6 bedroom house

Located in Thornton Village, within walking distance of the local primary school, this Grade II Listed barn conversion was built in the early to mid 1600's and boasts rural views over the railway viaduct and beyond. The property has many claims to fame having previously been used as a television filming location and as an illegal place of worship in the 17th Century. It has even been reported that the Bronte children played here whilst visiting the neighbouring property.

Internally the property briefly comprises: entrance hall, lounge, study, gym, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen, WC, principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, five further double bedrooms, three en suite bathrooms, a house bathroom and an upstairs utility room.

Externally the property benefits from remote gated access leading into the private driveway which provides parking for approximately 8 cars and gives access to the three garages. There is a generous garden with both lawned and paved areas, a cave seating area, additional land of approximately two acres and rural views.

Location - Thornton is a village on the outskirts of Bradford which is best known as being the birthplace of the Brontes, it is a sought after and convenient residential location, yet also remains close to superb open countryside. The property is within walking distance to a variety of amenities to include various shops, public houses, primary school, cafe's, supermarket, library, pharmacy etc. Within a short driving distance there are further amenities such as Robertshaws farm shop, Keelham and a golf course. Bradford Interchange provides various bus routes and train services to the cities of Leeds, Manchester and direct access to London. Leeds Bradford Airport and Manchester International airport are accessible.

General Information - The main entrance to the property is via a glazed sectional door set beneath a stone archway
and opens into a light, spacious entrance hall with tiled flooring that runs throughout the hall and dining hall. Exposed beams and Oak woodwork feature throughout the property which is tastefully decorated in neutral tones.

A spacious lounge benefits from double doors leading out to the garden terrace, windows to three elevations and a cast iron gas stove set on a Marble hearth and back panel. An additional special feature is the Oak Joola suspended from the ceiling, which is a traditional Indian hanging chair. Set off the lounge, the study is an ideal space for those needing to work from home with a range of fitted shelving and desk space. There is an additional reception room which is currently utilised as a home gym, however this offers a variety of uses such as a snug or additional downstairs bedroom.

Steps lead up to the dining hall which is open to the eaves and galleried landing above and features a log effect gas cast iron stove sat on a stone hearth with stone back plate. There are Oak framed glass double doors which lead into the sitting room which also has an open doorway into the second hallway. The breakfast kitchen is flooded with ample natural light due to the 12 Velux windows and the floor to ceiling Oak framed glass panels and door which separate the room from the dining hall. There is a good range of base, drawer and eye level units with granite worktops incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integrated appliances include: dishwasher and Smeg gas range cooker with six ring hob and extractor hood above. With space for an American style fridge freezer, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring and a co-ordinating breakfast bar with Granite top.

A downstairs bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes to one end with louvre doors and a fully tiled en suite bathroom comprising: shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and extractor fan. Completing the downstairs accommodation, the additional hallway has an external door to the front elevation, two fitted cupboards, one of which houses one of the property's boilers, and a WC which is fully tiled with a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit and co-ordinating mirrored cabinet above.

An open Oak staircase with spindle balustrade leads up to the first floor accommodation, the majority of which is open to the eaves and again features exposed beams throughout and is all accessed off the galleried landing with Oak flooring. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and an en suite bathroom comprising: shower cubicle, bath, WC and a square wash hand basin with mixer tap set within a wall mounted vanity unit. A clever storage area with louvre doors has been created within the ceiling area above the shower and this houses the second boiler. There are two further double bedrooms to this side of the property, one of which enjoys a dual aspect and views of the viaduct and the other benefits from an arched window and Oak flooring.

To the other side of the property, the part tiled house bathroom comprises: freestanding, roll top bath with claw feet and mixer tap with shower attachment over, wash hand basin and WC. A double sized shower cubicle is split to provide both a shower and a sauna/steam room. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which benefits from 6 Velux windows with fitted blinds and an en suite wet room comprising: WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and a walk in shower. The final upstairs room is utilised as a utility with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer a fitted cupboard and base and drawer units with wooden worktop incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap.

It is worth noting that due to the design and layout of the property, it could, if required, be easily split to create two properties (subject to obtaining the necessary permissions).

Externals - Wrought iron electric gates with a pedestrian gate to the side lead into a private driveway of hand laid cobbles and Yorkshire stone paving providing parking for approximately eight cars. The stone built garage block is adjacent to the property and comprises three separate garages, two with electric up and over doors and the third with timber double doors. All three garages benefit from electricity and steel mezzanine storage levels. Indian stone paved steps lead to the main entrance door and around to the side entranceway.

The generous garden is set over two tiers with steps of Yorkshire stone and railway sleepers leading down to the lower level from either end of the Yorkshire stone paved terrace. The lower level is lawned and incorporates a cave seating area disguised with a rockery over the roof. Dry stone walled boundaries and a selection of established trees, plants and shrubs boarder the garden and there are two external water points.

An additional sloping tarmacadam driveway leads down to a further set of wrought iron gates which provide access into the additional land of approximately two acres.

Local Authority - Bradford MBC Band G

Services - We understand that the property benefits from all mains services. 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.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included within the sale. Items not mentioned such as carpets and curtains may be available subject to separate negotiation.

Tenure - Freehold.

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - The sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Directions - From Halifax take the main A629 Keighley Road towards Denholme. After approximately 4.8 miles, at the traffic lights turn right onto Thornton Road (B6145) signed Bradford. Continue forwards for approximately 2 miles into Thornton Village, then take a sharp right hand turn onto Lower Kipping Lane where the property can be found immediately on the left hand side and is identified by our for sale board.

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Local Information - Nearest Stations
Frizinghall 5.1 miles
Bradford Interchange 4.6 miles

Nearest Schools
Thornton Primary School 0.2 miles
Keelham Primary School 1.6 miles
Foxhill Primary School 2.2 miles

Motorway Network
Junction 3, M606 5.5 miles
Junction 26, M62 7.8 miles



Marketed by: Charnock Bates, Halifax