A stone built detached farmhouse which occupies a stunning rural setting in approximately 4.58 acres of grounds. It has been extensively renovated by our clients to a high standard to create a welcoming 4 bedroom home, there is yet further potential to convert lower ground floor subject to the next owners needs.
Overview
About Hey Lane Farm
The original property is believed to date back to the 1850s and was originally a farm cottage with attached barn. It is of traditional stone built construction beneath a pitched stone slate roof. Our clients purchase the property in 1991 and have carried out extensive renovations, extending into the barn to create a comfortable family home over the two upper floors of the building. Beneath this there is a lower ground floor level made up of 3 wonderful vaulted cellars which offer further potential to repurpose depending upon the needs of the next owner.
The property occupies a little known lane in a rural setting and enjoys picturesque valley views over its own land and beyond. Whilst the location is rural, it is extremely convenient, placed close to the boundaries of Huddersfield and Halifax and within easy access of the M62 Motorway.
There is an entrance porch at the front of the house which opens into a lobby area with staircase to the first floor and a further door into the dining kitchen. This has a traditional farmhouse feel with a rustic brick fireplace, painted units with matching island unit and windows to 2 sides enjoying the views. Adjacent to the kitchen is dining room / snug which features a beautiful arched barn window to the front. A further door from here leads to the lounge which also features windows enjoying the views and chimney breast with brick fireplace and log burning stove.
On the first floor, a long landing area extends across the front of the building providing access to the 4 good sized bedrooms. These all feature various exposed roof timbers and have windows to the rear enjoying the views. They are served by the wonderful house bathroom which has a quality modern 4 piece suite.
Downstairs, at lower ground floor level are the 3 large vaulted cellars, all of which have excellent ceiling height and windows to the rear. The first floor is accessed via stairs from the kitchen and is currently used as a gym and has an enclosed WC in the corner of the room. The next is a utility room, housing the central heating boiler and having an entrance door to the rear. The 3rd cellar room is accessed from the large double garage extension at the side of the house and is used for storage.
The property has hardwood double glazed windows throughout and features exposed beams and stone details alongside quality modern fittings. There is an oil fired central heating system. It is connected to mains water and electricity with drainage to a modern type septic tank within the grounds.
Externally it is accessed via a gateway lower down Hey Lane which splits in two – the upper level leading to a large parking area at the side of the garage. The lower level leads to a yard area where our clients park their farm machinery. There is also a wooden clad livestock building / stable here. Beyond this, the grazing land slopes down into the valley where Red Lane Dyke runs through the bottom of the site.
Around the curtilage of the house there are stone paved areas to the front, side and rear. A further garden area extends to the side providing the perfect place to enjoy the valley views.
Our clients have onward plans in place and are able to offer an upper chain free sale.
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
A small extension on the front of the building which features a wooden entrance door and windows to either side. This opens into a lobby area with stairs to the first floor and a further door opening into the kitchen.
Dining Kitchen 5.05m x 4m
A good sized kitchen which has a traditional farmhouse feel and features a good range of painted base units and wall cupboards with large larder cupboard, granite worksurfaces and a matching island unit with wooden worktop / overhanging breakfast bar. The units feature a ceramic sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and a free standing rangemaster cooker with extractor over. There are windows to the rear with exposed mullions and an inset window seat enjoying the views, further windows to the side, exposed beams to the ceiling and a feature brickwork fireplace (note that our clients will be removing the existing stove) and a stable door to the side garden area.
Dining Room 5.38m x 2.92m
An opening with 2 steps down from the kitchen leads to the dining room which features a wonderful arched window to the front elevation and further windows to the rear enjoying the views, wooden flooring, beams to the ceiling and central heating radiator.
Lounge 5.2m x 4.6m
A large living room which is accessed via a door from the dining room. The focal point of the room is the chimney breast with exposed brickwork fireplace, heavy wooden lintel, stone hearth and multifuel burning stove. There area windows to either side of the chimney enjoying the views and a further bank of windows looking down the valley, exposed beams to the ceiling and central heating radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Stairs lead up to the first floor landing which stretches across the front of the building, featuring 2 windows to the front enjoying the views, 2 central heating radiators, exposed beams to the ceiling, built in storage cupboard and loft access hatch.
Bedroom 1 5.36m x 2.6m
A large double bedroom with windows to the rear enjoying the views, exposed roof truss to the angled ceiling, built in 4 door wardrobes and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 2 2.95m x 4.27m (3.53m min)
Another double bedroom, with windows to the rear, chimney breast with exposed stone fireplace, beams to the ceiling and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 4.27m x 2.6m
Another double bedroom with windows to the rear, beams to the ceiling, laminated flooring and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 4.27m x 2.13m
Again a double sized bedroom with windows to the rear, beams to the ceiling and central heating radiator.
Bathroom 3.53m x 1.83m
A large house bathroom with quality modern suite in white comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, free standing roll top bath and shower enclosure. There are windows to the rear, inset spotlights to the ceiling, tiled floor, partly tiled walls and a combined radiator and towel rail.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Cellar 1 5.44m x 4.85m
Stone stairs lead down from the kitchen to this impressive cellar with high vaulted ceiling, windows to the rear and enclosed WC in the corner of the room. An opening provides access to the next cellar.
Cellar 2 5.38m x 3.25m
Again having a high vaulted ceiling, this is currently used as a utility room. It features a window and door to the rear, oil fired central heating boiler and plumbing for washing machine.
Cellar 3 5.26m x 3.76m
Another large vaulted cellar with window to the rear, currently used as a store. It is accessed from an original external doorway which is now within the garage.
Double Garage 6.83m x 5.54m
A large double garage with electric remote controlled roller shutter door, windows to the side, electric light and power supply. There is also a side entrance door and door into cellar 3.
OUTSIDE
A driveway from Hey Lane splits with the upper level leading to a generous parking area in front of the garage. From here steps lead up to main entrance to the house at the front and there is a stone paved area along the rear of the building.
Garden
Along the front of the house is stone paved garden area with stone wall. This extends around to the side of the house where there is a larger stone paved patio enjoying the stunning views and an extensive lawned garden beyond.
Yard and Land
The lower driveway leads down to a machinery yard and a wooden clad outbuilding set upon a stone base. This is currently used as a cattle shed but would be suitable for equestrian and could easily be converted into stables. There are 2 medium and 1 large stables, plus a store room, and benefits from mains water and electric. The land stretches out beyond here to the bottom of the valley where a stream runs in and out of the boundaries of the far boundary of the building.
Plan
For identification purposes only
Additional information
The property is Freehold. Energy rating TBC. Council tax band D.
Our online checks show that Superfast Fibre Broadband (Fibre to the Cabinet FTTC) is available and mobile phone coverage is limited.
Viewing
By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.
Location
From Junction 23 of the M62 follow the A640 New Hey Road to Outlane. Bear right onto Stainland Road after the Waggon and Horses Pub, then take a left onto Forest Hill Road. Continue along here down the hill before turning left onto Berry Mill Lane. Head along here, eventually bearing right when the road splits and through a small cluster of houses and conversions before bearing left up Hey Lane. The property will be found on the right hand side.
Please note
Hey Lane is a narrow road and must be passed carefully when visiting for the first time. We advise viewers to follow the above route when visiting for the first time. Using the post code on satellite navigation systems may take you to a different location.
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