6 bedroom house

Upper Clay Pitts Farm is an impressive detached seven bedroom residence set within mature gardens and approximately nine acres of grazing land with a generous timber two storey barn. Being extended by the current owners to a high standard creating additional living and bedroom accommodation. Retaining a wealth of original features whilst providing spacious, flexible accommodation, this property would be of particular interest to those looking for a truly unique family home.

Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance porch, kitchen/dining area, lounge, utility, bathroom, sitting room, four bedrooms and plant room to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three further bedrooms with the principal bedroom benefiting from an ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe, bedrooms two and three have ensuite shower rooms and there is also a play room with storage which is accessed via bedroom five.

Externally the property can be accessed directly from Clay Pitts Lane into the generous tarmacadam driveway leading to the front of the property providing ample parking space. There is a secondary access point from Wicking Lane via a gravel track which passes through the grazing land and leads round to the front of the house.

Location - The property is situated in Cottonstones, a highly sought after idyllic rural hamlet enjoying superb open countryside yet remaining close to the centres of Ripponden and Sowerby Bridge 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 timber and glazed stable door provides access into the entrance porch with Yorkshire stone flagged flooring which leads through to the heart of this fantastic family home, the open plan living kitchen/dining area. Boasting an extensive range of bespoke hand painted oak and walnut fitted base, drawer and eye level units with contrasting granite worksurfaces, undermounted double ceramic butler sink and central breakfast island with solid oak worksurface. Integral appliances include dishwasher and four oven AGA with two hot plates and two ring hob. With space for a free standing fridge/freezer, exposed beams, Yorkshire stone flag flooring, mullion windows to the front and side elevation, external timber and glazed door and four electric velux skylight windows providing ample natural daylight. Leading through to the well presented lounge with Yorkshire stone flagged flooring, exposed beams, mullion windows to the side elevation, patio doors leading out into the gardens and multifuel stove set within a stone hearth providing an ideal place to relax. Positioned off the lounge is the utility room with timber fitted base, drawer an eye level units with contrasting granite effect laminate worksurfaces, ceramic wash hand basin, low flush WC, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer, tiled flooring and inset ceiling spotlights. An inner hallway off the lounge provides access to the third bedroom with stone mullion windows to the rear and side elevation.

Further bedroom accommodation is positioned off the kitchen/dining area with an open doorway providing access to the inner hallway featuring a stunning stone surround arch window to the rear elevation. A timber panelled door provides access to bedroom four with mullion windows to the front elevation and an open staircase leading to an adaptable space with storage which could be used as a play room for young children or those looking for space to work from home. Having a three piece suite to the house bathroom comprising of a wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage, low flush WC, panelled bath with overhead rainfall shower head attachment, tiled flooring and splashbacks, chrome ladder heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights and velux skylight window. Steps from the inner hallway lead down to the sitting room with useful storage cupboard and bifold doors to the side elevation creating an ideal space for summer evening entertaining family and friends. Completing the ground floor accommodations is bedroom six and the home office/potential bedroom seven both having fitted wardrobe space providing ample storage. The plant room is accessed off the home office.

An open staircase from the rear inner hallway leads to the first floor landing providing access to the principal bedroom and bedroom two. The spacious principal bedroom boasts mullion windows to the side elevation and multifuel stove set within a stone hearth. An open stone archway leads through to the ensuite bathroom having a five piece suite comprising; low flush WC, vanity unit with storage and inset wash hand basin, freestanding oval bath with mixer tap, wall mounted shower attachment, bidet, tiled splashbacks and flooring with underfloor electric heating, inset ceiling spotlights, mullion windows to the front elevation, electric velux skylight window and chrome ladder heated towel rail. Positioned off the ensuite bathroom is the walk in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging space. The second bedroom also benefits from an ensuite having a three piece suite comprising; wall mounted shower attachment, low flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring and splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights and chrome ladder heated towel rail. Completing the first floor accommodation is bedroom five with ensuite shower room which can be accessed via an open staircase off the inner hall way/sitting room.

Externals - The substantial gated tarmacadam driveway can be accessed directly from Clay Pitts Lane leading to the front of the property and the substantial detached two storey timber barn. Having a generous paved patio and pebbled area to the side elevation with timber pergola bordered my mature shrubs and well stocked flower beds providing the perfect spot for relaxing, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst enjoying far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Benefiting from approximately nine acres of grazing land with timber horse shelter. Access can also be gained via a separate track off Wicking Lane.

Directions - From Halifax proceed along the A58 Rochdale Road towards Sowerby Bridge. Continue through Sowerby Bridge on the A58 until reaching Triangle when one should take a right hand turn up Oak Hill to Mill Bank just before the former Triangle Inn. Continue to Mill Bank on the Oak Hill Road passing the Mill Bank Pub on the left hand, taking the right hand fork and continuing on Mill Bank Road, follow the road until it becomes Lumb Lane and at the junction take the left fork onto Alma Lane, then taking a left turn onto Clay Pitts Lane. Continue forward for a short distance until reaching Upper Clay Pitts Farm on your right hand side as indicated by a Charnock Bates board.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains water and electricity supply, drainage is via septic tank. Please note that there is currently no gas supply. The property benefits from multiple forms of energy efficient heating. There is a KENSA ground source heat pump for the heating of hot water and provides underfloor heating to the main slab throughout the house at the ground level. There is also an immersion should it be required. Additionally the property has air-conditioning systems which provide air temperature control. These are to the rooms on the top floor plus one room on the ground floor with carpet fitted. 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.



Marketed by: Charnock Bates, Halifax