Detached house for sale in Back Lane, Badsworth, Pontefract WF9

Exceptional property which needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the private setting, quiet location and the quality on offer.

Spacious accommodation throughout, converted from the former Stables to Badsworth Grange and offered to the open market for the first time.

No onward chain

Set in a quiet location on the edge of Badsworth village, The Stables offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious property in a private setting but retaining access to the village and its amenities. Converted to a high standard from the stable block and coach house originally belonging to Badsworth Grange, the property also offers enclosed gardens extending to just over an acre (stm).

Approached from Back Lane, via a drive shared with just two other properties, you are met by a sliding aluminium electric gate with intercom entry. Once inside, the plot stretches out in front of you, giving a glimpse of the extensive south and west facing lawned gardens situated behind the property. There is ample parking for several vehicles as well as a double garage. Oak gates give access into the front and rear courtyard gardens. Link detached, with just one ground floor wall adjoining a neighbouring property, The Stables needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

The accommodation briefly comprises:
Ground Floor: Entrance hall, dining kitchen, utility room, living room, sun room, side entrance hall, w.c., bedroom with en-suite bathroom, bedroom with en-suite shower room.
First floor: Landing, w.c., bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, further lounge with sit out balcony to rear, kitchen area and Juliet balcony to front.
Outside: Driveway, side garden, rear garden, front courtyard, rear courtyard with brick built garden room with w.c., double garage.

Engineered oak flooring to the majority of rooms, solid oak doors, with matching skirting and architraves. The doors and windows are alu-clad, with low maintenance aluminium exteriors and oak when viewed from the inside. Aluminium seamless gutters and downpipes with matching fascias. The house has underfloor heating throughout, including the garage, which is powered by the mains gas boiler and controlled via room thermostats. Separate dedicated system gives all year control of the heated towel rails. Security system and cctv, internet points to reception rooms and bedrooms.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Enter through the front courtyard and access the house through double glazed doors with feature window above, which floods the hall with natural light. Further window to the side. Engineered oak flooring, which continues through the majority of the property. Door to downstairs w.c. Stairs to first floor with panelled understairs storage cupboard. Further doors to the kitchen, dining area and living room.

W.C.

Fitted with a white low level flush w.c. And pedestal basin. Heated towel rail.

Dining Kitchen

The bespoke hand built kitchen offers an extensive range of base, tall and wall units including double larder cupboard and glazed display cabinets. Hand painted, with granite worktops. Built in window seats with drawers under. The island incorporates a one and a half bowl sink with Quooker tap, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher drawers and also offers seating for informal dining. Integrated appliances include tall fridge and tall freezer, Miele induction hob, oven, microwave, steam oven and warming drawers.

The dining area at the rear of the room in turn gives access through into the sun room.

Living Room

With full length windows giving extensive views into the front courtyard. Brick built fireplace with stove type gas fire. Double doors into the sun room.

Sun Room

With access from both the living room and dining kitchen, the sun room adds to the flow of the house as well as offering views over the rear courtyard and to the gardens and countryside beyond. With vaulted ceiling in part, windows run along the entire width of the room, adding to the spacious feel. Double doors open into the rear courtyard.

Utility Room

With fitted units matching the kitchen and with a continuation of the granite worktops. Butler sink. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk in cupboard housing the mains gas central heating boiler.

Side Hall

Accessed from the living room, the side hall has an external door giving access from the front courtyard. Doors into the two ground floor bedrooms.

Bedroom

With views over the rear garden. Extensive range of hand built fitted wardrobes and matching dressing table. Door through into the en-suite.

Ensuite Bathroom

A vaulted room with rooflight. Fitted with a bath with shower taps, separate corner shower cubicle/steam cabinet. Twin pedestal basins and low level flush w.c. Heated towel rail. Storage cupboard and cylinder cupboard plus access to loft storage.

Bedroom

With vaulted ceiling. Twin windows giving views over the front courtyard. Door to en-suite.

Ensuite Shower Room

With walk in shower cubicle, fitted furniture incorporating w.c. And inset basin. Heated towel rail.

First Floor

Landing

Stairs with half landing and wood/metal balustrade lead onto the first floor landing. Roof window. Doors to w.c., bedroom and the loft style living room.

W.C.

With roof window. Fitted furniture to two walls incorporating a w.c. And inset basin. Heated towel rail.

Loft Style Living Room

Versatile space suitable for a variety of uses, the vaulted room runs the length of the property. Window to the front elevation with Juliet balcony gives views over Badsworth and the countryside beyond. Kitchen area with sink with Quooker tap, single Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer and integrated fridge with icebox. Twin roof windows.

The glazed rear gable offers extensive views over the gardens at the rear and over the fields beyond, as well as access onto the balcony. Enclosed with glazed panels, and with millboard decking, this south facing balcony is sure to be a favourite spot of the new owners whether sipping drinks on a hot day or star gazing at night.

Currently used as a living room, the scale of the room offers the potential for many uses, including the option to convert the space into one or two further bedrooms with access to the plumbing for a bathroom from the adjoining cloakroom, subject to any planning requirements.

Bedroom

The first floor bedroom has vaulted ceiling with twin rooflights, as well as window to the front elevation. Archway through into the dressing area.

Dressing Room

With fitted furniture including wardrobes and drawers. Access to the eaves space for further storage. Roof window. Door into the en-suite.

Ensuite Bathroom

Freestanding bath with shower taps, shower cubicle, pedestal basin and w.c. Roof window. Heated towel rail.

Double Garage

Accessed through a powered Horrmann double garage door. Underfloor heating. Access into the main house via the Utility room. External pedestrian door into the rear courtyard. Fitted cabinets to one wall. Loft storage with pull down ladder.

Outside

The overall footprint is understood to be over 1 acre, including the shared driveway which is owned by The Stables and which gives right of way to the two neighbouring properties formed from Badsworth Grange. Electric sliding gate with intercom access. Off road parking for several vehicles. The enclosed side and rear lawned areas are surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Front courtyard with paved terrace and inset flower beds. Rear courtyard with further area of paving and lawned garden, as well as a brick built garden room/potting shed, offering a covered seating area and w.c.

Agents Notes

Within the meaning of the Estate Agents Act 1979, the seller of this property is an employee of Martin and Co.

Mains utilities and drainage. Gas boiler powering the underfloor heating which extends to ground and first floors, as well as the garage. Individual room thermostats. Heated towel rails on a separate system with timer. Property is double glazed apart from one ground floor bedroom, which is triple glazed.