5 bedroom detached house

This fabulous five bedroom Victorian residence is located at the very heart of Slaithwaite village centre. Having recently undergone a programme of modernisation, this substantial property offers flexible and spacious accommodation over three floors. Slaithwaite has a bustling village centre with an exceptional sense of community and a wonderful selection of independent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. The village railway station, with its direct train connections to Leeds and Manchester is also within walking distance. Families may also appreciate the selection of well-regarded local schooling and nurseries that are available. EPC E.

MAIN DESCRIPTION

Located in one of Colne Valleys most sought after villages, this substantial period property offers semi-rural living whilst also benefitting from excellent commuter links, access to the M62 motorway network, village amenities and well regarded local schooling. The train station is with walking distance and offers rail links to both Leeds and Manchester with onward connections to London in approximately 2 hours.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hallway
Entering in through the original timber frontdoor with stained glass panels and transom above, into a generous entrance hallway with a fabulous staircase leading to the first floor landing that displays a double height ornate stained glass arched window. The hallway also retains many original features including an intricate ceiling rose, moulded cornicing, picture rail, dado rail, and a large plasterwork arch.

Living Room
A spacious reception room featuring an impressive marble fire surround with tiled sides and hearth. This room also features an intricate ceiling rose and cornicing, picture rail, dado rail, exposed wooden floorboards, and a large window to the front aspect providing plenty of natural light.

Sitting Room
This second reception room is currently used as a sitting room but could just as easily be used as a dining room. The newly installed bi-folding doors connect the room to the kitchen making an excellent and flexible entertaining space. It has a coal effect gas fire set within a modern surround and matching hearth, exposed wooden floorboards and a large bay window to the front aspect.

Kitchen
The recently remodelled kitchen is fitted with generous selection of solid wood fronted wall and base units with colonial white granite worktop, upstands and Belfast sink. There is space for a range cooker that has been set within the chimney breast and above the cooker there is an extractor hood. There is also an integrated dishwasher and space for a freestanding fridge freezer.

Rear entrance with original tiled lobby and fitted shoe rack with a glazed door leading to the lower floor accomodation. The adjoining ground floor cloakroom is fitted with a low flush WC and pedestal wash basin.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
A generous landing with plenty of natural light coming through the stained glass arched window. There is also access to the loft space via a pull down ladder. The loft space benefits from a Velux window.

Bedroom 1
A very spacious bedroom with large window to the front offering views far across the valley. It has exposed floorboards, a wooden fire surround with tiled inset and picture rail.

Bedroom 2
The second double bedroom also has exposed floorboards, picture rail and window to the front.

Bedroom 3
Currently being used as a home office, another double bedroom again having exposed floorboards, picture rail and window to the front

Bedroom 4
This is a smaller double or generous single with exposed floorboards, picture rail and window to the rear.

Bathroom
A spacious bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., and a large shower cubicle . It also benefits from a large original built in cupboard that is ideal for storing linen and towels.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

Bedroom 5
A spacious bedroom with down lighting and a window to the rear aspect.

Utility/Home Gym
Fitted with a selection of base units, stainless steel sink and drainer and plumbing for a washing machine. This flexible space is currently being used as a home gym but offers a multitude of uses. With the addition of a kitchenette this could also serve the 5th bedroom as annex style accommodation for a young adult or dependant relative.

Shower Room
Fitted with a stylish suite including a walk in shower cubicle, low flush w.c and wall mounted vanity unit wash basin.

EXTERNALLY
The gated entrance leads onto a stone set driveway that provides off street parking. To the left of the drive, you will see a good sized lawned garden with mature borders planted with fruit trees, shrubs and flowers, offering a good degree of privacy. There is a garden shed and a paved seating area that’s perfect for relaxing at the end of a busy day. To the rear of the property is a low maintenance Yorkshire Stone courtyard garden offering a pleasant secluded area that’s great for entertaining.

From the main parade of shops on Carr Lane, follow the road through the village towards Crimble Bank. The property can be found on the left, opposite OM and Arty Explorers

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