6 bedroom house

An extremely rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this impressive, detached barn conversion set within mature gardens and approximately 6.5 acres of grazing land with a timber built stable and adjoining feed room, boasting far reaching panoramic views which are amongst the best in Calderdale.

Accessed from Shaws Lane, via a remote operated gateway, a sweeping private drive leads to the front of the property and provides ample parking. Shaws House has been sympathetically extended by the current owners to a high standard to create a generous lounge and an additional integral garage. The property retains a wealth of original features and offers spacious, flexible accommodation making it of particular interest to those looking
for a family home.

Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance hall, WC, lounge, breakfast kitchen, utility, study, snug, bathroom, dining room, inner hallway, gym, boot room and two integral garages to the ground floor. To the first floor accessed from a central landing are four double bedrooms, two with en-suites and shower room. Two further bedrooms and a shower room are accessed via a separate staircase which provides them with privacy from the main accommodation, ideal for teenagers. The property benefits from a wind turbine which generates an income of approximately £8,000 per annum and provides an abundance of free electricity.

Location - The property is situated in Cottonstones, a highly sought after idyllic rural hamlet enjoying superb open countryside yet remaining close to the centres of Ripponden and Sowerby Bridge which benefit from many fine eateries, bars, shops and good local schools. Access to both Manchester International Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport via Junction 22 of the M62 and train station’s in Sowerby Bridge and Halifax both provide access to Leeds, Manchester and Bradford.

General Information - Access is gained to the property via the entrance vestibule with tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights and decorative ceiling coving with double doors leading to the hallway. Positioned off the entrance vestibule is the downstairs WC having a two-piece suite comprising; WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring and splashbacks and frosted glass window to the front elevation. The generous hallway boasts an open staircase which is complemented by engineered American maple wood effect flooring. The heart of this home is the fantastic lounge which has been extended by the current owners to create a substantial family room. The focal point being the Nestor Martin multifuel stove set within a stone surround with thermostatic remote control, inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beams, mullion windows to the front elevation and sliding doors leading out to the side patio area creating an ideal space for summer evenings entertaining family and friends whilst enjoying the surrounding rural landscape and passing wildlife.

The breakfast kitchen benefits from an extensive range of handcrafted Swedish Maple base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite worksurfaces, undermounted sink with central mixer tap, engineered American maple wood effect flooring, toughen glass splashback, mullion windows to the side elevation and central breakfast island. Integral appliances include Kenwood dishwasher, fridge, Neff microwave and Gaggeneau five ring
hob and self-cleaning oven with overhead extractor hood. Positioned off the kitchen is the utility room with a range of contemporary fitted base, drawer and eye level units incorporating an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, washing machine, condenser dryer, worksurface with undermounted sink with central mixer tap, inset ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring and uPVC external door to the side elevation. Moving through to the study, a wide range of handcrafted, Swedish Beech furniture including cupboards, desk, display shelving and CD holders creates an excellent space ideal for those looking to work from home. Double doors lead through to the snug with engineered American maple wood effect flooring, decorative ceiling coving and a window to the rear and side elevation. The spacious dining room benefits from inset ceiling spotlights, decorative ceiling coving and full-length windows to the front elevation providing ample natural daylight and enjoying views over the garden and beyond. A downstairs bathroom with a three-piece suite comprising; Villroy and Boch WC, Duravit wash hand basin, limestone bath, splashbacks and flooring, wooden panelled walls, mirrored storage unit, inset ceiling spotlights and chrome ladder heated towel rail completes the accommodation accessed immediately from the
hallway.

A door from the main hallway leads through to an inner hallway giving access to the home gym with double doors leading through to the first garage with Hormann electric remote controlled door with two storage cupboards, one of which houses the central heating boiler. To the rear elevation of the property is the boot room providing ample storage for coats and shoes with two solid wood storage cupboards, Karndean tile effect flooring and a uPVC
external door. Leading through to the second garage which also benefits from a Hormann electric remote controlled door. Both garages benefit from electric car charging points, water and electric power points. Offering privacy from the main accommodation, located above the garage with a separate access are two further bedrooms and a shower room ideal for teenagers, guests or extended family. Both bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobe space. Having a three piece suite to the shower room comprising; glass sliding door shower, low flush WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin and black granite worksurface, inset ceiling spotlights, Karndean tile effect flooring, tiled splashbacks and chrome ladder heated towel rail.

The first-floor landing offers a feeling of space and accesses four double bedrooms and house shower room. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from mullion windows to the side elevation enjoying enviable far-reaching views, decorative ceiling coving, inset ceiling spotlights and fitted wardrobes with electric power point. Positioned off the principal bedroom is the recently installed en-suite wet room, having been finished to a high standard with a three piece suite comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin with underneath storage and motion sensor lighting, two wall mounted shower attachments one of them being rainfall effect, tiled splashbacks and flooring with underfloor electric heating, two dual fuel ladder towel rails, two storage cupboards with electric power points, electric remote control operated velux skylight window, shelf storage with lighting, inset ceiling spotlights and
humidity sensor extractor fan.

Moving across to the second bedroom with full length windows to the front elevation and an impressive walk in wardrobe with hanging space, drawers and motion sensor inset ceiling spotlights. Leading through to the en-suite bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; free standing roll top claw foot bath with antique style mixer tap and shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC set within a vanity unit incorporating cupboard and drawer
storage, velux skylight window and Beech solid wood flooring. Two further double bedrooms are positioned off the landing with bedroom three, which is currently used as a games room, offering a fantastic adaptable space with a feature arched window to the side elevation enjoying breath taking rural views, mullion windows to the front elevation, partially carpeted and partially Beech solid wood flooring and Mirage mood lighting system. Completing the first floor accommodation is the recently installed house shower room having a three piece suite comprising; walk in shower with glass screen with two shower attachments one of them being rainfall effect, wash hand basin and WC set
within a vanity unit with underneath storage, tiled splashbacks and flooring with underfloor electric heating, dual fuel ladder towel rail, shelf storage with lighting, inset ceiling spotlights and humidity sensor extractor fan.

Externals - An electric remote operated gateway provides access from Shaws Lane onto a substantial split level sweeping driveway. The top driveway leads to the front of the property and gives access to the two integral garages whilst the lower level provides ample parking and leads to a covered log store. The manicured lawned areas are bordered by dry stone walling, mature shrubs and trees and incorporate a feature circular pond and well stocked flowerbeds. A wrap around patio area to the front and side provides the perfect spot for relaxing, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst being able to watch the passing wildlife such as deers, ducks and pheasants and appreciate the idyllic setting. The property benefits from approximately 6.5 acres of grazing land with a timber built stable and adjoining feed room set on an area of hardstanding. A timber gateway gives access to the rear of the property.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from all mains electric, LPG gas and septic tank drainage. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order. The property has one wind turbine within the grounds, which we are informed by the vendor, generates approximately £8,000 per annum.



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