THE VICARAGE
CHURCH LANE, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 6DL

GUIDE PRICE £800,000

 

A rare opportunity to acquire a detached Georgian former vicarage offering spacious family accommodation set in its own grounds. The property has been sympathetically modernised to a high standard approximately three years ago, and retains many original features including fireplaces, tiled and parquet floors, working shutters, cornices and mouldings. The elevated position provides south facing views of valley, woodland and surrounding hills. The spacious garden is landscaped on different levels, and includes lawns, a paved patio and courtyard, and a recently added raised deck area featuring a secluded hot tub.


The Vicarage briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, Study, Family Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Cellars, Landing, Five Bedrooms (one En-Suite, one with Dressing Room), Family Bathroom and Shower Room.

Double glazed throughout, modern double glazed sash windows. Gas central heating with a mix of radiators and under floor heating. German Nobilia kitchen features Fisher & Paykel appliances. High ceilings opened out to eaves in many of the bedrooms.


Situated in Church Lane, on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge, the vibrant town centre is an easy walk away. This includes local shops, restaurants, schools and the railway station with excellent links to Manchester and Leeds.

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 6.27m x 1.17m plus 4.04m x 2.06m inc. stairs The original Georgian six panel front door opens into an ornately tiled entrance hall, featuring original ceiling cornice, mouldings and an arch. The wide original staircase has cast iron balustrades, scrolling mahogany hand rail and some original wood panelling.


SITTING ROOM - 6.73m x 4.74m Superb beamed high ceiling, large shuttered sash windows facing south, large oak fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove, ceiling cornices, picture rails and deep skirting. Original polished floorboards.

STUDY - 4.47m x 3.34m Cast iron tiled fireplace, bordered by two original niches now fitted as bookshelves. Beamed and corniced ceiling. Shuttered sash windows.


DINING ROOM - 4.42m x 3.52m min Ample space for large table. Original pitch-pine parquet flooring. Ceiling cornicing and picture rails. South facing French windows leading to garden. Old fireplace niche and alcove china cupboard. Open plan to kitchen.



KITCHEN 3.49m x 3.85m Open from dining room, a high specification kitchen. Serviced by Fisher & Paykel" appliances including a five burner gas hob, eye level self-cleansing double oven and grill, and dishwasher. Cream Nobilia wall and base units incorporating a range of cupboards, large self closing pan drawers, etc. Wooden worktop. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Ceiling spotlights, under unit spotlights. Windows to two sides. Part glazed door leading to rear courtyard.

INNER HALLWAY 2.47m x 0.97m Allows access to the family room, utility room, cellar and a rear external door.

FAMILY ROOM 4.56m x 3.69m max Original ceiling cornice, shuttered sash window. There are currently some wall and base units with worktop fitted to one wall.

UTILITY ROOM 2.06m x 1.31m Built-in cupboards and work top, Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps, plumbed for washing machines, ceiling mounted creel, laminate floor.

CLOAKROOM 1.13m x 1.67m W.C. in white, laminate floor, window to the side. Built-in cupboard housing a "Baxi" central heating boiler.

CELLARS 1.99m x 2.54m min. plus 4.80m x 2.02m max Dry lined cellar with Yorkshire flagstone keeping shelves. Large pressurised hot water tank. Window.


LANDING 4.52m max. x 1.66m max. plus 4.27m x 2.11m max inc. stairs Spacious "L" shaped landing with window and two original skylights.


MASTER BEDROOM - 4.48m x 5.79m max. 4.82m min Spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Fine original fireplace with wooden surround and cast iron tiled insert. Beamed ceiling opened to eaves, windows to two sides with views. Two deep built in wardrobes.

En-suite - Three piece suite in white comprising Showerlux double ended bath, W.C. and hand-basin. Chrome mixer shower and modern mixer taps, tiled floor and half tiled walls. Glass shower screen, window to the side, "Manrose" extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail.


INNER HALLWAY 2.41m x 0.88m With "Velux" roof light and ceiling spotlights. Gives access to bedroom two and three and the shower room.

BEDROOM TWO 4.41m max x 3.80m Open to eaves, Windows to two sides with views and two "Velux" roof lights. Built-in shelves, spotlights and a radiator.

SHOWER ROOM 1.77m x 1.70m Walk in Merlin corner shower, basin and low level push button WC in white & chrome. Half tiled walls, fully tiled floor and shower area. "Velux" roof light.


BEDROOM THREE 3.89m x 2.59m Open to eaves, Window overlooking rear garden with views. Part glazed door to side with a "Juliet" balcony. With the addition of external stairs leading to the door currently accessing the Juliet balcony, bedroom two, bedroom three, the shower room and the inner hallway could be converted to a self contained unit, suitable for a guest suite, office suite or similar.

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.61m x 2.66m Showerlux walk in shower, Sottani free standing double ended bath, sink and low level push button WC in white and chrome. Natural travertine floor and wall tiles. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, wall light with shaver socket.


BEDROOM FOUR 4.39m x 3.41m min Original cast iron fire place. Open to eaves beamed ceiling with 2 skylights. Window to the front, built in shelves to the alcoves. Access to…

Dressing room - 2.17m x 1.67m Window to the front, lots of shelf storage.


BEDROOM FIVE 3.95m x 3.46m plus mezzanine level 3.42m x 1.73m Original cast iron fireplace. Pine steps leading to mezzanine level (restricted headroom but makes excellent sleeping platform). Open to eaves beamed ceiling with two "Velux" sky lights above the mezzanine. Built in wardrobes, window to the front.


EXTERIOR The perimeter of the land is bordered by natural stone walls, there is a driveway leading to the rear of the property with electric gates, and a pedestrian gateway through a stone arch. There are gardens to all four sides of the property extending to approx a quarter of an acre, with mature lawns, trees and shrubs, patio and shingle areas, flower beds, a water feature and to the rear in a sheltered area there is a raised deck with a hot tub. With a wood store and tool store there is ample garden storage, ample areas for entertaining and for children to play. Most areas of the garden have extensive elevated views, including a second decked area to the front of the property.

VIEWING - Viewing is by appointment with our office.

LOCATION - From our Hebden Bridge Office take the A646 towards Todmorden. Pass the co-op supermarket, pass through the traffic lights, and then turn right on to Church Lane. As the lane starts to rise The Vicarage is on the corner in front of you, opposite the church. It has a stone archway over the pedestrian gate. Visitor parking is best on Church Lane, a little way back, beside the churchyard and opposite Mytholm Meadows.

 

 

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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