Whites Cottage Farm, Choppards, Holmfirth, HD9

A TRULY STUNNING, DETACHED, FAMILY HOME, WHICH HAS BEEN REFURBISHED TO AN EXACTING STANDARD THROUGHOUT AND OVERLOOKING JUST OVER FIVE ACRES OF ITS OWN GARDENS AND FIELDS, SITUATED ON THE DELIGHFUL ADDRESS OF CHOPPARDS. 'WHITE’S COTTAGE FARM' HAS BEEN SYMPATHETICALLY IMPROVED WITH HIGH QUALITY, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS, OFFERS SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION WITH THE BENEFIT OF FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS AND PANORAMIC, FAR-REACHING VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY.

The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance porch, entrance hall, generous proportioned lounge, sunroom, downstairs w.c., formal dining room, open-plan dining-kitchen with KC Design House fitted kitchen, integral double garage with workshop area, utility room and second ground floor w.c. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms and the house bathroom. The principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom, bedroom two with fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room. To the lower ground floor is a wine cellar and store, made up of three rooms, two with beautiful, vaulted ceilings. Externally there is an enclosed courtyard to the front with parking for multiple vehicles. To the rear is a fabulous lawn garden with flagged patio, further lawn to the side and with steps leading from the rear garden to the externally accessed lower ground floor. In addition to the gardens there is 5.3 acres of land (See plan for reference) with vehicular access.

EPC: TBC Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold

ENTRANCE PORCH

Enter the property through a double-glazed, multi-panel front door into the porch. There are dual-aspect banks of double-glazed, hardwood windows to the front and side elevations, with fabulous, exposed stone walls, a wall light point and attractive tiled flooring. A multi-panel, solid, timber door then proceeds to the inner hallway.

INNER HALLWAY

The inner hallway features a carpeted staircase with oak handrail leading to the first floor. There is a central ceiling light point, a cast iron, column radiator and multi-panelled doors giving access to the generously proportioned lounge, integral double garage and the open plan dining kitchen. There is attractive, porcelain-tiled flooring.

LOUNGE (5.18m x 7.32m)

As the photography suggests, the lounge is a generously proportioned, light and airy reception room which is brimming with both charm and character with exposed, timber beams and battens to the ceilings. There are five wall light points and two ceiling light points, a multi-panelled, timber and glazed door then proceeds to the formal dining room and at the rear of the lounge is the garden room which takes full advantage of the position of the property, with fabulous open-aspect views across neighbouring fields and with far reaching views across the valley. There is a double-glazed window to the side elevation and a bank of double glazed, mullioned windows to the rear elevation with inset spot lighting to the ceilings and bespoke ceiling panelling on view. The focal point of the room is the traditional multi fuel burning stove which is recessed into a beautiful, brick chimney breast and set upon a raised, stone hearth with a timber lintel and wall panelling over. An oak and glazed d

SUN LOUNGE (1.93m x 3.56m)

The sun lounge enjoys a wealth of natural light which cascades through the double glazed, sliding patio doors to the rear elevation and the double-glazed skylight window. There is attractive, limestone-tiled flooring, two wall light points and a multi-panelled oak door which leads to the downstairs WC.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C

The limestone-tiled flooring continues through from the sun lounge into the downstairs WC, which features a modern, contemporary two-piece suite which comprises a broad wash handbasin with chrome mixer tap and vanity cupboards beneath and a low-level, WC with push-button flush. There is attractive, fired earth tiling with dado rail to the walls, inset spot lighting to the ceilings, an extractor fan, a column, cast iron radiator and a double-glazed window with obscure glass and oak sill to the side elevation.

DINING ROOM/SECOND SITTING ROOM (3.73m x 4.57m)

The formal dining room is a light and airy, dual-aspect reception room with individual windows to the side elevation and a bank of mullioned windows to the rear elevation. From the windows there are breathtaking, open-aspect views across the property’s gardens, grounds and with views for miles across the valley. Again, there are exposed, timber beams and battens to the ceiling, a central ceiling light point, two wall light points, a radiator and a multi-panel, timber and glazed door which allows access back into the open plan dining kitchen. There is a recessed, glazed display cabinet with glass shelving and inset LED lighting.

DINING KITCHEN (4.12m x 4.57m)

The open plan dining kitchen room features a beautiful, high-quality, In-Frame kitchen from KC Design House with Shaker-style cupboard fronts and quartz work surfaces which incorporate a twin, Belfast ceramic sink unit with mixer tap over and separate, Quooker boiling water tap and with pull-out hose rinsing tap. The kitchen is well-equipped with high quality appliances, including a five-ring, ceramic, Siemans induction hob with integrated, commercial-grade extraction hood over, a built-in, waist-level Miele oven, integrated, shoulder-level microwave combination oven, a built-in dishwasher, under-counter fridge unit and a slide-and-hide bin store. There is a matching quartz upstand to the work surface and a beautiful Fired Earth splashback to the cooking area. There are soft-closing doors and drawers in situ. Exposed, timber beams and battens are a feature of the ceiling with inset spot lighting and two, pendant light points over the dining area. The open plan dining kitchen room

UTILITY ROOM (2.24m x 2.85m)

The utility room features fitted wall and base units with Shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary Fusion quartz work surfaces with a ceramic, inset sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. There is a matching quartz upstand to the work surface, plumbing and provisions for a washing machine, a built-in waist-level, Bosch oven and a recess for a shoulder-level, free-standing microwave. Additionally, the utility room features a ceiling light point, radiator, a bank of double-glazed, aluminium windows to the rear elevation and a timber and double-glazed stable-style door gives access to the rear patio and there is attractive, porcelain-tiled flooring with matching, porcelain skirting and an oak door giving access to a second downstairs WC.

SECOND DOWNSTAIRS W.C

The second downstairs WC features a modern, contemporary two-piece suite which comprises a low-level WC with push-button flush and a wall-hung wash handbasin with chrome Monobloc tap and vanity cupboard beneath. The attractive, porcelain-tiled flooring with matching skirting continues through from the utility and there is attractive, fired earth tiling with dado rail to the splash areas. There is a ceiling light point, radiator and extractor fan.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Taking the carpeted staircase from the entrance hall, you reach the first-floor landing which features a double-glazed, aluminium window with oak sill to the side elevation with astonishing views across the valley. There is a chandelier point at the top of the stairs, as well as a wall light point and inset spotlight. Multi-panelled doors then give access to two, well-proportioned, double bedrooms, the bathroom and the hallway which gives access to two further double bedrooms and to the airing cupboard. Here there is a ceiling light point and radiator.

BEDROOM ONE (4.42m x 5.18m)

As the photography suggests, the principal bedroom is a fabulously proportioned, dual-aspect double bedroom which has ample space for free-standing furniture, with dual-aspect windows and a bank of double-glazed, oak, mullioned windows to the front elevation and a bank of windows to the rear elevation with window seat beneath. There are fitted wardrobes which have hanging rails and shelving, decorative coving to the ceiling, a central ceiling light point, two wall light points and a radiator. A multi-panelled door then gives access to the luxury en suite bathroom.

ENSUITE BATHROOM

The en suite bathroom features a fabulous, traditional style, high-quality, four-piece suite which comprises a double-ended, free-standing bath with floor-mounted shower head mixer tap, a walk-in, fixed frame shower cubicle with thermostatic rainfall shower head and separate hand held attachment, a low-level WC with push-button flush and a broad wash handbasin with vanity cupboards and drawers beneath and chrome mixer tap over. There is attractive, porcelain tiling with matching tiling to the walls and splash areas, decorative coving to the ceilings, inset spot lighting and a cast iron, column radiator. Additionally, there is a bank of double-glazed, aluminium windows with tiled sills to the rear elevation which take full advantage of the elevated position of the property with superb, open-aspect views across the valley. There is a recess by the bath with space for toiletries and a wall-mounted, LED vanity mirror.

BEDROOM TWO/GUEST BEDROOM (4.12m x 4.57m)

The guest bedroom features a generously proportioned, dual-aspect, double bedroom which has ample space for free-standing furniture, with a bank of double-glazed, mullioned windows to the front elevation with superb views across the valley and an additional, double-glazed window to the side elevation with views towards Arrunden woodland. There is decorative coving to the ceiling, inset spot lighting, a radiator and a bank of floor-to-ceiling, fitted wardrobes which have hanging rails and shelving in situ. A multi-panel door then gives access to the en suite shower room and there is a useful, fitted cupboard over the bulkhead for the stairs.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en suite shower room features a modern, contemporary, high-quality, three-piece suite which comprises a quadrant-style, walk-in cubicle with thermostatic, rainfall shower and with separate handheld attachment, a broad, wash handbasin with chrome mixer tap, vanity cupboard and drawer beneath and a low-level WC with push-button flush. There is attractive, porcelain tiling to the flooring and walls, a cast iron, column radiator with chrome towel rail, mosaic tiling to the splash areas with LED, backlit, vanity mirror and a double-glazed window with matching porcelain-tiled sill to the front elevation. Additionally, there is inset spot lighting to the ceiling and an extractor vent.

BEDROOM THREE (3.15m x 3.81m)

Bedroom three is a double bedroom with ample space for free-standing furniture. It features a bank of double-glazed, aluminium, mullioned windows to the rear elevation with breathtaking, panoramic views across the valley towards Castle Hill and beyond. There is high-quality flooring, decorative coving to the ceilings, a radiator and central ceiling light point.

BEDROOM FOUR (2.79m x 3.71m)

Bedroom four is currently utilized as a home office/study. The room can accommodate a double bed with ample space for free-standing furniture. It features a bank of double-glazed, aluminium windows to the rear elevation with pleasant views across the property’s gardens and fields and with far-reaching views across the valley. There is decorative coving to the ceilings, a central ceiling light point, a radiator and a loft hatch gives access to a useful attic space.

BATHROOM (1.68m x 2.49m)

The bathroom features a fabulous, traditional, three-piece suite which comprises an inset, panel bath with shower head mixer tap, a low-level WC with bowl cistern and a seashell, pedestal wash handbasin with chrome taps. There is high-quality flooring, a decorative dado rail with tiling underneath, decorative coving to the ceiling and inset spot lighting. Additionally, the house bathroom has a radiator, two wall light points and a double-glazed, aluminium window with tiled sill to the side elevation which offers fantastic open-aspect views towards Arrunden woods.

BASEMENT

Accessed via the gardens through a pedestrian access door, you enter a fabulous, vaulted ceiling, cellar area which has versatility and multiple potential uses with lighting and power in situ. A doorway then proceeds to a large opening which again, has a multitude of opportunities, perhaps for use in entertainment or hobby purposes, or perhaps utilized as a gym or cinema room. The second portion of the lower ground floor, again, has lighting and power in situ as well as a cold-water feed. A fabulous, arched doorway then proceeds into the final portion of the lower ground floor which features a further, beautiful, vaulted ceiling room with stone niche shelving and with lighting and power in situ. The lower ground floor of the property perhaps could be utilized as further internal accommodation if so required. Please see example floor layout plan for reference.

Rear Garden

Externally to the rear, the property benefits from a fabulous, Indian stone patio, ideal for al fresco dining, barbecuing and entertaining. The patio area takes full advantage of breathtaking, panoramic, uninterrupted views across the property’s gardens, fields and with far-reaching views across the valley. There are various external lights, a tap and external, double plug point, well-stocked, rockery and flower and shrub beds as well as Yorkshire Stone steps that lead up the lane. There are part-walled and part-fenced boundaries as well as a fabulous lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub beds and a gate that leads into the paddocks.

Garden

The lower portion of the garden is enclosed with a dry-stone wall boundary with a Yorkshire Stone hardstanding which is sheltered with space for a substantial shed or summer house. Steps then lead to the mid portion of the garden where there is a lawn with superb views as well as access given to the underdrawings of the property.

Parking - Driveway

The property is accessed from Choppards via a five-bar gate onto a block-paved and tarmacadam driveway, providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles. The driveway then proceeds immediately to the front of the property where there is a further block-paved parking area leading to the integral double garage.

Parking - Garage

The integral, double garage features an electric, remote controlled, sectional, glazed, up-and-over door. The garage is larger than average, with lighting and power in situ and at the rear of the garage is a fabulous workshop area with fitted wall and base units providing a great deal of additional storage. Additionally, the garage houses the floor-mounted boiler. There is a cold-water tap and a radiator and a door then gives access to the utility.