4 bedroom house

The New Rock is a substantial family home with the potential to create a separate cottage or holiday let for investment purposes subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents. Situated in the highly sought-after residential location of Barkisland having excellent access to arrange of local amenities yet enjoying a peaceful, semi-rural setting.

Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance/conservatory, lounge, kitchen/dining area, utility/WC, inner hallway, conservatory, sitting room, kitchen and rear entrance vestibule to the first floor. Wet room, four bedrooms and house bathroom to the first floor. Externally the property enjoys a generous parcel of land totalling approximately 0.65 acres which could be used for a variety of uses including hobby farming.

Location - Located within this highly regarded semi-rural location on the outskirts of Barkisland village having easy access to a wide range of local amenities, including Barkisland Post Office and general store and a range of independent businesses including a Co-op in Ripponden, along with wider amenities offered within West Vale which include a number of well-established restaurants and bars. The area is increasingly popular with commuters being equidistant between the business centres of Leeds and Manchester and having excellent commuter links to the M62 motorway network and regular train services running from local stations including Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.

General Information - The property is accessed via the entrance/conservatory, with underfloor heating and patio doors leading onto the gardens creating an ideal space for summer evenings entertaining family and friends. The heart of this family home is the spacious lounge with exposed beams, windows to the front and side elevation and multifuel stove providing an ideal place to relax. Leading through to the kitchen/dining area boasting a range of fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting laminate worksurfaces with inset ceramic sink, tiled flooring and splashbacks, window to the rear elevation, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlights, plumbing for a washing machine, space for freestanding fridge/freezer and external side door. Integral appliances include belling cooker with gas hob and overhead extractor hood. The utility room benefits from a WC, towel rail, base unit with inset stainless steel sink, tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, window to the side elevation, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. An additional conservatory is positioned to the rear with laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating and patio external doors. An open staircase from the inner hallway leads to the first floor landing accessing two bedrooms and wet room having a three piece suite comprising; low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, wall mounted rainfall shower, tiled flooring and splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights and window to the rear elevation. Both bedrooms enjoy windows with far reaching views across the neighbouring fields.

The second section of the property has been split into a separate annex offering privacy from the main accommodation ideal for teenagers, guests or extended family. Please note there is currently no planning for this to be a separate dwelling. Access is gained via a rear entrance vestibule into kitchen having a range of fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink, windows to the rear elevation, vinyl wood effect flooring, exposed beams, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Integral appliances include oven with four ring hob and overhead extractor hood. An open doorway leads into the sitting room with exposed beams, mullion windows to the front elevation and inset ceiling spotlights. An open staircase provides access to two further bedrooms and bathroom having a five piece suite comprising; bath, corner sliding door shower, WC, bidet, wash hand basin, tiled flooring and splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights and window to the rear elevation.

Externals - Access is gained into the property directly off Scammonden Road into the generous driveway providing ample parking. To the front of the property is a low maintenance paved patio and pebbled seating area providing an ideal place for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco. Set within approximately 0.65 acres of grazing land bordered by dry stone wall and mature shrubs offering a fantastic extension to the property allowing the purchaser to enjoy the countryside setting.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, water, LPG gas and drainage 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.

Directions - From Halifax Town Centre take the King Cross road and then follow signs for Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden. Take the Rochdale Road (A58) and proceed through Sowerby Bridge towards Ripponden. Just before reaching the traffic lights at Ripponden turn left onto Elland Road where you follow the road down into the dip and then continue up the hill passing the Fleece Public House on the left. Proceed on this road and at the cross roads turn left onto Scammonden Road. Proceed forward until reaching The New Rock Barn & Cottage on your right hand side as indicated by a Charnock Bates signboard.

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