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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
1 bath

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Property description & features

  • DETACHED PROPERTY
  • DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL SUBJECT TO OBTAINING PLANNING PERMISSIONS
  • GENEROUS GARDENS
  • GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY PARKING
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • BEAUTIFUL FAR REACHING VIEWS
  • POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND G
  • MODERNISATION REQUIRED
A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase this generous, stone-built four-bedroom detached residence set within beautiful gardens within the picturesque Bronte countryside. Having been built in 1926, with only two previous owners and retaining a wealth of features throughout including an original exposed stone fireplace, stained glass windows and decorative coving and mouldings. This property boasts spacious, well-planned accommodation offering the potential to create a truly one-off family home.
Internally the property briefly comprises; entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen and pantry, utility room and WC to the ground floor. To the first floor, principal bedroom, two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and the house bathroom.
Externally the property enjoys off-road driveway parking and a detached garage. Additional outbuildings offer the potential for conversion subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents.

Location - The property is situated in Marsh, a hamlet, very near both Oxenhope and Haworth. Oxenhope is a village in the Bradford District, being highly sought after enjoying superb open countryside yet remaining close to a range of local amenities. Oxenhope railway station is close by and is on the route of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway used as a location in the original film The Railway Children, and its recent remake. An hourly bus service is available nearby to Hebden Bridge and Keighley, with excellent train connections available from both.
Haworth and the local area was once home to the famous 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; many and varied shops, cafes, hotels, bars, and pubs the cobbled streets of Haworth, the Bronte Parsonage Museum. Both Haworth and Oxenhope have local Co-Ops and Haworth has an excellent medical practice.
East Riddlesden Hall and the World Heritage site Salts Mill, famous for showing works by locally born, world renowned artist David Hockney are within a short drive. The market town of Skipton, known as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales is also only a short distance away. Also located within easy reach is the elegant spa town of Ilkley and vibrant Leeds, along with the characterful Bolton Abbey.

General Information - From the front elevation, proceeding into the entrance hall which provides access to all ground floor rooms with an open staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation. Arts and Crafts period influence and features are highlighted throughout the property including panelling, exposed timbers, and decorative moulded coving.
Moving through into the lounge. This generous space enjoys dual aspect windows, a gas coal effect fire set upon a tiled hearth and beautiful mouldings to the ceiling. Boasting a wealth of features making the lounge the heart of this family home.
Proceeding through into the dining room. Again, showcasing dual aspect windows, overlooking incredible views and decorative ceiling mouldings. Within the dining room an electric fire is set within an original stone fireplace.
Continuing through into the kitchen. Requiring some modernisation, the kitchen enjoys a range of wall, drawer, and base units, laminate worksurfaces and an inset, one and a half bowl sink. With a window to the side elevation, overlooking the garden and a door leading out to the driveway and detached garage. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful pantry enjoying built in shelf space.
Leading back through into the entrance hall and into the utility. Having space and plumbing for a washing machine and a condensing dryer, a window to the side elevation and a door leading to the rear terrace.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is the WC, being fully tiled throughout and comprising of a WC and a wash hand basin.
Proceeding up to the first-floor landing, boasting beautiful stain glass window.
Moving through into the principal bedroom. This spacious double enjoys dual aspect windows, showcasing the spectacular far-reaching views across Oxenhope village and church.
Being a similar size to the principal bedroom, and again benefitting from a front facing position is the second bedroom.
The third bedroom is another generous double with a window to the rear, overlooking the adjoining land.
The fourth and final bedroom is a versatile space and could be tailored to suit individual family requirements whether that be as a nursery or a home office.
Completing the internal accommodation of the property is the house bathroom. Currently comprising of a three-piece suite including WC, wash hand basin and a bath with a wall mounted, mains fed shower attachment. Being fully tiled throughout with a window to the rear elevation.

Externals - Set back from Marsh Lane, with Marsh being an extended Hamlet, a gated private driveway leading to a detached small double garage provides parking for approximately six cars for Marsh Cotes. A terrace and lawned gardens are situated directly to the front of the property offering a sunny aspect.
Further garden space is located to the side and rear of the property, benefitting from a range of mature trees including fruit trees. A summer house is also situated within the beautiful gardens carefully placed to enjoy the far-reaching views across the picturesque Bronte countryside. In addition to the summer house, a coal shed for storage and two greenhouses are present, avidly used by the previous owners of the properties to grow various fruits and vegetables. In addition to the main property, outbuildings offer the potential for conversion or development subject to obtaining the relevant planning consents.

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.

Directions - From Keighley town centre, head west onto North Street. Turn right at the lights onto High Street and then at the roundabout take the 1st exit signed to Halifax and Haworth and continue on the A629 to Cross Roads. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit to Haworth and Hebden Bridge and continue right to Haworth. Go past the Worth Valley Railway station, past the Co-op and take the second exit up the hill up Bridgehouse Lane. Turn left at Old Hall Haworth onto Sun Street. Proceed along and up the hill to Marsh. The detached house is situated near the junction of Moorhouse Lane and Marsh Lane near a bus stop, a bench for walkers and a tall white lamp at the bottom of the drive.
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