This substantial detached house occupies a much sought after rural position between the villages of Emley and Flockton set within grounds of approximately 1.5 acres. The property has been extensively remodelled and extended in recent times and is finished to an exceptional standard throughout with extensive 6/7 bedroom accommodation extending to approximately 4500 sqft.
Overview
About Westfield House
The property bears datestones of 1914 and 2010 on its frontage, referencing when the property was originally constructed and when the property was renovated. Our clients purchased the property in 2021 and carried out comprehensive renovation works which also involved extending to create the substantial residence that you see today.
The property entrance is set back on a gravelled area with stone pillars and remote controlled electric gate from Westfield Lane which opens into a generous gravelled courtyard area where there is ample space for a large number of vehicles and a recently constructed 3 bay garage. The gardens are located predominantly to the southern elevation of the building and feature a large outside entertaining area with stone paving, composite decking and a covered pergola which is perfect for outdoor dining. Beyond this there is an extensive lawned garden with mature trees which in turn opens into a paddock of grazing land. The total site area extends to approximately 1.5 acres.
An open porch built in rustic brickwork provides the front entrance to the house opening into a broad entrance hall with a bespoke oak, central staircase leading to the first floor. The hall features a fireplace and large built in cloak and bootcupboard with double doors and opens into the dining hall area. There are also double doors to either side of the hall into a cosy snug / sitting room and the larger formal lounge.
At the rear of the property, off the dining hall you will find a study, wc and utility room. There are also double doors from here into what is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this home – it’s outstanding living kitchen. This is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke walnut units by Jeremy Wood of Wetherby with curved granite breakfast bar and high quality appliances by Falcon and Meile. Glazed folding doors open out from the living area into the outside entertaining space.
On the first floor there is a spacious landing area with window to the side enjoying the views, plant /cctv / media room and doors to each of the 5 first floor bedrooms. The principal bedroom is of excellent proportions, large enough to incorporate a seating area and features glazed double doors enjoying the views to the side. It has an impressively large dressing room which is fitted out with a range of hanging rails, drawers and shelving. There is also a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. The remaining 4 bedrooms on this floor are all double rooms, with one currently used as a games room and have their own en-suite shower rooms.
Finally on the top floor of the building within the roof space there is a further suite of rooms which are perfect for a teenager, young adult or alternatively a guest suite. This features a landing area, double bedroom, en-suite shower room and a separate hobby or living room.
The property is finished to an excellent standard throughout with high quality fittings throughout. It features an air source central heating system with under floor heating to the ground and first floors, this is backed up by a calor gas fired boiler. There are uPVC double glazed windows throughout, a Lutron intelligent lighting system, CAT5 wiring and built in Sonos audio entertainment system. It is freehold and connected to mains (3 phase) electric, water and drainage.
Property Details
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
An open entrance porch in rustic brick with windows to either side of its broad entrance. A solid oak entrance door with tall windows to either side opens into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
A spacious open entrance hall with bespoke oak staircase leading to the first floor, solid oak flooring running through into the dining hall, feature open fireplace with cast iron interior, concealed lighting to the ceiling covings and a large recessed double door cloaks / shoe storage cupboard.
Snug / Sitting Room 1.27m x 4.4m
Accessed via double doors from the hall, this cosy living room features exposed stonework to one wall with a log burning stove set upon a stone hearth, solid oak flooring inset spotlights to the ceiling and window to the front elevation.
Dining Hall 5.8m x 4.1m
Walk through the hall into the dining area which is a spacious open area, perfect for entertaining. It features solid oak flooring, windows to the side and concealed lighting withing the ceiling covings.
Living Kitchen 9.42m x 7.2m (5.3m min)
The kitchen is a perfect family space being open plan to the less formal living space with a bank of glazed folding doors out into the garden. It features inset spotlights and built in speakers to the ceiling, tiled floor throughout, double doors into the lounge and a further door to the side entrance lobby which also provides access out into the garden.
The kitchen area itself is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke units in walnut – the units along the outer edge of the room being hand painted with solid walnut worksurfaces. They feature a Meile combination steam oven and warming drawer, dishwasher, coffee machine and additional warming drawer. There is a free standing Falcon range cooker set within a rustic brick surround, American style fridge freezer and wine fridge. The superb island unit has a polished walnut finish with a curved granite worksurface – this provides a breakfast bar with comfortable seating for 6 people, circular butchers block and an inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There are further units along the internal wall which also feature a further drink station fridge and inset granite chopping block.
Lounge 7.65m x 6.17m
An impressively large living room which features windows to the front and glazed double patio doors to the side garden, chimney breast with timber lintel, stone surround and hearth and log burning stove, inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Office 4.65m x 2.54m
Located towards the rear of the building and accessed off the dining hall, the office provides the perfect space to work from home with a window to the side, solid wooden flooring and inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Donwstairs WC 1.88m x 1.63m
The smallest room is finished to an equally high standard as the rest of the house and features a two piece suite in white by Villeroy and Boch, marble and wooden detailed finish, large wall mirror, tiled floor, inset spotlights and extractor.
Utility Room 2.92m x 2.06m
Fitted with excellent base units and wall cupboards with laminated worksurfaces, ceramic sink with mixer tap, tiled floor and plumbed, undercounter spaces for both a washing machine and drier.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
The T-shaped staircase features a branch off to either side from the central half landing area. These lead to a large landing area with window to the side enjoying the views and a further staircase to the second floor. There is also a recessed plant room which houses the workings for the underfloor heating, media and lighting.
Bedroom 1 4.95m x 5.3m (7.2m max)
The bedroom is entered through its own hallway which features a door to the dressing room off and is large enough to feature its own seating area too. It features glazed double doors and further windows to the side enjoying the views and a high partly angled ceiling with inset spotlights and speakers.
Dressing Room 5.33m x 2.74m
As you will see from the proportions, this a particularly impressive size and features an excellent range of built in furniture incorporating hanging rails, drawers and shelving. There is solid oak flooring and panelled wooden surrounds with inset spotlights.
En-suite 4.45m x 2.62m
This is accessed from the dressing room and features a superb modern suite comprising twin washbasins set upon a wall hung vanity unit with granite worksurface and mixer taps, wall hung wc, large walk in shower with glazed screen, overhead and rinse fittings, free standing bath with mixer tap, tiled walls, tiled floor, 2 heated towel rails, inset spotlights to the ceiling, porthole window to the side and extractor.
Bedroom 2 5.49m x 3.89m
A large double bedroom with windows to the side enjoying the views, built in furniture including desk drawers and book cases.
Dressing Room 2.13m x 1.93m
A walk in wardrobe with built in rails, drawers and shelving. A doorway leads through into the En-suite.
En-suite 2.44m x 2.13m
With modern three piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, vanity washbasin and p-shaped bath with shower over and curved screen, tiled floor, window to the side enjoying the views and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 4.5m x 3.56m (5.3m max)
Another large double bedroom with window to the side enjoying the views, built in wardrobes, drawers and dressing table, recessed storage cupboard under the stairs and inset spotlights to the ceiling.
En-suite 2.41m x 2.03m
With three piece suite in white comprising vanity unit with low flush wc and washbasin, p-shaped bath with shower over, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and window to the side enjoying the views.
Bedroom 4 4.47m x 3.07m (4.55m max)
A double bedroom with windows to the front.
En-suite 3.15m x 1.3m
With three piece suite comprising low flush wc, and washbasin within a vanity unit, shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, tiled floor and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 5 4.57m x 3.43m
A double bedroom which is currently used as a games room and previously a Gym, with windows to the front. Note that the measurement includes the staircase bulkhead. A lobby area with recessed wardrobes to either side leads through to the en-suite.
En-suite 2.13m x 1.98m
With three piece suite comprising wall hung wc, wall hung vanity unit with ceramic washbasin and shower cubicle, window to the side, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, tiled floor and extractor.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
Stairs lead up to the second floor landing which has parquet style flooring and velux rooflights to either side of the angled ceiling.
Bedroom 6 4.52m x 4.45m overall
This is again a double bedroom with angled ceiling and double velux rooflight to one side, built in wardrobes, drawers, bedside units and a bed base and under eaves storage.
En-suite 2.16m x 1.78m
With wall hung vanity washbasin, low flush wc and shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, angled ceiling with inset lighting and heated towel rail.
Sitting Room 4.47m x 3.73m (4.75m)
This could be used in conjunction with Bedroom 6 as a living room but is equally suited to an additional work from home space. It features a good range of built in storage cupboards, drawers, drinks fridge and desk unit, parquet style wooden floor, under eaves storage and velux rooflights to either side of the angled ceiling.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed from Westfield Lane via a remote controlled electric gate with an additional personal access gate. The gates lead to a large gravelled courtyard area in front of the house. The gravel extends to a further parking area at the side. There is also a small lawned garden and wooden garden shed extending to the rear of the house.
Triple Bay Garage 13.9m x 6.4m
A large 3 bay garage and workshop of blockwork construction with stone and brick outer leaf to the front elevation. With electric remote control roller doors to the driveway elevation.
Gardens
The main garden area is to be found at the other side of the house and features a superb outside entertaining space with stone paving, composite decking, outside fireplace and a covered pergola. An extensive lawn area wraps around this area and is dotted with a number of mature trees. From the lawn there is a further paddock and a metal shipping container included within the sale.
Additional Information
The property is Freehold. Energy rating 69 (Band C), Council tax band G.
Our online checks show that full fibre broadband is available and that mobile coverage is good both in outdoor and in-home.
Viewing
By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.
Location
From the centre of Emley take Chapel Lane heading towards Emley Moor, which leads into Jagger Lane. After approximately one mile take a right hand turn onto Westfield Lane, passing the farm shop. The property can be found on the left hand side.
