This outstanding 4 bedroomed cottage is steeped in history having been converted from the former stable block of the adjacent Victorian mill owner’s residence. It occupies a beautiful countryside setting within the Longwood Edge Conservation Area. Electric entrance gates give way to a sweeping drive and large courtyard over which the 3 cottages and main residence are accessed and where No.3 has ample parking and an EV charging point. This characterful property is spacious having 3 reception rooms, plus a home office, and is well laid out suitable for family living and entertaining. There are extensive gardens to the rear and delightful views over woodland beyond. It is well placed for ease of access to junctions 23 & 24 of the M62 motorway, and there are a range of amenities in nearby Golcar, Salendine Nook, Lindley and Outlane to make use of.
Overview
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
The front entrance door with glazed surround opens into:-
Hall
With staircase rising to the first floor having a natural wood handrail and newel post with ornate ‘grapevine’ design wrought iron balustrading.
Lounge 5.49m x 3.1m
Featuring a wood burning stove set into the chimney breast which has a brickwork inset, stone hearth, and a wooden surround. There is a window to the front, and glazed French doors through to the kitchen.
Dining Room 3.53m x 3.43m
Having a cast iron fireplace and surround on a tiled hearth. A large opening and 3 steps take you through to the kitchen, and at the other end of the dining room, French doors give way to a home office and snug beyond. It has wood effect flooring and access to a w.c.
W.C.
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c. and hand basin with tiled splashback. There is an extractor fan, wood effect flooring, and a former window opening now provides recessed shelved storage.
Home Office 2.74m x 1.83m
Being fitted with a work station, drawers and storage cupboards. There is a window to the front, and the floor is laid with handmade terracotta tiles. An opening and a couple of steps take you through to the Snug.
Snug 5.13m x 3.9m
A spacious family room which has a gas fired stove set into the chimney breast resting on a raised stone hearth. There are a bank of fitted floor to ceiling storage cupboards, a recessed former window opening that is now fitted with wine racks and shelving, and the floor is laid with terracotta tiles.
Kitchen 7.06m x 2.54m
This beautifully fitted, light and airy kitchen was installed only last year and comprises an extensive range of modern units with ample worktops which incorporate a 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap. Appliances include a dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, and a range cooker with induction hob, fan assisted electric ovens, and extractor hood over. There are integral bins, easy access pull out corner shelving, 2 kick space heaters, a modern upright radiator, 2 person breakfast bar with cupboard beneath, tiled splashbacks, quality wood effect flooring, sloping roof with 2 roof windows, and 2 other windows overlook the garden and woodland beyond. A pair of French doors open directly to a decked sitting area which is partially covered and provides a lovely place to sit in the shade or turn on the wall mounted electric heat lamp on those chilly evenings.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With varnished wood floorboards, and a continuation of the wooden handrail and newel post along the landing overlooking the staircase with those impressive ‘grapevine’ design cast iron balustrades.
Bedroom 1 3.76m x 2.5m
The initial bedroom area has a window to the front and wood effect flooring which then extends through to the spacious dressing area which has 2 velux roof windows and ample space for bedroom furniture.
Dressing Area 3.9m x 3.76m
En-Suite Shower Room 2.06m x 1.98m
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., pedestal wash basin with illuminated mirror over, and a corner shower cubicle with Triton shower above. There is an extractor fan, tiled walls, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.
Bedroom 2 5.5m x 3.15m
Another large double bedroom with windows to the front and rear offering pleasant views. There is a pretty period style cast iron fireplace against the chimney breast.
Bedroom 3 3.05m x 2.34m
A great teenagers bedroom with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony and lovely views, and a ‘spacesaver’ staircase takes you up to a double bed deck where you will find a ‘porthole’ window.
Bedroom 4 2.82m x 1.93m
This single bedroom has a fitted double wardrobe and window to the front.
Bathroom 3.84m x 1.63m
Fitted with a retro black and white suite comprising a low flush w.c., double ended panelled bath with central mixer tap and a large shower head above, and then a vanity top is moulded to create two wash basins both having its own mixer tap and drawers beneath. There is tiling to the walls around the bath/shower area, frosted window to the rear, extractor fan, shaver socket, and a ladder style radiator/towel warmer.
Additional information
- Council Tax – Band B (£1,710.95 2024/25)
- Tenure – Freehold
- EPC Rating D
- Utilities: Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.
- Heating – gas fired central heating, a wood burning stove in the lounge, and a gas stove in the snug.
- Broadband & Mobile Phone – The ‘Ofcom’ on-line checker shows a range of broadband services, including ‘Superfast’, are available in this area and mobile coverage at the property is offered by several providers.
OUTSIDE
All of the 4 properties are approached through electrically operated entrance gates with a sweeping driveway bringing you up to a stone setted courtyard where there is ample parking for No.3, and electrical vehicle charging point. As aforementioned, French doors open out from the kitchen to give access to a decked sitting area which is partially covered and can be heated by the wall mounted electric heat lamp. The gardens are extensive and comprise lawned areas, various places to sit out and perhaps eat al fresco, mature borders of trees and shrubs, fruit trees, stone seating around a sunken area covered with slate chippings and where you would place a firepit, bike shed, 2 timber garden sheds, and a chicken coop. There is an area of mature woodland beyond the garden which attracts a variety of birds and wildlife – a perfect setting for just sitting out, relaxing, and listening to the abundance of birdsong!
Viewing
By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.
Location
Follow the ‘what3words’ address of loft.shady.cover OR follow these directions:- From the top of Longwood Gate, just before you reach Lamb Hall Road on the left, turn left down the cobbled street, Dodlee Lane, and proceed to the bottom. Turn immediately right to go up Holmefield Road and after a short distance, the entrance gates will be found on the right.
