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EXTERNAL - Stone
step lead up to wonderful lawned gardens to the rear with
a range of different flower borders with mature trees and
bushes. Splendid views over the local area including on to
'Stoodley Pike'. Meandering paved pathways lead around the
garden, whilst there is a paved seating area. To the side
is a stone outhouse providing further storage. Pathway leads
down on to the front of the property which has a cobbled driveway
and parking for three cars.
VIEWING - By
appointment with our office.
SURROUNDING AREA
- Fine unspoilt historic conservation village surrounded by
fine open countryside.
LOCATION - From
our Hebden Bridge Office take the A646 towards Todmorden and
proceed for approx 3 miles. On the left is a signpost to Mankinholes.
Turn down Shaw Wood Road over the canal and up the winding
tree lined highway (approx ½ mile). Turn right at the sharp
bend into New Road. Continue passing the Youth Hostel, and
Wilkinson Farm is on the left (just before the large stone
Grade II Listed troughs in the roadway.
Address: Wilkinson
Farm 5/7 Mankinholes Todmorden OL14 6HR
Grade: II
Group detail: Mankinholes (east side)
Full description: Pair of cottages, now in single occupation.
Mid C18. Hammer-dressed stone, stone slate roof. 2 storeys.
T-shaped. South front of 2 cells. Quoins, gables with kneelers
and stacks. Flat faced mullioned windows with the mullions
slightly recessed. Most altered to form large windows but
formerly of 5 lights with same over to 1st cell, and 4 lights
with same over to 2nd cell. Early C20 porch set between. Original
door entry to right hand end has quoined lintel. Left hand
return wall retains 2-light window to 1st floor and 3-light
window to attic (blocked). Attached to rear gabled wing with
quoins and 2-light windows to both floors (lacking mullion).
Lean to porch has coping and kneeler (blocked to window).
Gable stack. Listed for group value.
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