Wainstalls Lane, Halifax, 3 bedroom, Cottage

Description

STUNNING RURAL SETTING WITH SPECTACULAR VALLEY VIEWS
CHARMING 1750s STONE-BUILT COTTAGE FULL OF CHARACTER FEATURES
EXPOSED STONE WALLS, CEILING BEAMS AND STONE FIREPLACE
QUIRKY UPSIDE-DOWN LAYOUT WITH THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
SIDE COTTAGE GARDEN AND QUARTER-ACRE PLOT OF LAND OPPOSITE
TWO OFF-ROAD PARKING SPACES IN A PEACEFUL VILLAGE LOCATION

Brimming with charm and original character, this delightful 1750s stone-built semi-detached cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting, with spectacular, far-reaching views down the Luddenden valley from all front-facing rooms. Rich in period features, the property boasts exposed stone walls, ceiling beams, and a stunning stone fireplace in the lounge. The quirky upside-down layout offers three spacious double bedrooms, a beautifully appointed bathroom, and a separate WC to the lower floor. Upstairs, a characterful cottage-style breakfast kitchen sits alongside a cosy lounge and a separate dining room with French doors opening out to a charming side garden. Across the quiet lane to the front lies a generous quarter-acre parcel of sloping land, offering endless potential and a perfect vantage point to enjoy the breath-taking countryside. Two off-road parking spaces complete this unique and idyllic country home.

GROUND FLOOR:

Enter the property through a timber external door into:-

Entrance Porch

With a single glazed window to the side, stone flagged floor and stable style door accessing the dining kitchen.

Breakfast Kitchen (3.58m x 4.34m max)

A spacious family dining kitchen, fitted with a comprehensive range of matching wall and base units with wood block work surfaces and Belfast style sink with side drainer and mixer tap. There is a Smeg cooker and an American style fridge freezer, space for a washing machine and there is also a built-in microwave. The kitchen also has under-cupboard lighting, inset ceiling spotlights, timber flooring, central heating radiator and uPVC windows set within stone mullions to the side. A stable door gives access to the entrance porch.

Lounge (4.09m x 3.81m min / 4.80m max)

Featuring uPVC windows within stone mullions and window seat beneath. There are exposed ceiling beams, picture rail décor, a central heating radiator and a stunning exposed stone open fireplace. A staircase from the lounge gives access to the lower ground floor and a further door provides access to stairs which lead up to the first floor.

Dining Room (4.32m x 3.15m)

A light and spacious reception room, having a uPVC mullion window which provides views over the valley. There are also uPVC French doors which give direct access to the garden, picture rail décor and a central heating radiator.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

Hallway

Fitted with a central heating radiator and exposed ceiling beam.

Master Bedroom (4.01m x 2.84m)

Fitted with a central heating radiator. This good sized double bedroom also has uPVC double glazed windows with stone mullion surrounds, which provide far reaching views.

Bedroom 2 (3.10m x 3.12m max)

With a uPVC window, central heating radiator and exposed beam to the ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (2.21m max x 4.83m max)

This good sized third bedroom, has 2 uPVC double glazed windows and a central heating radiator.

Separate WC

Being part tiled to the walls and tiled to the floor. This room is furnished with a 2 piece white suite comprising of a low flush WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin. There are also inset ceiling spotlights and extractor.
Quality pottery designed by Villeroy Boch and fittings by Hansgrohe.

Bathroom

Offering wet room style shower, with thermostatic shower, under floor heating, a bath and a ceramic wash hand basin with mixer tap. There are inset ceiling spotlights, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan, full tiling to both the walls and floor, and exposed stonework. Quality pottery designed by Villeroy Boch and fittings by Hansgrohe.

FIRST FLOOR:

Attic Room (3.78m x 4.09m to the eaves)

Accessed via a central staircase with balustrade. This room is fitted with a central heating radiator and access to a WC.

WC

Furnished with a 2 piece white suite comprising of a low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. There is also a central heating radiator and port hole style window.

OUTSIDE:

To the side of the property there is an enclosed garden area which comprises of a lawn and stone paved seating area, with a variety of well stocked flowerbed and shrub borders. Across the lane there is a hardstanding area which provides off road parking for 2 cars. The property is also offered for sale with a plot of sloping land to the front, extending to approximately 1/4 of an acre.

BOUNDARIES & OWNERSHIPS:

The boundaries and ownerships have not been checked on the title deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way. All prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries before proceeding to exchange of contracts.

DIRECTIONS:

Leave Halifax via Pellon Lane, continue through Pellon and follow this road which then becomes Moor End Road and then Mount Tabor Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles and at the junction with the Crossroads Inn, bear left into Wainstalls Lane. Continue down the hill for approximately 1/4 mile, where the subject property can be found on the right hand side (google maps marks its position on Saltonstall Lane.

TENURE:

Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND:

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