The Lodge Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5TG

Occupying a delightful plot, enjoying private south facing gardens and stunning views to the front aspect, a spacious 5 bedroom character home with annexed 1 bedroom cottage and a sought after village location.

The property retains original period features including exposed beams and stone mullioned windows, offers 4 reception rooms to the ground floor in addition to a kitchen and utility whilst five bedrooms to the first floor benefit from two bathrooms. The adjoining cottage has a lounge, kitchen and garden room accompanied by a bedroom and bathroom to the first floor. Offering versatile accommodation with ancillary accommodation and fantastic investment potential.

The property enjoys a delightful village location offering direct access into glorious open countryside, whilst local services and amenities are in abundance, Huddersfield centre is within a short drive the M62 ensures convenient access throughout the region and both bus and train services are easily accessible.

Ground Floor

A double-glazed entrance door opens into the garden room which has two bow windows overlooking the garden whilst twin doors open directly onto the flagged terrace and garden. Access is gained through to the dining room which has a window overlooking the rear garden and an internal door accessing the garage.

A-sitting room links the garden room to the kitchen, has a useful storage cupboard picture rail and boxed beams to the ceiling. The kitchen has full tiling to the floor, has a frosted window and is presented with a range of kitchen furniture with a work surface incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit. There is an integral oven and grill with four ring hob and extractor hood, a fridge freezer, small breakfast bar, full tiling to the floor and a walk-in pantry.

A lobby in-between the sitting room and lounge has a staircase to the first floor. The lounge is exceptional, a spacious room which has exposed beams and trusses on display, a window overlooking the garden and a feature, inglenook style fireplace with beamed lintel and a living flame gas fire which sits on a quarry tiled hearth with an exposed brick backcloth. The adjoining utility has a shower, a stainless-steel sink unit, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and full tiling to the floor. A walk-in storeroom / laundry is home to the central heating boiler.

First Floor

A centrally placed landing gains access to all bedrooms and the bathrooms.

The principal bedroom suite is exceptional and would make two rooms, alternatively the versatility offers the potential for a dressing room and en-suite. The room spans the depth of the home, has windows overlooking the rear garden and windows to the front commanding stunning cross valley views.

There are two additional double bedrooms to the rear aspect of the property each offering generous accommodation, both having stone mullioned windows overlooking the garden and exposed beams on display. There are two single bedrooms to the front aspect of the property both commanding cross valley views.

The shower room is presented with a double shower with a fixed glass screen, has a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C, and a window commanding long distance views. A second bathroom is presented with a three-piece suite finished in white and has a frosted window to the front aspect.

Externally

The property abuts the road to the front and has access to the integral garage. To the rear an exceptionally well-proportioned southwest facing garden is lawned with surrounding planted beds, two separate patio areas, a small summer house and a terrace at the immediate rear of the home. There is a variation of established trees lining the boundary creating fantastic levels of privacy.

The Cottage

A one-bedroom cottage offering versatile potential whether this be annexed accommodation, a separate rental investment property or even a home working space.

Ground Floor

An entrance door opens into the kitchen which has windows to two aspect furniture with work surfaces incorporating a sink, a breakfast bar, partial tiling to the walls, full tiling to the floor, a gas cooker point, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a fridge freezer.

The lounge has a stone fireplace with a gas fire and access into the garden room which is fully glazed, has full tiling to the floor and french doors opening on to the rear.

First Floor

A bedroom offers double accommodation and a window overlooking the garden. The bathroom presents a three-piece suite. Comprising a panel bath, low flush W.C and a wash hand basin.

Double Garage

A double garage with power, lighting, an up and over door to the road. To the rear aspect a useful storeroom with a personal door into the house.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. EPC Rating - D & D. Council Tax Band - A & D. Fixtures and fitting by separate negotiation. Two titles to be sold together.

Local Area – Linthwaite

The property enjoys a delightful village location, four miles to the west of Huddersfield, in the Colne Valley, positioned on the edge of glorious open countryside offering direct access to both the Pennines and the Holme Valley. Surrounding villages include Marsden, Meltham, Golcar and Slaithwaite which has highly regarded primary and secondary schooling, numerous country pubs, shops and a train station with connections to Leeds, Manchester and beyond. Slaithwaite was recently described by the Sunday Times as the best village in northern England. Honley and Holmfirth are reached within a short drive each offering a variation of local markets, pubs, bistros and shops. In short, the immediate locality offers the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, numerous pastimes and a highly commutable position.

This popular 13th Century town of Holmfirth enjoys a bustling centre presenting shops from small gift and clothes shops to supermarkets and a farmers’ market alongside traditional pubs, bars and restaurants as well as its very own Vineyard, leisure centre and Picturedrome. The locally famous Tunnel End and the canal towpath are a popular attractions. Some famous scenes from Last of the Summer Wine have been filmed taking full advantage of the local scenery. Shops and restaurants are easily accessible whilst services include railway stations and regular bus services. The M62 and M1 motorways are close by, as are major commercial centres including Huddersfield, Manchester, Oldham, Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield.

Agents Notes

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.

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.