House+Land (4 acres), Briestfield, WF12

Exceptional rural lifestyle home in 4 acres. Beautiful, south-facing valley views. 3000sqft house, plus outbuildings. Equestrian / smallholding potential. A very rare opportunity in this desirable location.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Dales & Shires Estate Agents are very pleased to offer for sale this exceptional lifestyle home, which includes a large former farmhouse, outbuildings, beautiful gardens, paddocks and amenity land – all totalling an impressive 4 acres. Enjoying a most enviable location, with breathtaking, south-facing views of the scenic Howroyd Beck Valley. Features include: recently installed double glazing and new roof, central heating, plentiful natural daylight, two staircases, quality fixtures, a farmhouse style kitchen, log burner and exposed timbers & stonework. We anticipate this property will appeal to a variety of discerning buyers, and we advise an early viewing to avoid missing this opportunity, and to appreciate the location, lifestyle, land, space, presentation, grounds and further potential.

PROPERTY SUMMARY

The accommodation includes 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, a large dining kitchen, utility and 3 bathrooms. Externally, the extensive grounds offer vast lifestyle options and include lawns, stone flagged seating areas, a large pond and 2 paddocks. There are also 2 stone outbuildings, ideal for a variety of uses, as well as various other sheds and stores.

LOCATION

This highly desirable, picturesque and rural location is just a few hundred metres from the popular village of Briestfield which has a popular pub and restaurant. It is also highly convenient for access to everyday amenities and transport links: Wakefield, Horbury, Mirfield, Dewsbury and Huddersfield are each a short drive away, and offer an extensive array of shops, supermarkets, schooling, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The M62, M1 and A642 are all accessible for commuting, the East Coast Mainline from Wakefield or Doncaster for links to London, Leeds and beyond and regional railway lines to Manchester and York from Dewsbury.

DIRECTIONS

Sat Nav location: WF12 0PF.

GROUND FLOOR

Central entrance hallway. Main staircase upwards and downstairs cloakroom.

Dining Kitchen

A large and homely farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, island and family dining area. Two sets of French doors and windows to three sides.

Utility & Pantry

Ideal for laundry, pets and muddy boots.

Lounge 1

Spacious reception with stone fireplace and dual aspect log burner, through to the dining room.

Lounge 2

Spacious reception room with dual aspect windows.

Dining Room

Well-proportioned formal dining room.

Office / Snug

A useful additional room, ideal for cosy seating or home working.

CELLAR

Steps down to a small cellar space, ideal as a wine store.

FIRST FLOOR

Large, L shaped landing.

Bedroom One

An impressively large main bedroom with windows to three sides, and French doors to a Juliet balcony.

En-Suite 1

Bath suite, plus separate shower.

Bedroom Two

Large L shaped double bedroom.

En-Suite 2

Bath suite.

Bedroom Three

Large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Four

Double bedroom.

Bedroom Five

Single sized bedroom plus adjoining store/seating/wardrobe space.

Bathroom

Large family bathroom with corner bath suite and separate shower.

OUTSIDE

The extensive and splendid grounds offer virtually everything one could want from a rural home lifestyle. There are huge lawns, expansive stone flagged seating areas, a large nature pond, flowering borders and established trees and shrubs. In addition to the 0.8 acre formal gardens, there is a large field/paddock extending to c2.9 acres and a smaller paddock of 0.3 acres. To the front of the house is a driveway and parking area, able to accommodate multiple cars and larger vehicles.

Outbuilding (Studio)

A 330sqft space, currently laid out and decorated as a semi-self-contained annexe . This building would make an ideal guest annexe, home office, hobby/art studio or gym.

Outbuilding (Stable/Store)

200sqft. Ideal as stables or a garden workshop/machinery store.

AGENT'S NOTES

To book a viewing, to ask any questions, or to make an offer, you are very welcome to contact us 7 days a week by phone or email. We are the exclusive selling agent for this property. Viewings are by appointment only.

LIKE OUR DETAILS? THINKING OF SELLING?

If you are selling a property, we would love to hear from you. We have over 25 years of experience in property sales, and can handle any type of residential property or land. We have particular expertise in selling period property, individual homes, niche, lifestyle and specialist properties (e.g. equestrian, Grade II listed, rural, guest houses, land and coastal). Please call us for a friendly initial chat about our services and how we can help with selling your own property.

WHERE WE COVER

Dales & Shires is an independent, Yorkshire based estate agency. We are particularly experienced in selling period property and village/rural homes. We cover a large geographical area – selling successfully throughout all parts of Yorkshire and surrounding areas (including Cumbria, County Durham, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and Northumberland). We can assist clients with properties in all types of location, from towns and cities, to villages, rural hamlets and coastal areas.

OUR SERVICE & FEES

We provide a very personal and dedicated service to our clients. We offer free valuations and marketing advice, without a pushy sales pitch. We are straight talking, straight forward, and we provide clients with a pleasant and transparent service. Our sales fee is competitive (typically 1%+VAT) and we work on a 'no-sale no-fee' basis, with no long contract tie-ins and no hidden extra charges. Clients enjoy excellent marketing, successful sales and a friendly service from our very experienced and dedicated staff. Call us or visit our website dalesandshires.com for further details. To view this property, or to arrange a FREE valuation appraisal of your own property, you can contact us 7 days a week by phone or email.