Best and Final sealed bids, in writing, by 2pm Friday 4th October 2024.
A superb 4-bedroom Georgian period property occupying a much sought after residential location close to Holmfirth High School and benefitting an additional quarter of an acre garden plot. The spacious accommodation also includes 2 reception rooms and a dining kitchen whilst having many original features.
Overview
About 10 The Heys
This house is set within a distinctive row of properties which date back to the latter end of the Georgian period. It is of traditional stone-built construction beneath a stone slate roof; the front elevation being rendered in keeping with the period of the property. The Heys is located just off Heys Road, near to Holmfirth High School and enjoys pleasant far-reaching views over the Holme Valley and beyond.
To the rear is the private drive to the Heys and the garage. There is a good sized fully glazed conservatory leading to a large, decked area and pleasant walled garden. Beyond is a further quarter of an acre plot of garden which was once a lawned tennis court. This provides a wonderful space for garden lovers or simply a versatile area for family and friends to enjoy.
Internally, the day-to-day entrance to the property is from the rear – a door leads into the hallway which features stone flagged flooring with underfloor heating. The dining kitchen is located at the rear of the building and features a gas fired Aga, modern fittings, granite work surfaces and a continuation of the underfloor heated stone flooring. The hallway extends to the front and features a period staircase to the first floor. The 2 reception rooms are positioned to either side of the hall, the largest being the lounge and the other is a more flexible space currently used as a reading and music room. Both feature original coved ceilings and fireplaces. There is also access to the cellar from the hall and a large, glazed conservatory on the front of the building.
Moving upstairs, original features are again to be found in the wooden floorboards, balustrade around the stairs and coved ceiling. There are 3 double bedrooms all of which feature period cast iron fireplaces. A 4th single bedroom and large house bathroom are also to be found on this floor with potential for an en-suite to the 3rd bedroom.
The property has been home to our clients since 1997 and whilst they have made various improvements the house retains its traditional period feel. There is a gas central heating system combi boiler, electric underfloor heating to part of the ground floor and bathroom, uPVC double glazing and modern fixtures and fittings.
The row of properties is located down a private shared driveway from Heys Road and there is a large single garage within a row located across from the house. Additional informal parking is also possible here providing access is allowed for the other Heys homes. The first garden area is located to the front of the house and features a large timber decked seating area enjoying views with lawn and mature borders beyond. At the bottom of the first garden is a grassed path to the lower garden. Beyond this is an additional large 0.24-acre garden plot which was formerly a lawned tennis court and even features the original pavilion which was used by our client’s children as a playhouse when growing up.
Properties of this nature are rare on the market and if you are searching for an older period home with private gardens that blend modern living whilst maintaining period character we would certainly recommend that you book a viewing.
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
With the entrance door to the rear of the building, stone flagged flooring with underfloor heating and column radiator.
Dining Kitchen 4.57m x 3.96m
A good-sized dining kitchen which is fitted with a range of modern base units and wall cupboards with granite worksurfaces, ceramic double sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and a free-standing range style SMEG cooker with 5 ring gas hob. It also features a chimney breast with gas fired Aga and built in period cupboards. There is a window to the rear with original functioning shutters, stone flagged floor with underfloor heating and serving hatch through to the lounge. The hatch forms a solid bookcase when closed and viewed from either side.
Front Hall
A wider, more spacious hall with period staircase to the first floor, stone flooring with underfloor heating and door through to the conservatory.
Lounge 4.85m x 4.5m
A large living room which features wonderful coving to the ceiling, chimney breast with original marble fireplace surround and living flame effect gas fire, large picture window to the front with original functioning shutters and radiator.
Sitting / Dining Room 4.85m x 3.1m
Another reception room which could meet a variety of uses and features a window looking through the conservatory, chimney breast with original marble fireplace surround and electric fire, wooden floorboards, high coved ceiling and column radiator.
Conservatory 5.8m x 2.9m
A large, glazed extension to the front of the house which takes full advantage of the views with 2 sets of double doors opening onto the timber decking, stone flagged floor with underfloor heating and electric heater.
Cellar 4.14m x 2.7m
Stone steps from the hall lead down to the cellar which features stone flooring, original recessed stone shelving and a lightwell window to the front.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With wooden floorboards, period style balustrade with wooden handrail around the stairs and high coved ceiling.
Bedroom 1 4.83m x 4.5m (5.23m62min)
A large double bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views, chimney breast with period fireplace surround and cast-iron interior, central heating radiator.
Bedroom 2 4.9m x 3.15m
Another good-sized double bedroom with window to the front, chimney breast with period cast iron fireplace and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 4.06m x 3.28m
Again a double bedroom with window to the rear, chimney breast with cast iron fireplace, central heating radiator and pedestal washbasin and potential for en-suite.
Bedroom 4 2.87m x 2.06m overall
A single bedroom with window to the front, high level storage cupboards and central heating radiator.
Bathroom 2.3m x 2.51m (3.05m max)
With low flush wc, Fired Earth stone topped vanity unit with washbasin, free standing Fired Earth claw foot cast iron roll top bath and shower enclosure, partly tiled walls, obscure glazed window to the rear and combination towel rail / radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed by a private shared driveway from Heys Road and features a garage opposite the rear elevation.
Garage 5.46m x 3.6m
A large single garage with an up and over door to the front and electric vehicle charging point.
Garden
The first garden area is located directly in front of the house and features a large timber decked seating area off the conservatory which takes full advantage of the views. Steps from here lead down to a lawned area with mature borders.
Additional Garden
Beyond the first garden area is a grassed path leading to the lower garden. in the row. This further large garden area extends to approximately 0.24 acre with mature borders, trees and planting. Formerly a lawned tennis court, the original tennis pavilion remains at the lower end of the plot.
Additional Information
The property is Freehold. Energy rating 73 (Band C), Council tax band D.
Our online checks show that Superfast Fibre Broadband (Fibre to the Cabinet FTTC) is available and mobile phone coverage is varied dependent on the supplier.
Viewing
By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.
Location
Follow the A6024 Huddersfield Road towards Honley. After approximately 1 mile turn right down Miry Lane and continue along here, passing over the bridge and then back up the hill. Turn right onto Heys Road, then shortly after the bottom entrance to Holmfirth High School there is a driveway on the right hand side which leads to The Heys. First time visitors may wish to park on the road and walk down to the house.
