Booth, Kettle Lane, West Slaithwaite, HD7

An absolutely gorgeous 6 double bedroomed detached residence tucked away in the little known semi-rural area of ‘Booth’. It is impeccably presented throughout with plenty of space for a large family to enjoy and ideal for entertaining guests. It sits within gardens and grounds amounting to over an acre and comes with a block of outbuildings including garaging, stores, and garden rooms.

ABOUT 3 BOOTH

A most enviable family residence tucked away in the little known semi-rural area of ‘Booth’, which sits just above the canal at Lock No.31 and the Grade II listed ‘Booths Bridge’. Not much is known about its history prior to the current owners purchasing the properties and outbuildings from the Dartmouth Estate back in 2012, however, the buildings do appear on an old Victorian map dated 1894. The owners then set about the mammoth task of renovating and restoring the cottages and creating one superb family residence with no expense spared in the process. It retains some original features including stone mullioned windows and exposed roof timbers. The extensive accommodation briefly comprises to the ground floor:- entrance hall, inner hall, guest w.c., a huge kitchen/dining/living space with fitted bar area, snug, utility room, cinema room, store/boot room, boiler room/store, and bedroom 6 with en suite shower room. On the first floor you will find a split-level landing, principal bedroom with nursery/dressing room and en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, and bathroom. At second floor level there is another bathroom, and 2 more double bedrooms, both of which have access up to their own spacious den. It has double glazing and under floor heating throughout.

Externally, you will find a large parking area with capacity to take several vehicles. There is a block of outbuildings which comprise garaging, storeroom, open store area, and gardens rooms which have been adapted for various uses. The gardens and grounds are expansive and offer various places to sit out, entertain, and eat al fresco. Gates lead on into the paddock and access to a more private garden in front of the garden rooms. The whole site amounts to approximately 1.2 acres.

If you can tear yourself away from the comfort of this wonderful countryside retreat, there are a good variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and train station in both the nearby villages of Slaithwaite and Marsden, both of which are just a short drive away or perhaps get onto the canal towpath and take a pleasant walk to either village.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Enter the property via a timber entrance door with frosted glass panel.

Entrance Hall

A large window to the side of the entrance door provides plenty of natural light. The hall has a tiled floor, exposed beam, inset ceiling spotlights, and a pair of doors give access to a cloaks cupboard and ‘secret’ cupboard beyond. A couple of steps rise up into:-

Inner Hall

Having a continuation of the tiled floor, exposed timbers, and staircase rising to the first floor. This hallway has access to the guest w.c., snug and bedroom 6.

Guest W.C.

Fitted with a white suite comprising a low flush w.c., and wash basin with cupboard beneath. It has part tiled and part panelled walls, frosted window to the front, and tiled floor.

Snug

A lovely room ideal for those cosy winter evenings with a wood burning stove set into the chimney breast, exposed beams, dado rail, and mullioned windows and French doors to the front.

Bedroom 6

A double bedroom ideal for your guests. It has wood flooring, exposed beam, and 2 windows to the rear.

En Suite Shower Room

Nicely fitted with a white suite comprising a wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, and the showering area has a mains shower above. It has mainly tiled walls, tiled floor, beams, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and window to the rear. The main entrance hall then give access through into:-

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area

As the floor plan suggests, this is a huge space ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke units with ‘butcher’s block’ worktops. A 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap sits within a Silestone top. There is a matching curved island with a Silestone worktop which incorporates a multi-zone induction hob, extends to create a breakfast bar, and has plenty of storage cupboards and drawers beneath. Other integrated appliances include a range of multi-function ovens and warming drawer, dishwasher, and full height fridge/freezer. There is a sizeable larder cupboard with internal shelving and power sockets for your smaller appliances, window to the front, and tiled splashbacks. The dining and living area is light and airy extending back into the oak framed lean-to extension with sliding patio doors giving access out to the gardens. There is a well fitted bar area having ample storage cupboards, wooden (truncated)

Utility Room

Fitted with a good range of units with ‘butcher’s block’ worktops over incorporating a stainless steel sink with flexi hose mixer tap. There is a bespoke fitted cloaks hanging unit with fitted wooden seat, inset ceiling spotlighting, external door and window to the front, tiled floor, and spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge/freezer.

Store/Boot Room

A very useful space with velux roof window, fitted cupboards and shelving, inset ceiling spotlighting, and tiled floor.

Cinema Room

A great room for the family to relax and enjoy a movie. It has boarding to 2 walls, beams, inset ceiling spotlighting, and access to:-

Store/Boiler Room

This useful area houses the central heating boiler and offers even more storage.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

A split level ‘L’ shaped landing with the upper area having mullioned windows to the rear, staircase rising to the second floor, and access to the principal suite. The remaining landing has a velux roof window and leads to 2 bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1

This large double bedroom has mullioned windows to the front, mullioned windows to the side with fitted window seat, exposed beams, and an opening takes you into:-

Nursery/Dressing Room

To be utilised to suite your own needs is this quite spacious area which has mullioned windows to the rear, inset ceiling spotlights, and beam.

En Suite Bathroom

Beautifully fitted with a quality white suite comprising a free-standing bath with mixer tap, low flush w.c., twin wash basins set into a marble top with drawers beneath and a large mirror above, and a sizeable shower enclosure with dual head shower over. There are mullioned windows offering views to the front, a ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and wood effect flooring.

Bedroom 2

This double bedroom is open to an angled ceiling in line with the roof pitch. There are exposed roof timbers including the impressive King post roof truss. It also has mullioned windows to the front offering very pleasant views.

Bedroom 3

Again, this double bedroom is open to an angled ceiling and also displays beams and King post roof truss. There are views to the front courtesy of the mullioned windows.

Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising a ‘P’ shaped bath with shower and screen over, wash basin on vanity unit, and a low flush w.c. There are part tiled walls, velux roof window, beam, storage cupboard, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and wood effect flooring.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing

With mullioned windows to the rear providing lovely views. There is access to a linen cupboard, the 2 remaining bedrooms, and bathroom.

Bedroom 4

Both of these bedrooms would be ideal for a teenager. Bedroom 4 has mullioned windows to the front with great views, angled ceiling, beams, and open staircase rising up to:-

Den

A sizeable area created in the roof space above the bathroom and landing. It has window to the side, beams, and some limited head height due to the sloping ceiling.

Bedroom 5

This double bedroom has mullioned windows offering views to the rear. It also has an angled ceiling, beams, and open staircase rising up to:-

Den

Once again, this is a sizeable area created in the roof space above the landing. There is a window to the side, beams, and limited height due to the sloping ceiling.

Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising a corner bath with mixer tap, vanity wash basin with cupboard beneath and large mirror above, low flush w.c., and a corner shower cubicle with mains shower over. There are mullioned windows to the front, inset ceiling spotlights, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, and wood effect flooring.

OUTSIDE

Externally, you will find a large parking/turning area with capacity to take several vehicles. There is a block of outbuildings which comprise garaging, storeroom, open store area, and garden room. The photographs show how the current owner uses this space. The gardens and grounds are expansive and offer various places to sit out, entertain, and eat al fresco under the timber framed structure which has a full timber roof providing cover over the outside kitchen area and pizza oven. There are ample lawned gardens, sunken trampoline, pond, trees, shrubs, and paddock. The whole site amounts to approximately 1.2 acres.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.

Location

Either follow the ‘what3words’ address of guards.alike.highs or follow these directions:- Proceed along the A62 out of Slaithwaite heading towards Marsden. Take the right turn down West Slaithwaite Road as though you were going to Holme Mills and Zapatos but do not turn off just carry straight on over the river and canal and follow the road round where after a while it becomes Crow Trees Road. Keep on going up the hill and down the other side before turning left to go under the railway viaduct. Continue straight ahead onto Kettle Lane and just after the righthand turn onto Park Gate Road, No.3 Booth is the next property on the left.

Additional Information

• Council Tax – Band F (£3,339.80 2025/26) • Tenure – Freehold • Energy Rating 71 (Band C) • Environment – the property sits within and is surrounded by ‘Green Belt’ designated land • Utilities:- o Electricity – mains o Water – spring water with a UV filter system. o Drainage – septic tank which only serves this property and is located in the paddock o Gas – mains o Heating – gas fired central heating and a wood burning stove in the snug. o Broadband & Mobile Phone – The ‘Ofcom’ on-line checker shows a range of broadband services, including ‘Superfast’, are available in this area and mobile coverage at the property is offered by several providers.