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Blubell Cottage, Station Road, Shepley, HD8 8DG

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,033 sq ft

96 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • Two original stone cottages combined into one individual home
  • Over 1000 sqft of characterful accommodation
  • Beautiful exposed beams, stonework and original-style features
  • Cosy living room with feature fireplace and log burner
  • Impressive principal bedroom with characterful vaulted ceiling
  • Underfloor heating throughout much of the home, excluding the lounge and cellars
  • Two vaulted cellars providing valuable utility and storage space
  • Fibre broadband connection and Shepley railway station within easy reach
  • Heart of Shepley with village amenities and countryside nearby
  • Shepley railway station within easy reach for commuter connections

Description

Some houses have character added to them. Others have spent generations earning it.

Originally two separate stone cottages, Bluebell Cottage has been brought together to create one wonderfully individual home, full of the features that make traditional Yorkshire properties so appealing.

And with over 1000 sqft of accommodation, there's considerably more to this two-bedroom cottage than you might initially expect.

Tucked away on Station Road, right in the heart of Shepley, this is a home for somebody who appreciates exposed beams, natural stone, interesting architectural details and rooms that have a little more personality than you'll find in your average modern development.

A cottage with a story to tell

Step inside and the character is immediately apparent.

The living room has everything you'd hope to find in a traditional Yorkshire cottage. Exposed beams, stonework and a wonderful fireplace with a log burner create a warm, inviting space that feels particularly special on those colder evenings.

It's the sort of room where you can imagine coming home, putting the fire on and settling in for the evening.

The dining kitchen offers another lovely space to spend time, with generous ceiling heights adding to the sense of openness. Whether it's a quiet breakfast before work or having friends round for dinner, there's something particularly appealing about a kitchen that feels connected to the history of the building.

And while the exposed beams and stonework celebrate the cottage's history, there's plenty of modern practicality behind the character too. Underfloor heating has been installed throughout much of the accommodation, including the kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom, with the lounge and cellars being the exceptions. It's a particularly lovely feature in a traditional stone cottage, bringing modern comfort to a home that's full of original charm.

And because this was originally two separate cottages, the accommodation has a sense of individuality that you simply don't get from a conventional two-bedroom layout.

More space than you might expect

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a real highlight.

The vaulted ceiling gives the room a wonderful sense of height and character, creating a bedroom that feels distinctly different from the usual four walls and a flat ceiling.

The second bedroom offers further flexibility, whether that's somewhere for guests, a child's bedroom or a dedicated space to work from home.

And for anybody working from home, streaming their favourite programmes or simply wanting to stay connected, the property also benefits from fibre broadband. It's another welcome modern convenience that complements the traditional character of the cottage, particularly if you're considering using the second bedroom as a dedicated home office.

But there's another feature worth knowing about.

Beneath the cottage are two vaulted cellars, providing valuable additional utility and storage space. For a home of this age and character, having somewhere to keep those everyday essentials out of the main living accommodation is a particularly useful bonus.

And then there's Shepley itself...

One of the biggest attractions of Bluebell Cottage is its location.

Shepley is one of those villages where everyday life can feel wonderfully convenient without losing that sense of being surrounded by Yorkshire countryside.

There's a local railway station with connections towards Huddersfield, Barnsley and Sheffield, alongside village shops, a health centre and pharmacy, a dentist, library and local schooling.

And when you fancy getting outside, there are countryside walks and surrounding villages to explore.

It's a location that works particularly well for somebody who wants village life without feeling disconnected from everything else.

So, who is Bluebell Cottage for?

Let's be clear about something.

There's no private garden and no allocated parking.

And for some buyers, those will be important considerations.

But if your priorities are a characterful home, generous accommodation for a two-bedroom cottage, interesting original features and the convenience of having so much of Shepley close by, then Bluebell Cottage offers something rather different.

Perhaps you're a first-time buyer who wants something with personality.

Perhaps you're a couple who'd rather have a cosy cottage than a conventional modern house.

Or perhaps you're looking to downsize and would quite happily swap the responsibility of maintaining a garden for a home with character in a village you love.

Because sometimes finding the right home isn't about ticking every box.

It's about finding somewhere that makes you feel something when you walk through the door.

Two cottages. One individual home. And generations of character.

Come and see Bluebell Cottage for yourself.

Every home has a story. Could this be the start of yours?
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Blubell Cottage, Station Road, Shepley, HD8 8DG

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Monthly repayments£1,057
Property: £ 210,000
Deposit: £ 21,000
Interest rate: 5.36%
Term: 30 years
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