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Heathleigh162 Whitehill Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9UH

Heathleigh162 Whitehill Road

IllingworthHalifax

HX2 9UH

OIEO £395,000

Summary Description

Presented to the market is this stunning semi-detached Edwardian property in the highly regarded area of Illingworth. Boasting spacious accommodation set over three floors and a wealth of period charm and features, the property benefits from a wonderful reception room, a stylish two-toned breakfast kitchen open to an orangery, utility room, office space, and integral access to the garage/workshop. To the first floor, a generous principal bedroom, two further bedrooms and bathroom. With two further bedrooms, a bathroom and eaves storage to the third floor.

The property sits on a generous plot with a part cobbled driveway, mature planting and trees, lawn, paved patio, wood store area, useful garden shed, greenhouse and a lovely open rural view towards Beechwood Park.

LocationSet within a sought-after residential location convenient for a wide range of local amenities, including junior and infant and secondary schools, with both North Halifax Grammar School and Trinity Academy located a short distance from the property. The area boasts excellent commuter links to both Halifax and Bradford, along with access to the M62 motorway network and rail network with regular services running from the main Halifax station. Additional local amenities include a range of independent retailers and public houses along with nearby Morrison’s supermarket.

General InformationA composite door leads into the entrance hall with laminate wood effect flooring, an open timber staircase with spindle balustrade and windows to the side elevation allowing ample natural light to flood in which together with the high ceilings creates a light and open feel.

Featuring a square bay with sash windows overlooking the gardens, the lounge is a wonderful reception room with the central feature being a working cast iron open fireplace with ornate tiled surround and tiled hearth. With period skirting and coving, and ornate plasterwork border to the ceiling.

A modern and stylish open plan breakfast kitchen enjoys an excellent range of two-toned Shaker style base, drawer and eyelevel units including corner carousel unit and hidden sectional bin storage, and pull-out, full-height larder cupboard with contrasting Granite worktops and upstands, and a feature radiator. Integrated appliances include a Capel wine cooler fridge, full height fridge, full height freezer, Bosch electric oven with warming compartment, Bosch steam oven, Bosch microwave. A generous island incorporates a solid walnut circular wooden breakfast bar, bowl sink with a Caron Phoenix instant boiling water tap and Bosch 5 ring induction hob. Within the chimney breast, an Esse Ironheart cast iron stove sits upon a tiled hearth.

Being open to a utility area with a further range of Shaker style base and wall units with granite worktop incorporating a double Rangemaster Belfast sink with mixer tap and integrated drainer. Within the units there is an integrated dishwasher and plumbing for a washing machine with space for a tumble dryer above.

Wood effect laminate flooring runs throughout the utility area and kitchen, and into the orangery which is a wonderful addition to the property and creates a fantastic dining space with two sash windows and double doors leading out to the driveway.

The property’s original utility room is still in situ with a Belfast sink and wooden worktop, plumbing for a washing machine, sash window and terracotta tiled floor. A door gives integral access to the garage/workshop. The utility room is open to an office space with laminate flooring and window overlooking the garden.

Continuing to the first floor, a generous principal bedroom enjoys an original double fitted wardrobe with drawers beneath, sash window, period skirting and coving, and a decorative polished cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth.

There are two further bedrooms, one being another spacious double, each benefiting from period skirting and coving and a sash window with views over the garden.

The bathroom is fully tiled with a frosted glass sash window, heated towel rail and electric mirror and white suite comprising: wall mounted low flush WC, wash hand basin set within a wall mounted vanity unit with mixer tap and bath with mixer tap and rainfall shower over with shower attachment.

An open timber spindle staircase continues up from the landing to the second floor, with access to eaves storage and two further double bedrooms. Bedroom four features an exposed beam to the ceiling, large Velux window and enjoys a decorative radiator cover and fitted cupboard providing both hanging and shelving space. Bedroom five benefits from two Velux windows, two double cupboards set into the eaves and fitted shelves to the alcove.

Completing the second floor accommodation, the bathroom benefits from a white three-piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. The walls are part timber panelled with exposed beams and a Velux window to the ceiling, and a heated towel rail.

ExternalsWrought iron gates mounted between two stone pillars open onto the part hard standing/part cobbled driveway with a substantial border of mature shrubs and dry-stone wall boundary. Double timber doors access the garage/workshop which benefits from windows to the side and rear elevations. Currently unused for vehicles, there are a range of fitted storage cupboards and drawers, and the condenser boiler is housed within.

The generous garden enjoys lovely open rural views with a paved patio incorporating woodstore area to the rear of the garage. Steps lead down to a substantial lawn with borders ofmature plants, trees, and shrubs and a useful garden shed. An inset stone pathway leads toa 16ft x 8ft Rhino professional standard greenhouse with sliding doors, automaticventilation, fitted shading blinds and integrated staging, which was installed approximately12 months ago. With pebbled and rockery areas, and a gate which gives direct access ontothe lane leading to Beechwood Park.

Fixtures and FittingsOnly fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale.

Local AuthorityCalderdale MBC, Band E.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of WayThe sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

ServicesWe understand that the property benefits from all mains services. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.

TenureFreehold.

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DirectionsFrom Halifax Town centre, take the A629 Ovenden Road signposted Keighley. Proceed forward onto Keighley Road until taking a right turn onto Shay Lane. Continue forwards until taking a left turn onto Heathy Lane. At the end of Heathy Lane, turn left onto Whitehill Road where Heathleigh can be found on your left hand side as indicated by a Charnock Bates board.

For satellite navigation: HX2 9UH

EPC RatingEER: Current 43 – Potential 65.

Local InformationNearest StationsHalifax 3.3 milesSowerby Bridge 5.3 miles

Nearest SchoolsWhitehall CommunityPrimary Academy 0.4 milesBradshaw Primary School 1.2 milesMoorside CommunityPrimary School 1.2 milesNorth Halifax Grammar School 0.3 milesTrinity Academy 0.5 miles

Motorway NetworkJunction 26, M62 8.3 miles

Floor Plans

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