Barnside Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth

Gatehead Cottage sits within the idyllic semi rural hamlet of Barnside on the outskirts of Hepworth, a pocket of Holmfirth celebrated for its peaceful charm and sweeping countryside views. Surrounded by an attractive collection of barn conversions and characterful cottages, this three bedroom home embraces a wonderfully quirky upside down layout that makes the most of its outlook, while showcasing the rich textures and timeless features expected of a property of its heritage. It’s a setting that feels both tucked away and beautifully connected to the landscape, offering a lifestyle defined by tranquillity, warmth and unmistakable Yorkshire character.

Stepping inside Gatehead Cottage, an entrance porch sets the tone beautifully — a practical and welcoming space that serves as both a cloakroom and a useful utility area, complete with plumbing for a washing machine. 

From here, a door leads into the first-floor accommodation where the home’s wonderfully distinctive upside down layout unfolds. 

The open plan dining kitchen is a real showpiece: a stunning room defined by an exposed stone wall with a dual aspect fire, soaring ceilings to the apex of the roof, skylight windows that draw in natural light, and deep sill mullioned windows that frame views of the countryside. 

Recently crafted by respected local company Daval, the kitchen combines streamlined contemporary design, offering integrated appliances including a double oven, induction hob, dishwasher and a Quooker boiling water tap. 

A breakfast bar enhances the sociable feel, flowing effortlessly into a generous formal dining area and onwards through double doors into the sitting room. 

In the sitting room the charm continues with another exposed stone wall housing a log burner and glazed French doors opening directly onto the cottage style patio garden, capturing lovely countryside views. 

Completing the first floor is a modern shower room.

An open staircase leads down to the ground floor, where three spacious double bedrooms offer peaceful and well proportioned accommodation. 

The main bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a full wall of hand painted fitted furniture. 

A stylish four piece house bathroom serves this level, appointed with a double ended freestanding bath, step in shower, WC and sink — a luxurious space designed for relaxation.

Outside, Gatehead Cottage enjoys a charming cottage style paved patio garden, enclosed by stone walled borders that soften the space with greenery and frame the lovely open outlook across open countryside — a truly peaceful spot for morning coffee or summer evenings outdoors. 

Beneath the property sits a large and exceptionally useful storage room, ideal for bikes, garden equipment or seasonal items. 

To the side, the cottage benefits from driveway parking for two vehicles, completing the practical yet characterful appeal of this beautifully presented home. There is an additional parking space within close proximity of the cottage and is illustrated on the title plan information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The property is within Kirklees Council with a council tax band D. The property is served by mains electricity, an oil-fired heating system, mains water and a septic tank which is managed by a neighbouring property. By way of example the costs paid for this in 2025 was £168 for service, electric and emptying and £135 for repairs. The property has been reroofed in last 12 months by Parker Maythorn has a guarantee.

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.