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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
2,486 sq ft / 231 sq m

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Property description & features

A unique opportunity to purchase this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence situated within the heart of the highly sought-after residential village of Skircoat Green. Dating back to 1936 retaining a wealth of original art deco features throughout, including bespoke cornice and coving, leaded stain glass windows, arched wall niches, feature wall lighting and Vitrolite tiles.

The current owners have extended the property to create an open plan dining kitchen and generous principal bedroom suite making it of particular interest to those looking for a truly one-off family home.

Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; entrance vestibule, dining room, lounge, sunroom, sitting room, WC, open plan dining kitchen, study and utility to the ground floor. Landing, house bathroom, principal bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe and three further bedrooms to the first floor with bedrooms two and three accessing the sunroom. Externally the property is set within a quarter of an acre with gardens surrounding the
property, Yorkshire gold stone driveway, detached double garage and summer house.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Calderdale MBC Band F

Location - The property is located off Greenroyd Avenue, close to the centre of Skircoat Green with a range of local amenities and independent retailers including butchers, post office and convenience store. Ideally situated for the Calderdale Royal Hospital, the area also boasts two highly regarded schools, The Gleddings Preparatory School and The Crossley Heath School. Having excellent commuter links to the M62 motorway network and regular rail services from Halifax station, the area is popular with professional families and benefits from open green space at Savile Park and Manor Heath Park which are a short distance away.

General Information - Access is gained into the bright and airy entrance vestibule with mosaic tiled flooring. Double doors lead through to the dining room with solid oak flooring, original art deco electric fire with mirrored hearth and surround. The heart of this home is the fantastic lounge offering a feeling of space with a bay window to the front elevation, feature mirrored splashback, coal effect electric fire set within a marble hearth and surround and double doors to the rear leading onto the gardens ideal for summer evenings entertaining family and friends. Sliding doors off the lounge provide access into the delightful sun room with dual aspect windows and patio doors providing ample natural daylight. An additional reception room is located to the rear of the property enjoying views across the garden. An inner hallway with store provides access to the downstairs WC with original art deco Vitrolite tiles. Having a two piece suite comprising; low flush WC and wash hand basin with storage. Moving across to the open plan dining kitchen enjoying an extensive range of fitted solid wood wall, drawer and base units, contrasting granite worksurfaces, Rangemaster double undermounted sink with mixer tap, feature undercounter and kickboard lighting, tiled splashbacks and dual aspect windows. Integral appliances include AEG oven and microwave, dishwasher, Rangemaster dual fuel oven with gas hob and freestanding fridge/freezer.

The utility room co ordinates with the kitchen with matching units and worksurfaces, inset stainless steel sink with adjustable mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer, integrated wine cooler, chrome heated towel rail and external door. The ground floor study offers an excellent space ideal for those looking to work from home. An open staircase off the dining room with original art deco light up feature rises to the first floor landing. A pull-down ladder provides access into the loft room which our vendor has advised is fully bordered with full head height from which access can be gained into the remainder of the loft space. Measuring 2.4 x 3.9 metres offering the opportunity for conversion to create additional living space subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Four double bedrooms are located to the first floor with bedrooms two and three accessing the sunroom. The fourth bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe. Enjoying a three-piece suite to the house bathroom comprising; freestanding oval bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, walk in glass screen shower with remote operated Mira shower, wash hand basin with storage, heated chrome towel rail, original Vitrolite art deco tiling, starlight Quartz tiled flooring and splashbacks and window to the rear elevation incorporating the original stained-glass sun set pattern. A separate WC is located next to the bathroom with original art deco Vitrolite tiles to coordinate. Completing the internal accommodation is principal bedroom suite which offers privacy from the main accommodation. Enjoying dual aspect windows, generous walk-in wardrobe providing ample storage and en-suite shower room having a four-piece suite comprising; freestanding oval bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, sliding door glass screen shower with remote operated Mira shower, low flush WC, wash hand basin with storage, granite and copper fleck tiled flooring and splashback, window to the rear elevation and chrome ladder heated towel rail.

Externals - Wrought iron electric gates provide access into the substantial Yorkshire gold stone driveway leading to the detached garage with electric roller door providing ample off-road parking. Stone flagged gardens surround the property lit by period style Halifax lantern post. Steps to the rear elevation lead down to a generous expanse of lawn incorporating a central pond, raised rockery and flower beds, storage sheds and summer house with power points
providing the perfect spot for relaxing, barbequing and al-fresco dining. Additionally, the gardens enjoy a Yorkshire stone flagged area bordered by mature shrubs and trees. An externally accessed cellar room houses the gas central heating boiler and hot water cylinder which was newly installed approximately 2 years ago.

Directions - From Halifax take the Huddersfield Road (A629) and turn right immediately up Heath Road. Continue straight across the first mini roundabout and then turn right at the traffic lights up Skircoat Moor Road. Turn left before the next set of traffic lights onto Greenroyd Avenue. Proceed straight forward until reaching the entrance to Fontaine on the left hand side.

For satellite navigation: HX3 0JN

Epc Rating - EER: Current 70 - Potential 80

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