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Guide Price£590,000

Crosland Edge, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9

Land size
1.2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Being Sold via Secure Sale Online Bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.
  • Situated just out of Helme at Crosland Edge
  • Three Bedroom Detached Cottage and One Bedroom Detached Annexe with Garage Beneath
  • In a Woodland Setting on the Hillside above Meltham
  • Standing in Approx 1.2 of an acre, Surrounded by Greenbelt
  • Much Sought after Locale with Some Impressive Homes Nearby
  • An Investment Opportunity for a Skilled Buyer with an Imagination
  • Woodland Grounds Established by our Clients' Family Over Many Years
  • Enjoy Local Country Walks and Scenery - a Perfect Setting for Those Who Enjoy the Outdoors

Description

Approached via large stone gates along a long winding driveway, Wild Brow is something rather unique.

A three bedroom detached cottage requiring renovation, together with a single storey one bedroom annexe with a garage beneath.

Requiring investment and a full programme of renovation and development, but with the opportunity for a buyer with imagination to create something special.

The location at Crosland Edge is much sought after.

Surrounded by local countryside, Crosland Edge plays host to some impressive homes of significant value. Located between Helme Village, Meltham and South Crosland, this is an accessible rural locality, not far from Blackmoorfoot Reservoir.

It's an excellent setting for those who enjoy the outdoors but require everyday convenience.

Our clients' family have owned the property for many years. It is on three titles - 2 registered and one not. We have included plans and outlines in these images and hope they are useful. The property does not appear on a conservation area map, nor are the trees covered by TPO's, indeed our clients planted many of them. The property is in a greenbelt setting of high landscape value - please note the presence of public footpaths.

Please view our 3D tour, and floorplans prior to viewing. Note: The location of the buildings on the 3D tour Dollhouse is not to scale or position.

Buyers will require a significant extra budget to purchase the property, which is being offered for sale by on-line auction/secure sale via

Our clients are conducting their own viewings, which are strictly by appointment - please do not visit the property without an appointment.

Health and safety note. Whilst the property is occupied daily, it is advisable for viewers not to bring along children to the viewings as there are uneven surfaces which will be slippery when wet. Sensible footwear should be warn.

Mains electricity and water are connected. Solid Fuel Back Boiler and Electric Immersion Heater. Each property has its own septic tank (private Drainage). The property is not adapted for disabled living.

Council Tax Band is B. The property is Freehold.

The sellers will require 28 days between offer acceptance/exchange of contracts and completion.

Council Tax Band: I
Tenure: Freehold

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
I
Date Posted
2026-08-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 655 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£491,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £156,733 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

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

  • Helme Church of England Academy532 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    136
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Meltham Moor Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    199
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    386
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Linthwaite Clough Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    238
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    228
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Colne Valley High School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,360
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Moor End Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,053
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Honley High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,240
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Newsome Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    824
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Royds Hall, A Share Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    853
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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

Morrisons Meltham, Meltham0.7 miles
Co-op Meltham, Meltham0.8 miles
Spar Meltham Road, Netherton, West Yorkshire, HD41.4 miles

GP surgery

Meltham Group Practice0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Holmevalley Memorial Hospital3 miles

Green space

Playing Field812 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Slaithwaite Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Helme Ln Harrison Lane258 metres

Typical drive times

Elland21 min · 8 miles
Meltham5 min · 1.3 miles
Holmfirth13 min · 4.9 miles
Huddersfield13 min · 4.2 miles
Bradford (city)33 min · 18 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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