5 bedroom house

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase this exceptional Grade ll listed Georgian style residence nestled within the heart of the highly sought after and picturesque Shibden Valley. Lee House is a recognisable and well-known building within the Shibden Valley landscape and retains a wealth of characterful period features, including exposed beams, sash windows, decorative arch recesses, high ceilings and ornate coving.

Enjoying an elevated position and boasting far reaching views across the valley, this five-bedroom home provides spacious family accommodation, striking a perfect balance between traditional character and modern design.

Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; grand entrance hall, WC, formal lounge, orangery, breakfast kitchen, boot room, dining room, sitting room, study, and store/coal store to the ground floor. A spiral staircase leads down to the generous cellar rooms with utility. The first floor galleried landing gives access to the five double bedrooms with three of the bedrooms enjoying an ensuite bathroom.

Access is gained into the property via an electric gated entrance leading to the substantial driveway with triple car port and gravelled hardstanding providing ample off-road parking. Enjoying formal lawns and borders to the front elevation with hot tub area. Further paved and decked terracing extend to the side elevation, incorporating training pool and steps leading down to 1.2 acres of adjoining land which can also be accessed directly off Lee Lane. To the rear is a low maintenance gravelled area.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - G - Calderdale

Location - Shibden Valley is a stunning rural valley situated to the east of Halifax Town centre and is conveniently positioned for commuter links to the northern business centres of Leeds and Manchester. Sparsely populated with only a small number of mainly traditional period detached homes, stone cottages and farmhouses, the area boasts a established network of walking routes and bridleways ideal for outdoor leisure and those with equestrian interests.

Nearby Shibden Hall is a Grade II listed Historic House made world famous by the recent Gentleman Jack television series. Lee Lane where the property is located is known in cycling circles as the ‘Cote de Shibden Wall’ having formed part of the Tour de Yorkshire route. Whilst offering a rural setting a wide range of amenities exist within a short distance including a range of independent retailers in the nearby village of Northowram.

General Information - Access is gained into the grand entrance via the large period panelled entrance door. With tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, decorative arch recess, and ceiling coving. Positioned off the entrance hall is the downstairs WC having two-piece suite comprising; low flush WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled flooring, chrome ladder heated rail and decorative ceiling coving. Double doors off the entrance hall head through to the sitting room with decorative ceiling coving, two sash windows to the front elevation and multifuel AGA stove set within a stone hearth providing an ideal place to relax. The beautifully presented formal lounge enjoys a dual aspect with sash windows to both the front and side elevations, decorative ceiling coving, multifuel stove set within a stone hearth, oak flooring and built-in speaker system than runs throughout much of the internal accommodation. An inner hallway provides access into the delightful orangery having tiled flooring with underfloor heating, open aspect windows providing ample natural daylight and double doors leading onto the terracing creating an excellent space for summer evenings entertaining with family and friends.

A spiral staircase off the inner hallway leads down to the generous cellar, benefiting from numerous storage areas and large utility with a window to the side elevation, laminate wood effect flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, fitted base cupboard units with counter top ceramic sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. Two further cellar rooms provide the option to create further living accommodation with the second room enjoying a generous store. The cellars can also be accessed via an external staircase providing access into the second cellar room. Moving across to the breakfast kitchen boasting an extensive range of cream gloss fitted wall, drawer and base units with contrasting granite worksurfaces with undermounted double stainless steel sink, central breakfast island, sash window to the side elevation, inset ceiling spotlights, decorative ceiling coving and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Integral appliances include four ring electric hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher and two plate Aga with two gas ovens. Located to the rear of the property is the boot room with rear entrance door and enclosed staircase leading down to the cellar rooms.

The traditional dining room has Yorkshire stone flagged flooring, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlights, mullion windows to the rear elevation and multifuel stove set within a stone hearth and surround. The study benefits from tiled flooring with underfloor heating, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlights and patio doors leading out into the front gardens. A space saver staircase leads to the fifth bedroom providing the option to create an adjoining annex offering potential purchasers the opportunity to adapt to suit their individual requirements whether that be a teenage/guest suite for extended family or as a workspace for those looking to work from home. Positioned off the study is useful storeroom/utility with tiled flooring, plumbing for a washing machine, inset ceiling spotlights, fitted base unit with inset sink with mixer tap. A door leads through to the external covered coal/log store which can also be accessed from the rear of the property.

The generous first-floor galleried landing area features an decorative arched window to the rear elevation. A large principal bedroom has two sash windows to the front elevation enjoying stunning views across the gardens and countryside beyond and benefits from an ensuite bathroom having a four-piece suite comprising; bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, low flush WC, walk in shower with rainfall shower head attachment, tiled splashbacks and flooring with underfloor heating, sash window to the front elevation with underneath cupboard storage, inset ceiling spotlights and decorative ceiling coving. The second and third bedrooms also enjoy far reaching views and ensuite bathrooms with a four-piece suite, towel rail with electric overdrive ideal for summer. The inner landing provides access to two further double bedrooms and substantial loft via a pull-down ladder offering the opportunity for conversion subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Bedroom four having engineered oak flooring, mullion windows to the rear elevation with decorative panelled window seat and decorative stone fireplace. We have been advised that plumbing is already in situ providing the option to add an ensuite. Steps off the inner landing lead down to the fifth bedroom which is currently used as a home gym with exposed beams, mullion windows to the front elevation, engineered oak flooring and space saver staircase leading down to the study.

Externals - The electric gates with intercom provide access onto the private driveway, lit by period style lantern post lights, which leads to a gravelled parking area and car port providing ample off-road parking. The well-maintained landscaped gardens provide numerous areas of special interest throughout including a generous expanse of formal lawns, paved terrace and hot tub area bordered by box-hedging, mature shrubs, and established planting.

To the side elevation is further terrace with steps leading down onto the timber decked terrace with outdoor kitchen/BBQ and training pool, creating an ideal area for entertaining, barbequing and al-fresco dining whilst taking in the picturesque countryside setting. Enjoying a low maintenance gravelled area to the rear elevation with wrought iron gate. Located to the front elevation are further tiered gardens with multiple seating areas and stream. An adjoining field can be accessed via the gardens or directly off Lee Lane ideal for hobby farming totalling approximately 1.2 acres.

Directions - From Halifax Town Centre proceed on the A58 Leeds Road to Stump Cross. On reaching the Stump Cross Inn (before reaching the traffic lights) take your first left onto Kell Lane, proceed up Kell Lane until reaching the sign for the Shibden Mill Inn and take the left turn in to Blake Hill. Passing the Shibden Mill Inn on the left, continue up Lee Lane until reaching the cobbles. Continue forward until reaching Lee House on the right-hand side as indicated by our Charnock Bates board.

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