Deanhouse, Holmfirth, HD9

NEW PRICE! If you love character you'll definitely love this! Nestled on the edge of the sought-after village of Netherthong, this 4 storey cottage just oozes charm. Plus there's a delightful large mature garden overlooking Dean Brook. Early viewing definitely essential. No Onward Chain

Rarely does a quirky character cottage as enchanting and charming as this one come to market and in such a wonderful location. Set over 4 floors and believed to date back to late 1800's, the house itself is one half of an old larger property that was originally 4 separate dwellings. Two of those dwellings have been converted into this surprising spacious home and it's been a much lovely family home for over 40 years; however, it's time for a new family to make it their own.

The style is predominantly character with deep timber window sills and stone mullions along with the cast iron fireplaces though there are plenty of period features too with wood paneling on some walls and ceilings. Overall it would benefit from a element of upgrading, predominantly cosmetic; however, it offers huge potential to the discerning buyer.

The main door is directly off Deanhouse and brings you into a small entrance hall with stairs leading up to three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom – more of those later. To the left, the door leads into a spacious sitting room. The style here is a blend of period and character with timber beams, lovely deep window sills and wood paneling on one wall. However, the most striking feature here is the original cast iron open grate fireplace. The crackling logs of a roaring fire on a cold night will have you dreaming of bygone days!

Off this sitting room is a small room which would make an ideal office. At the back, another room has been converted into a single bedroom with an ensuite shower room. Note here the striking stained glass window on the wall over the stairs down to the lounge / diner and kitchen. There is also a door leading to another flight of stairs that lead down to the back of the storeroom / cellar on the lower ground floor.

Downstairs, the lounge / diner has a delightful warm feel with yet more timber beams, wood paneling and striped wood cupboards. The feature here is the very striking cast iron range with another open grate fire though, sadly, the oven does not work so is purely decorative. There is an exceptionally large understairs cupboard in one corner. Patio doors lead out to the back garden and the raised timber deck – again more later.

The pale grey Shaker style galley kitchen is to one side. Here there is plenty of cupboard and worktop space and integrated appliances including double electric ovens and a large fridge. With 3 Velux windows plus windows to two aspects, this room is lovely and bright and with views over the top part of the garden. At the back of the kitchen is a small porch on the other side of which leads onto the cellar / storeroom. This is another very versatile space with power and light and plumbed for a washing machine. There is also a small WC.

Before we head out and explore the garden, let's go back up the stairs to the bedrooms. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The first bedroom is particularly large with fitted wardrobes, timber beams and lovely wood and stone mullion windows to two aspects. As well as being bright, there are lovely views over the gardens towards Dean Brook. The second bedroom is also a double with far reaching views. The bathroom is heritage style complemented by the use of wood paneling.

A further flight of stairs leads up to the attic and bedroom 3. This bedroom is also a large double though there is some restricted head height and you need to be careful with the cross beam!

Now let's explore that wonderful garden, the true delights of which are at the back. Just outside the patio doors is a large raised deck where you can sit out and relax and enjoy the bird song and the babble of flowing water from Dean Brook. The rest of the garden is tiered and sloped with meandering paths and steps to allow you to access it. The top tier is a driveway allowing parking for 2 cars and bordered with mature shrubs and plants. Below that is an area of lawn. Below that the garden is planted with trees, shrubs and plants, including a beautiful pink cherry blossom tree and silver birches. There is also a handy shed tucked away on the middle level.

Please note, the adjoining dwelling at the back has pedestrian right of access across the drive and the back of the house.

Real character properties like this one don't come on the market very often. In a quiet semi-rural location, close to the local primary school and with beautiful countryside almost on the doorstep. If that's not enough, the popular Cricketers' Arms is a minute walk away! There is easy access to road networks whether locally to Holmfirth and the surrounding area or further afield to Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield and beyond.

• 1 - Sitting Room

  6.04m x 3.6m - 19'10" x 11'10"
  On main ground floor. Open grate fire in a cast iron fireplace with decorative tiling. Timber ceiling beams. Wood paneling on one wall. Carpeted. Window to front. Two ceiling lights. Glazed door to the office. Door to bedroom 4. Door to stairs leading to the store room on the lower ground floor.

• 2 - Office

  2.32m x 2.26m - 7'7" x 7'5"
  Accessed from the sitting room. Built in cupoboard and shelving. Timber ceiling beams. Ceiling light. Carpeted. Windows to two aspects.

• 3 - Lounge Diner

  6.2m x 3.6m - 20'4" x 11'10"
  On lower ground floor. Cast iron range set in a timber and tiled fireplace. Built in cupboards. Wood paneling on one wall. Timber ceiling beams. Carpeted. Patio doors leading to the garden and decking. Two ceiling lights. Door to large understairs cupboard. Door to the kitchen.

• 4 - Kitchen

  4.63m x 1.82m - 15'2" x 5'12"
  Range of Shaker style pale grey base and wall units plus drawers. Light wood worktop. Ceramic Belfast sink. 4 ring gas hob. Electric double ovens / grill. Integrated fridge. Two ceiling lights. Pale wood effect laminate floor. Windows to two aspects plus three velux windows. Door to side porch.

• 5 - Store

  2.94m x 4.5m - 9'8" x 14'9"
  Accessed from the side porch. Providing excellent storage. Power and light. Plumbed for washing machine. Separate WC.

• 6 - Bedroom 1

  3.66m x 4.5m - 12'0" x 14'9"
  Large double on first floor. Fitted wardrobes. Carpeted. Timber beams. Stone mullion windows with deep timber sills to two aspects. Ceiling light.

• 7 - Bedroom 2

  4.4m x 2.8m - 14'5" x 9'2"
  Double on first floor. Carpeted. Window with deep timber sills to the side. White painted wood paneled ceiling with ceiling light.

• 8 - Bathroom

  1.75m x 2.34m - 5'9" x 7'8"
  Heritage style. Bath with electric shower and glass shower screen. WC. Basin set into a wood cupboard unit. Stainless steel heated towel rail. Wall cupboard. Wall mirror with light above. Built in cupboards. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Wood paneling to dado rail height on two walls. Cream painted wood paneled ceiling with 3 ceiling spots. Window to the side.

• 9 - Bedroom 3

  4.45m x 4.54m - 14'7" x 14'11"
  Large double in the attic. Vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams and trusses. Carpeted. Two windows to the side plus a large Velux window. Ceiling light.

• 10 - Bedroom 4

  2.6m x 2.93m - 8'6" x 9'7"
  Single on main ground floor accessed from the sitting room. Feature stained glass window over the stairs to the lower ground floor. Stone mullion windows with deep timber sills to two aspects. Window to the sitting room. Carpeted. Ceiling light. Door to the ensuite shower room.

• 11 - Ensuite Shower Room

  1.86m x 1.82m - 6'1" x 5'12"
  Measurements at the widest point. Corner shower cubicle with hand held attachment. WC. Basin set on a cupboard unit. Mirror with light. Part tiled walls. Carpeted. Timber beam. Ceiling light. Stone mullion window to the back.

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

• Council Tax: Band B