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Knotty Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0ND

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,044 sq ft

97 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • Gorgeous character cottage – bursting with exposed stone, beams and beautiful period detailing
  • Tucked-away rural setting – peaceful Knotty Lane position in highly sought-after Lepton
  • Over 1,100 sq ft – generous and versatile accommodation with excellent living space
  • Impressive 20ft living room – a fantastic character-filled heart of the home
  • Beautiful garden room – almost 18ft wide and creating a wonderful connection with the garden
  • Three well-proportioned bedrooms – two generous doubles plus a versatile third bedroom
  • Granite-topped kitchen – excellent workspace with plenty of room for everyday dining
  • Beautiful private garden – a peaceful outdoor space perfect for relaxing and entertaining
  • Powered garden workshop – fantastic storage, hobby space and potential wood store
  • Off-road parking for two – a particularly valuable feature for a character cottage

Description

There are houses you choose because they tick the boxes, and then there are homes that simply feel right.

Tucked away along Knotty Lane in the highly sought-after village of Lepton, this beautiful three-bedroom cottage is very much the latter. Full of warmth, individuality and Yorkshire character, it offers a wonderfully peaceful setting whilst remaining brilliantly connected to village life and the wider Huddersfield area.

From the moment you arrive, there is a feeling of being slightly removed from the everyday. It is quiet, established and distinctly rural in character - the kind of position that can be surprisingly difficult to find without moving much further out into the countryside.

Step inside and that character continues.

At the heart of the home is a fantastic living room, extending to over 20ft in length and filled with the details that give an older property its personality. Exposed beams, traditional doors, deep skirting boards and carefully chosen finishes create a space that feels homely rather than overly styled - somewhere equally suited to quiet evenings in, family life or having friends round.

Opening from here is the impressive conservatory, providing a substantial additional reception space overlooking the garden. At almost 18ft wide, this isn't simply somewhere to put a couple of chairs; it becomes a genuine extension of the living accommodation and creates a lovely connection between the house and outside.

The kitchen is another particularly attractive part of the home. Generous worktop space, granite surfaces and room for a dining table make it practical enough for everyday life whilst retaining the cottage feel that runs throughout the property. An additional screened porch provides further useful space and access towards the garden.

There is even a cellar beneath the property - a useful and increasingly rare feature offering additional storage away from the main living accommodation.

Upstairs are three bedrooms.

The master bedroom is particularly impressive, extending to over 14ft in length, whilst the second is another comfortable double. The third bedroom works perfectly as a child's room, nursery or home office, giving the layout flexibility for couples and families alike. A house bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

Outside is where the lifestyle on offer really comes together.

The rear garden is a genuinely lovely place to spend time: private, established and providing space for summer evenings, children, pets or simply sitting outside with a drink and enjoying the surroundings.

The current owners have also added an excellent timber outbuilding with power and lighting, creating incredibly useful additional space. With potential for separate garden storage, tools and even a dedicated wood store, it's another example of how practically this home works.

Off-road parking is available for two vehicles, something that becomes particularly valuable with character cottages and rural properties of this nature.

And then there is the location.

Lepton remains one of the most sought-after villages within the HD8 postcode, particularly amongst buyers wanting to combine countryside surroundings with everyday convenience. Huddersfield is easily accessible, whilst road connections make the property particularly well positioned for those travelling towards Wakefield, Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield and further afield.

For professional couples, young and growing families, buyers relocating into the area or simply somebody who has spent months scrolling through similar-looking modern houses waiting for something with a little more soul, this could be exactly what they have been waiting for.

Because ultimately, that is what makes this home different.

It isn't perfect because everything is brand new.

It's special because it isn't.

The beams, stonework, proportions, garden, tucked-away position and individual details give it a personality that simply cannot be recreated in a new-build development.

This is a home for somebody who wants character without sacrificing everyday practicality; countryside without isolation; and somewhere that feels distinctly Yorkshire every time they come home.

Every home has a story. Could this be the start of yours?
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Knotty Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0ND

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Monthly repayments£2,059
Property: £ 425,000
Deposit: £ 42,500
Interest rate: 5.02%
Term: 30 years
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