3 bed detached house for sale

Stoney Bank Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9

A superb stone built detached dormer bungalow occupying a generous 1/3 acre plot on one of the Holme Valley’s most sought after streets. It sits in beautiful mature gardens and enjoys a pleasant aspect over woodland to the front with playing fields at the rear.

This individually designed detached property is believed to have been built circa 1962 and is of random stone built construction beneath a blue slate roof It has been home to our client since 2003 and they are now looking to downsize to a smaller property.

It sits nicely elevated within an east facing plot which extends to approximately one third of an acre. With delightful mature gardens on all sides but predominantly to the front. There are pleasant rural views to the front over private woodland opposite and towards Thurstonland bank beyond. At the rear of the house is the lower section of “Little Wembley” playing fields.

The property is entered via spacious hall with wooden door to the front and stairs to the first floor. There is a large lounge with a large picture window to the front enjoying the views, to the other side of the hall is the dining room which also enjoys the views. The dining kitchen is positioned to the rear and has a rear hall / utility next door providing access to the garden.

The principal bedroom is to be found on the ground floor of the bungalow and features fitted wardrobes. The bathroom and WC is en-suite to this bedroom. The other 2 bedrooms will be found on the first floor – they feature angled ceilings and are served by another bathroom.

There is a gas central heating system, wooden framed double glazing and attractive fixtures and fittings although buyers may well look to update and redesign the property to their own tastes. It is connected to mains water, electricity and gas. Drainage is to a modern type septic tank which is situated in the front garden.

Externally, the property is accessed via a gated driveway from Stoney Bank Lane. This provides generous parking and access to the 1 1⁄2 sized detached garage. Steps from the driveway lead up to the front of the house where there is a long lawned garden. Further mature gardens surround the property on all sides.

Thongsbridge is a popular village location, favoured by families for access to Holmfirth High School. It has a tennis club, bowling green, cricket club, local co-op and a superb contemporary Italian restaurant in Devour. Further amenities are close to hand in nearby New Mill and the centre of Holmfirth.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

A spacious hallway with glazed panels to either side of the wooden front entrance door, tiled threshold, spindle staircase to the first floor, recessed cloaks cupboard and central heating radiator.

Lounge (5.46m x 4.24m)

A large living room which features a picture window to the front enjoying the views, feature fireplace with living flame effect gas fire and wooden surround, further window to the side and central heating radiator.

Dining Room (3.66m x 3.63m)

Suitable for a variety of alternative uses, featuring a tall window and sliding glazed door to the front enjoying the views, central heating radiator.

Dining Kitchen (4.95m x 4.17m)

Fitted with a good range of oak fronted base units and wall cupboards with laminated worksurfaces, integrated double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and induction hob with extractor over. There is an island unit with solid wooden worksurface and adjoining dining table in granite, recessed matching dresser unit, window to the rear and central heating radiator.

Utility (4.17m x 1.07m)

With rear entrance door, plumbing for washing machine and window to the side.

Bedroom 1 (4.3m x 3.66m)

A double bedroom with windows to the side, bank of fitted wardrobes with mirror door sliding wardrobes and further recessed storage cupboards, central heating radiator. A lobby area from the hall has a recessed storage cupboard off it and links the bedroom to the bathroom.

WC (1.78m x 0.86m)

With low flush wc, obscure glazed window to the side and doorway through into the bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.54m x 1.78m)

With pedestal washbasin, bidet, bath and shower enclosure, fully tiled walls, obscure glazed window to the side, inset spotlights to the ceiling and heated towel rail.

First Floor

Landing

Stairs lead to the small first floor landing area.

Bedroom 2 (6.2m x 3.53m)

A large double bedroom with exposed beams to the angled ceiling, velux rooflight to the side and dormer window to the rear, central heating radiator.

Bedroom 3 (4.1m x 2.5m)

With exposed beams to the angled ceiling, velux window to the side, central heating radiator.

Bathroom (2.95m x 2m)

With low flush wc and washbasin housed within a vanity unit, bath, dormer window to the rear, part angled ceiling, central heating radiator.

Outside

There is a double width tarmac driveway with wooden gates from Stoney Bank Lane. This leads to the garage. Steps lead up to the front of the house.

Garage (5.61m x 4.34m)

A 1 1⁄2 sized garage of sectional concrete construction. With electric remote control door and additional personnel door to the front, electric light and power supply.

Gardens

There is a stone paved area with steps up to the front door and a large lawned garden beyond at the front of the house. At the bottom of the garden there is a well planted area with mature shrubs and trees. A planted border area with mature trees runs along the side of the plot and features a wooden garden room. The garden wraps around the rear and other side of the building where there are further lawned and paved areas and a garden shed.

Viewing

By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold. Energy rating tbc. Council tax band E. Our online checks show that Fibre to the Cabinet (fttc) is available and mobile coverage is good outdoor and variable in home on all networks.

Location

Take the A635 New Mill Road out of Holmfirth for approximately 1 mile then turn left down Springwood Road. Take a right onto Stoney Bank Road and follow the road around the corner to Stoney Bank Lane where the property will be found on the right hand side.