Oaklea Manor Branch Road Barkisland A superb detached manor house built in 1905 enjoying private landscaped grounds and situated within a premier location. Recently renovated to a particularly high standard providing stylish contemporary design accommodation, yet retaining a wealth of original features and incorporating 21st century entertainment and lighting technology. Briefly comprising, grand entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, snooker/ games room, living kitchen, cloakroom/w.c, large cellars, 4 double bedrooms, 2 en suites, dressing room and house bathroom. Entrance porch. Double garage, mature landscaped grounds and approx. 7 acres of land, so therefore would suit a family with an equestrian interest. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Cloakroom/WC Dining Kitchen Games Room Dining Room Lounge Sun Room Access to Cellars Rooms FIRST FLOOR Master Bedroom Ensuite Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Ensuite Bedroom Four House Bathroom DISTANCES Leeds approx 20 miles. Manchester approx 25 miles. Direct railway link to London approximately 10 minutes away in Halifax.
EXTERNALS Intercom electric gates access a block paved driveway which creates ample parking. The property is surrounded by substantial landscaped grounds and incorporating lawned gardens, paved seating areas, mature planting, two vegetable plots and approx. 7 acres of good quality pasture land. Outdoor lighting and CCTV. Greenhouse. Potting shed fitted with W.C and wash basin. Double Garage - Electric up and over door. Power, light and alarm. GENERAL INFORMATION There is under floor heating to the living kitchen, snooker room and master bedroom suite. Dimmer lighting to the first floor. Sunken spotlights to most rooms throughout the house. Lutron Mood Lighting to the living kitchen, snooker room and lounge. Smart house technology providing an entertainment system throughout the house. Speakers fitted to the ceilings with control panels to each room. Rooms fitted with wall mounted T.V points. A spacious hallway accessed via a solid timber and glazed door with mahogany panelling to the walls. Generous cellar rooms currently utilised for utility purposes. The cellars have the potential to convert into additional living accommodation such as a playroom, gym or office space. The L-shaped dining kitchen benefits from a contemporary range of black gloss base, drawer and eye level units incorporating 'Dupont' granite surfaces, glass display shelving. The integrated 'Bosch' appliances include an induction 5 ring hob with extractor hood above, convection microwave oven, coffee machine, dishwasher and a 'Neff' American style fridge freezer. Under and over unit spotlighting. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Glass splashbacks. Fitted computer desk. French doors lead through to the snooker room. Travertine marble floor. A superb snooker room with folding doors leading out to the patio and French doors which lead out to the side garden. Oak flooring. The dining room is a well-proportioned room with the central feature being the carved original Edwardian Mahogany fire surround. Oak flooring. An elegant lounge with the central feature being the Original Edwardian Mahogany carved fireplace with exposed stone inset and hearth. Storage cupboard accommodating the central technology hub for the entertainment system throughout the house. A delightful light and airy sunroom glazed to three elevations overlooking the gardens. A contemporary suite to the W.C comprising, 'Ben de Lisi' designer wash hand basin with mixer tap and W.C. Display niche with a mirrored inset. Sensor lighting. Travertine marble floor. The cellar houses the utility/ storeroom. Fitted with base units and worksurfaces incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fitted storage cupboards. Additional boiler room, coal cellar and store rooms. Windows providing natural light. The master bedroom comprises bedroom, en suite bathroom, dressing room and two balconies. The bedroom area is light and airy with French doors leading to the balconies. Fitted shelving and hanging space to the dressing room. A contemporary white suite to the ensuite comprising, bath, double shower cubicle with rain shower head and body jets, two 'Ben di Lisi' wash hand basins and W.C. All mixer taps and shower head are 'Fantini'. Natural limestone tiled floor and splash backs. A white suite to the house bathroom comprising, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit, shower cubicle and W.C. Aquavision television to one wall. Tiled walls. All bedrooms are double with rural views and are finished to a high specification. A contemporary white suite to the ensuite comprising, double shower cubicle with 'Philippe Stark' shower, 'Ben de Lisi' bowl wash hand set on a wooden stand with a wall mounted mixer tap and W.C. Display niche to one wall with a mirrored inset and spotlight. Travertine splashbacks and floor. LOCATION Barkisland is a sought after rural location surrounded by beautiful open countryside, yet remaining close to the centres of Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge and Halifax where there are a variety of local amenities, shops, bars, restaurants etc. Within the centre of Barkisland is a village post office, public house/ restaurant, cricket club and village school. Excellent M62 access which provides access to both Leeds and Manchester. Railway stations in nearby Sowerby Bridge and Halifax Town Centre. Access to both Manchester International Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport. UNDER THE ESTATE AGENCY ACT OF 1979 WE WISH TO INFORM ALL PROSPECTIVE INTERESTED PARTIES THAT THE VENDOR OF THIS PROPERTY IS AN EMPLOYEE OF CHARNOCK BATES LTD. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included within the sale. Items not mentioned such as carpets, curtains light fittings and snooker table, may be available subject to separate negotiation. LOCAL AUTHORITY Calderdale MBC WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAYS The sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. NOTES Electrical and other appliances such as gas supply, private water supplies etc have not been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order. SERVICES Benefits from mains gas and electricity and spring water, which should be checked by any prospective purchaser. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. DIRECTIONS From Halifax Town centre proceed on the Huddersfield road and down Salterhebble Hill to West Vale Traffic lights where you turn right at the second set of traffic lights onto Saddleworth Road (B6114) continue straight up this road heading towards Barkisland. Just after the previously Branch Public House take a left turning onto Branch Road, follow the road until reaching the gated entrance to Oaklea Manor on the right hand side. For Satellite Navigation - HX4 0FF IMPORTANT NOTICE CHARNOCK BATES for themselves and for vendors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) all descriptions, floor plans, metric and imperial dimensions are approximate, reference to conditions and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) no person in the employment of Charnock Bates associates has any authority to make or give any representation or warrant whatever in relation to this property. (iv) these particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon.
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