Stoney Springs House, Brearley, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Kitchen | Utility Room | Dining Room | Boiler Room | WC | Living Room | Lounge with Library Area

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Second Double Bedroom with En-Suite | Family Bathroom | Mezzanine Office / Study Area

Second Floor
Two Double Bedrooms

Externally
Driveway | Detached Double Garage | Detached Cottage with Attached Barn | Generous Patio Terrace | Landscaped Gardens | Shed | Greenhouse

The Property
Tucked privately behind wrought-iron gates and commanding an elevated position above the Rochdale Canal and River Calder, Stoney Springs House is a remarkable pre-Georgian property with origins dating to 1706. Once a row of four early-industrial weavers’ cottages, it was unified in the late 1970s to form a substantial detached property. Set within approximately 0.8 acres of south and south-west facing tiered gardens, the site also includes a detached garage with garden store beneath, along with a two-storey detached stone cottage and adjoining barn, offering considerable scope for development (subject to consents). Positioned close to commuter routes, it offers swift access to both Leeds and Manchester, making it ideal for those seeking seclusion without compromising connectivity.

Beyond the cobbled entrance and stone boundary walls, the arrangement of rooms hints at the building’s former life as four separate cottages, now unified with character and care. Original features are found throughout, from exposed beams and deep-set mullioned windows to carved stone fireplaces, oak doors and rustic flagstones.

The kitchen is a warm and well-appointed space, fitted with bespoke cabinetry, a central island, granite worktops, and a traditional gas-fired Aga set within a tiled surround. A Bosch electric oven and microwave are built-in for everyday use, and there is ample room for informal dining. The adjacent utility room includes both plumbing for laundry and an American-style fridge-freezer. The dining room lies directly beside the kitchen, with a solid oak floor and deep mullioned windows framing views over the sun terrace and gardens. Exposed ceiling timbers and a decorative fireplace define the space, combining natural light with the warmth of traditional materials.

At the centre of the property is a large sitting room, rich in texture and atmosphere, with exposed beams, carved stonework, and an open fireplace providing a natural focal point. A double wooden door opens from the sun terrace into a small porch, where a second pair of internal glazed doors lead into the room. This in turn flows into the dramatic lounge: a vaulted double-height space lit by tall clerestory windows, where a commanding stone chimney breast rises to the ceiling. Overlooking this room is a mezzanine-level office, offering a flexible workspace that retains visual connection with the room below. A further timber-beamed library area sits to one side, tucked into a more intimate corner, ideal for reading or study.

Upstairs, the first floor is arranged around a broad central landing and accommodates the principal bedroom suite, which includes built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A second double bedroom on this floor also benefits from its own en-suite, while elevated views from the bedrooms look out over the gardens and canal, stretching towards the rolling landscape of the Calder Valley. A stylish main bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the arrangement. The two second-floor bedrooms, full of character with sloped ceilings, exposed beams and dormer windows, offer charming guest or family accommodation.

Externally
The property stands in approximately 0.8 acres of landscaped grounds, designed to make the most of the south and south-west aspects. Lawned terraces step down gently towards the Rochdale Canal, which forms the bottom boundary. Subject to consents, there may be potential to create a private mooring with direct access to the national waterways network. From the upper terrace, stone steps and paved walkways wind between topiary, flowering borders, and ornamental planting towards a sheltered seating area beside the house.

There is gated off-road parking for multiple vehicles on a cobbled driveway and upper yard, along with a detached wood and stone-built garage with garden store below. A separate pedestrian gate leads to the house entrance. Beyond the house sits a two-storey detached cottage with an attached barn, formerly granted listed building consent for conversion into additional living space. This represents an opportunity for those seeking annexe accommodation, multigenerational living or high-quality holiday lets (subject to renewed permissions).

Local Information
Set within the picturesque Calder Valley, Luddendenfoot and the neighbouring hamlet of Brearley enjoy a peaceful rural setting with easy access to canal towpaths, woodland walks and open moorland. The area lies close to Hebden Bridge, Hardcastle Crags and the Pennine Way, while Halifax’s renowned cultural landmarks are just a short drive away.

Ideally positioned within walking distance of Luddenden village, Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge, the area offers scenic country and canal towpath walks, traditional pubs, local sports clubs and well-regarded primary schools. Nearby Hebden Bridge provides wine bars, independent shops, restaurants and regular outdoor markets. Railway stations at both Mytholmroyd (which has a large car park) and Hebden Bridge provide direct services to Leeds and Manchester. Everyday amenities, including a dentist and GP surgery, are available in Mytholmroyd, while a broader selection of shops, cafés, supermarkets and medical services can be found in Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge. Halifax offers further amenities, including theatres, galleries and national retailers.

Schooling options include Luddendenfoot Academy, with additional primaries nearby such as Scout Road Academy and Midgley School. For secondary education, Ryburn Valley High School in Sowerby Bridge is the closest, while Halifax offers several selective and highly rated schools including The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar. Independent options such as Bradford Grammar and Rishworth School are also within reach.

Luddendenfoot and Brearley are well placed for commuters, with Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge stations just minutes away and regular connections to Leeds, Manchester, Bradford and Huddersfield. The A646 links easily to the M62, ensuring excellent road access to regional centres and beyond.

Approximate Mileages
Brearley 0.4 miles | Mytholmroyd 1.1 miles | Luddendenfoot 1.4 miles | Hebden Bridge 2.7 miles | Halifax 2.8 miles | Sowerby Bridge 3.2 miles | Leeds 21.5 miles | Manchester 28.1 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, gas and water, with gas-fired central heating and drainage via a private treatment plant.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band E

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

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Submitting an Offer
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