Property for sale in Luddenden, Halifax HX2

Located in a village between Hebden Bridge and Halifax. Oats Royd House is part of a commanding period residence dating back as far as 1635 with a rich and intriguing history. A Grade II listed, former mill owners house that has breath-taking elevated views over the surrounding countryside and sits in its own grounds which exceed half an acre

Located in a village between Hebden Bridge and Halifax. Oats Royd House is a commanding period residence dating back as far as 1635 with a rich and intriguing history. A Grade II listed, former mill owners house that has breath-taking elevated views over the surrounding countryside and sits in its own grounds which exceed half an acre.

Internally the property is impossibly beautiful with the current owners painstakingly and at great expense having bought this magnificent piece of history back to its glorious best. The decadence is obvious and has been lavished with the highest quality fittings and fixtures which harmoniously compliment the numerous period features, including tall skirtings, high ceilings, ornate detail to walls and ceilings, sash double glazed windows, a sumptuous staircase with wrought iron balustrade and turned wood hand rail, galleried landing, stained glass leaded window, a whole bank of double stone mullioned windows and inglenook fireplaces some with open fires, cast iron stove or wood burners.

Our photographs best convey the opulent interior but of special note is the banqueting hall with its panelled walls, exposed beams and cavernous fireplace, perfect for entertaining and formal occasions. The kitchen has a more social dining theme but is open plan to the banqueting hall and has been fitted with a bespoke hade made Ryburn kitchen complete with a high end range of Neff integrated appliances and a superior Aga cooking range.

There are two formal elegant reception rooms to the front of the house whilst to the first floor there are four impressive double bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathrooms. There is an extensive basement with good head height, combined with some natural light and central heating. One of the larger rooms is currently a laundry / utility room whilst the other is currently used for storage, it could make a games room, gymnasium or cinema room. There is also a wine cellar in the basement.

Externally the property has numerous grand features, including the stone pillared portico entrance, wide stone staircase which leads down to the water feature turning circle, wrought iron electric gates and a south facing stone flagged al fresco dining terrace from where the aforementioned views can be enjoyed. The grounds have been lovingly maintained and landscaped with extensive verdant lawn and intelligently planted bushes and shrubs to create an abundance of colour throughout the seasons. There is also a detached garage.

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