Lower Gables, Hough, Northowram, HX3 7BU

Property Reference - CR1528

Rarely does a home of this calibre come to market. Completed in 2019 and individually designed and expertly constructed by its current owner, an experienced builder, this exceptional detached residence showcases a rare combination of bespoke design, outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail throughout.

From the moment you step into the impressive reception hall, complete with a stunning galleried landing and statement chandelier, the sense of space and luxury is immediately apparent. Every element of the home has been thoughtfully specified and finished to an exacting standard, with no expense spared and no corners cut.

The heart of the home is the magnificent open-plan dining kitchen, a beautifully designed space ideal for both family living and entertaining. Expansive bifold doors seamlessly connect the interior to the beautifully landscaped south-east facing garden, flooding the room with natural light and creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Complementing the kitchen is a substantial yet inviting living room, centred around an elegant limestone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, providing warmth and character. An additional office area offers the perfect space for home working or study.

The first floor continues to impress, offering four exceptionally generous double bedrooms and four beautifully appointed bathrooms, delivering both luxury and practicality for modern family life.

Nestled in the heart of Northowram village yet just a short walk to the beautiful surrounding countryside.

This is not simply a house; it is a home that has been built with pride, passion and longevity in mind. Every finish, fixture and fitting reflects the owner’s determination to create something truly special — resulting in a property of outstanding quality that is rarely found in today’s market.

A truly remarkable family home where superior craftsmanship, exceptional proportions and timeless elegance combine to create something genuinely extraordinary.

Entrance Hallway

A truly breathtaking entrance hallway creates an immediate sense of grandeur, featuring an impressive floor-to-ceiling glass window that floods the space with natural light and enhances the stunning sense of scale. A magnificent galleried balcony overlooks the reception hall, while a statement chandelier hangs centrally from the ceiling, providing an elegant focal point.

The space is finished with beautiful limestone flooring and benefits from a large and highly useful cloakroom cupboard, ideal for coats and everyday storage. The hallway also provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation, including the superb kitchen diner, spacious living room, versatile office or bedroom five, and a conveniently positioned ground floor WC. 

Living Room

A superbly spacious yet cosy living room, beautifully designed to combine comfort with elegance. Two impressive floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlook the rear garden, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space while creating a wonderful connection to the outdoors. The room is finished with a luxurious grey carpet and centred around a high specification. stunning fireplace featuring a limestone surround, granite hearth, and 'Clock' wood-burning stove, creating a striking focal point and warm, inviting atmosphere.

Additional features include a tilt-and-turn privacy window to the side aspect, while the spotlights, central pendant lighting, and lamps are all conveniently operated from the main switch for ease and ambience. Elegant coving surrounding the ceiling adds a further touch of luxury and character to this exceptional reception room.

Kitchen/Diner

This truly spectacular open-plan kitchen diner is an exceptionally impressive space, beautifully designed to combine luxury, style, and functionality, creating the ultimate heart of the home. Finished to an outstanding specification throughout, the room immediately impresses with elegant limestone flooring and breathtaking bi-fold doors spanning approximately five metres in width, complete with inset integral blinds, allowing natural light to pour into the space while seamlessly connecting the indoors with the rear garden.

The exceptional high-specification kitchen has been beautifully designed to combine timeless style with everyday practicality, featuring solid wood cabinetry in sophisticated grey tones, centred around a statement island finished in a contrasting darker shade. Luxurious Carrara marble quartz work surfaces add a touch of elegance, while carefully considered bespoke features and meticulous attention to detail enhance both the character and functionality of the space. A dedicated area has also been incorporated for an American-style fridge freezer, further reflecting the thoughtful design and practicality found throughout.

A premium range of integrated appliances includes two Bosch single ovens, a Neff five-ring gas hob with externally vented extractor, CDA wine cooler and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and a Caple granite 1.5 sink with chrome mixer tap.

Perfectly designed for both entertaining and modern family living, the room provides extensive space for a large dining table together with a superb lounge area accommodating two sofas and a TV space. Additional luxury features include ceiling Bluetooth speakers, TV and Sky points, elegant spotlights, statement island lighting, and under-counter lighting, all conveniently operated from the main switches. A tall traditional-style radiator completes this remarkable and beautifully curated living space.

Utility

A spacious and beautifully appointed utility room, thoughtfully designed to complement the stunning kitchen diner with matching wall and base units together with the same luxurious Carrara marble quartz work surfaces, creating a seamless continuation of style and quality throughout the home.

The room offers space for a tumble dryer and plumbing for a washing machine, alongside a Caple granite inset sink with chrome mixer tap. Additional practical features include a vented extractor fan, limestone flooring, and a PVCU stable door providing convenient side access to the property. The utility room also benefits from internal access to the garage, enhancing the practicality of the space.

Further attention to detail is evident with one of the cupboards discreetly housing plug sockets and switches for the outside lighting, perfectly combining functionality with elegant design.

Study

A versatile second reception room, currently utilised as a stylish home office, offering an ideal space for remote working or additional family accommodation. The room benefits from a PVCu tilt and turn window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light, while the limestone flooring continues seamlessly through the space. Further features include internet connectivity perfectly suited to modern living.

WC

A stylishly presented ground floor WC, finished to a high specification with elegant contemporary touches throughout. The room features a concealed WC set within a bespoke wall housing, with a luxurious quartz surface positioned above, creating a sleek and sophisticated finish. A striking oversized wall mirror enhances the sense of space and light, while a Burlington vanity unit with inset Burlington wash basin combines practicality with timeless style.

Further features include attractive coving to the ceiling, a fitted extractor fan, and high-quality limestone flooring, completing this beautifully appointed cloakroom.

Landing

An impressive galleried landing which beautifully enhances the sense of space and luxury throughout the home. A sumptuous grey carpet flows seamlessly across the landing and into all bedrooms, creating a stylish and cohesive finish. The area is flooded with natural light from a striking floor-to-ceiling privacy glass window to the side aspect, adding both character and contemporary design.

The landing also benefits from a large and highly practical laundry cupboard with shelving, ideal for towels, bedding, and additional household storage, complete with a double plug socket and central light, making it both functional and convenient for a variety of household needs. The galleried landing provides access to all bedrooms and the house bathroom, while overlooking the stunning entrance hallway below, further adding to the grandeur of this exceptional home.

Principle Bedroom

A magnificent master bedroom suite, offering an exceptional sense of space, comfort, and luxury. The room benefits from two Velux windows to the rear elevation together with a tilt-and-turn window to the front aspect, allowing natural light to flood the room throughout the day.

Finished with a sumptuous grey carpet, the bedroom also features USB plug sockets, Sky connectivity, and thoughtfully designed lighting, with the central lights and bedside lamps all conveniently operated from the main switch. The room further benefits from access to a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a beautifully appointed en-suite, creating a superb principal suite.

En-Suite

A beautifully designed and fully tiled en-suite, finished to an exceptional standard with high-quality contemporary fittings throughout. The spacious walk-in shower features a sleek glass screen together with a full-size recessed niche, ideal for storing shower products, while stylish porcelain tiling with contrasting feature walls adds a luxurious and sophisticated feel.

The suite is fitted with premium Grohe shower and sanitaryware, complemented by a stylish vanity unit with inset sink, chrome heated towel rail, and illuminated LED wall mirror. Additional features include an extractor fan and a privacy window to the front aspect, allowing for natural light whilst maintaining privacy. A truly elegant and luxurious en-suite shower room.

Walk-in Wardrobe

A superb walk-in wardrobe, thoughtfully designed to provide both luxury and practicality. Finished with a sumptuous carpet and contemporary spotlights, the space offers extensive hanging and storage facilities together with ample room for a dressing table, creating the perfect dressing area to complement the principal bedroom suite.

Bedroom Two

A superb second bedroom, generously proportioned and offering the feel of a luxurious guest suite. This impressive double bedroom benefits from floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes to one wall, providing extensive storage, while also thoughtfully incorporating a hidden TV point behind the wardrobes should a wall-mounted television be desired.

The room is finished with a sumptuous luxury carpet and elegant coving, while a PVCU tilt-and-turn window to the rear aspect enjoys stunning far-reaching views across Shibden valley. Additional modern features include USB plug sockets and lighting designed for convenience, with the central light, spotlights, and lamps all operated from the main switch. The bedroom further benefits from direct access to a stylish en-suite shower room.

En-Suite

A beautifully designed luxury en-suite, finished to an exceptional standard with elegant porcelain tiling throughout. The spacious walk-in shower features a sleek glass screen, recessed niche storage, and both a rainfall shower head and separate handheld attachment, creating a stylish and practical showering space.

The suite also benefits from a large vanity unit with an impressive floor-to-ceiling non-steam mirror positioned behind, enhancing both light and space within the room. Further features include a concealed WC inset into the wall, chrome heated towel rail, spotlights, extractor fan, and a privacy tilt-and-turn window to the side aspect. A sophisticated and contemporary en-suite finished with superb attention to detail.

Bedroom Three

A spacious third double bedroom, beautifully presented and enjoying stunning far-reaching views across the Shibden Valley through a PVCU tilt-and-turn window to the rear aspect. The room is finished with a luxurious grey carpet, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere.

Designed with modern living in mind, the bedroom benefits from Sky TV connectivity and a TV point, while the spotlights, central light, and lamps are all conveniently operated from the main switch. This impressive bedroom also enjoys direct access to a stylish en-suite shower room, making it an ideal guest or family suite.

En-Suite

A stylishly appointed en-suite shower room, fully tiled throughout and finished to a high specification with contemporary fittings and elegant design. The room features a corner shower cubicle complete with a recessed niche, rainfall shower head, and separate handheld attachment, creating a luxurious and practical showering space.

Further features include a vanity unit with inset sink, WC, illuminated LED wall mirror, and chrome heated towel rail. A privacy tilt-and-turn window to the side aspect allows natural light into the room whilst maintaining privacy, complemented by spotlights and an extractor fan. A beautifully finished en-suite designed with both comfort and style in mind.

Bedroom Four

A further spacious double bedroom, currently utilised as the fourth bedroom, beautifully presented and enjoying breathtaking far-reaching views across the Shibden Valley through a PVCU tilt-and-turn window to the rear aspect. The room offers a bright and airy feel whilst maintaining a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Modern conveniences include USB plug sockets together with TV points discreetly positioned behind the wardrobes, allowing for a seamless wall-mounted television setup if desired. The spotlights and bedside lamps are all conveniently operated from the main switch, enhancing both practicality and ambience. The room also provides access to the loft hatch, leading to a partially boarded loft complete with loft ladder, offering excellent additional storage space.

House Bathroom

A luxurious fully tiled house bathroom, beautifully designed to combine timeless elegance with contemporary style. The suite features a stunning freestanding Burlington bath, perfectly positioned beneath a recessed wall niche with feature downlighting, creating a sophisticated focal point and the perfect space to relax and unwind.

A large corner shower cubicle is fitted with both a rainfall shower head and modern handheld attachment, while the stylish vanity unit with inset sink provides excellent storage and practicality. Further features include a concealed WC inset into the wall, modern vertical radiator, spotlights, extractor fan, and a privacy tilt-and-turn window to the front aspect, allowing for natural light whilst maintaining privacy. An exceptional bathroom finished to a superb standard throughout.

Exterior

Externally, the property continues to impress with a beautifully landscaped south-east facing rear garden, designed to provide the perfect balance of entertaining space and family enjoyment. A substantial Indian stone patio offers an ideal seating and dining area, overlooking a large lawn bordered by mature trees, shrubs, and thoughtfully landscaped sections. Decorative shale areas add further colour and texture to the garden, enhancing the overall sense of quality and design.

A charming stone-built pergola with seating and solar lighting creates a wonderful outdoor retreat, while external up-and-down lighting adds atmosphere and practicality around the property. To the side elevation, a Yorkshire stone flagged patio provides an additional seating area together with an outdoor tap and external power socket for convenience. The garden is enclosed by surrounding timber fencing, offering both privacy and security.

To the rear of the garden is a useful stone-fronted shed providing excellent additional storage. The property itself has been beautifully constructed from natural stone beneath an attractive Indian stone tiled roof, while to the front a substantial tarmac driveway provides extensive off-road parking for up to eight vehicles.

Garage

A substantial integral double garage, offering excellent storage and practicality, fitted with a premium Hörmann electric double door for ease and convenience. The garage is well equipped with strip lighting, multiple power sockets, and an EV charging point, perfectly suited to modern living.

The space also houses the Daikin combi boiler together with a large water tank, while still providing ample room for vehicle storage and additional workspace if required. A highly functional and well-appointed garage, designed to complement the exceptional quality found throughout the property.

Water and Drainage System 

The property benefits from a modern drainage system whereby sewage drainage operates via a Klargester pump system, which sub-pumps waste from the lower section of the driveway to the top of the drive before connecting into the mains drainage network. Surface water drainage is directed into a substantial soakaway crate system positioned within the rear garden.

Mortgages 

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Disclaimer 

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER DAVID PROPERTIES NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.