Stonegate House, Smithy Hill, Upper Denby, HD8

STONEGATE HOUSE IS BEAUTIFULLY POSITIONED WITHIN THE HEART OF THIS MUCH-LOVED, RURAL VILLAGE OFF SMITHY HILL.  IT OCCUPIES A REMARKABLE LOCATION THAT NEEDS TO BE VIEWED TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED AND UNDERSTOOD.  THE GARDENS SURROUND IT AND IT HAS A VERY LONG DRIVEWAY AND A DETACHED GARAGE.  THE HOME OCCUPIES A POSITION WITHIN THE VILLAGE THAT IS IN EASY REACH OF THE VILLAGE’S FACILITIES INCLUDING SCHOOL, CHURCH, PUBLIC HOUSE, CRICKET GROUND AND FABULOUS SURROUNDING RURAL WALKS.  THE HOME, WHICH IS RELATIVELY MODERN TO THE VILLAGE, IS BEAUTIFULLY BUILT, PREDOMINANTLY OF STONE, TO A PLEASING DESIGN.  IT HAS A GOOD AMOUNT OF ACCOMMODATION. This accommodation briefly comprises:  Impressive entrance hallway, large sitting room with wood-burning stove, impressive living/dining kitchen with glazed doors out to the garden, downstairs WC/bathroom, a large and impressive feature, four bedrooms, all of which are a good size, bedroom one with en suite, house shower room, many stylish features and generally, a lovely house in a lovely plot in a lovely village.

 

EPC: B Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: B

ENTRANCE

Entrance door with the upper portion being of obscure glazing, gives access through to the very impressive entrance hallway. This has a very high ceiling height with two large Velux-style windows, inset spot lighting to the ceiling and two windows giving a lovely view out over the gardens. There is attractive, timber-effect flooring and an open-plan view and access through to the very large sitting room.

SITTING ROOM (5.49m x 5.64m)

As the photograph and floor layout plan suggest, this is an exceptionally large and well-balanced room. It has three windows providing a good amount of natural light. There is an impressive fireplace with a raised hearth, tiled backcloth and all being home for a cast-iron, wood-burning stove with glazed door. There is inset spot lighting to the ceiling and a stylish doorway gives access through to the fabulous living/dining kitchen.

LIVING / DINING KITCHEN (5.59m x 5.64m)

The Living/Dining Kitchen once again, has three windows, providing a good amount of natural light and in addition has twin glazed doors giving direct access out to the stone-flagged gardens. The room has inset spot lighting to the high ceiling height, a delightful range of wooden units, this with island unit, is a fabulous feature of the home. There is an inset one-and-a-half-bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, induction hob, stainless steel and glazed extractor fan, integrated oven, integrated microwave, housing point and plumbing for a large, American style fridge freezer. The island unit has cupboards and drawers. There is a continuation of the timber working surfaces and the room also has an integrated dishwasher. A doorway leads through to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM (2.06m x 2.21m)

This has a continuation of the attractive flooring from throughout the living/dining kitchen. It has a window, giving a pleasant view out over the gardens and a UPVC and glazed door giving access out to the gardens once again. The utility room has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a dryer, working surface and wall-mounted, gas-fired central heating boiler.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C. / BATHROOM (2.06m x 3.2m)

Also on this floor is a downstairs WC/bathroom which is superbly appointed facility. It is of a particularly large nature. It has high ceiling height, high ceiling spot lighting, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, ceramic tiling to the full height around the bath area, half height elsewhere, low-level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, shaped bath with curved, glazed shower screen and chrome fittings.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

A staircase rises to the first-floor landing. The first-floor landing is fitted with chandelier point and inset spot lighting. A doorway leads through to bedroom one.

BEDROOM ONE (4.39m x 5.59m)

Bedroom one is a good-sized double room with a pleasant outlook to the gable window and two Velux-style windows fitted with blinds. There is inset spot lighting to the high, angled ceiling and a good amount of in-built bedroom furniture including display plinth, display shelving, cupboards and wardrobes. A doorway leads through to the en suite.

BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE (2.13m x 3.12m)

This large en-suite is fitted to a high standard and has a three-piece suite comprising of low-level w.c., vanity unit with inset wash handbasin and cupboards beneath, shaped bath with fixed, glazed screen shower with chrome fittings, inset spot lighting to the ceiling, extractor fan, large Velux-style window and inset spotlighting.

BEDROOM TWO (2.92m x 4.37m)

With two Velux-style windows and gable window, this light and spacious room has inset spotlighting and a high ceiling height.

BEDROOM THREE (3.05m x 4.47m)

Once again, a good-sized room with window giving a pleasant outlook to the side with high-angled ceiling line with chandelier point.

BEDROOM FOUR (3.15m x 5.44m)

A delightful room with Velux-style circular window, providing a large amount of natural light. This room has a high ceiling height.

SHOWER ROOM (1.63m x 2.06m)

Fitted with a low-level w.c., pedestal wash handbasin, shower cubicle with chrome fittings, inset spotlighting to the ceiling and appropriate, decorative tiling and extractor fan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

It should be noted that the property has gas-fired central heating, an alarm system, UPVC double glazing. Carpets, curtains and certain other extras may be available under separate negotiation.

Garden

As the photographs suggest, the property has pleasant, relatively easy to maintain gardens. They have well-established boundaries and borders and there is a good amount of fencing, stone walling and laurel hedging. The garden to the front and side has a timber and glazed summer house on a flagged area. There is also a side, stone-flagged terrace providing particularly pleasant sitting out space. This area immediately adjoins the dining/living kitchen. To the rear, there is a further lawned area with raised, vegetable garden beds. This area is particularly versatile and once again has stone-flagged sitting out space which is accompanied by a greenhouse.

Parking - Driveway

Outside, the property occupies a lovely position just out of the village centre. It is within walking distance of the village green and local village pub, school and church. Rural walks surround this fabulous rural village. There is a long driveway providing parking for two/three vehicles prior to the gateway. The gateway then leads into the principal driveway. This provides parking for a huge number of vehicles, with turning space and access to the property’s garage.

Parking - Garage

16’9’’ x 8’10’’ As previously mentioned, the property has a detached garage. This which is predominantly of timber construction, has twin, timber doors, high roof height, some additional storage space and has lighting.