6 bedroom house

Located within the picturesque Shibden Valley is this impressive Gentleman’s Residence being originally built for the uncle of Anne Lister, James Lister who’s initials are engraved above the entrance door. The current owners have sympathetically updated the interior, perfectly complementing the original features throughout including deep skirting boards and architraves, decorative arched recesses, high ceilings, ornate cornice and coving and leaded glass windows.

The property enjoys a mixture of styles throughout including both 17th century period features with a Georgian style. Set within a generous expanse of mature gardens and woodland totalling approximately 0.8 acres with sweeping driveway and garage providing ample off-road parking.

Enjoying well planned six-bedroom accommodation set out over three floors comprising; entrance hall, formal lounge, dining room, garden room, kitchen and WC to the ground floor. Landing, two bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms and bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom which can also be accessed off the landing. Three further occasional bedrooms are located to the second floor with two ensuite shower rooms and additional bathroom.

Local Authority - Calderdale MBC Band G
Tenure - Freehold

Location - Shibden Valley is a stunning rural valley situated to the east of Halifax Town centre and is conveniently positioned for commuter links to the northern business centres of Leeds and Manchester via nearby rail stations and the M62 Motorway network. Sparsely populated with only a small number of mainly traditional period homes, stone cottages and farmhouses, the area boasts a established network of walking routes and bridleways ideal for outdoor leisure and those with equestrian interests. Nearby Shibden Hall is a Grade II listed Historic House made world famous by the recent Gentleman Jack television series. Lee Lane is known in cycling circles as the ‘Cote de Shibden
Wall’ having formed part of the Tour de Yorkshire route. Whilst offering a rural setting a wide range of amenities exist within a short distance including a range of independent retailers in the nearby village of Northowram.

General Information - Access is gained into the magnificent double fronted property via the timber panelled entrance door. Leading into the bright and airy entrance hall with feature wall panelling, traditional natural Limestone flooring and enclosed WC with a two-piece Victorian style BC Sanitan suite. The well-presented formal lounge enjoys solid wood flooring, full height sash window and open fire set within a decorative marble surround providing the perfect space to relax whilst enjoying views across the gardens. Moving across to the dining room with Machell’s solid wood flooring, dual aspect sash windows and open fire set within a marble hearth with decorative timber surround. The delightful garden room enjoys a full height sash window to the front elevation, Jerusalem stone flooring, gas fire with granite hearth and French double doors leading onto the gardens ideal for summer evenings entertaining family and friends. The kitchen dates back to the 17th century enjoying exposed beams and lintels. Boasting a range of timber fitted wall, drawer and base units to the kitchen with contrasting Granite worksurfaces, Limestone flooring, lead mullion windows and external door to the side elevation, undermounted ceramic Belfast sink, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and built-in wine rack. Integral appliances include Steel dual fuel range cooker and dishwasher. An enclosed staircase leads down to the cellar with Yorkshire stone flagged flooring, housing the gas central heating boiler and hot water cylinder.

The first-floor landing features a mullion leaded glass window to the rear elevation which was designed to coordinate with the nearby historic Shibden Hall. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys a feature cast iron fireplace, fitted wardrobe space, sash window to the front elevation with panelled windowsill seat and ensuite shower room enjoying a BC Sanitan three-piece suite. The third bedroom also enjoys a BC Sanitan ensuite shower room with leaded glass mullion windows to the side elevation providing elevated views across the gardens. The Jack and Jill bathroom enjoys a Victorian style Heritage four-piece suite comprising; WC, wash hand basin, freestanding oval claw foot bath with central antique mixer tap with shower head attachment, glass screen rainfall shower cubicle, sash window to the front elevation, tiled flooring, feature wall panelling, and column towel rail. The bathroom can also be accessed via the second bedroom. Enjoying a sash window to the front elevation with panelled windowsill seat, feature cast iron fireplace and bespoke alcove fitted wardrobes providing ample storage. Three further occasional bedrooms are located to the second floor with two ensuite shower rooms and additional bathroom.

Externals - Stone pillars provide access into the sweeping driveway leading to a substantial parking area with garage providing ample off-road parking. The property is set within approximately 0.8 acres of established gardens including a block paved searing area, woodland, and a generous expanse of tiered manicured lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees creating an ideal area for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst taking in the picturesque setting.

Directions - From Halifax Town Centre take the Leeds Road (A58) following signs for Bradford and Leeds. At Stump Cross traffic lights take the right fork and continue along the A58 Leeds Road towards Hipperholme. Continue until taking a right turn into the stone pillared driveway entrance, indicated by our Charnock Bates board.

Epc Rating - EER: Current 51 – Potential 74



Marketed by: Charnock Bates, Halifax