Long Moor Lane, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

A welcoming part glazed door with side window leads into the porch area with its tiled floor, radiator and half glazed twin doors believed to be from the building when it was a chapel welcome you into the large wide hallway. From the porch there is a small utility store area that used to be a WC so there is suitable plumbing for varying uses if required. In the store/utility there are two small side windows.

Hallway

This large and particularly wide hallway welcomes you to some of the character and period features of the building. Stairs rise to the first floor. There is a high-level plate rack, high skirting boards, a large full height store cupboard with the lower section housing the property’s hot water tank. From the hall three steps rise up to the lounge.

Dining kitchen

6.96m x 3.15m

A good-sized room with high ceilings and high-level period style skirting boards. The kitchen area has units to the high and low level, there is a gas range style cooker, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, half and a half bowl sink unit, tiled splashbacks and a radiator. The kitchen area of the room has a high painted timber panelled ceiling and there is period style coving and a ceiling rose over the dining area and the overall room has windows to the front and rear allowing an impressive dual aspect to the front and rear.

Lounge

6.96m x 3.35m

Three steps rise to the lounge which is an impressive room with high level arched timber panelled ceiling in line with the property’s former status as a chapel. In keeping with much of the property there is high skirting, two period style radiators and a stone fireplace housing a living flame gas fired stove set upon a raised hearth. With a window offering a front aspect to the rear is a fully glazed door offering views towards and over the extensive gardens and beyond. This door leads to the metal raised balcony which measures 16’ x 8’ and metal stairs down to the gravel area to the rear.

Bathroom

2.44m x 2.18m

The ground floor bathroom comprises of the three-piece suite in white with low-level flush WC, basin and bath with shower attachment over. There is an obscure glazed window, radiator, painted wood panelled ceiling and a stripped boarded floor.

Bedroom 3

3.96m x 3.23m

Located on the ground floor and to the rear of the property this good-sized bedroom again benefits from high ceilings, stripped and exposed timber flooring, radiator and window offering a rear aspect and views.

Bedroom 4

2.95m x 2.3m

The smallest of the bedrooms this room is located to the front of the property and has been used by the current owners as an office. The flooring is stripped exposed timber, window with a front aspect and radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

A good-sized space that may offer a home study area. The ceiling is high and arched with timber panelling and a Velux window offers natural light. From here doors lead off to bedroom 1 and bedroom 2.

Bedroom 1

4.45m x 4.17m

A large Velux window offers a high degree of natural light and rear aspect to the room. The room boasts impressive exposed beams and trusses. There is a radiator and a walk-in wardrobe/cupboard as well.

En-Suite

2.2m x 1.52m

Comprising of a three-piece suite in white including shower cubicle, basin and low-level flush WC. The ensuite has a heated towel rail style radiator and a Velux window.

Bedroom 2

4.42m x 3.05m

Another large Velux offers a high degree of natural light as well as impressive rear views. This room is home to the loft access point, there is a radiator and a large sloping ceiling walk in store/wardrobe.

OUTSIDE

Hardingley Chapel sits behind stone walls to the front with wrought iron gates to two sides and established trees offering a great first impression and a degree of privacy from Long Moor Lane. The period railing on top of the wall and gates not just individual access but also to the gravel driveway that leads to the rear. There is some established planting and lawns as the path leads to one side and the drive to the other.

Driveway and garage

The gravel drive sweeps around the side and opens up to offer ample parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached double garage which measures 17’ 6” x 17’ 6” and has a double electric up and over door. In the garage there is power, lighting and a sink. Close by and connected to the balcony is an EV charging point.

Rear garden

The rear garden is extensive, gently sloping and offers huge scope of family life and the enthusiastic gardener. There are sheds, three greenhouses, an arbour, a pergola, built in BBQ and much more. There is established planting, trees, stone trough planting, small water feature and various areas to catch the evening sun. The garden is undoubtedly great for outside entertaining and family life.

Additional information

The property is Freehold. Energy rating 68 (Band D), Council tax band E. Our online checks show that Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband (Fibre to the Premises FTTP) is available, and mobile coverage is predicted to be good with some providers.

Viewing

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 becomes 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.