5 bed detached house for sale

The Red House, 60 Halifax Road, Ripponden HX6

Agent Reference TS0571

Meet The Brass Lady Standing At The Foot Of The Stairs Since 1910. She’s an original feature of this former mill owner's residence, built in red Accrington brick to stand out against the stone. Now updated, the spacious home and large private gardens are yours to fill with family life.

The brass lady at the bottom of the staircase has only had two families to watch over since this impressive family home was first built, and now she’s ready to meet the next.

Originally built by a wealthy mill owner from Manchester, with red Accrington brick brought to Ripponden because it was the brick to have in 1910. When he died, it passed to his daughter, who lived here until she was in her 90’s.

The current owners picked it up in 2011 and since then have tastefully and sympathetically updated it, transforming it into a stylish, spacious and versatile family home.

A gated driveway curves up to the front, with plenty of parking for the family and any friends who drop by. The plot is large and private, and the mature trees around it give the whole place a woodland feel.

The hallway is roomy and gives a sense of Edwardian grandeur, with a cloakroom WC off it and stained glass windows lighting the stairs. There’s a reception room with a bay window and original fireplace on either side of the hall, so one can be the quiet grown-ups’ room and the other the kids’ den.

The sociable open plan kitchen diner is where most of everyday family life will happen. It used to be the garage but is now the heart of the home. Doors lead out to the garden, there’s room for a big dining table and a separate utility room keeps the clutter out of sight. There are appliances built in, plenty of storage and granite work surfaces.

The study at the back has doors to the garden too, so working from home comes with a view. If you’d rather have a fifth (ground floor) bedroom, it gives you options - especially if someone struggles with stairs.

Outside, there’s a full width block paved terrace with steps up to the lawn.

Head on up the stairs past the brass lady and you’ll reach a large landing with four bedrooms off it - three doubles and a single. The main bedroom has its own en suite, and the four-piece family bathroom has a gorgeous roll top bath for long indulgent soaks and a large separate shower enclosure.

Outside, there’s a full width block paved terrace with steps up to the lawn. The garden is particularly generous, especially for Ripponden!

Ripponden village is only a 15 minute walk away, so errands and weekend wanders don’t need the car. If you do need more choice or want to catch the train, Sowerby Bridge is a five minute drive away.

Ripponden Junior & Infants is the closest school, and the highly sought after independent Rishworth School is in the nearby village - only a five minute drive away.

Joining the M62 at junction 23 is straightforward, so Leeds and Manchester are both realistic for a regular commute.

An elegant home that has welcomed families since 1910 is now ready for yours, and the brass lady is already waiting at the bottom of the stairs.

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