A hugely characterful 1930’s family home, set within landscaped grounds approaching 1.5 acres, enjoying one of Kirklees most sought after locations commanding breathtaking views across the Woodsome Valley.

A stunning home, restored, modernised and extended to an exceptional standard throughout, resulting in spacious accommodation which includes a hugely impressive living kitchen and orangery whilst offering the potential to create annexed accommodation. The grounds including landscaped south facing gardens, a pony paddock and the most glorious of settings, positioned above the valley, offering 180 degree panoramic views with a delightful woodland vista.  

A sweeping driveway extends to reveal this beautiful home; presented to an exceptional standard, retaining original features, resulting in a wealth of charm and character sympathetic to the Art Deco heritage of the period.

The versatile accommodation incorporates a stunning open plan living kitchen and orangery that enjoys a wonderful flow of natural light and a delightful outlook, inviting the outdoors inside; traditional formal reception rooms, five / six bedrooms and the potential for an internal self-contained annex suite.

Enjoying the most idyllic of settings, positioned on the edge of this much admired and highly sought after village, open countryside being immediately accessible whilst local services include highly regarded schools, both the M1 and M62 motorways ensure convenient access to surrounding commercial centres and train services in Huddersfield and Wakefied ensure main line access to the capital.

Ground Floor

An original solid oak entrance door, sheltered by a vestibule opens directly into the hallway, offering an impressive first impression to the home, setting a scene which continues throughout, original features on display, including a high ceiling height, deep skirting boards and a stunning oak staircase, flooded with natural light courtesy of large windows to the front extending over the half landing. A cloakroom presents a modern two piece suite finished in white.

The lounge has windows set to stone mullioned surrounds and extends to a delightful viewing area at the rear aspect which enjoys full height windows commanding stunning views across the valley, whilst French doors open directly onto a south facing terrace. An elegant reception room with retained period features including deep skirting boards, a picture rail and cornice to the ceiling. A stunning carved stone fireplace to the chimney breast is home to a wood burning stove which sits on a stone hearth.

A sitting room offers versatile accommodation, displays retained period features whilst an ornate Chesney's fireplace has a polished steel surround and is home to a real flame open fire. A large bay window is set to stone mullioned surrounds and has a charming window seat enjoying far reaching views.

The living kitchen is the heart of the home, a sociable living space with windows set into stone mullioned surrounds overlooking the front courtyard, whilst French doors open directly into the orangery which invites the outdoors inside and displays stunning views across the Woodsome Valley.

The kitchen is quite simply outstanding, presented with bespoke hand crafted furniture by the renowned local company, KC Design House, resulting in a modern design that is sympathetic to the original period of the home. Curved walnut units blend harmoniously with furniture complimented by granite work surfaces with an inset Villeroy and Boch double Belfast sink. A range of integrated appliances includes a Miele fridge and freezer, Siemens dishwasher and steam oven, and a Falcon range. Having underfloor heating, the room provides excellent dining capacity, a half crescent island with a Granite surface incorporating a sink wrapping a unique Pippy Oak circular table that has the appearance of a large breakfast bar, designed to pull out providing sociable dining for ten or more. An impressive utility, also designed and fitted by KC Design House is located next to the kitchen.

The adjoining Orangery, designed and fitted by D H Wright of Harrogate, enjoys stunning views and has bi-folding doors opening onto a South facing terrace, inviting the outdoors inside.

A solid oak door from the courtyard opens to the daily reception which has an exposed oak floor, a useful cloaks/shoe cupboard and access to the utility. This section of the house offers versatile accommodation and makes an excellent guest suite with the potential for an internal annex. To the lower ground floor level, a door opens directly onto the garden terrace.

The games room / home gym offers generous proportions and lends itself to a variety of end uses including a sixth bedroom. Windows to the rear enjoy beautiful views and double doors open directly onto the lower terrace.

The guest bedroom offers double proportions, and occupies a first floor, rear aspect position with windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, resulting in breathtaking views over Woodsome Valley. A separate shower room presents a modern three piece suite.

A home office has four Velux windows and positioned off the daily reception offers versatile space with the possibility of being an additional bedroom or accommodation to a self-contained annex.

First Floor

A spacious galleried landing displays original features and has windows set to stone mullioned surrounds to the front aspect of the home.

The principal bedroom suite has a south facing bay window to stone mullioned surrounds, commanding delightful panoramic views over the gardens and valley beyond. Features include deep skirting boards, a picture rail and coving to the ceiling whilst a bespoke range of Neville Johnson bedroom furniture complements the room. An en-suite bathroom includes a stainless steel stand-alone slipper bath, a wet room area with raindrop style shower, in addition to an Old England sink unit.

There are two additional double bedrooms positioned to the rear aspect of the property, each with fitted wardrobes and windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, both commanding breathtaking views across the valley. The fourth bedroom overlooks the front aspect the property, displaying period features and stone mullioned windows.

The family bathroom presents a modern suite finished in white, comprising a floating wash hand basin, a low flush W.C and a double ended free standing roll top bath. A separate shower room has a step-in corner shower and a wash hand basin with a vanity cupboard beneath.

Externally

The property occupies a private position lower than road level. Electronically operated wrought Iron gates open onto a stone cobbled area, which extends to a low maintenance resin driveway wrapped within landscaped gardens that border to the front of the property, strategic planting resulting in colour throughout the year. Walking into the rear garden you are immediately struck by the views; show stopping, awe inspiring and stunning in all directions, offering a 180 degree panoramic outlook of some of the area’s most beautiful scenery. The rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect which complements this most enviable of settings. To the immediate rear of the home, a terrace with stone balustrade steps down to recreational lawned areas which give way to planted areas in addition to an orchard, raised beds, summer house and a level grazing paddock which extends to a charming babbling brook and offers a degree of versatility whether this be a pony paddock or for recreational activities.  

An open fronted double garage has power, lighting and gives access to a secure store and boiler room. Beneath the garden terrace valuable amenity and storage space includes a garden store / workshop and fuel store.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band – G.

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Directions

From the A628 Penistone Road turn onto Woodsome Road, passing the Golf Clube before turning right onto St Helens Gate. Turn left onto Arkenely Lane. The property is on the left.

Local Area – Almondbury

A charming village located to the southeast of Huddersfield; the property enjoying a private little known position surrounded by glorious un-spoilt countryside. Locally there are quaint village pub’s whilst popular venues include the locally famous 3 Acres at Emley, The Woodman at Thunderbridge and Harveys bar and kitchen. There are numerous shops in-situ along the village High Street, local services are in abundance and include highly regarded schools.

Huddersfield is a large market town located in the borough of Kirklees, well known as the birthplace of both Rugby League and the British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The town is home to the University of Huddersfield and boasts impressive Victorian Architecture. Huddersfield is connected to the national motorway network via the M1 & M62 ensuring easy access to Leeds and Manchester by car. The rail network from Huddersfield allows convenient access to major commercial centres including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and York whilst Wakefield station is only a 20 minute drive and enjoys a direct line to the capital. Landmark tourist attractions include Castle Hill, whilst the area offers an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars. Woodsome Golf Club is within a 5-minute drive whilst Holmfirth and glorious countryside associated with the Peak District National Park and Holme Valley is within a short drive.