2 bed terraced house for sale

Upper Holme, Holme Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7

An attractive 2 bedroomed stone-built cottage located in the little hamlet of Upper Holme occupying an idyllic countryside setting up on the hillside en route to the well-regarded Rose & Crown Inn up at Cop Hill. The cottage will benefit in time from some cosmetic improvements but offers you scope to put your own ideas into practice. It enjoys some absolutely breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and far beyond. Externally, there is a small area to the front where you could sit out, parking on the land opposite, and good sized low maintenance garden to the rear. The property is within a short drive of the village centre where you will find a train station giving access to Leeds or Manchester, and there is an array of independent shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

The front entrance door opens into:-

Kitchen (2.77m x 2.18m)

Fitted with a nice range of wall, drawer and base units having worksurfaces over which incorporate a 11⁄2 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There is a 4-ring gas hob, electric oven & grill, space for a fridge/freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine. There are tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, and window offering views to the front. The kitchen is then open to:-

Dining Area (2.18m x 1.73m)

Again, having pleasant views to the front. This then leads through to:-

Living Room (4.65m x 4.62m)

A good-sized room having a gas fired stove set into the chimney breast with exposed stone surround and hearth. There are a bank of floor to ceiling windows and sliding patio door which provide amazing views and lead out to the garden. An open staircase rises to the first floor.

First Floor

Landing

With pull down loft access, and a window to the front.

Bedroom 1 (3.8m x 2.6m)

A double bedroom fitted with a bank of wardrobes, matching cupboards, and book shelving. The window to the rear provides the most amazing views.

Bedroom 2 (2.6m x 2.46m)

This bedroom has corner fitted wardrobes, and great views to the front.

Shower Room (2.72m x 1.75m)

Newly fitted with a modern white suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash basin, and a large open shower area with mains shower, pull down seat, and grab rails. There is a frosted window to the rear, wipe clean panels to the walls, wood effect flooring, ladder style radiator/towel warmer, inset ceiling spotlights, and storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler.

Outside

Immediately to the front of the property is an area ideal for sitting out and placing your plant pots which is enclosed with a stone boundary wall. There is parking on the land opposite which is rented from the Dartmouth Estate. To the rear is a good sized low maintenance garden laid with paving and enclosed by dry stone walling – a perfect place to sit out and enjoy those wonderful views!

Viewing

By appointment with Wm. Sykes & Son.

Location

From the mini roundabout in the centre of Slaithwaite, proceed along Market Place & Church Street before turning left onto Nabbs Lane. Follow this up and under the viaduct, and continue up Holme Lane. After a while you will come to the little hamlet of Lower Holme which then soon turns to Upper Holme where you will find No.18 on the left.

Additional Information

• Council Tax – Band A (£1,466.54 2024/25)
• Tenure – Freehold
• EPC Rating- 71 (Band C)
• Please note that this sale is subject to Grant of Probate which is expected shortly.
• Please also note that the Dartmouth Estate invoices No.18 for the whole of the parking area and then No.18 sub-lets to each of the neighbours who use the parking area.
• Utilities:-
o Water – mains
o Drainage – septic tank
o Gas – mains
o Electricity - mains
o Heating – gas fired central heating, and a gas fired stove in the living room.
O Broadband & Mobile Phone – The ‘Ofcom’ on-line checker shows there is a ‘ultrafast’ broadband service available in this area and mobile phone coverage at the property is offered by several providers.