St. Helens Gate, Huddersfield, HD4 6SH

Rushfield Lodge is a stone built former gate house located on the outskirts of Almondbury. Enjoying the benefits of a rural setting whilst being able to take advantage of the amenities on offer in the village centre. The property is truly worth viewing and offers an excellent amount of privacy with large electric gate that opens to reveal a detached double garage, parking for 4 cars and beautifully manicured gardens. The lodge has a modern and contemporary feel throughout with accommodation comprising breakfast kitchen, study, lounge diner, two bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite and a house bathroom, with gas central heating and double glazing. 

Ground Floor

Main entrance into the lodge is from the driveway parking and trough fully glazed doors and lead into the dining kitchen. When entering the kitchen the first impressions of the internal specifications are instantly impressive and include bespoke painted base and wall units which are finished in a modern neutral tone, with a complementary island unit, all of which are completed with black granite work surfaces. Central to the kitchen there is a 4 oven AGA with a separate electric oven and hob which is framed within a chimney breast with  and providing an eye catching focal point there is an AGA with a separate electric oven and hob and set back into a chimney breast.  Additional integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave. A bespoke dresser provides additional storage and display shelving and complements the fitted kitchen, this is included in the sale.

The kitchen enjoys an open layout to the dining area which is located within the bay window area providing an outlook over the central courtyard area, with fully glazed French doors leading outside creating an ideal sociable entertaining space. There is under floor heating throughout the dining kitchen and entrance hallway with additional heating provided from a traditional style radiator.

Leaving the kitchen, there are part glazed double doors opening into a reception room, currently enjoyed as a study. Being central to the layout this versatile room has fully glazed French doors leading out to the external central courtyard, as well as leading into the sitting room. From here there is access to the guest WC and valuable storage areas.

The sitting room exudes space and comfortably offers an area to create a more formal dining setting as well as a sitting room. This beautiful light room benefits from having a southerly aspect with fully glazed French doors and windows to the central courtyard, again offering a great layout for sociable entertaining. There are an addition 3 windows, all fitted with quality window shutters creating valuable privacy, that face out onto St Helen’s Gate.

From the lounge there is access to the inner hallway. This leads to the bedrooms and house bathroom. Note the wall hung mirrors that provide lighting to the hallway in addition to inset spotlights.

The family bathroom has a 3 piece white suite which comprises of a bath with a shower over and a glass shower screen, WC and hand wash basin which is built within a vanity unit also providing additional storage. There are neutral tiles to the floor, complementary tiles to the walls and a feature window with obscured glazing.

The guest bedroom is a double size bedroom which benefits from having built in furniture including bedside tables, wardrobe and dressing table. The windows provide an outlook over the central courtyard and garden beyond.

The master suite offers a dressing area with fitted wardrobes with mirror sliding doors. To the ensuite shower room there is a double walk-in shower cubicle with a glass screen, WC and hand wash basin built within a vanity unit and storage. There is a built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboard that houses the hot water tank. Stepping down from the dressing area and into the master bedroom where there is a bay window, enjoying an outlook over the garden. Fully gazed French doors lead out to the central courtyard.

Externally

The property sits within a good size plot and benefits from an excellent degree of privacy. The automated gates open into the driveway parking, there is an additional pedestrian entrance both of which are secured electronically. The driveway provides parking for 4 vehicles and leads to the detached double garage with an automated garage door. The lawned garden is beautifully manicured and surrounded with mature decorative trees and hedges and colourful seasonal borders. There is a tiered decked sun terrace which is complete with a summer house. Central to the property there is a south facing courtyard, this ideal entertaining space benefits from having internal access into the dining kitchen, study, lounge and master bedroom, creating a wonderful central hub and a great space for summer socialising and enjoying and outlook of the picturesque garden.

Additional information

A Freehold property set within enclosed grounds of 0.14 acres, with mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Council Tax Band - E. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.

1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. These particulars do not form the basis of any contract nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract.

Directions

From the centre of Almondbury on the corner of Northgate, take Fenay Lane down the side of Taste Fine Wines, and right onto St Helens Gate. Continue along St Helens Gate where the property can be found on the right hand side.

AGENT NOTES 

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER FINE AND COUNTRY NOR ANY OF ITS ASSOCIATED BUSINESSES OR EMPLOYEES HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.