9 bedroom house

*** 4 Bed Farmhouse with 3 self contained cottages***

An extremely rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this exceptional character residence set within private grounds in an idyllic rural location enjoying extensive far reaching panoramic views being ideally situated within close proximity to both the Lancashire and North Yorkshire border. With three adjoining cottages which are used by the current owner as holiday lets, outbuilding/store and detached barn which has planning to be converted into a three-bedroom detached dwelling.

Retaining a wealth of period features throughout, such as exposed beams and mullion windows, this home offers flexible accommodation and will be of particular interest to the multi-generational family or those looking to generate income from providing short stay accommodation.

Accessed from Greystones Lane, a substantial private driveway leads to a generous tarmacadam parking area providing ample parking space with mature south facing landscaped gardens with approximately 33.79 acres of grazing land. The main house provides spacious four-bedroom accommodation over two floors briefly comprising: entrance porch, conservatory, lounge, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, dining room, WC, utility, plant room and study to the ground floor. House bathroom, four bedrooms with the principal bedroom boasting an ensuite shower room to the first floor.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - D - Bradford

Location - Laycock is a village in the Bradford District, by the River Worth, being a highly sought after idyllic rural hamlet enjoying superb open countryside yet remaining close a range of local amenities in the near by villages. Oakworth railway station is close by and is on the route of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and was a location in the film The Railway Children. The local area was made famous by the Bronte sisters, and the outstanding countryside was famously described in the novel Wuthering Heights as wild, rugged and barren. The area abounds with popular places to visit; the cobbled streets of Haworth, the Bronte Parsonage Museum, East Riddlesden Hall, and the Museum of Rail. The market town of Skipton, known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, is a short drive away, and also within reach are elegant Harrogate and vibrant Leeds.

General Information - Access is gained to the property via the entrance porch with stone flagged flooring. Leading through to the breakfast kitchen boasting an extensive range of bespoke oak fitted base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite worksurfaces, undermounted ceramic butler sink with central mixer tap, stone flagged flooring, tiled splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights, exposed beams, mullion windows to the front elevation and central breakfast island. Integral appliances include fridge, dishwasher, Esse Range Cooker which also runs the oil central heating with two hot plates, gas hob with overhead extractor hood, electric oven and microwave. Steps lead down to the dining room with oak flooring, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlights and window to the rear elevation.

An inner hallway off the dining room provides access into the plant room, study, utility and downstairs WC having a two-piece suite comprising; wash hand basin, WC, Amtico wood effect flooring, tiled splashback, decorative dado rail, inset ceiling spotlights and frosted glass window to the rear elevation. The heart of this home is the fantastic lounge which is a substantial family room, the focal point being the multifuel stove set within a stone hearth and surround, mullion windows to the front elevation and exposed beams. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the sitting room and conservatory with patio doors leading out onto the gardens creating an ideal space for summer evenings entertaining family and friends whilst enjoying the surrounding rural landscape.

The first-floor landing offers a feeling of space and accesses four double bedrooms and house bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from mullion windows to the front and side elevation, inset ceiling spotlights and exposed beams. Positioned off the principal bedroom is the ensuite shower room having a three-piece suite comprising; glass door shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, tiled splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights, chrome heated ladder towel rail and frosted glass window to the rear elevation. Moving across to the second bedroom boasting an impressive walk-in wardrobe room. Having a modern four-piece suite to the house bathroom comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin with central mixer tap and underneath storage, walk in shower, freestanding oval bath, Amtico wood effect flooring, tiled splashbacks, chrome heated ladder towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights, wall mounted illuminated mirror, and frosted glass window to the rear elevation. Two further double bedrooms are positioned off the landing with the fourth bedroom benefiting from timber fitted wardrobe space.

The Shippon Cottage - The uPVC stable door provides access into the open plan living/kitchen area with a window to the front elevation, electric stove set within a stone surround, velux skylight window and exposed beams. The kitchen boasts a range of wood effect fitted base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite effect laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Integral appliances include electric oven and four ring hob with overhead extractor hood. An open staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing accessing the bedroom benefiting from fitted timber wardrobe space and house bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; bath with overhead shower attachment, wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, chrome heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights and velux skylight window.

The Mistal Cottage - The uPVC stable door provides access into the open plan living/kitchen area with a window to the front elevation, electric stove set within a stone surround, velux skylight window and exposed beams. The kitchen boasts a range of wood effect fitted base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite effect laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Integral appliances include electric oven and four ring hob with overhead extractor hood. An open staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing accessing the two spacious bedrooms both benefiting from fitted timber wardrobe space and house bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; bath with overhead shower attachment, wash hand basin, low flush WC, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, chrome heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights and velux skylight window.

The Barn Cottage - The uPVC stable door provides access into the open plan living area with a window to the front and side elevation, electric stove set within a stone surround, storage cupboards, velux skylight window and exposed beams. The kitchen boasts a range of wood effect fitted base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite effect laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring, window to the side elevation, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Integral appliances include electric oven and four ring hob with overhead extractor hood. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the shower room having a three-piece suite comprising; walk in shower with glass screen, low flush WC, wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights, tiled splashbacks, vinyl flooring and frosted glass window to the side elevation. An open staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing accessing the two spacious bedrooms both benefiting from fitted timber wardrobe space.

Externals - Access to the property is gained directly from Greystones Lane via a private driveway which leads to a generous tarmacadam parking area providing ample parking space. To the front of the holiday cottages is a low maintenance seating area with raised pebbled flower beds bordered by dry stone wall. A timber gate provides access into stone paved gardens incorporating raised flower beds with rockery. The main expanse of garden can be accessed externally or internally from the conservatory, having a stone paved patio area with timber decked terrace and pergola with hot tub providing the perfect spot for relaxing, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst being able to
appreciate the idyllic setting.

The property is surrounded by approximately 33 acres of grazing land with stone built outbuilding and store. Situated away from the house is a substantial detached barn with generous lawned gardens which has planning permission to be converted into a three bedroom detached dwelling. Further information on this can be found via the planning application number 18/01601/PAR.

Directions - From Keighley town centre head west on Spencer Street towards Wilkin Street. Turn right at the first cross road onto Devonshire Street, then a right turn onto West Lane. Take a left turn onto Braithwaite Road continuing forward onto Laycock Lane then onto Green Sykes Road taking a left turn onto Todley Hall Road. Proceed forward onto Greystones Lane until reaching the private drive for Bottoms Farm on your left hand side.

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Services - We understand the property benefits from electric supply, oil central heating, spring water supply with filter pumping system and drainage 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.



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