17 Commercial Road
Skelmanthorpe
HD8 9DA
This idyllic semi-detached cottage sits in a rural position between the villages of Cumberworth and Shepley, at an elevation that commands views of over 50 miles and is simply bursting with potential for further development. Oozing character features and lovingly cared for over the years, this cottage offers spacious accommodation briefly comprising: entrance porch, hallway, kitchen, garden room, dining room, lounge, first floor landing, bathroom and three first floor bedrooms. The property has a wrap around garden with planted shrubbery and a patio area to the front. A lawn area continues round the side of the property to the rear. There is additional land to the side most often used for parking.
Shepley is a popular village with a range of amenities including a well regarded primary school, doctors and pharmacy, train station, shops, pubs and restaurants. The property is convenient for neighbouring towns and cities with the M62 and M1 only a short distance away.
**NO ONWARD CHAIN** THIS SUPERB THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE IS SIMPLY OOZING WITH CHARM AND FURTHER POTENTIAL AND SITS IN AN IDYLLIC LOCATION WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS, A WRAP AROUND GARDEN AND AN AREA OF LAND TO THE SIDE WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN USED FOR PARKING.
FREEHOLD / COUNCIL TAX BAND C / ENERGY RATING E
1.52m apx x 2.09m apx mx (4'11" apx x 6'10" apx mxYou enter the property through a uPVC porch with stained glass top windows and a polycarbonate roof. Practical ceramic floor tiles run underfoot. A secure timber door leads into the hallway.
1.67m apx x 1.12m apx max (5'5" apx x 3'8" apx maxThe hallway has doors leading to the kitchen and dining room and a carpeted staircase ascending to the first floor landing.
2.75m apx x 4.51m apx max (9'0" apx x 14'9" apx maThe kitchen spans the full depth of the property with a window to the front of the property with wonderful 50 mile views across the valley. It has modern walnut effect base and wall units with polished granite worktops and upstands, neutral tiled splashbacks and a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Cooking facilities include an electric hob with an extractor fan over and a double electric fan oven.
Integrated appliances include a tall fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. An electric fire in a stone surround makes a focal point in the room. There is ample space to accommodate a dining table. A cupboard to one corner, which was the cellar head, provides a good amount of storage. There is a strip light to the ceiling and carpet underfoot. A side facing window allows extra natural light to enter the kitchen and offers a lovely view. Doors lead to the sun room and hallway.
2.82m apx x 3.75m apx max (9'3" apx x 12'3" apx maThis fabulous addition to the property has windows to three sides flooding the room with natural light. There are beams to the ceiling, an exposed stone wall and a wall light illuminaties the room. A stable style uPVC door leads out to the garden.
2.73m apx x 4.55m apx max (8'11" apx x 14'11" apxThis lovely dining room has an exposed stone wall, neutral décor and a front facing window offering astounding views. There is ample space for an 8-10 seater dining table and other associated furniture items. An opening leads into the lounge and a door leads to the hallway.
4.73m apx x 3.89m apx max (15'6" apx x 12'9" apx mThis characterful lounge has beams to the ceiling and an open fire in a tiled surround with a polished slate mantel as a focal point in the room. The front facing window frames a beautiful vista and a uPVC door leads out to the front of the property.
A door gives access to a stone staircase leading down to the cellar. A further door provides access to a stone staircase leading up to bedroom one which is currently blocked off so this area provides extra storage for the lounge. An opening leads through to the dining room.
2.62m apx x 2.18m apx max (8'7" apx x 7'1" apx maxA set of stone steps lead down from the lounge to the cellar which is currently used for keeping coal.
4.98m apx x 0.88m apx extending to 1.69m apx (16'4The landing runs the full length of the back of the property and has doors leading to the three front facing bedrooms and the bathroom.
4.54m apx x 4.87m apx max (14'10" apx x 15'11" apxFlooded with natural light courtesy of two front facing windows which offer amazing views, this commodious double bedroom has an abundance of space for freestanding furniture and beams to the ceiling. A hatch gives access to a loft space and a door leads to the landing.
2.75m apx x 3.57m apx max (9'0" apx x 11'8" apx maThis second double bedroom, once again enjoys fabulous views from its front facing window and benefits from a small cupboard and three drawers built into one wall. A door leads to the landing.
3.99m apx x 2.11m apx max (13'1" apx x 6'11" apx mPositioned to the front of the property with a window providing far reaching views, this good sized third bedroom has a built in cupboard next to the door and can easily accommodate a single bed and additional furniture. A door leads to the landing.
2.35m apx x 2.06m apx (7'8" apx x 6'9" apx)The bathroom is fitted with a pedestal wash basin, low level WC and a steel bath with an electric shower over. There is a generous cupboard for storing bathroom essentials. A large window offers far reaching views in a different direction to the bedrooms. A door leads to the landing.
The property sits in an elevated position with a set of steps leading up from the road to the front garden. The garden has a well stocked shrubbery, a patio and a lawned area which wraps around to the rear. Land that has always been used for car parking adjoins the property. An application for a possessory title for this land is in progress. The Land Registry will expedite the application once an offer is received.
TENURE:
Freehold
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
There are no additional costs associated with the property, shared areas or development.
Non mains heating or sewerage costs: Cost of oil for central heating.
COUNCIL AND COUNCIL TAX BAND:
Kirklees Band C
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION:
Standard brick and block - Stone
PARKING:
Off Road Parking
RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
DISPUTES:
There have not been any neighbour disputes.
BUILDING SAFETY:
There have been structural alterations to the property many years ago. There are no known structural defects to the property.
PLANNING PERMISSIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:
There are no known planning applications on neighbouring properties or land and the vendor confirmed they have not received any notices
*Please note we do not check the local planning applications so please do so yourself before proceeding.
UTILITIES:
Water supply - Mains water
Sewerage - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Heating Source - Oil
Broadband - Suggested speeds up to 1000 Mbps
ENVIRONMENT:
There has not been any flooding, mining or quarrying which has affected the property throughout our vendor's ownership.
Please note information within our sales particulars has been provided by the vendors. Paisley Properties have not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. References to the Tenure of the property are based upon information provided by the vendor and again the buyer should obtain verification from their solicitor.
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. We advise you take your own measurements prior to ordering any fixtures, fittings or furnishings.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
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