4 bedroom equestrian property

* VIRTUAL VIEWING AVAILABLE AND SOLICITOR CONTRACT READY * Scout Farm is a characterful Grade II listed property that is nestled high above Marsden village in a small Hamlet known as 'Scout'. Located alongside National Trust moorland, the property sits on approximately 9 acres of land and offers extensive equestrian facilities including stabling and riding arena. For those who enjoy a self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, the current owners have developed a portion of the land for fruit and vegetable growing. Whilst enjoying a rural location Scout Farm is also within easy reach of Marsden's village centre offering well regarded local schooling, varied village amenities and excellent transport links including rail connections to Manchester and Leeds. Having undergone numerous improvements by its current owners, the property briefly comprises: living room, snug, dining room, kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom, stunning master ensuite with luxury bathroom, three further double bedrooms, house bathroom, carpeted attic space with storage. Outside: Set in approximately 9 acres of land including stables, riding area, vegetable plot, fruit trees and lawned gardens. Our telephone lines are available 8.30am - 8.30pm weekdays and 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends. Please call or email to arrange a viewing.

Greeted by a sweeping driveway and electric gated entrance, Scout Farm sits on approximately 9 acres of land and offers that idyllic rural lifestyle that people dream of. The property abuts National Trust moorland yet is still just minutes from the centre of the popular village of Marsden. Keen walkers will find immediate access to a number of Public Right of Ways and Moorland trails allowing you to explore the stunning local surroundings.

The property is ideally placed for access to the vibrant village amenities which can be walked via a pathway leading directly from Scout to the village in around 10 minutes. The village offers a range of local independent shops, cafes, bars, restaurants & well regarded local schooling. The village offers great commuter links including Marsden train station that provides connections to both Leeds and Manchester. The A62 main road offers regular bus routes to Huddersfield and Oldham. The Award winning Huddersfield University is also located in the town centre.

Marsden also hosts a variety of festivals and cultural events throughout the year including the famous Marsden Jazz Festival and Cuckoo Festival.

Ground Floor
The main lounge is a generous 28ft long room full of character displaying oak flooring, beams, mullion windows with breath taking views and a stunning feature fireplace. Leading off from the main room is a smaller 'snug' which is a wonderful cosy room with a multi fuel burning stove and multi aspect windows.
The formal dining room has a sense of grandeur with oak flooring, stunning fireplace, beautiful mullion windows and the beams continue through from the living room.
To the rear of the property is the kitchen and adjoining utility room with guest cloakroom. The character continues in the kitchen with a full wall of beautiful exposed stonework and beams to the ceiling. It offers a good selection of base units with oak worktops over, large sink and drainer and integrated dishwasher. The kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating. The utility room offers further built in storage cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, space for tumble dryer, access to a boot room, as well as a second sink and drainer.
The guest cloakroom has a pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc.

First Floor
The superb master ensuite bedroom offers not only generous sleeping quarters with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, but also a luxury bathroom and walk in dressing area. The generous ensuite bathroom features a freestanding roll top bath as well as a spacious walk in tiled shower unit and low flush wc as well as underfloor heating and heated towel rail.

There are three further double bedrooms all with mullion windows looking out onto differing but equally beautiful views over Marsden Moors and the National Trust. The house shower room is a modern and stylish space with contemporary walk in shower unit, underfloor heating, bowl mounted sink unit, low flush wc and mullion windows with excellent views.

A drop down ladder provides access to the attic which is carpeted and provides extensive cupboard storage space.

Externally

Parking
As you approach the property you come through an open entrance way that leads into the lower parking area and then onwards to the stable area, ménage and agricultural plot. Sliding electric gates then lead you up the sweeping driveway where you will be greeted with spectacular views and additional parking for several vehicles.

Gardens
Immediately to the front of the property there is a garden bordered by dwarf stone wall and stone flagged patio. Beyond this there is a lawned area with planted shrubs bordered by a dry stone wall. A further rockery to the other side of the parking area which incorporates an ornamental pond and from all aspects of the garden there are some stunning views across Marsden. To the side of the house there is a cobbled pathway that leads to a glazed timber structure that protects the borehole and provides water to the property. The cobbled pathway leads around to the rear where there is a gravelled seating area, lawned garden and bordered by trees and shrubs.

Land
There is approaching 9 acres of land incorporating a large riding arena, fruit and vegetable area and a substantial detached greenhouse and polytunnel.

Stable Block
The stable block comprises of four stables measuring 17' x 12' overall with each having a tack section at the rear. There is also a separate tack room. There is smoke alarm, CCTV and security lighting.

From the A62 Manchester Road in Marsden, take the B6107 Meltham Road and proceed up the hill before taking the 2nd right onto Woods Avenue. Follow this road right up to Woods Mount and then bear left to follow the track up and across the hillside to Scout. Scout Farm will soon be found on the right.

Mains electricity and gas
Bore hole water
Septic tank