4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Drake Hill Cottage, Hey Slack Lane, Cumberworth, Huddersfield HD8

Enjoying a superb rural setting, this semi-detached stone built barn conversion offers spacious well presented accommodation and is set in a plot of 4 acres. It is perfect for equestrian owners with a recently built stable block, paddocks and an all weather arena.

About the property
This is a superb opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts to purchase a rural home set in 4 acres of grounds. The converted barn is semi-detached and of stone built construction beneath a pitched stone slate roof and offers larger than expected accommodation over 2 floors.

Set behind remote controlled gates the grounds feature generous parking, a double garage, modern wooden stable block, grazing land, all weather arena, gardens and a duck pond. There are rural views to be enjoyed over the land and beyond and the setting is well placed for access for Holmfirth, Penistone, Huddersfield, Barnsley and the motorway network.

The property is entered via the front or rear door into the utility room where there is access into the conveniently placed downstairs wc. There is then a good sized kitchen with modern units, a large island and bifolding doors to the garden. A door from the kitchen leads into the dining room which has stairs to the first floor and double sided log burning stove which is shared with the lounge. The lounge sits in the middle of the house and is a good size, also featuring the barn arched window to the front. Also on the ground floor there is a study / playroom which is accessed via double doors from the lounge.

Upstairs you will find 4 good sized double bedrooms, each having high angled ceilings with exposed beams. Bedroom 1 has a modern en-suite bathroom and a recessed wardrobe area. Bedroom 2 is dual aspect, taking advantage of the views and has a mezzanine storage area. The other 2 bedrooms are both decent sized double rooms. These rooms are served by the house bathroom which is also fitted with a quality modern suite in the traditional style.

It is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private septic tank and the property is heated via an lpg central heating system. There are uPVC double glazed windows throughout and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings – the kitchen having been fitted within the last 3 years.

Externally, the remote controlled gates provide access to the large driveway and parking area with a detached double garage. There are garden areas to the front and rear of the building. The land extends to the side and rear of the building and is subdivided into smaller paddocks for grazing and an all weather arena. There is modern wooden stable block with 3 loose boxes, tack room, store and an additional feed store.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Utility / Entrance Porch (3.6m x 2.29m)

The property is entered via a uPVC stable door to the side of the building, into the porch / utility room. This is fitted with modern base units, laminated worksurfaces and a stainless steel sink unit. There is a central heating boiler, hot water cylinder, stone floor and central heating radiator.

Downstairs WC

With low flush wc, vanity washbasin, stone floor, part panelled walls, extractor and window to the rear.

Dining Room (4.47m x 4.14m)

Featuring a window and door to the front elevation, inset fireplace with wooden surround and double sided log burning stove, staircase to the first floor with oak balustrading and storage cupboard under, column radiator.

Kitchen (4.14m x 3.89m)

A good sized kitchen which features a partial single storey section with high angled ceiling and velux rooflight, bi-folding doors to the rear garden, tiled flooring and cast iron column radiator. It is fitted with an excellent range of modern gloss fronted base units and wall cupboards with granite worksurfaces, induction hob with extractor over, 2 ovens and a dishwasher. There is also an island unit with overhanging breakfast bar, seating 4 people and a 1 1⁄2 bowl sink unit. An opening leads through into the dining room.

Lounge (5.8m x 4.62m)

A large living room with large picture window within the barn arch, further windows to the rear, column radiator and the other side of the recessed fireplace with wooden surround. Double doors open into the study.

Study / Playroom (4.62m x 3.05m)

Suitable for alternative uses subject to the buyers needs. With window to the front, glazed double doors to the rear and tall wall mounted radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 (4.27m x 3.28m)

A double bedroom with windows to the front, beams to the high angled ceiling, recessed cupboard over the stairs and central heating radiator.

En-Suite (2.74m x 1.55m)

With modern three piece suite comprising low flush, vanity washbasin, tiled shower enclosure with glazed screen, window to the rear, tiled floor, part panelled walls inset spotlights to the ceiling, heated towel rail and extractor.

Bedroom 2 (4.65m x 2.92m)

A large double bedroom with windows to the front and rear enjoying the views, central heating radiator, exposed beams to the high angled ceiling and mezzanine storage area.

Bedroom 3 (3.4m x 3m)

Another double bedroom with window to the front, beams to the high angled ceiling and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 4 (3.4m x 2.97m)

Again a double bedroom with window to the front, beams to the high angled ceiling and central heating radiator.

Bathroom (2.92m x 2.29m)

With low flush wc, vanity washbasin, free standing bath, shower enclosure, wall panelling, window to the rear enjoying the views, tiled floor, inset spotlights to the ceiling and combined towel rail and radiator.

Outside

Remote control gates open to the driveway which provides generous parking, turning and access to the detached garage. There is a low maintenance garden directly in front of the house.

Garage (6.8m x 5.6m)

A stone fronted detached garage with pitched roof, up and over door and electric vehicle charging point and cold water tap mounted to the side. An additional wooden storage shed (17’4” x 11’3”) with electric light and power will be found at the rear, there is also an additional lean-to log store.

Rear Of Property

To the rear of the house there is a garden area with paved seating area and enclosed grassed area beyond.

Stables

A wooden stable block with 3 x loose boxes (each approximately 12’ x 12’), 2 section tack room and an additional feed store.

Land

The land extends beyond the stables and to the rear and side of the buildings, it is subdivided into smaller grazing paddocks and also includes an all weather arena and a duck pond to the lower side of the garage.

Plan

For identification purposes.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold, Energy rating 24 (band F), Council tax band F.

Our online checks show that Fibre to the Cabinet (fttc) broadband is available and mobile coverage is predicted to be variable outdoors.

Viewing

By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Location

Head out of Holmfirth on the A635 Station Road and continue to New Mill. Bear left here onto Penistone Road (a continuation of the A635) and proceed up the hill to the former Crossroads Public House. Turn right here onto Gate Foot Lane which in turn becomes Wall Nooks Lane. At the junction turn right onto Haddingley Lane and follow this road along to another crossroads. Continue straight ahead here onto Hey Slack Lane and the property will be found on the right hand side.