Birch Grove, Batley, WF17

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this much-loved six-bedroom detached family home has been cherished by the same family for many years and now presents a rare opportunity for its next owners to create something truly special. Occupying a generous wraparound plot with mature gardens and backing directly onto peaceful woodland, the property offers an enviable setting, exceptional versatility and an abundance of space both inside and out.

While the home would benefit from a programme of cosmetic updating, it has been lovingly maintained and offers wonderfully proportioned rooms throughout, making it the perfect blank canvas for a growing family. Whether you're looking for space to entertain, work from home, accommodate extended family or simply enjoy a quieter pace of life, this home offers endless possibilities.

The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance porch, spacious entrance hall, generous living room, large family dining kitchen, study, downstairs cloakroom, six double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a self-contained annexe, double garage and workshop. Outside, the beautifully established gardens wrap around the property, providing a variety of seating areas, mature planting and direct access to the woodland beyond.

This is a home that offers not only generous living accommodation but also the exciting opportunity to modernise and create a truly outstanding forever family home.

Porch

A welcoming entrance porch providing a practical space to remove coats and shoes before stepping into the main home.

Entrance Hall

The spacious entrance hall sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, creating a warm and welcoming first impression. Providing access to the principal ground floor rooms and the staircase to the first floor, the hallway also benefits from a generous understairs storage cupboard, ideal for everyday household essentials. Finished with wood-effect flooring, it is both practical and inviting.

Dining Kitchen

5.57m x 3.6m

At the heart of the home is the generously sized dining kitchen, a space designed with family living in mind. Currently fitted with a range of traditional wood-effect cabinetry complemented by contrasting worktops, the kitchen includes a double electric oven, microwave, five-ring gas hob, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and sink with chrome mixer tap. There is also dedicated space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
A breakfast bar with integrated wine rack provides additional preparation space and casual seating, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a large family table. Dual aspect windows and French doors opening onto the decking allow natural light to pour in and create a wonderful connection with the surrounding gardens.

Living Room

7.81m x 3.6m

A wonderfully spacious living room positioned to the rear of the property, where dual aspect windows and a glazed door fill the room with natural light and provide direct access onto the decking and gardens beyond. A feature fireplace with wooden mantel and coal-effect gas fire creates a cosy focal point, while the generous proportions easily accommodate a variety of seating arrangements, making it the perfect room to relax with family or entertain guests.

Study

3.58m x 2.03m

A versatile reception room previously utilised as a study, offering an ideal space for those working from home. Equally suited as a playroom, snug or ground floor bedroom if required, the room provides flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles and also offers potential to open into the adjoining living room, subject to the necessary permissions.

Cloak Room

2.1m x 1.85m

Positioned just off the entrance hall, the cloakroom offers a practical space for coats, shoes and everyday storage. It also incorporates a downstairs WC with vanity wash basin, chrome mixer tap, heated towel rail and tiled flooring, making it ideal for busy family life and visiting guests.

Landing

A particularly spacious split-level landing provides access to all bedrooms and immediately highlights the generous proportions found throughout the home. One side serves Bedrooms One to Four and the family bathroom, together with a useful airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The opposite side leads to the self-contained annexe accommodation, offering excellent flexibility for extended family or independent living.

Bedroom 1

4.65m x 2.82m

Enjoying a peaceful position to the rear of the property, the principal bedroom takes full advantage of the lovely outlook across the mature gardens and woodland beyond. The generous proportions provide ample room for a super king-size bed together with a range of freestanding furniture, while fitted sliding wardrobes offer practical storage. The room also benefits from its own private en-suite shower room.

En-suite

A well-maintained en-suite fitted with a shower enclosure featuring an electric shower, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, low-level WC and heated towel rail. Finished with neutral tiling, the room offers excellent functionality with scope to update and personalise over time.

Bedroom 2

4.1m x 3.67m

Another generously sized double bedroom overlooking the rear garden and woodland, offering plenty of space for a super king-size bed and additional furniture. A bright and peaceful room, ideal for family members or guests.

Bedroom 3

3.89m x 2.67m

Located at the front of the property, this spacious double bedroom enjoys pleasant views across the front garden and provides ample room for a double bed together with freestanding furniture.

Bedroom 4

2.69m x 2.1m

A further well-proportioned double bedroom positioned to the front of the home, offering flexible accommodation for children, guests or those working from home.

Family Bathroom

A spacious family bathroom fitted with a full-sized bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and WC. Finished with traditional tiling and a heated towel rail, the room is well presented while offering excellent potential for a contemporary refurbishment to suit individual tastes.

Bedroom 5

3.79m x 3.55m

Forming part of the self-contained annexe, this spacious double bedroom has been thoughtfully created above the garage and benefits from an entire wall of fitted wardrobes with matching bedside units. Offering excellent storage and private access to its own en-suite shower room, it provides comfortable accommodation for extended family or visiting guests.

En-suite

Serving Bedroom Five, this en-suite comprises a shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail, all finished in neutral tiling.

Annexe Living Kitchen

3.14m x 3.06m

A fantastic addition to the property, the annexe provides flexible accommodation with its own open-plan living and kitchen space. Flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens and woodland, the room incorporates a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar before opening into a comfortable seating area centred around a contemporary electric fireplace. Whether used as independent accommodation for a relative, a teenager's retreat, guest suite or home business, the space offers outstanding versatility. Alternatively, subject to requirements, it could easily be adapted into additional bedrooms, a hobby room or further reception accommodation.

Garage

3.38m x 3.07m

The double garage features two electric up-and-over doors and provides secure parking together with excellent storage. The garage boasts a vehicle inspection pit which would be useful to car enthusiasts who carry out work on their own cars. Housing the property's utility connections, it also offers exciting potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

Workshop

Located behind the garage, the workshop is a superb practical space with views across the rear garden and woodland. Ideal as a workshop, hobby room, home gym or office, it also offers excellent potential to become a dedicated utility room if desired.

Garden

One of the property's most impressive features is its generous wraparound plot. The mature gardens have been lovingly cared for over the years and provide a wonderful variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy throughout the seasons.
To the front, lawns are enclosed by mature hedging and fencing with a gated driveway running through the centre. To the side, a timber deck accessed directly from the dining kitchen provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, leading onto established gardens with an apple tree, greenhouse and colourful planted borders.
The gardens continue around to a beautifully maintained lawn, ideal for children and pets, before stepping down to a further stone-flagged patio offering another peaceful seating area. Beyond, a gate provides direct private gated access into the woodland, creating a truly special backdrop and a wonderful place to explore right from your own garden.
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