Detached house for sale in New Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield HD8

*** viewing advised *** modernised & improved *** superb plot *** ideal for extension (spp) ***

offered with no upper chain is this stone fronted detached residence having been the subject of a significant programme of renovations but still leaving great potential for future development due to the generous nature of the space to be found at the side, rear and in the roof void (regs & permissions req). High quality attention to detail is on display and only upon inspection will you appreciate the thought put in to this refurbishment of a period property which sits on the edge of a bustling and trendy village with restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and services all on your doorstep. Improvements include but are not limited to: Pre-wired data cabling, security system, new windows and heating system. A top spec contemporary wet room provides a wonderful contrast to the bespoke traditional stone fire place in the lounge which in turn is complimented by a formal kitchen diner and utility. There are three bedrooms to be found all of which are presented in bright and crisp décor and the aforementioned plot is sizeable in a nature giving the prospective buyer great scope in the future.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Reception Hall (4.63m x 1.78m (15'2" x 5'10"))

Accessed via a modern yet traditionally styled composite door with stained and leaded glass detail inset featuring a Yorkshire Rose and with etched glass numerical detail over. The modern, Italian patterned tiled floor covering has a traditional feel in keeping with the period of the property and continues under the stairs to the cellar head area. An original feature staircase rising to the first floor with attractive spindles, balustrade and newel post on display. There is an attractive anthracite column radiator providing a contrast to the crisp white décor and decorative coving. A hard-wired carbon detector/smoke alarm will be found and there is access to the lounge, dining room and cellar.

Cellarhead

There is a continuation of the tiled floor covering, cloaks hanging, a fitted shoe cabinet, fuse board and fire alarm auto-light system and stone steps descending to the keeping cellar/pantry.

Keeping Cellar/Pantry (1.78m x 1.78m (5'10" x 5'10"))

With a tiled floor, tiled keeping table, power and light, electricity meter, a uPVC double glazed window with privacy glass inset and a vent for air circulation.

Lounge (3.66m x 3.73m maximum into the alcove (12'0" x 12')

Enjoying excellent levels of natural light via the uPVC double glazed windows positioned to the front elevation. The focal point is a beautiful open log Burning Fire Basket with Yorkshire stone feature fireplace and hearth. There are high level skirting boards, art deco style ceiling rose, coving, hard-wired smoke and carbon alarm and another attractive period styled yet modern anthracite coloured column radiator. There are an abundance of sockets and switches including Heritage style click, deco light switch and Cat 6 media and digital media and connectivity. Finished with a newly fitted grey carpet in keeping with bedrooms and stair carpet.

Kitchen Diner (3.71m x 3.77m (12'2" x 12'4"))

At the rear. With a uPVC double glazed window position to the rear elevation, a central heating radiator, decorative feature fireplace, free-standing base level cupboard and drawer units with post formed working surfaces. There is also the aforementioned Cat 6 system, hard-wired carbon/smoke alarms, an internal door leads through to the kitchen. Pre-wired electrical, digital and media connectivity to a potential extension (off the back) or for use in this room to service the future kitchen and its appliances as required. We would recommend looking at application Number: 2021/62/94387/E on Kirklees planning website to see an example of works which we believe would be suitable at this property (subject to permission).

Utility Room (1.78m x 1.73m (5'10" x 5'8"))

With a gas cooker, base level cupboard storage with stainless steel inset sink and drainer with mixer tap. A uPVC double glazed window is positioned to the gable end and there is access to the utility area. There is also plumbing/provision for a washing machine and the idea would be that once the dining room becomes the kitchen dinner then this would become the utility to service it. Spotlights to the ceiling. Gas meter under the sink and for your information the water meter is located on the street outside.

Ground Floor Wc (0.9m x1.71m (2'11" x5'7"))

Currently having plumbing for a washing machine. This room is designed to be cloakroom/wc in the future and is plumbed ready for second fix wall hung concealed toilet system, towel radiator and sink unit with cabinet, Expelair ventilation provided. Spot lights fitted to ceiling.

First Floor

Landing (2.98m x 1.96m (9'9" x 6'5"))

In keeping with the remainder of the property, presented in a crisp, light and neutral colour scheme, enjoying natural light via the uPVC double glazed window positioned tot he gable end. Hard-wired smoke and carbon alarms.
There is a loft hatch with pull-down ladder giving access to the roof void where the Worcester condenser combination boiler will be found. The attic space provides useful storage space although, in our opinion, would lend itself to further living accommodation, subject to the necessary works and consents.

Bedroom One (3.58m max x 3.69m (11'8" max x 12'1"))

With a uPVC double glazed window, central heating column radiator in the anthracite grey colour scheme, brushed steel sockets and switches and Cat 6 Data point.

Bedroom Two (3.63m x 3.71m max into the alcove (11'11" x 12'2")

Another double bedroom in excellent decorative order with a uPVC double glazed window, central heating Column radiator in the anthracite grey colour scheme, brushed steel sockets and switches, and Cat 6 Data point.

Bedroom Three, Front (2.16m x 1.97m (7'1" x 6'5"))

Also with a uPVC double glazed window and the anthracite grey antique style radiator brushed steel sockets and switches, Heritage flick light switch, a usb point and Cat 6 Data point. Currently used as a home office.

Wet Room (1.92m x 2.23m (6'3" x 7'3"))

Superbly fitted with high quality sanitary ware including Grohe push button flush concealed wall hung WC. A traditional bespoke handmade (by osprey furniture London) finished in farrow & ball Plummett Grey hand wash basin with Vado chrome mono block mixer tap. There is a walk in Jakoboard wet room system with kudos shower panel and Vado rain fall shower head plus handheld shower attachment with Vado shower control in a chrome finish. The radiator is an anthracite grey column design and there is an Xpelair extraction system and a uPVC double glazed window with privacy glass inset. The tiling to the walls and floor is large format grey matt, Italian porcelain. There is also a fitted mirror and spotlights in the ceiling.

Outside

The property is situated on an extensive plot with walled gardens surrounding it including to the front which provides an excellent buffer from the roadside. There is a long driveway which provides ample off road parking and to the rear is a large, predominantly lawned garden which, due to the nature of the plot, would lend itself to further extension, subject to the necessary works and consents. Another area at the side of the property could easily (subject to highway consent) provide a sperate hard standing a caravan/camper van or the like.

Tenure

We understand that the subject property is a freehold arrangement.

Council Tax Band C