4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Scar Top is a small country lane with some lovely character properties, situated just out of Golcar village.

With far reaching views over the Colne Valley at the front, and scenic walks around the local area, this charming and spacious character semi-detached cottage is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Playing host to character features such as exposed beams, stonework and lovely fireplaces, the house will be suited to a variety of buyers, including families and professionals, those who work from home, and those who might need access to the M62 motorway network too.

The accommodation has a gas central heating system and double glazing, and briefly comprises:-

Entrance Vestibule, Large Dining Kitchen with a feature fireplace which hosts the range oven, a beamed and panelled ceiling and fitted kitchen cabinets.  Stairs rise to the first floor, and there is a ground floor WC too.

The lounge is a fantastic size, complete with an Ingelnook fireplace and inset wood burning stove, there's even enough room for a piano, and a quirky alcove offers something extra.

On the first floor are three good bedrooms.  One has a fitted bunk bed, another a small inglenook fireplace, and finally the middle bedroom plays host to an old cooking range, suggesting that the house was more than one cottage in it's past.

A large family bathroom has a walk-in shower, bath, wash basin and wc, and is complemented by well chosen tiling.

On the second floor, the property has a doorway leading to the upper road level, providing convenient secondary access for the village, and bus services etc.

A landing provides access to the Master Bedroom which has fabulous views across the valley.  There is a walk-in wardrobe and an En-Suite Shower Room.

Externally, the property has a sunny lawned garden with a southerly aspect and well stocked beds and borders, together with a seating area next to the main kitchen entrance, making it ideal for alfresco dining etc.

Beyond the garden on the other side of the lane is an area which provides parking for up to four cars.  Our client also rents a garage plot at the bottom of the lane from Kirklees Council on an annual tenancy.

Golcar is a popular village within the Colne Valley.  It has a variety of local amenities, shops and places to eat out and socialise.  There are scenic walks along the canal to Linthwaite, Slaithwaite and Marsden, and up in the hills above the village.  

There is schooling for younger children, and business travellers can take advantage of the M62 motorway network which is accessible via Outlane and Ainley Top.

In all, this is an attractive and spacious semi detached cottage, with an abundance of character and charm, and a personal viewing is highly recommended.

The essentials:  The property is Freehold.  Mains Services are available.  Council Tax Band is D. The lane is unadopted and therefore residents shared maintenance.  There are stone steps at the side of the house over which the neighbours have a right of way.  The house is not adapted for disabled living.