Scarr House Beestonley Lane, , HX4 9PN

Scarr House Beestonley Lane Stainland HX4 9PN OIRO £700,000 Summary Description Having been in the same family ownership since 1951, Scarr House is a rare opportunity to purchase a period early Victorian family home, providing characterful accommodation that has retained many original architectural features and that boasts large south- easterly facing landscaped gardens to the front. Set within this semi-rural positions between Stainland village and Barkisland the property provides the opportunity for prospective purchasers to create a truly exceptional family home.

With accommodation over two floors internally the property briefly comprises; L-shaped entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen, rear vestibule, conservatory, utility/ shower room, study/garden room, first floor landing, very generous principle bedroom with en-suite WC, three further bedrooms and house bathroom. The property also benefits from a cellar accessed from the dining kitchen, large integral garage, single garage with adjoining store/potting shed that would suit a variety of uses and driveway accessed directly from Beestonley Lane providing parking for 3 to 4 cars. Location The property is positioned within this highly regarded semi-rural location within a small hamlet made up of traditional stone cottages, detached period homes and working farm. Many of the internal rooms enjoy an open aspect over the established gardens and grazing land beyond, with the principle bedroom enjoying extended views from the gable window towards Krumlin and beyond. Local amenities exist within the nearby villages of Stainland and Barkisland, with the village of and West Vale offering a wider range of independent retailers, supermarket local outlets and established country pubs, bars and restaurants. The area also boasts good commuter links with access to junction 23 of the M62 motorway network roughly equidistant from the business centres of and Manchester and regular train services running from stations in , Halifax and .

General Information Set within a lovely position this stone built detached home would be an ideal proposition for a growing family looking for a semi-rural yet convenient location that provides adaptable accommodation to suit the ever changing requirements of the modern family, including potential for homeworking and offering parking and garaging for numerous vehicles. Scarr House is well known locally having remained in the same family ownership since 1951. The family have many happy memories of Scarr House enjoying long summers entertaining friends and family in the wonderful gardens. The accommodation has retained many original features including decorative cornicing, ceiling mouldings and sash windows and offers well planned accommodation over two floors. The main entrance is accessed through a large timber door with stained glass panels and top light and boasts ceiling covings and arch, Teak flooring, large feature leaded stained glass window extending from the ground to first floor level along with decorative spindle staircase leading to the first floor landing. The main sitting room provides a generous family room having Teak flooring to the outer edges, 2-light timber framed sash windows to the front elevation overlooking the gardens, living flame style gas fire with marble inset, hearth and decorative Oak surround, period skirtings, ceiling cornice and decorative ceiling mouldings, two central heating radiators and built in storage cupboards to the alcove. Also accessed from the main hall the dining room also boasts 2-light timber framed sash windows to the front elevation, gas fire with decorative brass fitting and period grey and floral patterned tiled inset with painted timber surround, arched alcoves with fitted cupboard. The dining kitchen provides a range of fitted base cupboards with fitted drawer dishwasher and having contrasting white laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, built in alcove storage cupboard with underlying drawers, recessed chimney opening, ceiling coving and uPVC window to the front elevation. Access to the cellar and rear vestibule with adjoining pantry are directly from the kitchen along with internal access through to the utility/shower room and conservatory. The utility/shower room has a fitted base cupboard with sink and tiled splashbacks, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, internal sash window through to the conservatory, wall shelving, vanity unit, low flush WC and corner shower with partially tiled walls. Also giving access to the integral garage the conservatory provides an ideal place from which to enjoy the garden throughout the year. Steps lead down into the integral garage/ workshop that is accessed from the rear of the property and provides secure parking or workshop facilities with access through to the home office/garden room having timber panelled walls, timber framed dual aspect windows overlooking the garden.

Moving on to the first floor the principle bedroom provides an exceptionally large area flooded with natural light from the two large windows to the front elevation and picture window to the gable end which enjoys far reaching views. Also benefits from an en-suite WC with low flush WC, vanity unit with underlying cupboard and drawers with marble top and undermounted oval wash hand basin and mixer tap. A further generous second bedroom has two sash windows to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and alcove storage cupboard and ceiling coving. Two further bedrooms and a house bathroom complete the first floor accommodation, with the main bathroom having a 3 piece suite with porcelain bath tub, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, sash window to the side elevation and cylinder cupboard.

Externals

Positioned off Beestonley Lane, Scarr House is accessed through stone gate posts opening out into a generous hardstanding providing parking for 3 to 4 cars with access to the single attached garage and adjoining garden store/potting shed. A stone-flagged pathway runs along the frontage giving access to the main entrance and secondary entrance through the conservatory. A stone-flagged terrace situated to the front of the conservatory provides an ideal seating and entertaining area with steps leading down onto the extensive lawn area with areas of special interest throughout the landscaped garden, including, established rose beds and well stocked flowerbeds with a range of perennials and mature shrubs bordered by trees. A central pond with water feature provides a focal point of the garden.

Fixtures and Fittings Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale. Local Authority Band F Wayleaves, Easements, Rights of Way The sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Services We understand that the property benefits from mains electric, gas, water and sewage. Tenure Freehold Directions From Halifax Town centre proceed along the A629 Skircoat Road which then becomes Huddersfield Road, continue along Huddersfield Road and down Salterhebble Hill staying in the right hand lane turn right towards West Vale, proceed through West Vale and continue along the B6112 Stainland Road passing through Holywell Green and into Stainland village. Passing through Stainland village turn right into Bowling Green Road then right into High Street, continue down the hill into Beestonley Lane and Scarr House can be found on the left. EPC Rating EER Current 50 – Potential 87 EIR Current 39 – Potential 78 Local Information Nearest Stations Sowerby Bridge 4.3 miles Halifax 4.8 miles Huddersfield 5.7 miles Nearest Schools Bowling Green Primary School 0.2 mile

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