Bungalow for sale in Long Moor Lane, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8

This is a unique opportunity to purchase this unique detached bungalow in a beautiful rural location set within a plot of approximately 0.75 acre. The bungalow offers excellent scope for redesign and extension subject to the necessary consents being obtained. It currently offers 3 bedroom accommodation with 2 further attic rooms but we anticipate that buyers will redesign to their own tastes.

About 9 Long Moor Lane
This unique and individual detached bungalow sits within a 0.75 acre plot in a little known rural location. It is surrounded by pleasant open countryside with rural views to the front and rear. We understand that the bungalow was originally built in the in 1950s as the gardener’s cottage for the Hampsons Roses and is offered for sale on the open market for the very first time.

The bungalow features brick and rendered outer walls under a pitched slate roof. It is generally well maintained and presented but we anticipate that the successful purchaser will look to redesign and extend the property to their own tastes – subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

It currently features a front entrance hall with lounge to the front of the house and kitchen at the rear. There are also 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor – one of the bedrooms is currently used as a second reception room. In the attic space there are 2 further rooms which are currently accessible by a retractable ladder.

The property benefits from an oil fired central heating system and uPVC double glazed windows. We understand that it is connected to mains electricity, water sewers. There is no gas supply. A now disconnected septic tank is located behind the garage.

Externally, there is a driveway from Long Moor Lane leading down the side of the bungalow to the garage. Directly in front of the bungalow is a pleasant garden area and there is a further garden area and veg plot at the rear. Beyond this are 2 small grassed paddocks beyond.

Opportunities to purchase properties of this type and location are exceptionally rare and viewing is strongly recommended.<br /><br />

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With open entrance porch and obscure glazed front entrance door leading into the hall. This features a central heating radiator and retractable ladder to the attic space.

Lounge (4.1m x 3.35m)

With bay window to the front enjoying the pleasant views, feature stone fireplace and electric fire, central heating radiator.

Dining Kitchen (4.83m x 2.44m)

Featuring a range of fitted base units and wall cupboards with laminated worksurfaces, 1 1⁄2 bowl sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, 4 ring electric hob, plumbing for automatic washing machine, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, central heating radiator, rear entrance door, 2 windows to the rear and further window to the side.

Bedroom 1 (3.43m x 3.38m)

A double bedroom with window to the side, built in wardrobes and dressing table, central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.33m x 3.15m)

Currently used as a second sitting room with window to the front, electric 3 bar fire and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 3 (2.1m x 2.1m)

With window to the front and central heating radiator.

Bathroom (2.41m x 1.96m)

The bathroom has mobility adaptations including a walk in shower area with electric Mira shower. It also features a low flush wc and pedestal washbasin, built in airing cupboard, obscure glazed window to the rear, extractor and central heating radiator.

First Floor

Attic Room 1 (3.5m x 3.43m)

Accessed via a loft ladder from the hall. Featuring a dormer window to the front enjoying the views and built in cupboard.

Attic Room 2 (3.38m x 3.33m)

With window to the side enjoying the views.

Outside

To the front of the house there is a gated driveway giving access down to the house and leading to the detached garage at the rear of the bungalow. There is an attractively maintained lawned garden in front of the bungalow with well stocked borders.

Detached Garage (7.26m x 3.07m)

A detached garage of sectional concrete construction with flat roof. Featuring an electric remote controlled up and over door to the front, windows to the side and rear and a side entrance door.

Rear Garden

To the rear of the house you will find further gardens with lawn, borders and a former vegetable plot. Beyond this are 2 smaller paddocks.

Additional Information

The property is Freehold. Energy rating 43 (Band E). Council tax band D. Our online checks show that Ultrafast Fibre Broadband (Fibre to the Premises FTTP) is available and could be installed (standard broadband is also available), mobile coverage at the property is offered by several providers.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Wm Sykes & Son.

Location

From Shepley take the A629 Lane Head Road towards The Sovereign. After approximately half a mile turn left down Carr Lane and continue as it become Birkhouse Lane and eventually Copley Lane. Pass under the railway viaduct, then take the next right onto Long Moor Lane. The property will be found on the left hand side.