Upper Syke is a stunning Grade II Listed mansion originally built by a local wool merchant, Joseph Benn, one of three partners of J Benn and Co, and was completed in 1888 for Alfred Benn. Formerly one residence, the property has since been divided to create two substantial dwellings.

This truly unique home boasts a grand hall, three spacious reception rooms, generous dining kitchen with pantry and WC to the ground floor as well as access to several cellar rooms with a utility area. The first floor galleried landing with roof lantern gives access to a spacious principal bedroom with a spectacular en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, butlers pantry and Jack and Jill shower room. To the second floor, a self contained annex comprises: lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The remaining attic rooms offer potential to create additional bedroom accommodation should it be required.

Externally, remote operated wrought iron gates give access to a sweeping tarmacadam driveway which leads around the property to a further driveway of Yorkshire stone cobbles and a double garage providing ample off road parking. Within the grounds there is a potential building plot, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, a substantial pond surrounded by matures trees, with a sloping lawn and an Indian stone paved patio.

Location - Clayton is a sought after village location with good local schools, situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Bradford City centre. The area benefits from easy access to the National Rail Network via Bradford Interchange, Forster Square and Low Moor train stations. The main street of the village includes traditional pubs, several shops, churches and a nearby golf club and reservoir at Clayton Heights. The property is located just a short walk from both Clayton Cricket Club and Victoria Park.

General Information - Constructed of stone with Ashlar dressings and a Westmorland slate roof which we are advised was new in 2020, the property is south facing with wooden double glazing throughout. Internally the property retains many original period features including panelled doors with fine brass door handles and finger plates, ornate plasterwork, dado panelling, moulded surrounds with patera, coving, cornices, skirting and architraves.

Externally, stone steps lead up to double timber panelled doors with light panel above where the house name is inscribed. The Grandeur of the original building is immediately apparent upon entering the entrance vestibule with a mosaic tiled floor containing the initials for Alfred Benn which runs through into the inner porch, where the central picture represents an alpaca which was part of the Benn family crest. The inner porch benefits from fitted Oak storage cupboards with a cast-iron radiator, an Oak and glazed door with light panels surrounding and ornate ceiling with gold leaf detailing.

Continuing through into the grand hall where the central feature is the stunning open Oak staircase with ornately carved balustrade alternating between square newels and turned balusters which continue up and around the galleried landing above, and a central carpet runner with brass stair rods. An original parquet floor borders a central inlaid carpet, ornate dado panelled walls incorporate a fitted mirror cabinet below the staircase, and to the ceiling there is moulded plasterwork with deeply moulded cornice.

Of the three reception rooms, the morning room is the largest and enjoys an angled bay window to the front elevation with stained glass top panels and double French doors with a stained glass light panel above which give access out to the patio. A parquet floor border surrounds a central inlaid carpet with an ornate moulded plaster ceiling with central ceiling rose and gold leaf detailing, and dado wall panelling with inset carved panels which coordinate with the stunning hand carved fireplace and over-mantle with open fireplace beneath and inset mirror above.

A spacious lounge enjoys original features such as parquet flooring and dado wall panelling. The coal effect gas fire sits upon a tiled hearth with the original timber surround which matches the door inlays and a large window with stained glass top panels allows in ample natural light. With deep skirting and coving and moulded plasterwork to the ceiling.

To the dining room there is original parquet flooring, an angled bay window to the front elevation with stained glass top panels and ornate moulded plasterwork to the ceiling with gold leaf detailing. Dado wall panelling incorporates an over-mantle panel with inset mirror and shelving with a glass display cabinet. A coal effect gas fire sits upon a tiled hearth with tiled side panels and timber surround.

The modern dining kitchen enjoys an excellent range of base, drawer and eye level Shaker style Oak units including glass and plate display units, with LED kickboard and under unit lighting and glass splashbacks. Granite worktops incorporate a 11/2 bowl undermounted Franke sink with integrated drainer and Grohe flexi hose tap. Set within the chimney breast, a Stoves range cooker features two ovens, one conventional and one fan assisted, and a six ring hob with wok burner and two hidden Siemens extractor hoods above. Further integrated appliances include Liebherr integrated fridge freezer with a 70/30 split and Neff dishwasher. There are recessed spotlights to the ceiling, Porcelain tiles to the floor with electric underfloor heating and a cast-iron powder coated antique silver radiator. Double French doors lead directly out to the patio.

An open staircase leads down to the cellar rooms which include a utility area with plumbing for a washing machine, space for dryer and featuring two Belfast sinks, one of which was a sluice for bedpans when the house was historically used as a nursing home. A disused cast iron range is set within a Yorkshire stone fireplace. The Ideal Evo Max 80 KW boiler and hot water cylinder were installed in 2020 and are housed within the cellar.

A corridor off the kitchen leads to a useful understairs pantry cupboard and gives access back into the grand hall.

Completing the ground floor accommodation, a spacious WC benefits from a fitted vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin and WC. With part tiled walls, Karndean flooring and large window with stained glass top panels.

Proceeding upstairs to the spacious galleried landing with sky lantern above, access is gained via panelled doors to the bedroom accommodation and a Butlers pantry storage area which features a Belfast sink and stained glass top panel to the window. The ceiling features stunning ornate moulded and painted plasterwork, with period architraves and skirting.

No expenses been spared in the renovation of the principal bedroom suite giving it the feel of a luxury boutique hotel. The spacious bedroom features an angled bay window to the front elevation with stained glass windows to the top panels, a marble fireplace with a tiled hearth and a black cast-iron open fireplace. Set above the fireplace is a 65 inch OLED TV with backlit media panel. The bespoke furniture includes fitted wardrobes and co-ordinating wall panels with two floating bedside units with Contardi Italian designer light fittings to either side.

The stunning en suite bathroom boasts a bespoke Carrera marble vanity unit featuring his and hers glass sinks with Voala mixer taps and mirror cabinets above. With wall mounted WC and bidet, a freestanding Duravit bath with Voala mixer taps and shower head attachment, and a walk-in Fantini shower. The room features Villeroy & Boch porcelain tiles to both the floor and walls, with the benefit of underfloor heating. To the ceiling there is a backlit lighting feature.

The second bedroom is a spacious double with an original cast-iron inset fire with marble surround and tiled hearth. The room enjoys dual aspect windows with an angle bay window to the front and has access to the Jack and Jill shower room which is also accessed off the galleried landing and comprises: vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin and WC with framed mirror above, and separate shower cubicle. With tiled floor, part tiled walls and a large window with period surround.

Bedroom three is a generous double room featuring a marble fireplace with a cast-iron open fire and tiled surround, and a 55 inch OLED TV with a backlit media unit situated above. Stained glass window to the front elevation and cast-iron radiator. Bedroom four is currently utilised as a dressing room and incorporates an understairs storage cupboard.

An enclosed staircase leads up to the second floor self-contained annex comprising: sitting room with Velux window and eaves storage, kitchen, shower room and bedroom. The kitchen features a Velux window and a range of base, drawer and eye level units with worktops incorporating a Miele 4 ring induction hob and stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated Miele electric oven, spaces for a washing machine and fridge. Accessed off the hallway is the atrium attic space which surrounds the roof lantern and provides excellent storage space.

There is potential to add further accommodation within the additional attic rooms. The current vendor has commenced works as part of the planning application reference 11/00219/LBC with Bradford council, with the steelwork and Velux windows now being in situ.

Externals - Remote operated wrought iron gates with the house name inscribed within give access to a sweeping tarmacadam driveway which provides ample off-road parking and leads around the property to a further driveway of Yorkshire stone cobbles. A double garage with electric up and over door benefits from power and water points, with a Belfast sink and shelving. To the side of the property there is an Indian stone paved patio with direct access into the kitchen and the Morning Room via French double doors. A sloping lawn leads down to a substantial pond surrounded by mature trees.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale.

Local Authority - Bradford, Band G.

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

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.

Tenure - Freehold.

Directions - From the centre of Bradford, head northwest on Princes Way/A6181 toward Little Horton Lane then turn left onto Thornton Road/B6145. Continue forward until taking a left onto Longside Lane then a slight right onto Listerhills Road. At the roundabout, continue straight onto Legrams Lane. Continue onto Clayton Road, then again onto Bradford Road. At the roundabout, continue straight onto The Avenue. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Clayton Lane where the property can be found on your right hand side, to the left.

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