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Willan House Penistone Road Birdsedge Huddersfield HD8 8XP Willan House Penistone Road Birdsedge Huddersfield HD8 8XP Offers Around £500,000 Professionalism with Independence 14 St Georges Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF t: 01484 530361 Bramleys are pleased to offer for sale this 6 bedroom stone built detached family home in the highly popular and sought after village of Birdsedge. Enjoying superb far reaching views across surrounding fields and countryside, it also provides spacious accommodation arranged over 2 floor levels to include:- entrance hall, spacious dining hall, 2 reception rooms, study, bedroom and en-suite, first floor galleried landing, 5 further bedrooms with en-suite to one of them and family bathroom. The property does require some cosmetic improvement, however this has been reflected within the asking price. Externally the property has ample off road parking to the front including garage and driveway, together with a superb lawned garden to the rear which enjoys spectacular views across surrounding fields. Located in the village of Birdsedge, the property has readily available access to amenities in the nearby village of Shepley, together with access to the M1 motorway network ideal for those wishing to commute to the busy trading The accommodation briefly comprises:- GROUND FLOOR: Lounge Enter the property through a solid wood external door into:- 5.99m x 4.45m (19'8" x 14'7") This generously proportioned reception room has a central heating radiator, Entrance Hall living flame gas fire with marble backdrop and hearth with timber surround, 3 wall light points, ceiling coving, sealed unit double glazed windows to the Dining Hall side elevation and stone mullion window overlooking the rear garden and 5.87m max. x 3.43m (19'3" max. x 11'3") countryside. Having a gas fire, ceiling coving, central heating radiator, sealed mullioned window and 2 wall mounted light points. Breakfast Kitchen 5.08m x 3.45m (16'8" x 11'4") Study Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with complementary 2.74m x 1.96m (9'0" x 6'5") working surfaces over, stainless steel sink with side drainer and mixer tap, Having a central heating radiator and sealed unit double glazed mullion 4 ring electric hob, electric oven, integrated microwave, part tiled walls, 2 window. central heating radiators and sealed unit double glazed mullion windows. There is ceiling coving, uPVC double glaze dpatio doors giving access to the rear garden. Utility Room 3.10m x 1.98m (10'2" x 6'6") Having a base unit with working surface, stainless steel sink with side drainer and mixer tap, part tiled walls, sealed unit double glazed window, solid wood external door and space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Cloakroom/WC Furnished with a 2 piece coloured suite incorporating low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashback, central heating radiator and extractor fan. Sitting Room 5.56m x 2.46m (18'3" x 8'1") Having an electric fire with decorative surround, marble hearth and backdrop. There is a central heating radiator and sealed unit double glazed window with secondary glazing. FIRST FLOOR: Galleried Landing Having a sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation, 2 central heating radiators, ceiling coving and a large storage cupboard. Bedroom 6 3.23m x 2.51m (10'7" x 8'3") Having 2 sealed unit double glazed windows with secondary glazing, central heating radiator and door whcih accesses the en-suite. Bedroom 1 3.40m x 4.65m (11'2" x 15'3") Enjoying an open aspect to the rear, having a central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed mullion window, ceiling coving and door which accesses the en-suite. En-suite Bathroom Furnished with a 3 piece coloured suite incorporating pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, fully tiled walls, central heating radiator and a sealed unit double glazed mullion window. Bedroom 2 4.39m x 3.05m (14'5" x 10'0") This well proportioned room has a central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed mullion window with secondary glazing and ceiling coving. Bedroom 3 En-suite Shower Room 4.62m x 2.92m (15'2" x 9'7") Furnished with a 2 piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand Positioned to the rear of the property with far reaching views, having a basin, tiled shower cubicle with sliding glass door, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted sealed unit double glazed window and wall mounted combination boiler. wardrobes. Bedroom 4 5.05m x 2.77m (16'7" x 9'1") Having a central heating radiator, 2 sealed unit double glazed windows and under eaves storage. Bedroom 5 2.39m x 4.57m (7'10" x 15'0") Having a central heating radiator, built-in wardrobes, loft access point and sealed unit double glazed window. Bathroom Furnished with a 3 piece coloured suite incorporating low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, part tiled walls, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed mullion window and fitted airing cupboard with central heating radiator. BOUNDARIES & OWNERSHIPS: The boundaries and ownerships have not been checked on the title deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way. All prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries before proceeding to exchange of contracts. VIEWING: Contact the agents. MORTGAGES: Bramleys offer a no obligation Mortgage Advisory Service for the benefit of both purchasers and vendors. In association with Bramleys Financial Consultants Ltd, Bill Keighley is able to search the mortgage market to identify a suitable tailor-made mortgage, best suited to your needs. For further details contact Bill Keighley on 01484 530361. Written quotations available on request. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. RELATED SALE DISCOUNT: Bramleys will offer a 10% discount off our commission fees to any client OUTSIDE: purchasing a property through Bramleys who then instructs Bramleys in the To the front of the property wrought iron gates give access to a sale of their own property. tarmacadam parking area which in turn gives access to the double garage providing ample off road parking. To the rear there is a generous garden ON-LINE CONVEYANCING SERVICES: which comprises of lawn and seating area. Available through Bramleys in conjunction with leading local firms of solicitors. No sale no legal fee guarantee (except for the cost of searches on a purchase) and so much more efficient. Ask a member of staff for details. DIRECTIONS: Travel out on the main Wakefield Road passing through the traffic lights at Aspley, Moldgreen, Dalton and on approaching Waterloo traffic lights take the right hand lane into Penistone Road passing the Morrisons supermarket on your left hand side. Continue along this road passing through the areas of Fenay Bridge and Lepton staying on the main road passing the Fox Glove Public House on your right hand side. Follow this road through the areas of Shelley and passing through Shepley village, stay on the main road continuing into the village of Birdsedge where the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side identified by a Bramleys for sale board. COUNCIL TAX BAND: F Energy Performance Certificate Willan House, Birdsedge, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8XP Dwelling type: Detached house Reference number: 8753-7925-5040-7162-1926 Date of assessment: 22 May 2017 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 22 May 2017 Total floor area: 246 m² Use this document to: • Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient • Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: £ 5,607 Over 3 years you could save £ 732 Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting £ 567 over 3 years £ 318 over 3 years Heating £ 4,692 over 3 years £ 4,209 over 3 years You could Hot Water £ 348 over 3 years £ 348 over 3 years save £ 732 Totals £ 5,607 £ 4,875 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water and is not based on energy used by individual households. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and electricity generated by microgeneration. Energy Efficiency Rating The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home. The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be. The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking the recommendations on page 3. The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60). The EPC rating shown here is based on standard assumptions about occupancy and energy use and may not reflect how energy is consumed by individual occupants. Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Typical savings Available with Recommended measures Indicative cost over 3 years Green Deal 1 Increase loft insulation to 270 mm £100 - £350 £ 189 2 Floor insulation (suspended floor) £800 - £1,200 £ 333 3 Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets £90 £ 207 See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property. To find out more about the recommended measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit www.gov.uk/energy-grants-calculator or call 0300 123 1234 (standard national rate). The Green Deal may enable you to make your home warmer and cheaper to run. Page 1 of 4 CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 Bramleys, for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property, whose Agent they are, have made every effort to ensure the details given have been prepared in accordance with the above Act and to the best of our knowledge give a fair and reasonable representation of the property.
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