1 bedroom house

2 Higham has been partly renovated by the current owners providing the opportunity for potential purchasers to put their own stamp on the property creating a one-off home. To the opposite side of the road, the property boasts a generous parcel of land which could be used for a variety of uses including hobby farming.

Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance vestibule, lounge and kitchen to the ground floor. An enclosed staircase off the kitchen leads down to the cellar room and coal store. The bedroom and bathroom are located on the first floor with an open staircase providing access into the loft occasional room.

Location - Situated within a highly sought after idyllic rural hamlet enjoying superb open countryside yet remaining close to the centres of Sowerby Bridge, Ripponden and Mytholmroyd 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 - A composite entrance door provides access into the entrance vestibule leading through to the spacious lounge with a window to the front elevation and multifuel stove set within a stone hearth providing an ideal place to relax. Leading through to the kitchen with a window to the rear elevation, ceramic sink, fitted eye level units and gas and electric point providing space for a multifuel cooker and fridge/freezer. An enclosed staircase leads down to the generous cellar room and coal store which offers the potential for conversion to create additional living space subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Benefiting from a stainless steel wash hand basin, power and water points allowing for the option to create a utility space. A composite door to the rear elevation leads out onto the external cobbled seating area.

The first-floor landing provides access to the bedroom enjoying views over the neighbouring fields and house bathroom having a three-piece suite comprising; bath with overhead shower attachment and tiled splashbacks, WC and window to the rear elevation. An open staircase from the first floor landing provides access into the occasional room with feature brick arch, two velux skylight windows and under eaves cupboard proving ample storage space.

Externals - Having a low maintenance cobbled seating area to the rear elevation providing an ideal space for alfresco dining with stone built outbuilding. Located opposite the property is a parcel of land totalling approx. 0.28 acres. Gated access and bordered dry-stone walls incorporating shrubs and tress. The land benefits from a timber shed and pond. The current owners use as additional parking area. This parcel of land offers a fantastic extension to the property allowing the purchaser to enjoy the countryside setting.

Directions - From Halifax proceed on the A58 Rochdale Road towards Sowerby Bridge over the river, under the viaduct and turn right up Sowerby New Road towards Sowerby. Continue onto Stocks Lane, then Towngate proceeding past The Rushcart Inn onto Dob Lane, then onto Higham and Dob Lane until reaching 2 Higham on your right-hand side as indicated by a Charnock Bates board.

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Services - We understand that the property benefits from all mains services except drainage which is via septic tank. 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.

Fixtures & Fittings - Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included within the sale. Items not mentioned such as carpets and curtains may be available subject to separate negotiation. Please note as the current owner has begun renovation work there is a list of items that can be included in the sale that can be sent upon request.



Marketed by: Charnock Bates, Halifax