GRADE II LISTED 16TH CENTURY PERIOD HOUSE
22FT SITTING ROOM
COUNTRY-STYLE FITTED DINING KITCHEN
UTILITY ROOM & CLOAKROOM
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM & HOUSE BATHROOM
SOLID FUEL CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING
LAWNED GARDENS & PADDOCK & WOODLAND
PLANNING PERMISSION FOR DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
FABULOUS RURAL SETTING
OFFERS OVER £425,000
Lower Hey House, Scammonden Road, Krumlin
A fine period residence, Grade II Listed, and reputedly
dating from the 16th Century, being the oldest section of
a pair of residences in this delightful rural location. The
property has been completely renovated by the present
owner to professional standards, and now offers
beautifully presented and exceptionally spacious family
accommodation with a wealth of period detail
complemented by modern comforts.
A lovely garden has been created to the rear of the
property, with outstanding far reaching views, and
adjoining woodland leads up to the paddock, in all
totalling around 3 acres. The paddock offers excellent
grazing, ideal for a pony.
Lower Hey House stands in a courtyard setting
comprising of three quality residences, surrounded by
lovely countryside and having stunning views towards
Stainland Dean. The property is within 3 miles of
Barkisland, with a village school, church, post office
and pub, there is a renowned gastro pub within
walking distance and the M62 (J24, J23 &J22) is within
15 minutes drive.
Directions
From Ripponden take the Elland Road an on reaching
the Fleece Pub bear right towards Elland. Take the
second right turn past the cricket club and church
turning right into Saddleworth Road.
Follow Saddleworth Road for approx. 1.5 miles,
passing Ringstone Reservoir on the right hand side and
continuing uphill and on reaching the brow of the hill
continue for approx 400yds further and turn left, bear
right past Myrtle Grove Cottages and private drive to
Lower Hey House is immediately on the left.
Accommodation (all sizes approximate)
A feature has been made throughout the property of
the pitch pine doors, pine skirting boards and period
style cast iron radiators.
Entrance Hall
Timber entrance door opening into Entrance Hall, with
stone flagged floor, three wall lamp points and
recessed halogen ceiling lighting. Door opening to the
rear of the property and door leading through to the
Sitting Room.
Sitting Room 226 x 197 maximum (6.86m x 5.64m)
With reclaimed pitch pine floor, a range of mullioned
windows to the front elevation, together with a small
pair of mullioned windows. Feature fireplace with
exposed stone jambs, oak lintel and natural stone
hearth fitted with a solid fuel burning stove. Exposed
beams to the ceiling, recessed halogen ceiling lighting,
four wall lamp points and stairs to first floor with turned
spindle balustrade and moulded handrail. Useful under
stairs storage cupboard, door through to the Utility
Room and door through to Dining Kitchen.
Dining Kitchen 225 x 133 maximum (6.83m x
4.04m)
With stone flagged floor and beams to the ceiling. The
kitchen area is fitted with a range of hand made
bespoke pine units with pitch pine worktop, inset with
Belfast sink with Italian porcelain splashbacks.
Having integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher,
recessed halogen ceiling lighting and mullioned window
to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Timber
door opening to the outside.
The dining area has a feature original fireplace with
exposed stone lintel and jambs fitted with a solid fuel
grate. Two wall lamp points, together with recessed
halogen ceiling lighting and a range of original
mullioned windows to the front elevation.
Utility Room 126 x 114 maximum (3.81m x 3.45m)
Ceramic tiled floor, fitted with a range of oak wall and
base units with laminate worktop, fitted with a stainless
steel sink with mixer tap over, ceramic tiled
splashbacks, recessed halogen ceiling lighting and
exposed beam to the ceiling. Door leading to the rear
garden and door through to downstairs cloakroom.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a two-piece suite in white comprising wall
mounted wash hand basin and WC. Chromed towel
warming radiator, recessed halogen ceiling lighting,
extractor fan and pitch pine floorboards.
First Floor
Landing
With turned spindle balustrade and moulded handrail,
open to eaves height with exposed beams. Mullioned
window to the rear elevation with timber lintel
overlooking the rear garden and far-reaching rural
views down the valley. The landing having the benefit
of power points and a telephone point to give flexibility
of use.
Bedroom 1 185 x 137 maximum (5.61m x 4.14m)
Generously sized room open to eaves height with
beams to the ceiling and a range of mullioned windows
to the front elevation. Airing cupboard and water tank,
door through to En-suite.
En-Suite
Fitted with a three-piece suite in white comprising WC,
pedestal wash hand basin and double mosaic tiled
Roman shower cubicle. Recessed halogen ceiling
lighting, Velux roof light, exposed beam to the ceiling
and extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 135 x 132 (4.09m x 4.01m)
Double bedroom open to eaves height with exposed
beams to the ceiling, a range of mullioned windows to
the front elevation together with a small feature window
with exposed stone surround to the side elevation.
Bedroom 3 1211 x 89 maximum (3.94m x 2.67m)
An L shaped double bedroom open to eaves height
with exposed beams to the ceiling. With a range of
mullioned windows to the rear elevation overlooking the
garden and far-reaching rural views beyond.
Bathroom
Open to eaves height with exposed beams to the
ceiling, pitch pine floorboards, recessed halogen ceiling
lighting and Velux roof light. Fitted with a three-piece
Sanitan suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand
basin, cast iron roll top bath with claw feet and high-
level flush WC.
Outside
The property is approached by a shared tarmac
driveway, with an area of hard standing to the right,
currently providing parking for several vehicles, but has
the advantage of current planning permission for a
large double garage.
To the front of the property is a stone flagged forecourt
area with natural dry stonewall extending round the
side of the property, giving access to the natural stone
flagged patio to the rear, with lawn beyond.
Surrounded by a curved natural dry stonewall, with
raised beds and natural dry stonewall beyond.
Adjoining the property is an area of approximately 1
acre of woodland and at the top of the lane a field of
approximately 3 acres.
Heating
Solid fuel central heating with hot water radiators.
Sealed unit double glazed units in timber frames.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity, septic tank drainage.
Address
Lower Hey House
Scammonden Road
Krumlin
Barkisland
Halifax
HX4 0EQ
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Dining Kitchen
22'5" x 13'3"
6.83m x 4.04m
(Maximum)
Sitting Room
22'6" x 19'7"
6.86m x 5.64m
(Maximum)
Utility Room
12'6" x 11'4"
3.81m x 3.45m
(Maximum)
Entrance
Hall
Bedroom 3
12'11" x 8'9"
3.94m x 2.67m
(Maximum)
Bedroom 2
13'5" x 13'2"
4.09m x 4.01m
Bedroom 1
18'5" x 13'7"
5.61m x 4.14m
(Maximum)
Landing