COMMONS FARM
WADSWORTH, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 8TG

GUIDE PRICE £645,000
Under Offer

A fine south facing, stone double fronted detached early eighteenth century (c.1723) five bedroom PENNINE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE with smallholding registration, ATTACHED STONE BARN, WORKSHOP and OUTBUILDINGS. Set in magnificent landscaped gardens, including substantial lawns, mature deciduous and coniferous trees, shrubs and flower borders, herb garden and a large stone patio. In addition there are approximately FIVE AND A HALF acres of excellent grazing LAND including PADDOCKS and good Meadowland. The views are outstanding overlooking miles of superb scenery from all elevations.



Commons Farm, a registered smallholding, beamed and mullion property, has been re-furbished to a high standard and retains many original features - briefly comprising: Entrance Porch, Hall, Farmhouse Dining Kitchen, Pantry/Utility Room, Dining Room, Snug, Drawing Room, Two Staircases, Two Landings, Five Bedrooms, Newly fitted three Piece Shower Room, Study, Cloakroom, House Bathroom. Attached Barn, Workshop/Utility Room and further attached Outbuildings, Summerhouse, Poly Tunnel with vegetable area, secure fenced area for poultry or other animals plus own Woodland. Two Gates to the moor with grazing rights. Spring Water Supply, Septic Tank Drainage, Gas Central Heating (LPG), Hardwood Double Glazing, Broadband.

The property offers peace, tranquility and a breathtaking location plus an abundance of birds and wildlife. In addition there are approximately FIVE AND A HALF acres of excellent grazing LAND including fenced paddocks and good meadowland. The views from every aspect of the property, from both outside and within are absolutely spectacular, overlooking miles of superb scenery from all elevations. The property is set in a beautiful rural area approximately two miles from the centre of Hebden Bridge, with easy access to Manchester and Leeds. Within 10 mins. walking distance are a Post Office and General store, Pub With B & B, Community Centre, Cricket Ground, Bowling Club, Church, Primary School, Golf Club and a Riding Centre.


PORCH - (1.77m x 0.87m). A traditional open stone porch to the front with side windows and stone seat, allowing good shelter for the front door which opens into the……

HALL - (0.99m x 1.61m max). From here there is direct access into both the kitchen and the dining room.


SUPERIOR BEAMED DINING KITCHEN - (4.79m max. x 3.65m max.). Solid oak, hand crafted wall and base units, including glass fronted display units and wine rack. Black granite worktops. Belfast sink. Parquet floor. A stone inglenook type fireplace. Stone mullion windows to the front which take massive advantage of the incredible views over the Pennines. Recently installed from new, an oil fired four oven AGA, extractor fan and an integral 'Bosch' dishwasher is secreted behind one of the unit doors. Good storage beneath the stairs (quarry tiled floor). Ceiling spotlights. A wall mounted 'Britony' Combo' gas (LPG) central heating boiler.

VAULTED PANTRY - (3.17m x 1.53m max.). Most useful storage area having windows to two sides. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator. The rear staircase to the first floor. Built-in stone shelves. Plumbed for Washing machine.

DINING ROOM - (5.37m x 4.35m max). A room full of character with a large Ingle Nook fireplace with stone hearth, complete with a 'Jotul' cast iron gas fired stove. Beamed and panelled ceiling, deep wood skirting and the original wood floor. Stone mullion windows to the front again with magnificent views and a further window to the rear.


DRAWING ROOM - (8.39m max. x 5.24m). A delightfully spacious room with deep stone mullion windows to two sides. A wealth of features include the interior door, beamed ceiling and polished wood floor. A striking stone fireplace with open grate, exposed stone mantle shelf and chimney breast. Stone, south facing window seat. Three radiators. Deep skirting. External door to stone paved area and lawn and leading to rear attached barn. An open staircase to the first floor with turned spindles. There is an old doorway which has been plastered which leads directly from the drawing room into the rear barn. This could easily be re-opened if plans are made to convert the rear barn into additional living accommodation/granny flat.


SNUG - (2.76m x 2.07m). This versatile room has an external door leading directly to the front terrace. A beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls, door and deep stone window sill add character. There is a cast iron wood-burning stove.

FRONT LANDING - (3.74m x 0.97m plus 1.83m x 0.87m not inc. the staircase). An 'L' shaped landing which provides access to three bedrooms and shower room. High beamed ceiling, 'Velux' roof light. Radiator.


PRINCIPLE BEDROOM - (5.23m x 3.53m). Open to full ceiling height to expose the fine roof beams. Mullion south facing windows with deep stone sills and beautiful views overlooking the valley. Two radiators.


SHOWER ROOM – (2.70m x 1.72m). Beamed ceiling and wall, ‘Velux’ roof light. Radiator. Newly fitted white bathroom comprising of ‘Heritage’ wash hand basin, w.c. fully tiled ‘Roman’ style shower cubicle. Fully tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO - (2.45m x 2.35m). Original stone, south facing Venetian windows to the front with stunning views. Deep stone sill/window seat. Beamed ceiling. Radiator


BEDROOM THREE - (2.21 x 2..36m). South facing window to the front with deep stone sill. Additional built-in bed on small mezzanine. Radiator.

BEAMED STUDY - (3.25m x 1.98m). This room links the front and rear landings. A particularly useful room currently a study. Deep window overlooking the fields belonging to the property which back on to magnificent moor land. Radiator.

REAR LANDING - (5.43m max x 1.52m max. in. stairs). Giving access to bedrooms four and five in addition to the bathroom, cloakroom and rear staircase. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Window to the side again, giving beautiful far reaching views.

BEDROOM FOUR - (3.37m x 4.46m max.). Beamed ceiling, south facing window to the front. Radiator.


BEDROOM FIVE - (3.89m x 2.20m). Beamed ceiling, south facing window to the front. Radiator.

 

CLOAKROOM - Wood floor, window to the rear, wall light and 'Sanitan' W.C. in white.

BATHROOM - (3.95m x 1.44m max.). White ‘Sanitan’ bath and hand-basin Beamed ceiling, oak floor. Large built-in storage cupboard, wall lights, radiator and deep window to the side. Wired for an electric towel rail.

WORKSHOP/UTILITY ROOM - (5.26m x 3.36m). This is attached to the property and although currently accessed from outside, with the relevant permission, this room could easily be reached from the kitchen. Stone flagged floor, a 'Velux' roof light in the new roof. It is also plumbed for a washing machine and contains the pumps and filters for the spring water system.




EXTERIOR -Includes new summerhouse and extensive vegetable allotment. There are approximately five and a half acres of excellent grazing land. In addition there are two 'gates' to the moor with grazing rights for sheep or cattle. There are four access points to the land which are gated. There are beautiful established gardens to the front with lawns, shrubs, flower borders, fish pond and mature trees. From the lane there is an excellent recently laid tarmac driveway and parking area for several cars. The wood to the front is owned by the property.

To the side there is a poly-tunnel and vegetable garden. To the rear there is a penned concrete area with sheep dip facility. The views from all parts of the land are simply stunning. Around the house are stone flagged patios, and areas to relax in and absorb the surrounding panoramic landscape.

A sizeable area of land in the paddock to the west of the house has been rotovated, and put down to vegetables at the top of which a brand new summerhouse 8' x 10' has been erected. South facing and perfect for barbecues and sunset suppers. In addition, surrounding the existing polytunnel to the east of the property, substantial fencing complete with tall gate is now in place with the benefit of a base level electric wire. This is currently used to safeguard poultry at night but could be put to a number of uses with animals as a holding area.

OUTHOUSES - (2.73m x 3.43m) - (3.46m x 2.23m). Attached to the work shop, with exterior doors, these outhouses provide good storage. As a whole, these outbuildings could, with the necessary permissions be developed to provide separate teenage accommodation/holiday let etc.

REAR BARN - (7.66m x 4.57m). Original stone and brick floor with timber roof beams and electricity. This has lots of potential for different uses. There is the previously mentioned doorway which could be reopened into the drawing room.



LOCATION - From our Hebden Bridge office turn right after 100 metres turn left into Albert Street (by Moyle’s Restaurant). Continue to the T-junction. Turn right and then immediately left onto Birchcliffe Road, past the Birchcliffe Centre on the left. Take next left onto Sandy Gate. Turn right into Lane Ends Lane (sign for Walker Lane on the wall) and follow the road bearing left and continue to the cross roads, the Hare and Hounds being on the left. Proceed straight ahead (the lane has recently been refurbished with a comprehensive drainage system and tarmacadam). Continue straight ahead for approximately 400 metres and the tarmac driveway to Commons Farm is on the right.

 

 

RYBURNE & Co have prepared these Sales Particulars upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, fittings and equipment referred to within the Sales Particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters.


Details are compiled from information supplied by the vendor together with our observations. These particulars are intended as a guide to prospective purchasers to enable them to decide whether to take up further investigation on their own part. The particulars are not to be relied upon and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor their staff or the vendors are to be held responsible for any information contained herein.

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