Hill Top, Newmillerdam, Wakefield

A CHARMING four bedroom stone property with STUNNING VIEWS overlooking Newmillerdam lake, gardens & planning permission to EXTEND. VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE. EPC rating D62.

Situated in the highly sought after area of Newmillerdam perfectly living up to its name of Lake View Cottage is this charming four bedroom stone built detached property. This beautiful home boasts stunning views over Newmillerdam Country Park and offers well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. Blending period charm with contemporary touches, the property features four generously sized bedrooms, ample reception space, and the added benefit of planning permission already granted for a further extension, offering exciting potential for future enhancement.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance vestibule leading to an inner hallway with access to the first floor landing, dining room, and living room. The dining room flows into the kitchen, which has a stable timber door providing external access, and an opening through to the snug/breakfast room, which can also be reached via the living room. From here, stairs descend to the lower ground floor where there is a useful utility space, home office, shower room and access to the rear garden. To the first floor, a landing with loft access leads to four well sized bedrooms and the house bathroom. Externally, the property sits within generous gardens. To the front, there are paved, slate, and lawned sections enclosed by stone walling and hedging with timber double gates opening onto a pebbled driveway providing off road parking for two to three vehicles and leading to a detached stone built garage with power, light and plumbing. The south facing rear garden, which enjoys sun all day, is tiered and incorporates lawned and pebbled areas, a stone paved patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, mature shrubs, and a separate enclosed section currently used for chickens but equally suited to a variety of uses. The gardens are fully enclosed offering a good degree of privacy.

Newmillerdam is renowned for its picturesque setting and lifestyle appeal. Just a short stroll from the property lies the Country Park, perfect for family outings, dog walking, and outdoor enthusiasts. The area also boasts highly regarded pubs and amenities, with larger facilities available nearby including supermarkets, schools and leisure attractions such as Sandal Castle and Pugneys Country Park. For commuters, Sandal & Agbrigg train station is within easy reach, together with excellent bus services and convenient motorway links via the M1.

Only by viewing can the true charm, space, and setting of this home be fully appreciated. An early inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Accommodation -

Lower Ground Floor Hallway - Hallway with timber framed door to the rear garden, understairs storage, access to the utility and opening to the home office. Tiled flooring throughout.

Utility Room - 1.7m x 3.35 (max) x 2.83m (min) (5'6" x 10'11" (ma - Timber frame double glazed sash window to the rear, wooden work surface over with sink, plumbing for a washing machine, regular boiler and water tank housed here.

Shower Room/W.C. - 1.95m x 3.3m (max) x 1.3m (min) (6'4" x 10'9" (max - Low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap and a shower cubicle with mains fed overhead shower and body jets. Part tiled with exposed stonework, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan and timber framed double door to the rear.

Home Office - 4.6m x1 .92m (15'1" x3'3" .301'10") - Frosted glass window looking into the shower room, exposed brick and stone to the walls, stone flooring, cast iron central heating radiator, and LED ambient strip lighting.

Ground Floor Entrance Vestibule - Stained glass timber framed double entrance doors with a further timber door with glazed panes into the inner hallway. Doors to the living room and dining room with staircase to the first floor.

Living Room - 4.36m x 4.55m (max) x 0.7m (min) (14'3" x 14'11" ( - Timber framed double glazed bay window overlooking the rear garden and Newmillerdam lake, exposed ceiling beams and door to the snug/breakfast area and log burning stove with limestone hearth.

Dining Room - 4.52m x 4.0m (max) x 3.8m (min) (14'9" x 13'1" (ma - Hardwood flooring, timber framed double glazed sash window to the side, cast iron radiator, decorative fireplace with tiled hearth and exposed brick chimney breast, exposed beams, frosted panel window into the snug/breakfast area, and an opening to the kitchen.

Kitchen - 4.11m x 4.3m (max) x 2.9m (min) (13'5" x 14'1" (ma - Fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units with resin work surface over, inset resin sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, chimney breast with mantle and space for a range cooker, integrated dishwasher, exposed stone wall, and downlighting. An opening into the snug/breakfast area, timber framed double glazed sash window to the front and stable door giving access to the front.

Snug/Breakfast Room - 4.18m x 3.37m (13'8" x 11'0") - Timber frame double glazed sash window to the rear, cast iron radiator, oak staircase with glass balustrade to the lower ground floor, hardwood flooring, resin breakfast bar and underfloor heating.

First Floor Landing - Timber framed double glazed sash window to the side, cast iron radiator, loft access and doors to four bedrooms and the house bathroom.

Bedroom One - 4.37m x 4.6m (max) x 1.08m (min) (14'4" x 15'1" (m - Timber framed double glazed bay window to the rear overlooking Newmillerdam Country Park and three cast iron column radiators.

Bedroom Two - 4.55m x 4.05m (max) x 1.81m (min) (14'11" x 13'3" - Timber framed double glazed sash window to the side, cast iron radiator, decorative cast iron fireplace and door to a residual landing snug space.

Bedroom Three - 4.25m x 3.36m (max) x 2.35m (min) (13'11" x 11'0" - Timber framed double glazed sash window to the rear with views of Newmillerdam Country Park, cast iron radiator and decorative cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom Four - 3.3m x 3.03m (max) x 0.8 (min) (10'9" x 9'11" (max - Timber framed double glazed sash window to the front and central heating radiator.

Bathroom/W.C. - 2.95m x 2.6m (max) x 0.75m (min) (9'8" x 8'6" (max - Frosted timber framed double glazed sash window to the front, chrome radiator, low flush w.c., wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap, bath with mains shower with overhead shower. Part tiled walls.

Outside - To the front stone flags lead to the timber stable door with slate features, a small lawned section running along the stone wall, and timber gates opening to a pebbled driveway for two/three cars leading to the garage. The south facing rear garden is tiered with lawned and pebbled areas, a stone paved patio ideal for outdoor dining and views across Newmillerdam Country Park. The garden is fully enclosed by stone walling and hedging with a brick built outbuilding and access from the lower ground floor. Behind the garage there is a chicken coop, offering further versatile use.

Garage - 3.4m x 2.95m (11'1" x 9'8") - Detached stone built garage with two Velux skylights, power and light, timber double doors, and plumbing available.

Planning Permission - The property has planning permission approved for provision of a garden room with rooftop terrace. Further details can be found on the Wakefield Council planning portal ref: 24/00919/FUL

Council Tax Band - The council tax band for this property is D.

Floor Plans - These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans.

Viewings - To view please contact our Wakefield office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.

Epc Rating - To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our local offices.