Seventy Acre Farm
Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6RG
Guide Price
£2,500,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Development Potential, Solar Energy
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: N/A
SEVENTY ACRE FARM This is a rare and unique opportunity to purchase this farmhouse with a substantial range of stone built barns and approximately 80 acres of agricultural land. The property enjoys an outstanding location on the outskirts of Honley with panoramic views over the village and beyond. It is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 4 lots.
METHOD OF SALE The property is to be offered for sale as a whole or in 4 lots with final and best offers invited in writing to be received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 31st August 2022 to our Holmfirth Office. Offer forms can be requested from our office and must be accompanied by proof of funding. In order to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations we also require 2 forms of identification as follows:
i) Photographic ID - driving license or passport;
ii) Utility bill dated within the last 3 months
LOT ONE: FARMHOUSE, BARNS AND APPROX. 16 ACRES The farmstead sits within 4 fields of land with a total site area amounting to approximately 16 acres. It is accessed via a public bridleway which runs between the fields. The farmhouse and buildings are arranged around a 3 sided courtyard which is stone cobbled throughout. The house itself enjoys far reaching views over Honley and towards Castle Hill, with an easterly aspect.
ACCOMMODATION The farmhouse comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL With front entrance door and staircase to the first floor.
LOUNGE 14' 3" x 14' 2 overall" (4.34m x 4.32m) With window to the front and chimney breast with built in cupboards to either side.
DINING ROOM 14' 9" x 10' 9" (4.5m x 3.28m) Currently used as a bedroom, with window to the front and chimney breast with tiled fireplace.
INNER HALL Leading through into the sitting room and featuring a door and stairs leading to the cellar.
SITTING ROOM 15' 2" x 14' 7" (4.62m x 4.44m) With 2 windows to the side, chimney breast with stone fireplace and log burning stove, built in cupboards to either side.
REAR HALL With side entrance door and door to the kitchen.
KITCHEN 14' 11" x 11' 8" (4.55m x 3.56m) Fitted with a range of modern units with laminated worksurfaces, stainless steel sink, cookmaster range, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, windows to either side and a door to the side garden area.
FIRST FLOOR The first floor landing splits with staircases to the left and right.
BEDROOM 1 15' x 14' 11" (4.57m x 4.55m) A large bedroom with 2 windows into the courtyard, chimney breast with cupboards to one side.
LOBBY 9' 5" x 5' 2" (2.87m x 1.57m) Located off the bedroom - this could potentially be used as a dressing room.
BATHROOM 11' 7" x 5' 4 (9'11" max)" (3.53m x 1.63m) With 4 piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, corner bath and shower cubicle, window to the side and heated towel rail.
BOILER ROOM 6' 3" x 4' 9" (1.91m x 1.45m) With hot water cylinder and window to the side enjoying the views.
BEDROOM 2 15' x 13' 8" (4.57m x 4.17m) A double bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views, chimney breast with built in cupboard to one side.
BEDROOM 3 14' 3" x 8' 1" (4.34m x 2.46m) A double bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views.
BEDROOM 4 8' 11" x 6' 9 (11'2" max)" (2.72m x 2.06m) A single bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views.
OUTSIDE There are gardens to the front and side of the house, driveway and adjacent detached double garage. The outbuildings are situated around a stone cobbled courtyard as follows:
BARN 1 106' x 35' (32.31m x 10.67m) A large stone built 2 storey barn, running along the right hand side of the courtyard. The upper floor is entirely open from one end to the other with ground floor divided into smaller sections for previous use as cow milking stalls.
Ground Floor: 3710 sqft. First Floor 3710 sqft.
LEAN TO SECTIONS There are 2 blockwork lean-to sections adjoining the rear of Barn 1 measuring 52' x 28'11" (1560 sqft) and 47'2" x 17'4" (817 sqft).
BARN 2 45' 4" x 35' 4 (22' upstairs)" (13.82m x 10.77m) The corner section of the building which is 2 storeys in height under a single pitch roof meaning that the upstairs section is smaller in size and features large roof trusses which restrict the useable space.
Ground Floor: 1600 sqft. First Floor: 997 sqft
BARN 3 64' x 45' 1 overall" (19.51m x 13.74m) Located at the head of the courtyard, this features the original main barn (43'5" x 18'7" approx.) which is open to a larger barn built at the rear 64' x 26'10" approx. The whole building is open to 2 stories in height and features wonderful exposed roof trusses.
Front Section 809 sqft. Rear Section 1728 sqft. Both floors are double height.
BARN 4 62' x 17' 7" (18.9m x 5.36m) This building adjoins the farmhouse and is sub-divided upstairs and downstairs with exposed roof timbers upstairs.
Ground Floor: 1097 sqft. First Floor: 1097 sqft.
BARN 5 84' x 19' 2 apprx" (25.6m x 5.84m) A single storey section which adjoins the rear of Barn 4. This is made up of 2 parts, the largest being of stone and brick construction with a pitched stone slate roof. The second has a flat roof. The dimensions of the two sections are 43' x 19'2" and 38'11" x 18'6".
Ground Floor 821 sqft and 721 sqft.
DETACHED GARAGE A stone built detached double garage, located to the side of the house with parking area in front.
DUTCH BARN 40' x 26' (12.19m x 7.92m) Located to the rear of Barn 3. Open on two sides with timber pole framework.
NISSEN HUT 49' 6" x 17' 6" (15.09m x 5.33m) A nissen hut type structure with corrugated sheets set on top of a brick base. Located behind the Dutch Barn.
LAND The property is set within approximately 16 acres of agricultural land which is divided up into 4 roughly equal sized fields. Two fields sit below the lane that leads to the property from Meltham Road. The other 2 are located to either side and the rear of the farmyard.
LOT 2: LAND AMOUNTING TO 36.14 ACRES This is a large block of agricultural land which adjoins Lots 1 and 3. It is divided into 9 well walled fields which are divided through the middle by a private access lane. The lane is accessed from Meltham Road.
LOT 3: LAND AMOUNTING TO 11.65 ACRES A block of 3 fields which are located along the lane from the farmyard. This land adjoins Lots 1 and 2.
LOT 4: LAND AMOUNTING TO 16.97 ACRES An L-shaped block of fields which are also located along the lane from the farmyard. This land is opposite Lot 3.
SERVICES The property is connected to mains water and electricity. The farmhouse has an oil fired central heating system and drainage to a septic tank.
SOLAR PANELS There is a bank of approximately 40 solar panels mounted to Barn 1, providing a generous income.
LAND ALLOCATION The current development plan for Kirklees shows that the property sits entirely within the greenbelt.
VIEWING Lot 1 - the Farmhouse and Barns will be available to view on the following afternoons. All viewings must be pre-booked with our office:
Saturday 30th July
Wednesday 3rd August
Wednesday 10th August
Saturday 13th August
Wednesday 17th August
Saturday 20th August
Saturday 27th August
Lots 2-4 can be viewed during daylight hours via to the top lane, bridle path and public footpaths. Entry into the fields is not permissible without consent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure: Freehold
The Farmhouse: Energy rating 67 (Band D)
Council tax band: E
LOCATION From the centre of Honley, follow Westgate through to the roundabout at Moorbottom, then bear left onto Meltham Road. Follow this road out of the village and the property will be found on the right hand side.
Marketed by: WM. Sykes & Son, Holmfirth
METHOD OF SALE The property is to be offered for sale as a whole or in 4 lots with final and best offers invited in writing to be received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 31st August 2022 to our Holmfirth Office. Offer forms can be requested from our office and must be accompanied by proof of funding. In order to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations we also require 2 forms of identification as follows:
i) Photographic ID - driving license or passport;
ii) Utility bill dated within the last 3 months
LOT ONE: FARMHOUSE, BARNS AND APPROX. 16 ACRES The farmstead sits within 4 fields of land with a total site area amounting to approximately 16 acres. It is accessed via a public bridleway which runs between the fields. The farmhouse and buildings are arranged around a 3 sided courtyard which is stone cobbled throughout. The house itself enjoys far reaching views over Honley and towards Castle Hill, with an easterly aspect.
ACCOMMODATION The farmhouse comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL With front entrance door and staircase to the first floor.
LOUNGE 14' 3" x 14' 2 overall" (4.34m x 4.32m) With window to the front and chimney breast with built in cupboards to either side.
DINING ROOM 14' 9" x 10' 9" (4.5m x 3.28m) Currently used as a bedroom, with window to the front and chimney breast with tiled fireplace.
INNER HALL Leading through into the sitting room and featuring a door and stairs leading to the cellar.
SITTING ROOM 15' 2" x 14' 7" (4.62m x 4.44m) With 2 windows to the side, chimney breast with stone fireplace and log burning stove, built in cupboards to either side.
REAR HALL With side entrance door and door to the kitchen.
KITCHEN 14' 11" x 11' 8" (4.55m x 3.56m) Fitted with a range of modern units with laminated worksurfaces, stainless steel sink, cookmaster range, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, windows to either side and a door to the side garden area.
FIRST FLOOR The first floor landing splits with staircases to the left and right.
BEDROOM 1 15' x 14' 11" (4.57m x 4.55m) A large bedroom with 2 windows into the courtyard, chimney breast with cupboards to one side.
LOBBY 9' 5" x 5' 2" (2.87m x 1.57m) Located off the bedroom - this could potentially be used as a dressing room.
BATHROOM 11' 7" x 5' 4 (9'11" max)" (3.53m x 1.63m) With 4 piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, corner bath and shower cubicle, window to the side and heated towel rail.
BOILER ROOM 6' 3" x 4' 9" (1.91m x 1.45m) With hot water cylinder and window to the side enjoying the views.
BEDROOM 2 15' x 13' 8" (4.57m x 4.17m) A double bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views, chimney breast with built in cupboard to one side.
BEDROOM 3 14' 3" x 8' 1" (4.34m x 2.46m) A double bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views.
BEDROOM 4 8' 11" x 6' 9 (11'2" max)" (2.72m x 2.06m) A single bedroom with window to the front enjoying the views.
OUTSIDE There are gardens to the front and side of the house, driveway and adjacent detached double garage. The outbuildings are situated around a stone cobbled courtyard as follows:
BARN 1 106' x 35' (32.31m x 10.67m) A large stone built 2 storey barn, running along the right hand side of the courtyard. The upper floor is entirely open from one end to the other with ground floor divided into smaller sections for previous use as cow milking stalls.
Ground Floor: 3710 sqft. First Floor 3710 sqft.
LEAN TO SECTIONS There are 2 blockwork lean-to sections adjoining the rear of Barn 1 measuring 52' x 28'11" (1560 sqft) and 47'2" x 17'4" (817 sqft).
BARN 2 45' 4" x 35' 4 (22' upstairs)" (13.82m x 10.77m) The corner section of the building which is 2 storeys in height under a single pitch roof meaning that the upstairs section is smaller in size and features large roof trusses which restrict the useable space.
Ground Floor: 1600 sqft. First Floor: 997 sqft
BARN 3 64' x 45' 1 overall" (19.51m x 13.74m) Located at the head of the courtyard, this features the original main barn (43'5" x 18'7" approx.) which is open to a larger barn built at the rear 64' x 26'10" approx. The whole building is open to 2 stories in height and features wonderful exposed roof trusses.
Front Section 809 sqft. Rear Section 1728 sqft. Both floors are double height.
BARN 4 62' x 17' 7" (18.9m x 5.36m) This building adjoins the farmhouse and is sub-divided upstairs and downstairs with exposed roof timbers upstairs.
Ground Floor: 1097 sqft. First Floor: 1097 sqft.
BARN 5 84' x 19' 2 apprx" (25.6m x 5.84m) A single storey section which adjoins the rear of Barn 4. This is made up of 2 parts, the largest being of stone and brick construction with a pitched stone slate roof. The second has a flat roof. The dimensions of the two sections are 43' x 19'2" and 38'11" x 18'6".
Ground Floor 821 sqft and 721 sqft.
DETACHED GARAGE A stone built detached double garage, located to the side of the house with parking area in front.
DUTCH BARN 40' x 26' (12.19m x 7.92m) Located to the rear of Barn 3. Open on two sides with timber pole framework.
NISSEN HUT 49' 6" x 17' 6" (15.09m x 5.33m) A nissen hut type structure with corrugated sheets set on top of a brick base. Located behind the Dutch Barn.
LAND The property is set within approximately 16 acres of agricultural land which is divided up into 4 roughly equal sized fields. Two fields sit below the lane that leads to the property from Meltham Road. The other 2 are located to either side and the rear of the farmyard.
LOT 2: LAND AMOUNTING TO 36.14 ACRES This is a large block of agricultural land which adjoins Lots 1 and 3. It is divided into 9 well walled fields which are divided through the middle by a private access lane. The lane is accessed from Meltham Road.
LOT 3: LAND AMOUNTING TO 11.65 ACRES A block of 3 fields which are located along the lane from the farmyard. This land adjoins Lots 1 and 2.
LOT 4: LAND AMOUNTING TO 16.97 ACRES An L-shaped block of fields which are also located along the lane from the farmyard. This land is opposite Lot 3.
SERVICES The property is connected to mains water and electricity. The farmhouse has an oil fired central heating system and drainage to a septic tank.
SOLAR PANELS There is a bank of approximately 40 solar panels mounted to Barn 1, providing a generous income.
LAND ALLOCATION The current development plan for Kirklees shows that the property sits entirely within the greenbelt.
VIEWING Lot 1 - the Farmhouse and Barns will be available to view on the following afternoons. All viewings must be pre-booked with our office:
Saturday 30th July
Wednesday 3rd August
Wednesday 10th August
Saturday 13th August
Wednesday 17th August
Saturday 20th August
Saturday 27th August
Lots 2-4 can be viewed during daylight hours via to the top lane, bridle path and public footpaths. Entry into the fields is not permissible without consent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure: Freehold
The Farmhouse: Energy rating 67 (Band D)
Council tax band: E
LOCATION From the centre of Honley, follow Westgate through to the roundabout at Moorbottom, then bear left onto Meltham Road. Follow this road out of the village and the property will be found on the right hand side.
Marketed by: WM. Sykes & Son, Holmfirth
Land Registry Data
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