and ample parking to the side of the cottage.

You will find a good variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and train station in both the nearby villages of Slaithwaite and Marsden, and an array of shops, bars, and amenities in Meltham.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With window to the front, staircase rising to the first floor, and natural wood flooring.

Dining Kitchen (5.18m x 4.14m)

A really good sized dining kitchen which enjoys plenty of natural light courtesy of windows to two elevations and a pair of French doors to the front all offering pleasant views. It is fitted with an extensive range of modern units with ample worksurfaces which incorporate a 11⁄2 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include 4-zone induction hob with extractor hood over and electric oven beneath, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. The kitchen also has tiled splashbacks, wood flooring, exposed beams, and inset ceiling spotlighting.

Lounge (6.55m x 4.7m)

A good sized reception room which has two sets of stone mullioned windows with stone sills overlooking the rear garden and fields beyond. There is a wood burning stove set into the chimney breast with brickwork sides, timber lintel, and stone hearth. It also has exposed beams, and natural wood flooring.

Side Entrance Hall

With a solid wood entrance door, exposed stone wall, wood flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, and access to a store room which houses the central heating boiler and has a small window to the side.

Bedroom 5 (2.7m x 2.62m)

This double bedroom would work well as your guest room being located next to the shower room. It has windows with stone sills to the rear which provide rural views, inset ceiling spotlights, and wood flooring.

Shower Room (1.8m x 1.47m)

Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., vanity wash basin with cupboard beneath, and shower cubicle with mains shower over. There are fully tiled walls, tiled floor, frosted window to the side with stone sill, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.

First Floor

Landing

With a feature stone display shelf along the length of the landing, and exposed beams.

Bedroom 1 (3.68m x 3.38m)

A double bedroom with stone mullioned windows and stone sills offering countryside views to the rear. There are exposed beams and roof truss to the high angled ceiling, and natural wood floor.

Bedroom 2 (3.33m x 2.84m)

This double bedroom also has stone mullioned windows and sills to the rear, natural wood floor, and exposed beams and roof truss to the angled ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (2.7m x 2.54m)

A single bedroom with some restricted head height due to the sloping ceiling. It has a velux roof window, and wood floor.

Bedroom 4 (2.7m x 2.54m)

As with bedroom 3, this also has restricted head height due to the sloping ceiling, Velux roof window, and wood floor.

Bathroom (2.2m x 1.73m)

Fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with dual head shower and screen over, low flush w.c., and vanity wash basin with drawers beneath. The bathroom also has part tiled walls, tiled floor, shaver socket, exposed bean, heated towel rail, and Velux roof window within the angled ceiling.

Outside

There is a sizeable lawned garden to the rear of the cottage enclosed by dry stone walling, and ample parking to the side of the house.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Location

Either follow the ‘what3words’ address of riding.continued.track or follow these directions:- From Slaithwaite, head out up Varley Road all the way to the top. Turn right onto Chain Road (B6107) and follow this road up and round before turning left onto Slacks Lane which takes you up to the property.

Additional Information

• Council Tax Band D
• Energy Rating 69 (Band C)
• Tenure – Freehold
• Utilities:-
o Electricity – mains
o Water – mains
o Drainage – septic tank
o Gas – None
o Heating – oil fired central heating and a wood burning stove in the lounge.
O Broadband & Mobile Phone – The ‘Ofcom’ on-line checker shows a range of broadband services, including ‘Ultrafast’, are available in this area and mobile coverage at the property is offered by several providers.