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£595,950

Upper Longbottom Farm Cottage, Warley Wood Lane, Luddendenfoot HX2

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • GRADE II LISTED CHARACTER COTTAGE
  • 4 ACRES LAND & SOUTH FACING GARDENS
  • REGISTERED SMALLHOLDING
  • 200M PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
  • OUTBUILDINGS INC. STABLES, GREENHOUSES & STORAGE
  • SITTING ROOM, DINING KITCHEN & CONSERVATORY
  • THREE BEDROOMS & QUIRKY GARDEN BEDROOM
  • LARGE BATHROOM & SHOWER ROOM
  • POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP - SUBJECT TO PERMISSIONS
  • CONVENIENT YET PEACEFUL LOCATION

Description

Nestled on a picturesque hillside between Friendly and Luddenden, this charming stone cottage is a registered smallholding and has been a much-loved home for over 40 years. Brimming with character and featuring exposed beams throughout, the 3-bedroom property enjoys a truly idyllic setting within the sought-after Calder Valley.

Set within approximately 4 acres of gardens and land, the cottage offers a rare opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with equestrian potential. Combining period charm with practical living space, the property provides excellent privacy and far-reaching countryside views.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Shower Room
Kitchen Dining Room
Sitting Room
Conservatory
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
House Bathroom

INTERNAL
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and retains a wealth of original features, including exposed timber beams, stonework and traditional proportions, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

The ground floor is entered via a practical entrance hall/boot room, ideal for country living, providing useful storage for coats, boots and outdoor wear. From here, access is given to a useful shower room, fitted with a three-piece suite.

The kitchen dining room forms the heart of the home, offering ample space for both cooking and family dining. The room is fitted with a range of units and enjoys views over the surrounding gardens, while maintaining a cosy, rustic feel in keeping with the property’s heritage.

The sitting room is particularly charming, featuring exposed beams and a feature fireplace with stove providing welcoming ambience, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A conservatory extends from the main living space, providing an additional reception area flooded with natural light and offering direct access to the gardens.

To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with beams and character. The accommodation is served by a house bathroom, fitted with a traditional suite.

Overall, the property offers a rare combination of character, space and versatility.

EXTERNAL
Externally, the property is set within approximately 4 acres of mature gardens and land, comprising well-established planting, shrubs and trees. The grounds provide a high degree of privacy and include a range of useful outbuildings, three stables and a field shelter, making the property ideal for equestrian use or those seeking a smallholding. The gardens are a particular feature, offering a variety of seating areas and enjoying stunning rural views. The outside space also further benefits from a “garden bedroom” providing useful additional accommodation when needed.

LOCATION
Situated in the heart of the desirable Calder Valley, between the charming villages of Friendly and Luddenden, this location offers an excellent balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, there are numerous scenic walks on the doorstep, while a range of local amenities and well-regarded schools are all within easy reach. The vibrant market town of Hebden Bridge, renowned for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and thriving arts scene, is also just a short drive away.

For commuters, a nearby railway stations provides regular services with direct connections to Leeds and Manchester. Junction 24 of the M62 is approximately 20 minutes away, offering convenient access to the wider motorway network.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating. Registered Small Holding

DIRECTIONS
From Ripponden take Halifax Road towards Sowerby Bridge, proceed under the railway bridge and turn left at the traffic lights in the centre of Sowerby Bridge into Tuel Lane. At the top, turn left onto Burnley Road, continuing for approximately 1/2 mile, then bear right onto Warley Wood Lane. Continue on Warley Wood Lane for 0.4 miles, turning left onto the access drive for Upper Longbottom Farm Cottage (tarmac drive fenced each side with fields and directly) immediately opposite Winter Neb Cottages. What3words ///afternoon.courtyard.escapes

IMPORTANT NOTICE
These particulars are produced in good faith, but are intended to be a general guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. No person in the employment of VG Estate Agent has any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Photographs are reproduced for general information only and do not imply that any item is included for sale with the property. All measurements are approximate. Sketch plan not to scale and for identification only. The placement and size of all walls, doors, windows, staircases and fixtures are only approximate and cannot be relied upon as anything other than an illustration for guidance purposes only.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
In order to comply with the ‘Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017’, intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 689 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£148,988 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £245,347 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Luddendenfoot Academy463 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trinity Academy St Peter's0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • New Road Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • Warley Town School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    129
    Type
    Community school
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Ryburn Valley High School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,589
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trinity Academy Grammar1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    968
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Halifax Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,461
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Calder Learning Trust2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,250
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Crossley Heath School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,179
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Asda Hillcrest Express Petrol, Sowerby Bridge0.7 miles
Morrisons Daily Halifax Luddendenfoot, Luddenden Foot0.9 miles
Tesco Sowerby Bridge Superstore, Sowerby Bridge0.9 miles

GP surgery

Station Road Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Luddendenfoot Clinic Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Calderdale Royal Hospital3.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field712 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Sowerby Bridge Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Rose Grove Lane137 metres

Typical drive times

Elland14 min · 5.6 miles
Halifax10 min · 3.7 miles
Hebden Bridge11 min · 4.2 miles
Sowerby Bridge8 min · 2.7 miles
Bradford (city)26 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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