Little Hurst House, Common End, Flockton, WF4

TUCKED AWAY IN A MOST TRANQUIL, BACK WATER POSITION IS THIS BEAUTIFUL, PERIOD, DETACHED FAMILY HOME. 'LITTLE HURST HOUSE' IS SITUATED ON COMMON END, FLOCKTON, IN A SEMI-RURAL SETTING BOASTING PLEASANT VIEWS ACROSS FLOCKTON BECK TO THE FRONT AND PANORAMIC OPEN ASPECT VIEW ACROSS NEIGHBOURING FIELDS TO THE REAR. OFFERING SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION, BRIMMING WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER AND COMPLEMENTED BY FABULOUS, SOUTH-FACING GARDENS. THE PROPERTY BOASTS TANDEM GARAGE, WORKSHOP, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND OFFICE LANDING. 

The property accommodation briefly comprises of reception hall, downstairs WC, spacious living room, second reception room / snug with beautiful cast-iron range, formal dining room, kitchen and utility room to the ground floor. To the first floor is a galleried landing with office space and fabulous barn arch window to the rear, four well proportioned bedrooms and large house bathroom. There is an en-suite to the guest bedroom (bedroom two) and spacious loft space. Externally to the front is a Yorkshire stone pathway and tandem garage. To the rear is a most impressive lawn garden with flagged patio, workshop, ornamental pond and breath-taking far reaching views across neighbouring fields and open countryside.

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

EPC Rating: C

RECEPTION HALL (3.58m x 4.75m)

Enter into the property through twin timber and glazed front doors with double-glazed obscure inserts. The reception hall features exposed timber beams and batons on display, a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation providing a fabulous open outlook across fields, multi-panel timber and glazed doors providing access to the lounge and formal dining room, and solid timber doors giving access to the ground floor WC and the second reception room. There are three wall light points, two radiators, and a staircase with wooden banister and chamfered spindle balustrade rising to the first floor.

LIVING ROOM (4.62m x 8.97m)

The living room is a generously proportioned, light and airy reception room which features dual-aspect windows, including a fabulous bay window to the front elevation taking advantage of pleasant views, and double-glazed French doors with adjoining window to the rear elevation offering a fabulous open outlook across the rear gardens and neighbouring fields beyond. There are exposed timber beams to the ceiling, partly exposed stone walls, bespoke bench seating by the bay window, and the focal point of the room is the fabulous open fire with cast-iron Clearview stove and matching cast-iron canopy. The fireplace features a stone backcloth with timber lintel above and is set upon a raised stone hearth. Additionally, there are three wall light points, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, and two radiators.

DOWNSTAIRS WC

The downstairs WC features a white, two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with concealed cistern which incorporates a broad wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath. There is tiling to the splash areas, a circular porthole-style window with obscure glass to the front elevation, two ceiling light points, and ample space for cloaks storage.

SECOND RECEPTION ROOM / SNUG (3.61m x 4.57m)

The second reception room / snug is a versatile room which enjoys a great deal of natural light cascading through dual-aspect, double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations. The room is brimming with charm and character, courtesy of exposed timber beams, batons and floorboards, and a fabulous, working, cast-iron range fire with ashlar stone surround, exposed stone chimney breast and raised stone hearth. There are four wall light points, a radiator, and a serving hatch providing borrowed light to and from the kitchen.

KITCHEN (3.73m x 5.05m)

The breakfast kitchen enjoys a great deal of natural light courtesy of dual-aspect banks of windows to the side and rear elevations, with the window to the rear taking full advantage of the property's picturesque setting. There is recessed lighting to the ceiling, a radiator, luxury vinyl tiled flooring, multi-panel timber and glazed twin doors proceeding into the formal dining room and pantry, and a stable-style door leading into the utility room. The kitchen features a range of high-quality fitted wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary work surfaces over, which incorporate a one-and-a-half-bowl, ceramic sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap, a five ring gas hob inset into the central island with cupboard beneath and corner display shelving, a waist-level double oven, and a dishwasher. The kitchen also features tiling to the splash areas, glazed display cabinets, under-unit lighting, and inset spotlighting to the cornice.

PANTRY

The pantry features a recessed light to the ceiling, shelving in situ, and houses the wall-mounted boiler.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room features two banks of windows to the side elevation and further bank of windows to the rear elevation which overlook the property's fabulous gardens, the mature tree-lined outlook and neighbouring fields. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine, a fabulous ceramic Belfast sink unit, and a double-glazed external door to the side elevation giving access to the gardens.

FORMAL DINING ROOM (3.76m x 4.5m)

The formal dining room features a most impressive, double-glazed barn arch window to the rear elevation which takes full advantage of fabulous views across the property's gardens and of the neighbouring fields beyond. There is laminate wood-effect flooring, a vaulted ceiling showcasing the galleried landing with exposed timber beams, three wall light points, a radiator, and inset spotlighting to the first floor ceiling.

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED AND OFFICE LANDING

Taking the timber staircase from the reception hall, you reach the first floor landing. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling and a wooden banister with chamfered spindle balustrade over the formal dining room. The office landing area has ample space for twin working desks and features hardwood flooring, a radiator, doors providing access to the bathroom and bedroom accommodation, a double-glazed window to the side elevation, and two wall light points.

BEDROOM ONE (4.57m x 4.57m)

Bedroom one is situated to the front of the property and is a generously proportioned double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a fabulous, exposed timber beam on display, three ceiling light points, a shaver point with shaver light, a radiator, a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation, and a wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit.

BEDROOM TWO (4.57m x 4.75m)

Bedroom two is a generously proportioned double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is an exposed timber on display with light point, a ceiling light point, a radiator, a double-glazed bank of windows to the front elevation, offering pleasant open-aspect views, and a bank of wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving in situ. A doorway gives access to the en-suite shower room.

BEDROOM TWO EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en-suite shower room features a three-piece suite comprising a fixed-frame shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, a low-level WC, and a broad wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath. There is tiling to the splash areas, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a wall light point, an extractor fan, a shaver point, and a partly exposed timber beam on display.

BEDROOM THREE (4.42m x 4.65m)

Bedroom three is situated to the front of the property and features a double-glazed bank of windows to the front elevation, offering pleasant views. There is an exposed timber beam on display, a radiator, two ceiling light points, a reading light point, and a door enclosing a useful fitted wardrobe with hanging rail in situ.

BEDROOM FOUR (2.64m x 4.7m)

Bedroom four is situated to the rear of the property and can accommodate a double bed with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a central ceiling light point, a radiator, a recessed alcove with space for either freestanding or fitted furniture, and a bank of double-glazed windows to the rear elevation with fantastic, open-aspect views.

HOUSE BATHROOM (4.57m x 4.57m)

The house bathroom is a most impressive and generously proportioned room which features a white, three-piece suite comprising a double-ended bath with multi-jet function, showerhead mixer tap and additional thermostatic shower over, a low-level WC, and a broad pedestal wash hand basin. There is tiling to the splash areas, a radiator, a chrome ladder-style radiator, a wall-mounted electric heater, a ceiling light point, a shaver point, and a bank of double-glazed windows with tiled sill to the rear elevation which take full advantage of open-aspect views across neighbouring fields and of the property's gardens. There is a loft hatch with drop-down ladder giving access to a useful partly-boarded attic space which has various strip light points in situ.

GARAGE (3.35m x 10.97m)

The attached garage features an electric, remote controlled, sectional, up-and over door, lighting and power in situ, a double-glazed external door and window to the side elevation.

WORKSHOP (3.45m x 3.45m)

The workshop enjoys a great deal of natural light courtesy of dual-aspect, double-glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. The room could be utilised in a variety of ways, such as a garden office, a workshop or a hobby room. There is lighting and power in situ.

Front Garden

Little Hurst House is approached off Common End and in a most peaceful setting. The lane continues across the front of the property and to the attached garage. Externally to the front, there is a Yorkshire stone flagged pathway and steps which leads to the front door, where there are two external lights. The property boasts a fabulous outlook to the front across Flockton Beck and of open fields.

Rear Garden

Externally to the rear, the property occupies a generous and impressive plot which features a private and sheltered stone flagged patio ideal for al fresco dining and barbecuing. Steps from the patio lead to the fabulous, flat lawn garden which is south-facing where there are well-stocked flower and shrub beds and beautiful dry stone wall boundaries. The gardens enjoy fantastic open views across neighbouring fields and of a tree-lined backdrop. There is a hardstanding for a substantial potting shed and to the bottom of the garden is a beautiful ornamental pond and space for a log store. Pedestrian access doors provide access to the workshop and attached garage, and there are external security lights and external taps.

Parking - Garage