Detached house for sale in Whinney Bank Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth HD9

This superb stone built detached house was converted by our clients from a former mill and offers extremely spacious 5 bedroom accommodation with additional loft and basement spaces. It is well maintained and presented with quality fittings throughout. The property also benefits from a pleasant enclosed garden to the rear, driveway, garage with small annex attached and a paddock of land amounting to 1.19 acres.

About the old mill

This former woollen mill is of traditional stone built construction under a pitched stone slate roof. It was converted to residential use by our clients in the early 1990s and has provided a comfortable family home since then. The property enjoys a pleasant position on the edge of this much sought after village along an unmade lane. It enjoys pleasant rural views with beautiful countryside on the doorstep whilst being in easy reach of village amenities and a mile from the centre of Holmfirth.

It has a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows throughout and quality modern fittings. The property has been well maintained and improved further throughout our clients ownership including a remodeling of the downstairs accommodation to create a wonderful open plan split level space which incorporates a high quality kitchen with island unit and a further large sitting room / dining area with stone fireplace, log burning stove and double doors out to the garden.

The ground floor also features entrance hall areas to either side of the building, downstairs wc / cloakroom, laundry room, pantry room and a second more formal living room which is again of excellent proportions and features a living flame effect gas stove.

A broad staircase leads from the hall to the first floor landing area which is very spacious and provides access to the 5 bedrooms and large house bathrooms. The principal bedroom has its own en-suite shower room and a walk in wardrobe. There are 3 other double bedrooms and a large single bedroom which incorporates the staircase bulkhead with a bed base built over part. Each bedroom enjoys pleasant views.

A staircase from the landing leads to the attic space which features a large open space which could be utilised in various ways depending upon the new owners needs such as a music room, play room, further bedroom or possibly a combination of all these uses. There is also a small study room at the other side of the stairs. Beneath the house is a large basement room, accessed by an external staircase. This could again meet a variety of uses.

Externally, there is a block paved driveway to the side of the house which leads to the stone built detached garage. This building incorporates a small annex which would be perfect for guests or possibly to let as an Air BnB to generate a small income. The annex features a living / kitchen area with shower room and wc downstairs and a bedroom area in the roof space. To the rear of the house there is a pleasant enclosed garden with lawn and paved seating areas. Last but not least is the paddock of land which is located just along the lane from the house.<br /><br />

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (3.96m x 2.06m)

The day to day entrance to the property is through this entrance hall at the side of the house accessed from the driveway. It provides an incredibly useful space for outdoor coats and boots. There is a side entrance door, tiled floor, cupboard housing the central heating boiler and electrics.

Laundry (2.16m x 1.52m)

With window to the side, plumbing for washing machine and stainless steel sink.

Downstairs WC (1.6m x 1.55m)

With low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and tiled floor.

Dining Kitchen (5.28m x 4.37m)

A wonderful dining kitchen which is fitted with an excellent range of base units and wall cupboards with quartz worksurfaces, large dining island unit with overhanging breakfast bar, ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, free standing Rangemaster cooker, large larder cupboard and 2 windows to the rear and wooden flooring. The kitchen overlooks the sitting / dining room which is accessed via a short set of steps down.

Sitting / Dining Room (7.26m x 3.86m)

A good sized living room which is an ideal family space which comfortably accommodates living and dining room furniture. It features 2 windows to the side, glazed double doors to the rear garden and a chimney breast with recessed log burning stove, stone hearth and surround. There is again a wooden floor, 2 tall wall radiators and a door into the hall.

Pantry (2.67m x 1.7m)

This area links the kitchen to the hallway and could meet a variety of different uses – it currently provides additional storage for the kitchen and is also used as an office hub by our clients when working downstairs. Further storage is provided in a recessed storage cupboard under the stairs.

Side Entrance

A secondary entrance hall to the other side of the house with wooden entrance door and wooden flooring.

Inner Hall

A spacious hallway which is split over 2 levels and features 2 windows to the front, tall column radiator and wooden flooring. A broad staircase leads to the first floor.

Lounge (4.37m x 4.47m)

A large formal lounge featuring 2 windows to the front elevation, glazed double doors to the side, chimney breast with feature fireplace with living flame effect gas stove and a tall column radiator.

First Floor

Landing

In keeping with the rest of the property, the landing is very spacious and features a large built in double door storage cupboard, tall wall radiator, spindle balustrading around the staircase and a door with further staircase leading to the attic space.

Bedroom 1 (4.45m x 3.94m)

The principal bedroom has 2 windows to the front and further window to the side enjoying the views and 2 central heating radiators.

Walk In Wardrobe (1.5m x 1.37m)

With built in shelving and hanging rails.

En-Suite (2.46m x 1.5m)

With three piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and shower cubicle, partly tiled walls, central heating radiator and extractor.

Bedroom 2 (4.37m x 4.14m)

A double bedroom with 2 windows to the rear, further window to the side enjoying the views and 2 central heating radiators.

Bedroom 3 (4.1m x 3.56m)

Another double bedroom with 2 windows to the front and further window to the side enjoying the views, 2 central heating radiators and recessed cupboard under the stairs.

Bedroom 4 (5.36m x 2.62m)

Again a double bedroom with 2 windows to the rear and further window to the side, 2 central heating radiators.

Bedroom 5 (5.13m x 2.7m)

A large bedroom which incorporates the staircase bulkhead and a built in bed base. With 2 windows to the front enjoying the views, 2 central heating radiators and laminated wood flooring.

Bathroom (3.45m x 3.12m)

With 3 piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and bath with shower over, partly tiled walls, laminated wood flooring, heated towel rail and 2 obscure glazed windows to the rear.

Second Floor

Stairs lead to a small landing area in the attic space.

Office (4.6m x 2.13m)

With velux rooflight to the angled ceiling, partly exposed roof frame.

Ante Room (4.42m x 2.77m)

With angled ceiling, opening into the main attic space.

Attic Room (8.38m x 5.92m)

With angled ceiling and 2 velux rooflights to the front and 1 to the rear elevation.

Lower Floor

An external staircase at the rear of the building provides access to the basement storage area. A door and lobby area leads through to the main spaces.

Basement Room (5.61m x 5.36m)

A large basement room which again offers flexible uses. Note that a low boxed in beam runs through the middle of room.

Store (5.36m x 1.17m)

Further storage with restricted head room.

Outside

To the upper side of the house is a gated block paved driveway which provides access to the garage. Steps from here lead down to the side of the house and into the rear garden.

Garage (6.02m x 3.66m)

A large single garage with up and over door, personal access door to the side, electric light and power supply.

Garden

To the rear of the house is a pleasant enclosed garden area with lawn, borders and 2 paved seating areas.

Annex

Attached to the rear of the garage, this was designed to be a guest suite but could alternatively be a space to work from home, studio or gym.

Living / Kitchen (3.53m x 3.33m)

With glazed double doors to the garden, laminated wood flooring, inset spotlights to the ceiling and kitchenette area. Stairs lead to the first floor and a door leads to the shower room.

Shower Room / WC (2.16m x 0.81m)

With three piece suite comprising low flush wc, washbasin and shower cubicle, partly tiled walls.

Bedroom (3.53m x 2.13m)

With velux rooflight to the angled ceiling and built in cupboards.

Land

Located just along the lane from the house. A single paddock of approximately 1.19 acres with a dry stone wall surround and an area of hard standing at the entrance.

Overage - Please Note

An overage provision will apply to the sale of the land. If a purchaser or their successor in title obtain planning permission for any use other than agriculture or equestrian that they are to pay to the owners the net uplift in value of the land 30% for the next 30 years.

Viewing

By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Plan

For identification purposes only.

Location

Follow the A635 Station Road out of Holmfirth, then turn right onto Townend Road and head up the hill to Wooldale. Turn right at the top of the hill onto Wooldale Road, proceed through the village passing the village Co-op and Pub and out of the village centre towards Totties / Scholes. Turn right onto Whinney Bank Lane. The Old Mill will be found up an unmade lane on the right hand side.