Situated in the heart of the highly regarded residential village of Mill Bank close to a variety of local amenities, this Grade ll listed home has been in the same family ownership since 1994, enjoying a semi-rural setting with views across the neighbouring fields and woodland. Boasting well planned spacious accommodation set out
over three floors comprising; dining hall, breakfast kitchen, utility room, lounge and sitting room to the ground floor. An enclosed staircase off the dining hall leads down to the generous cellar rooms. Landing, house bathroom and three bedrooms to the first floor. To the second floor is a landing, additional bathroom and two
further bedrooms with dressing area/potential sixth bedroom.

Externally the property enjoys two driveways with additional parking to the front elevation providing ample off-road parking and lawned garden with raised seating area. The property benefits from a self-contained two-bedroom cottage ideal for extended family or those looking to generate income from providing short stay accommodation, which is available subject to separate negotiation.

Local Authority: Calderdale MBC Band F
Tenure: Freehold

Location - Located in the premier village of Mill Bank, being a conservation area and sitting close to the M62 network accessing both Leeds and Manchester. There is a school within the village and further good schools in the surrounding area. St Mary's C of E Primary School which is located approximately 0.3 miles away has an Ofsted outstanding rating. Additionally, it has easy access to the centre of Ripponden which benefits from many fine restaurants, bars and shops. There is a supermarket and railway station nearby in Sowerby Bridge

General Information - This former public house enjoys a wealth of period features throughout including stone mullion windows and exposed beams. Access is gained into the dining hall which has a multifuel stove set within an exposed brick hearth and chimney breast and a window to the front elevation providing views across the garden and stream. An enclosed staircase leads down to the cellar rooms offering the opportunity for conversion to create additional living space subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Moving across to the delightful lounge with dual aspect windows and multifuel stove set within a stone hearth with decorative timber surround providing an ideal place to relax. Double doors lead through to the sitting room with a decorative fireplace with timber surround and dual aspect windows providing ample natural daylight.

Boasting an extensive range of timber wall, drawer and base units to the breakfast kitchen with breakfast bar, granite worksurfaces, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, Karndean flooring, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, window and external doors to both the rear and front elevations ideal for summer evenings entertaining friends and family. Integral appliances include dishwasher and electric oven with gas hob. Positioned off the breakfast kitchen is the utility room with a window to the rear elevation, base cupboard units with inset stainless-steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. The gas central heating boiler is located here. Should a downstairs WC be required, we have been advised that plumbing is already in situ and this could easily be added to this room.

The first-floor landing accesses three double bedrooms and the house bathroom having a four-piece suite comprising; panelled bath with antique mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks and frosted windows to the front elevation. The generously proportioned principal bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes and dressing table providing ample storage. Moving across to the second-floor landing with an additional spacious bathroom and two further double bedrooms, the largest of which offers spectacular elevated countryside views and benefits from a dressing room providing the option to create into a further bedroom if
required. The second floor offers privacy from the main accommodation ideal for teenagers, guests or extended family.

Externals - Access is gained into the property directly off Lower Mill Bank Road into the driveway providing off road parking. Further parking is available to the side and rear elevation. A gate leads through to a raised seating area with steps leading down the private lawned gardens bordered by mature shrubs, trees and dry-stone wall providing an ideal space for entertaining and alfresco dining whilst enjoying the idyllic setting and views across the stream.

Directions - From Halifax proceed along the A58 Rochdale Road towards Sowerby Bridge. Continue through Sowerby Bridge on the A58 into Triangle and take a right hand turn up Oak Hill to Mill Bank just before the former Triangle Inn. Continue to Mill Bank on Oak Hill Road, taking the left hand fork proceeding down Lower Mill Bank Road to the bottom where Bluebell Lodge can be found on the right hand side towards the bottom.

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