5 bedroom house

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase Lands Head Farm, a traditional Yorkshire farmhouse dating back to the 16th Century which boasts a wealth of architectural and period features that will be of particular interest to a family purchaser looking for a characterful detached forever home.

Having been in the same family ownership for the last 40 years, the farmhouse is located between the popular village of Northowram and the picturesque rural Shibden Valley. Set within a total plot of 7.21 acres, including 3.71 acres of good grazing land and former quarry, including wooded area planted by the current owners, totalling approximately 3.1 acres. Additionally the property benefits from a number of outbuildings including a detached single storey office/guest accommodation that could convert into a self-contained bungalow
subject to relevant consents.

Further outbuildings include a large triple garage/workshop, external store and stable block that would suit a variety of uses including equestrian/livestock. Having three vehicular access points, the main access leads into a cobbled forecourt providing a significant gated parking area and leads onto a stone flagged terrace to the front of the main house.

Lawned areas to the front and side elevations are bordered by mature, well established flower beds whilst a generous separate lawn area to the side of the triple garage/workshop is used by the current owners as a chicken run but could be utilised as further garden/parking area or may offer future development potential subject to obtaining relevant planning permission.

Location - Located on the outskirts of the popular and well-regarded village of Northowram and conveniently placed for a wide range of local amenities in the village including Northowram Primary School, newsagents, convenience store, hairdressers, beauticians and several established restaurants and public houses.

Close to the picturesque Shibden Valley, with numerous footpaths and bridleways making it popular with walkers and those with outdoor interests including mountain biking and equestrian pursuits and home to the renowned Shibden Mill Inn, a destination pub for foodies. Families are also well catered for with Northowram park and playing fields a short walk from the property, Northowram Cricket club to the west of the village, whilst Shibden Hall and Park that originally formed part of the Lister estate is located approximately 1.5 miles away.

General Infromation - Providing a unique opportunity for purchasers looking for a detached farmhouse offering the potential to adapt and update the existing accommodation to meet their specific needs and one which also gives future development potential with conversion of the numerous outbuildings, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents. Lands Head Farm retains many traditional and period features throughout, including chamfered mullion windows, Oak lintels and stone sills, stone flagged flooring, Queen post trusses, Oak panelling, double staircase and exposed beams.

The house has several external access points leading from the courtyard, along with the side and rear elevations. The main entrance leads directly into a farmhouse kitchen providing the hub of this family home and having a range of fitted wall, base and eye level units finished in pine and having contrasting pantry cupboards, along with Rayburn stove, integral cooker and separate gas hob.

Accessed from the kitchen the centrally positioned dining room provides a generous dining area ideal for entertaining and large family gatherings. A stone Inglenook fireplace incorporates a recently installed Dunsley multi-fuel stove and the stunning centrally positioned double staircase provides a real focus point and is complemented on either side by original Oak panelling.

Positioned to the rear of the dining room, a useful utility area and ground floor shower room/WC gives access through into a home office.

Continuing the ground floor accommodation an internal hallway provides access to a lounge/snug which offers a prefect retreat for winter evenings, having exposed beams, open fire with decorative cast iron insert, tiled surround and Oak mantel along with 4 light mullion to the front elevation. To the far end of the farmhouse the internal hallway steps up and gives access into a generous lounge having stone flagged flooring, recessed stone fireplace with recently installed Dunsley multi-fuel stove, chamfered mullions and windows to three elevations along with spiral staircase giving access to the first floor landing.

A further room is located to the rear of the main lounge, having a separate external access that could be utilised for numerous functions such as boot room, office or storage area.

The first floor sloped ceiling landing gives access to five double bedrooms with the principal bedroom enjoying a dual aspect with views out of the 5 light mullion to the front of the property across the adjacent farmland and also benefits from an en-suite shower room. A further double bedroom to the opposite end of the property also boasts an en-suite shower room whilst three further double bedrooms and two house bathrooms, both with three piece suites complete the internal accommodation.

Outbuildings - Accessed directly from the cobbled courtyard is a large triple garage that was erected by the current owners and provides secure parking for numerous vehicles and would suit a variety of uses including workshop or potentially additional accommodation subject to planning approval.

A further detached outbuilding has been used by the current owners as a separate office/occasional guest accommodation having open plan living area, bedroom, bathroom and food prep area with worktop. A detached stable block is positioned to the west of the house and is used by the current owners as a workshop/store although would convert for equestrian usage. A final outbuilding/storeroom is attached to the main house and provides a useful area for garden equipment and general storage.

External - Gated access from Lands Head Lane leads into a cobbled/flagged forecourt and terrace area providing ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles along with pleasant entertaining/seating areas that run along the property frontage. Lawned gardens with stone walling and hedge borders run around all four sides of the farmhouse with large side and front areas enjoying an open aspect with mature flower beds and shrub borders. A further enclosed lawn area is positioned adjacent to the triple garage and is currently used as a chicken run, although would create additional garden area or suit a variety of alternative uses. We are informed by the current owners that historically this area accommodated a number of smaller residential dwellings and therefore the opportunity to use the area for residential development may exist although further investigation and planning consent would be required.

A vehicular access gate from the main cobbled forecourt leads into the grazing land which extends to approximately 3.71 acres with a slight incline running east to west where the field adjoins a former quarry having Crib walling and set on the hilltop with a stunning outlook across the expanse of the Shibden Valley. The former quarry has clear evidence of historical usage of the site and slopes down into a heavily wooded section with trees planted by the current owners some 40 years ago. The total site area of the quarry and wooded area extends to approximately 3.1 acres and offers prospective purchasers numerous options for future usage or landscaping.

Directions - From Halifax Town centre proceed along the A58 Godley Lane towards Bradford and Leeds. Continue along the A58 until reaching Stump Cross, before the traffic lights turn left into Kell Lane and proceed up the hill passing Salterlee Primary School on the right. At the cross roads with Howes Lane continue straight forward into Brow Lane and after approximately 0.5 mile turn right into Cave Hill and continue to the top of the hill where Lands Head Farm can be found on the right hand side.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from all mains electricity, gas and water with drainage via onsite 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.



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