High Ash Avenue, Clayton West, HD8

A TRULY UNIQUE, SUPERBLY PRESENTED, DETACHED, FAMILY HOME, OFFERING A WEALTH OF SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION, COMPLEMENTED BY PRACTICAL, LOW MAINTENANCE GARDENS AND GROUNDS. THE PROPERTY IS TUCKED AWAY IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC SETTING AND OCCUPIES AN ELEVATED POSITION, OFFERING PLEASANT VIEWS ACROSS NEIGHBOURING FIELDS TO THE REAR AND FAR REACHING PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY TO THE FRONT. LOCATED IN THE POPULAR VILLAGE OF CLAYTON WEST, IN CATCHMENT FOR WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING, CLOSE TO AMENITIES AND IDEALLY POSITIONED FOR ACCESS TO COMMUTER LINKS.

The property accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, downstairs WC, utility room, garage, gym, inner hallway, three double bedrooms and bathroom to the ground floor. To the mid-floor is an impressive open-plan dining kitchen and family room with roof lantern and bespoke wine cellar. To the first floor is a superb lounge, with oak and glazed gable and log burning stove, it also leads to the home office/bedroom five, the principal bedroom which is particularly spacious and the first floor luxury bathroom. Externally, there is a driveway leading to the integral garage, the gardens to the front and rear feature lawn area and a flagged patios ideal for entertainment and alfresco dining. There is a multi-purpose studio with lighting and power, outside kitchen area/log store and gardeners WC/potting shed. Please note, the property also benefits from an air source heat pump and solar panels with battery storage.

Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating TBC.

EPC Rating: D

ENTRANCE HALL (1.83m x 2.82m)

Enter into the property through an aluminium front door with adjoining double-glazed, obscure glass window. The entrance hall features attractive tiled flooring with underfloor heating, a staircase with LED strip lighting beneath rising to the mid-floor level and to the first floor, and fabulous Scafell doors providing access to the utility room, downstairs WC and the inner hallway.

DOWNSTAIRS WC (0.86m x 1.68m)

The WC features a modern, two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with push-button flush, and a wall-hung wash hand basin with vanity cupboard beneath and chrome monobloc mixer tap. There is attractive, parquet-style, hardwood flooring with underfloor heating, high-gloss, brick-effect tiling to dado height, inset spotlighting to the ceiling on a remote sensor, and a ceiling extractor point.

UTILITY ROOM (1.91m x 2.62m)

The utility room features fitted wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary solid oak work surfaces over, which incorporate a composite inset sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. There is high-gloss, brick-effect tiling to the splash areas, a continuation of the attractive tiled flooring from the entrance hall, plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer above, inset spotlighting on a remote sensor to the ceiling, an extractor fan, doors which enclose the hot water cylinder and a useful pantry, and an oak door providing access to the garage.

GARAGE (2.57m x 3.35m)

The garage features an electric, sectional, up-and-over door, lighting and power in situ, fitted work benches and shelving for additional storage, and inset spotlighting to the ceiling. The garage has been divided into two areas, with one portion becoming a home gymnasium (13'6" x 11'2") and the other being garaging (11'0" x 8'5").

GYM (3.4m x 4.12m)

The gym is a versatile additional space which features dual-aspect, double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, built-in cupboards providing a great deal of storage, a timber-clad feature wall, a recess which is currently utilised as space for an American-style fridge freezer unit.

INNER HALLWAY

The inner hallway features inset spotlighting on a remote sensor to the ceiling and reclaimed Scafell board doors providing access to three double bedrooms, the house bathroom and an enclosed a useful storage cupboard/wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO

Bedroom two is a generously proportioned double bedroom made up of two separate areas, including a lower bedroom area (10'2" x 8'5") and a seating/study/dressing area (11'10" x 9'10"). The bedroom area boasts ample space for a double bed as well as space for freestanding furniture, and enjoys a great deal of natural light courtesy of two skylight windows and a bank of double-glazed windows to the rear. There is also a central ceiling light point and a column radiator. The study/dressing area features inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a bank of inset fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving in situ.

BEDROOM THREE (3.05m x 3.35m)

Bedroom three is a light and airy double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is underfloor heating, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving in situ, a bank of double-glazed, aluminium windows to the rear elevation which offer far-reaching views over rooftops, and a door providing access to the en-suite shower room.

BEDROOM THREE EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM (2.31m x 1.17m)

The en-suite features a contemporary, three-piece suite comprising a fixed-frame shower with thermostatic rainfall showerhead and separate handheld attachment, a low-level WC with push-button flush, and a wall-hung wash hand basin with chrome monobloc mixer tap and vanity drawer beneath. There is attractive tiled flooring, contrasting tiling to the walls, a double-glazed window to the rear elevation with pleasant views, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, and an extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR (2.69m x 2.74m)

Bedroom four can accommodate a double bed with space for freestanding furniture and features a double-glazed window to the side elevation, underfloor heating, and inset spotlighting to the ceiling.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM (1.83m x 2.36m)

The house bathroom features a modern, white, three-piece suite comprising an inset bath with tiled surround, thermostatic rainfall shower over and separate handheld attachment, a broad wall-hung wash hand basin with chrome monobloc mixer tap, and a wall-mounted, low-level WC with concealed cistern and push-button flush. There is attractive tiled flooring, tiling to the splash areas, underfloor heating, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, and an extractor fan.

OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM (5.79m x 6.91m)

This truly impressive room enjoys fabulous views across the property's gardens and a great deal of natural light through dual-aspect windows to the front and side elevation, a roof lantern and sliding patio doors with integrated blinds. There is high-quality, parquet-style flooring, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, pendant light points over the kitchen units, a ceiling light point over the dining area, and a hidden, sliding, barn-style door which can be used to separate the dining kitchen and family room from the rest of the property's accommodation. The pièce de résistance of this exceptional room is the glazed trapdoor which provides access to a fabulous, bespoke wine cellar.

OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM cont.

The kitchen features a wide range of fitted wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary quartz work surfaces over, which incorporate an inset composite sink unit with bevelled drainer. There are high-quality integrated appliances, including two waist-level AEG ovens, a five-ring induction NEFF hob with ceiling-mounted extraction, a fridge freezer unit, and a dishwasher. The kitchen benefits from soft-closing doors and drawers, pull-out pantry cupboards, a matching quartz upstand, and an exposed brick feature wall. The focal point of the kitchen area is the fabulous breakfast island with part quartz and part wooden tops, ideal for informal dining and entertaining. Beneath the island are further cupboards and a wine cooler.

LOUNGE (5.97m x 6.35m)

Taking the staircase from the dining kitchen and family room, you reach a fabulous lounge which enjoys a great deal of natural light cascading through dual-aspect windows, including a fabulous oak and glazed gable to the front elevation and banks of mullioned skylight windows with integrated blinds to the rear elevation. The windows to both sides offer fantastic views. There is a beautiful vaulted ceiling with inset spotlighting, underfloor heating, an oak door providing access to the inner landing, a recessed media wall with space for a flatscreen TV and a wall-mounted display shelf. The focal point of the room is the oval, glazed-fronted, cast-iron stove set upon a raised stone hearth.

INNER LANDING

The inner landing features inset spotlighting on a remote sensor to the ceiling and reclaimed Scafell board doors providing access to the office, bathroom and the principal bedroom. Please note, this area could be closed off with a door to create a fabulous principal suite.

BEDROOM ONE (4.12m x 5.41m)

The principal bedroom is a fabulously proportioned double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. It enjoys a great deal of natural light cascading through dual-aspect banks of skylight windows, again taking advantage of fantastic views, and there are additional conventional double-glazed windows with integrated blinds to the front elevation which overlook the driveway and gardens. The room boasts a stunning vaulted ceiling with inset spotlighting and central chandelier point, and is furnished with two fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving in situ, and bespoke fitted furniture providing a great deal of display shelving and window seating.

BATHROOM (2.49m x 2.64m)

The bathroom features a luxurious, four-piece suite comprising a double-ended, freestanding bath with floor-mounted mixer tap and showerhead attachment, a wall-mounted, low-level WC with concealed cistern and push-button flush, a broad wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap, and a fixed-frame, walk-in shower with thermostatic rainfall showerhead and separate handheld attachment. There is attractive tiling to the walls and floors, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, recessed shelving for toiletries and display, and double-glazed, mullioned skylight windows providing fantastic, panoramic views across the valley.

OFFICE (2.21m x 2.52m)

The office could be utilised as a nursery or single bedroom and features a double-glazed window with integrated blind and skylight above, offering pleasant views across the property's gardens and fields beyond. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling and underfloor heating.

SUMMERHOUSE (2.74m x 5.05m)

The summerhouse is a particularly versatile space which could be used as an outdoor office or an entertaining space. There are double-glazed windows with integrated blinds to the front elevation, as well as twin access doors, an Indian stone flagged floor, lighting and power in situ, a wall-mounted heater, a cast-iron, multi-fuel-burning stove for cooler evenings, bench seating, and a bar area with fitted shelving beneath.

POTTING SHED / OUTSIDE WC (1.17m x 3.12m)

The potting shed / outside WC features a two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with push-button flush and a broad wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and vanity cupboard beneath. There is tiling to the splash areas, a corrugated roof providing natural light, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Front Garden

Externally to the front, the property features a pillared, tarmacadam, double driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leading to the integral garage and then down the side of the property. There is ample external lighting, up-and-down lights to either side of the garage, part-wall and part-fence boundaries, and to the side of the property is a wood store and access given to the rear garden. An Indian stone flagged pathway leads to the front door and from here, steps lead to the main portion of the front garden which is laid predominantly to lawn and features part-hedge, part-wall and part-fence boundaries. Access is also granted to the summerhouse. There are additional stone flag steps which then lead to a secluded flagged patio which is particularly sheltered and provides an ideal for al fresco dining, barbecuing and entertaining. From here, there are fabulous views across neighbouring fields to the rear over maturing hedge boundaries, and a gate which allows direct access into said neighbouring field. There is a log store which could be utilised as an outdoor kitchen, external plug points, ample external lighting, and a cottage-style door which encloses the potting shed and gardeners WC.

Rear Garden

Externally to the rear is a fabulous lawn garden with a maturing hedge boundary and well-stocked flower and shrub beds. There are external lights, external double plug points, and access is given down the side of the property where there is additional storage space. The rear garden boasts fabulous, open-aspect views over rooftops and across the valley towards Emley Moor Mast.

Parking - Driveway