Low Fold, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6LD
£300,000
3 Bedroom Cottage
- 18th century Grade II listed cottage
- Prime Central Baildon Village location
- Private driveway for two cars
- Lawned garden & patio area
- Original wooden beams & roof trusses
- Open plan living kitchen
- Modern kitchen
- Two bathrooms
- No Onward Chain
A rare opportunity to acquire this charming 18th century Grade II listed stone-built cottage, set within a sought-after conservation area in the heart of Baildon Village. Accessed via a traditional gravel road, this characterful home combines period charm with modern living and benefits from a private driveway, private gardens and an abundance of original period features throughout, with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
The property opens into a spacious open plan living kitchen area featuring exposed stone walls, wooden beams, chimneys and striking dark brown stone flooring. The modern fitted kitchen, installed only two years ago, complements the cottage’s traditional style perfectly. A ground floor shower room offers a shower cubicle, WC and wash basin set within an attractive exposed stone interior.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms with wooden flooring throughout. Bedroom three benefits from a built-in storage cupboard, while bedroom two features fitted shelving and a recessed area ideal for additional shelving or a fitted wardrobe.
Glossed stone stairs lead to the impressive attic suite, a standout feature of the home, showcasing exposed wooden roof trusses, low-level character windows and generous open plan space. The attic also incorporates an open plan bathroom area with bath, wash basin and WC, together with a partitioned storage area.
Externally, the property offers a stone paved private driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles, lawned garden area to the front and a side patio terrace ideal for outdoor seating or additional storage.
Ideally positioned within walking distance of excellent shops, cafes, pubs, bus routes, schools and scenic countryside walks, this unique cottage offers a superb blend of history, character and convenience.
Conservation Area info
Low Fold falls within the designated Baildon Conservation Area, which was established in January 1981 to protect the historic layout, regional stone structures, and character of the village center. Several properties on the lane hold official statutory protection. For example, both 14 Low Fold and 16 Low Fold are officially designated as Grade II Listed Buildings by Historic England, legally preserving them from being altered or demolished without strict oversight.
History
In the 18th Century, Low Fold was built specifically to house local spinners, weavers, and wool staplers who processed raw wool by hand in their homes. Historic records from the Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society indicate that a this is one of a pair of houses built at Low Fold in the last quarter of the 18th century are among the earliest recorded examples of adjoining cottage style cottages in the Bradford region.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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