Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

High Beeches

Lower Wellhouse | Golcar | Huddersfield | West Yorkshire | HD7 4ES

HIGH BEECHES

Set within stunning 1.5 acres grounds, enjoying a south facing aspect, commanding breathtaking scenic views across the valley, an individually designed and built family home which offers substantial accommodation and enjoys a delightful rural village location.

The property offers versatile 5/6 bedroom accommodation, which is spacious from all viewpoints, the ground floor incorporating a stunning family / garden room in additional to a living kitchen and three additional reception rooms, all commanding stunning views. To the first floor 4/5 bedrooms benefit from three bathrooms the principal bedroom suite offering exceptional proportions. Externally the property offers landscaped gardens and an adjoining paddock, an oversized double garage, additional outbuildings and a substantial courtyard which in the past has had planning permission.

Occupying a private tucked away position, wrapped within a treelined boundary, the location being immediately rural offering an idyllic outdoors lifestyle whilst local services are in abundance and the M62 motorway can be access within a fifteen minute drive.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor

An Oak entrance door opens into the reception, the initial vestibule having an Oak floor and internal glazed doors opening directly to the hallway which has a high ceiling height, an original oak spindle staircase to the first-floor level and access to a cloakroom which Is presented with a two-piece suite. Features include coving to the ceiling, a picture rail and deep skirting boards, a secondary entrance door leads out to the side garden and a staircase grants access to the lower ground floor.

The lounge offers exceptional proportions, has a beautiful Stone mullioned bay window inviting tremendous levels of natural light indoors, commanding a delightful outlook not only over the gardens but across the valley. Retained period features include coving to the ceiling, a picture rail and deep skirting boards. There is a feature Stone fireplace to the chimney breast, which is home to a living flame gas stove, which sits on a stone flagged hearth. The chimney breast has frosted windows to either side.

The dining room enjoys a double aspect position, with windows to the front commanding views over the grounds, with original retained period features on display. An Adams style fireplace to the chimney breast has an ornamental tiled inset and hearth and is home to a real flame open fire.

A study offers versatile accommodation and would make an additional bedroom, is positioned to the front aspect of the property, with a window set to a stone mullioned surround overlooking the gardens.

The living kitchen is presented in an L-shape format and incorporates the kitchen area and a dining area, has windows to two aspects, enjoys a high ceiling height, full tiling to the floor and a cast Iron fireplace to the chimney breast with an inset living flame gas fire. Oak furniture is complimented by granite work surfaces which have an inset drainer and incorporates a stainless-steel sink unit. An island has a granite surface with cupboards beneath and a compliment of appliances includes a Belling stove comprising a double oven and grill, a seven-ring gas burner and an extractor hood over. There is a microwave, a dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer.

Off the kitchen an extended area incorporates a breakfast room, which is open plan to a substantial garden / family room. The breakfast area has full tiling to the floor and glazed full height doors opening directly onto a south facing flagged terrace.

Open plan access is gained to the garden / family room which has a Yorkshire stone flagged floor, with inset rustic brick detailing. A stunning brick-built chimney breast built from reclaimed material, is home to a wood burning stove and has windows to either side. Two sets of sliding doors open directly onto a south facing terrace, inviting the outdoors inside whilst capturing amazing views across the valley. A bespoke staircase gains access to the first-floor accommodation to this section of this home.

Lower Ground Floor

The cellar offers versatile accommodation, is currently home to a shower room which incorporates a sauna.

KEY FEATURES

First Floor

The principal bedroom suite incorporates a beautiful open plan area, flooded with natural light with oak framed doors opening onto a glass balcony, enjoying a south facing aspect and capturing stunning views over the grounds and the valley below. There are fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities, presented with twin wash hand basins, a low flush W.C, a step-in wet room style shower and a sunken bath with a mirrored backdrop. This room has frosted effect windows, complimentary tiling to the walls and floor and a heated chrome towel radiator.

A full glazed section overlooks the bespoke staircase to the morning room, which also has an exposed brick backdrop.

Off the landing a dressing room would make an additional bedroom, has a Velux Skylight window and fitted wardrobes with mirrored fronted sliding doors.

This section of the landing links through to the original section of the home, the landing has exposed timbers and a leaded stained-glass window.

A bedroom to the front aspect offers double proportions, has exposed timbers into the apex of the ceiling and a glazed door opening directly onto a south facing balcony, commanding breathtaking cross valley views.

There are two additional double bedrooms, a rear facing room with windows and exposed timbers into the apex of the ceiling. The other benefiting from a walkthrough dressing room, which gains access to a well-proportioned single bedroom.

The family shower room presents a modern three-piece suite finished in white, has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor, a mirror to the expanse of one wall and a traditionally styled radiator with a heated chrome towel surround.

An upstairs utility has plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a Velux Skylight window.

KEY FEATURES

Externally

The property occupies a private tucked away position, the grounds extending to 1.5 acres, with timber gates opening to a substantial flagged driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gains access to the oversized double garage. To the immediate front aspect of the home there is a substantial flagged terrace that enjoys a south facing aspect, wraps the front aspect of the home and commands a stunning view over the gardens and across the valley. From the terrace a lawned garden wraps the side aspect of the house, once again capturing stunning views. The lower-level lawn is set withing a walled and hedged border, which in turn is wrapped within a tree lined boundary. Beyond the gardens there is an adjoining paddock with vehicular access extending from the driveway. To the immediate rear of the property, accessed from a secondary driveway, a courtyard provides off road parking for several vehicles and has previously had planning permission for the erection of a substantial garage / workshop. Stone built out buildings incorporate an open fronted car barn and an original barn (formerly a blacksmiths) which is split into two sections, with exposed stone and timbers into the apex of the ceiling, whilst having a Yorkshire stone flagged floor and stonework to the walls.

The double garage sits under a pitched roof, has power, lighting and an electronically operated up and over entrance door.

GOLCAR

A delightful rural village, situated on a hillside crest above the Colne Valley, 2.5 miles west of Huddersfield, and just north of the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The property occupies a delightful south facing position resulting in outstanding views across the valley, various local walks ae on the doorstep as is the highly regarded Titanic Spa. Local amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Slaithwaite and Marsden. A charming position located on the edge of the Pennines on the outskirts of the Holme Valley; only ten miles from The Peak District National Park boasting a wonderful community spirit and surrounded by glorious open countryside.

The locally famous Tunnel End and the canal towpath are a popular attractions, a walk into Slaithwaite, where many barges are moored presents many shops, cafés and restaurants, alternatively walk in the opposite direction to Huddersfield town centre. Some famous scenes from Last of the Summer Wine have been filmed taking full advantage of the local scenery. Shops and restaurants are easily accessible whilst services include a railway stations and regular bus service. Junction 23 of the M62 is easily accessible linking up with the M1 and surrounding commercial centres including Huddersfield, Manchester, Oldham, Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield.

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INFORMATION

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Council Tax Band - H. fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. The property previously had planning permission granted (with conditions) for the erection of an additional detached garageApplication number 2013/62/93149/W.

Directions

From Manchester Road turn onto Bargate which becomes Low Westwood Lane. Opposite the Junior ad Infant School, a triangular shrubbed garden area can be used as the point to turn right and follow the driveway straight ahead into the grounds of High Beeches.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.06.2023

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