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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · HX6 4BU
Under offerListed 116 days
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A stone-built semi-detached home, occupying a position at the head of a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Ripponden.
The property is just a short walk from the village centre, where a range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities can be found, along with well-regarded local schooling.
Ripponden is well placed for travel, with convenient road links to Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds, as well as nearby access to the M62 motorway, making it ideal for those commuting across West Yorkshire and beyond.
The property itself is arranged over three floors and provides spacious, versatile accommodation suited to modern family living.
GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall Snug / Bedroom 4 Utility Room Cloakroom / WC Integral Garage FIRST FLOOR First Floor Landing Sitting Room Dining Kitchen SECOND FLOOR Second Floor Landing Bedroom 1 Dressing Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom INTERNAL The ground floor offers excellent versatility, with a fourth bedroom that could also serve as a snug or home office.
French doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light.
Also on this level is a practical utility room with fitted units and plumbing for a washing machine, a convenient two-piece cloakroom/WC, and access to the integral single garage.
The first floor is dedicated to the main living space. The impressive L-shaped sitting room enjoys French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony and offers ample room for both seating and dining areas.
The stylish L-shaped dining kitchen is fitted with shaker style wall and base units.
Integrated appliances include an oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, creating a superb space for everyday family life and entertaining.
The second floor comprises three bedrooms, including a spacious bedroom 1 with dressing room. Bedroom 3 is currently a music studio but could easily be returned to a bedroom if required.
The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over and glazed screen, WC and pedestal wash basin.
EXTERNAL To the rear of the property is an enclosed lawned garden with well established planting.
There is a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking and leading to the integrated garage with electric garage door.
LOCATION The first-rate amenities of Ripponden village are an easy stroll away, with a choice of shops, pubs, and restaurants.
The surrounding countryside offers opportunities to walk from your front door, cycle, and horse ride. The M62 is only 10 minutes’ drive away allowing speedy to Manchester and Leeds.
There is a regular bus service close by and mainline railway stations in nearby Sowerby Bridge and Littleborough. SERVICES All mains services. Gas central heating, boiler located in utility room.
UPVC double glazing. TENURE Leasehold with remainder of 999-year lease from 2007. Annual ground rent of £150.
DIRECTIONS From Ripponden traffic lights take the Oldham Road towards Rishworth and Silk Mill Chase is on the right hand side opposite the Silk Mill pub.
Follow the road round to the right and number 40 is directly ahead at the top of the cul de sac.
IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars are produced in good faith, but are intended to be a general guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
No person in the employment of VG Estate Agent has any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.
Photographs are reproduced for general information only and do not imply that any item is included for sale with the property. All measurements are approximate.
Sketch plan not to scale and for identification only.
The placement and size of all walls, doors, windows, staircases and fixtures are only approximate and cannot be relied upon as anything other than an illustration for guidance purposes only.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In order to comply with the ‘Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017’, intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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