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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Far Banks, Honley, HD9
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Detached house
4 bed
1 bath
2,755 sq ft / 256 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Super-fast 51Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Prestigious location
  • Standing in 1.4 acres
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Delightful gardens and grounds
  • Triple garage

IN A DELIGHTFUL PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION, THE MOUNT STANDS IN APPROXIMATELY 1.4 ACRES OF GARDENS AND GROUNDS. JUST A SHORT WALK INTO HONLEY VILLAGE YET ENJOYING A LOVELY RURAL LOCATION, THIS BEAUTIFUL PERIOD HOME HAS BEEN A MUCH-LOVED FAMILY HOME FOR APPROACHING 60 YEARS AND HAS AN ARRAY OF PERIOD FEATURES THAT ARE SURE TO IMPRESS WHEN VIEWED. WITH DELIGHTFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS, TRIPLE GARAGE AND WORKSHOP SPACE. The home briefly comprises impressive entrance hallway, sitting room with Bay window overlooking the gardens, living room once again with windows overlooking the gardens, good sized dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, two downstairs w.c. downstairs bathroom, basement cellar. Impressive staircase to the first-floor landing, four double bedrooms and house bathroom. For those who seek a home that requires some rejuvenation, but in a plot and position that is very much worthwhile The Mount must be viewed without delay.


EPC Rating: F

ENTRANCE

Incredibly beautiful period storm porch with fabulous large coloured leaded glazed panel to one side and mosaic floor and high ceiling give shelter to the impressive timber and glazed entrance door. This entrance door gives access through to the vestibule.

VESTIBULE

Once again with high quality period style tiled floor, high ceiling height with coving and Macintosh style tiling to the third height. Timber and glazed door leads through to the entrance hallway.

ENTRANCE HALL

This timber and glazed door is set within the beautiful timber glazed screen with fabulous coloured and leathered glazing on display. The period features throughout this home are fabulous and viewing is a necessity to fully appreciate the quality and variety of period features. The hallway features a fabulous, spindled staircase, delightful oak panelling, decorative ceiling and other decorative mouldings. Beautiful period style door with multi panels gives access through to the sitting room.

SITTING ROOM (4.22m x 6.5m)

21’4” x 13’10” into bay A lovely room with an enchanting view out over the gardens courtesy of a walk-in bay, this large period walk-in bay is the full height of the room. The period glazing with the upper sections being coloured and leaded glazed, one further window also gives another view out over the gardens. The room is decorated with coving to the ceiling and central ceiling light and rose, attractive fireplace with open fired grate. The room also has several wall light points.

LIVING ROOM (4.52m x 5.69m)

18’8” x 14’10” into bay Once again, an elegant period room with a fabulous ceiling. This high ceiling has decorative mouldings, the broad bay window has a fabulous window seat, three windows give a stunning view out over the gardens and the upper portions are leaded glazed. There is a delightful period style fireplace with open fire grate, bulk surround, including mantle and higher plinth. The room is decorated with decorative panels and has several wall light points and a picture like point.

DINING ROOM (3.96m x 4.7m)

Once again, an elegant reception room. Versatile room that has twin windows giving an outlook to the front, decorative ceiling which needs some repair, dado rail and fabulous fireplace once again with raised tiled hearth and backcloth, open fire grate and period style surround. The room has a chandelier point and three wall light points.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN (3.61m x 4.5m)

As the photograph suggests, the good-sized breakfast kitchen is fitted with units at both the high and low level. The room has an attractive view out to the courtyard side, there is a high ceiling height, three windows, high quality flooring, the units incorporate a large number of working services, display cabinets display shelving, inset one-and-a-half-bowl sink unit, under unit lighting, spotlighting, in-built ovens, microwave housing point, gas and electric hob, griddle and stainless steel extractor fan above. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer. Doorway gives access to a rear / everyday entrance lobby.

EVERYDAY ENTRANCE

With its ceramic tile flooring, period style entrance door with glazed over light. Doorway gives access to the downstairs w.c.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C.

Fitted with low level w.c. and ceramic tiling to the floor into the full ceiling height.

STUDIO / WORK ROOM (3.96m x 4.88m)

16’0” x 13’0” Having provided a good amount of workspace over the years, this room has broad, access doors, mullioned windows and good ceiling height.

UTILITY ROOM (2.39m x 3.58m)

The large utility room is an external access door, windows to two sides and it has plumbing, automatic washing machine and space for dryer and additional freezer. This is also home for the properties gas fired, central heating boiler and pressurized hot water tank system. Doorway from this inner lobby also gives access down to the basement.

PRINCIPAL DOWNSTAIRS W.C.

Principal downstairs w.c. is off the entrance hall. This once again a ceramic tile flooring and obscure glazed window. There is ceramic tiling to the full ceiling height, low level w.c. and wash handbasin. The property also has a downstairs bath / shower room, this is fitted with a bath and shower all with period fittings, ceramic tiling to the floor and to the walls.

BASEMENT (3.96m x 4.57m)

Staircase leads down to the basement level. Here there is a hallway lobby area with period style shelving and storage cupboard and a doorway leads through to the principal cellar which has a good head height and is fitted with power and light and has a centre stone slab table. Staircase as previously mentioned rises from the hallway up to the first-floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

This is courtesy of a turning two third landing with delightful period style window panelling continues up the staircase.

BEDROOM ONE (4.09m x 4.57m)

A double bedroom with a stunning view out of the gardens courtesy of twin windows with period style coloured leaded glazing at the high level. There's a bank of in-built wardrobes with drawers, dressing table and shelving.

BEDROOM TWO (3.23m x 4.57m)

Once again, a pleasant double room with twin windows giving a lovely view out over the gardens, bank of in-built wardrobes, centrally located dressing table and storage cupboards above.

BEDROOM THREE (3.96m x 5.49m)

A lovely room with a long-distance view out towards Farnley Tyas moor. There are four windows in total, two in-built wardrobes and recess alcove. The room is decorated with a dado rail, has a central ceiling light pointing and two wall light points.

BEDROOM FOUR (3.66m x 4.5m)

This once again, is a pleasant double room twisted with a wash hand basin, windows to two sides and four wall light points.

STORE

There is a good size walking store cupboard with central ceiling light point and roof light window.

HOUSE BATHROOM (2.92m x 3.2m)

The house bathroom is of a period design. It has three large windows, high ceiling height with ceiling rose, two wall light points, ceramic tiling to the floor and to the full ceiling height, inbuilt storage cupboards, wash hand basin within a decorative alcove, very large circular bath and low level w.c.

WORKSHOP / HOBBY / HOME OFFICE SPACE

This is positioned beneath the triple garage and has a timber and glazed door, three sets of windows and once again is of a good size.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

It should be noted the property has gas fired central heating, an alarm system, carpets, curtains and certain other extras maybe available by separate negotiation. There are two further small outbuildings used for storage.

Garden

As the photographs indicate, the property has formal garden areas that surround the property and are to the front of the home. There is a wooded area above and above that there is a field. This field has been enjoyed by the family along with the house since the late 60s and as can be demonstrated in this brochure the vendors have asked an architect to draw a plan to show an alternative driveway and perhaps an annexed Lodge Home Office / Out building. *Please note this has not been applied for and is included in this brochure for inspirational purposes only. * The gardens and grounds require a good amount of exploring, please bring along suitable footwear.

Garden

The mount stands in approximately 1.4 acres of land. It has pedestrian access leading from Far Banks. This includes two beautiful stone gate closes proudly displaying the properties name and pathways meander in two directions up to the property through fabulous hard landscaping. The gardens and grounds, as the photographs suggests are extensive and mature and the delightful combination of shrubbery and well laid out gardens are there to be rediscovered and enjoyed. The driveway for vehicular access is to the rear. A lane off Far Banks gives access to several properties, one of which is the Mount. A long driveway leads down to the property's private driveway, this driveway provides a large amount of parking and turning space and leads down to the lower level.

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