This exceptional newly built 5 bedroom detached house must be viewed in order to appreciate both the quality and size of its accommodation. It is one of an exclusive development of two homes built to a bespoke design, enjoying a delightful setting with which is close to both open countryside and Meltham’s many amenities.
Overview
About Popley House
This newly built detached property is currently receiving its finishing touches and will be ready for occupation shortly. It is built by the highly regarded Meltham based builder RB Developments Ltd and constructed in natural stone under with ashlar details under a blue slate roof.
The internal layout extends to over 2500 sqft (excluding garage) and provides accommodation that is spacious, flexible and perfect for modern living. It is entered on the ground floor through a double height hallway with glazing from floor to ceiling and a superb timber and glazed staircase to the first floor. Off the hallway you will find a pleasant sitting room, cloakroom area and downstairs wc.
Moving towards the rear of the house you will find a stunning living / dining kitchen with quality fitted units and glazed bifolding doors to the rear garden. The main living room is also of generous proportions with a bank of folding doors to the rear. There is also a large integral double garage with remote controlled sectional door and a personal access door into the rear hall.
Upstairs, the galleried landing area overlooks the hall and provides access to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive being accessed via dressing room and featuring a dramatic full height window to the apex of its angled ceiling. There is also a wonderful en-suite shower room off the dressing room. Bedroom 2 also has its own en-suite, whilst bedrooms 3,4 and 5 are served by the large house bathroom.
The property is finished to a high specification with a gas central heating system (underfloor heating downstairs), uPVC triple glazing, aluminium bi-folding doors, intruder alarm, electric vehicle charging point, solar panels and quality fittings throughout. It is freehold and covered by a 10 year Buildzone warranty for peace of mind.
Externally it has a generous driveway / parking area to the front which provides access to the integral garage. The rear garden is of a good size and arranged over 3 levels with a paved seating area immediately off the lounge and kitchen, then 2 level lawned areas above.
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall 5.84m x 2.08m
A stunning entrance hall which is open to double height above the composite entrance door which features glazing to either side and above to the high ceiling. It features wooden flooring and a staircase to the first floor with wooden handrail, glazed balustrading, wooden paneling and a storage cupboard under.
Sitting Room 4.17m x 2.77m (2.54m min)
Featuring a bay style window to the front elevation and inset spotlights to the ceiling. This could be suit a variety of uses such as a music / tv room, office, snug or playroom.
Cloaks 1.98m x 1.55m
Partially open to the hallway, with space to hang coats, wood flooring and housing for the underfloor heating manifold.
Downstairs WC
With low flush wc and washbasin housed within a vanity unit, obscure glazed window to the side and wooden flooring.
Living Kitchen 8.2m x 5m overall
A superb living / dining kitchen which is fitted with an excellent range of shaker style base units, wall and larder cupboards with Silestone worksurfaces and overhanging breakfast bar, integrated fan oven and combination oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, wine fridge and induction hob with built in extractor. There is a tiled floor, inset spotlights to the ceiling, 2 full height windows to the side elevation, glazed bifolding doors to the rear and a bank of rooflights to the party angled ceiling.
Utility Room 2.74m x 1.68m
Accessed from the kitchen with stainless steel sink unit, laminated worksurface and space to accommodate a washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer. There is also a composite door to the side, inset spotlights to the ceiling and a tiled floor.
Lounge 6.07m x 5.13m
Positioned down a step from the main hallway and accessed via glazed double doors, this is a large lounge which features a bank of glazed folding doors to the rear garden and 2 further windows to the side.
Integral Garage 6.2m x 5.92m
Accessible from within the house via an internal door next to the lounge doors. The garage features an electric remote controlled sectional door to the front, Baxi central heating boiler, hot water cylinder, electric vehicle charging point, electric light and power supply.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
A galleried landing with glazed balustrade overlooking the hall with a tall picture window to the front, central heating radiator and space to accommodate built in storage if required.
Principal Bedroom Suite
Accessed via the dressing room.
Dressing Room 3.6m x 2.62m
A large dressing room area which is partially open to the bedroom, having space to accommodate a range of fitted furniture, inset spotlights to the ceiling and door to the en-suite.
En-suite 2.62m x 2.34m
With modern suite comprising shower enclosure with Crittall style glazed screen, overhead and rinse style shower heads, wc and wall hung vanity unit with twin washbasins. There is a rooflight and inset spotlights to the partly angled ceiling, heated towel rail, tiled floor, partly tiled walls, built in electric toothbrush charging mount and recessed shelving.
Bedroom 1 5.82m x 3.6m
A large double bedroom with a tall glazed apex picture window to the front, 2 rooflights and inset spotlights to the angled ceiling, further window to the side and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 2 4.72m x 2.92m (4.52m)
Another good sized double bedroom with windows to the rear and central heating radiator.
En-suite 2.77m x 1.47m
This is again fitted with a quality modern suite which comprises: low flush wc and washbasin within a combined vanity unit and a walk in shower with overhead and rinse shower heads, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, obscure glazed window to the side and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 5.6m x 2.84m (2.57m)
Another large double bedroom with windows to the front, 2 rooflights to the partly angled ceiling and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 5.13m x 2.92m
Again, a good sized double bedroom with windows to the rear and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 5 3.58m x 3.05m
The smallest bedroom is still capable of accommodating a double bed. With window to the rear and central heating radiator.
Bathroom 3.76m x 3.28m max
The house bathroom has a free standing bath with mixer tap, low flush wc, wall hung vanity washbasin and shower enclosure with overhead and rinse showerheads, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, obscure glazed window to the side and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
The generous double width driveway to the front will be finished in tarmac. A lawned garden area runs alongside it with paved path leading to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
Arranged over 3 levels with paved seating areas to the rear of the kitchen and lounge. Steps then lead up to two level lawned areas. Note that there are outside water and electricity points here.
Additional Information
The property is Freehold. Energy rating TBC, Council tax TBC.
Viewing
By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.
Location
From the centre of Meltham turn onto Greens End Road (one way street) round the back of the Church. Take the second left onto Colders Lane and proceed to the head of Colders Lane, the lane eventually narrows and the property will be found at the top of the lane before it narrows further into a public footpath.
