4 bedroom house

Sawood House is a unique detached character property situated a short distance from the sought-after village location of Oxenhope. Boasting many period features throughout such as exposed beams and stone mullions. Enjoying panoramic views from almost every aspect, this home would be of particular interest to the family
purchaser or those looking for space to work from home.

Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance porch, sun room, kitchen, lounge, dining room, utility and WC to the ground floor. Four bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefiting from an ensuite shower room and house bathroom to the first floor. Externally the property benefits from a lawned and flagged area to the side elevation along with two off road parking spaces and approximately 2.46 acres of grazing land.

Location - The small village of Oxenhope lies amid wonderful scenery and offers the chance to take advantage of the multitude of walks in the area. The village, with its shops, churches and pubs, is home to the terminus for the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, an authentic steam railway brought to prominence in the film The Railway Children, which runs on a regular basis to Haworth and on down to Keighley. The area was made famous by the Bronte sisters, and the outstanding countryside was famously described in the novel Wuthering Heights as wild, rugged and barren. The area abounds with popular places to visit; the cobbled streets of Haworth, the Bronte Parsonage Museum, East Riddlesden Hall, and the Museum of Rail. The market town of Skipton, known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, is a short drive away, and also within reach are elegant Harrogate and vibrant Leeds.

General Information - Access is gained via a UPVC entrance door into the sun room with solid wood flooring, velux skylight windows and mullion windows to the front elevation enjoying far reaching views across the neighbouring fields. Positioned off the sun room is the kitchen boasting an extensive range of fitted timber wall, drawer and base units with contrasting laminate worksurfaces, inset acrylic sink with mixer tap, inset ceiling spotlights, solid wood flooring, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for a dishwasher and mullion windows to the side elevation. Integral appliances include fridge, electric oven with four ring hob and overhead extractor hood. Leading through to the lounge with exposed beams, solid wood flooring, mullion windows to the front along with a window to the rear elevation and an open fire set within a stone hearth creating an ideal place to relax.

The spacious dining area benefits from solid wood flooring, exposed beams, mullion windows to the rear elevation along with a window to the front and a multifuel stove set within a stone hearth and surround. Stairs from the dining room lead down to the cellar which is used by the current owners for storage. Positioned off the dining room is the utility area having a range of fitted base and eye level units with contrasting wood effect laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink, tiled flooring, space for a dryer, plumbing for a washing machine and external uPVC door to the front elevation. A timber door leads through to the downstairs WC having a two piece suite comprising;
WC, wash hand basin and tiled flooring. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the entrance porch with solid wood flooring and a uPVC door leading out to the garden.

An enclosed staircase from the dining room leads to the first floor landing featuring a stunning arched window to the rear elevation. Accessed off the landing are four bedrooms and house bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower attachment, solid wood flooring, tiled splashbacks, window to the side elevation and inset ceiling spotlights. The principal bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, solid wood flooring, tiled splashbacks and window to the side elevation. Bedrooms two, three and four all benefits from windows with far reaching views.

Externals - A wrought iron gate provides access into the private garden benefiting from a wrap around flagged pathway and lawn area bordered by mature shrubs creating an ideal space for summer evenings entertaining family and friends whilst enjoying the surrounding rural landscape. The property also benefits from two off road parking spaces to the front elevation along with approximately 2.46 acres of grazing land with timber outbuildings.

Directions - From Halifax proceed on the main A629 Keighley Road towards Denholme. Just before the village of Denholme on the bend (salt pile on the right hand side) turn left onto Long Causeway signposted to Oxenhope. Proceed straight along this road and upon reaching the Dog and Gun then turn left onto Sawood Lane. Proceed straight forward until reaching Sawood House on your right hand side.

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Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, water, sewage and oil central heating. 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