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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · BD13 3ER
For saleReduced £35k (−6%) on 18 SepListed 158 days
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About
A stunning detached family home set on the edge of Thornton village with fantastic views over the valley.
Ideally located with ample amenities, pubs, restaurants and transport links within the village.
This five bedroom house has an attractive array of original features, exceptional amount of living space and ample gardens around.
Detached family home dating back to 1881 with five bedrooms (one currently used as an office), three reception rooms, two bathrooms, orangery, storage cellars, mature well stocked gardens, detached double garage and additional parking for several vehicles.
A wonderful opportunity to purchase an exceptional five bedroom detached family home with multi level, large gardens and private driveway parking.
The property has been lovingly restored to a high standard and offers attractive living throughout, blending the comforts of modern-day living with character features including ornate ceiling roses, high skirting boards and picture rails throughout.
Externally the property has exemplary gardens over multiple sections of lawn, stone patios, flower beds and woodland all with long reaching views of the valley.
Its outstanding location is a stone’s throw from the centre of the village within easy walking distance of a range of local amenities and excellent transport links.
This historic home is likely to attract a variety of discerning purchasers - early viewing is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate the size and location of this superb property and its exceptional gardens.
Entered into a hallway from the front door there is access to the parlour, sitting room and dining room, all of a good size and with period features and recently installed wood burning stoves.
The charming yet modern wooden fitted kitchen has a large island, range cooker, space for a large dining table and gives access to the bright and open orangery to the side of the property.
The first floor houses master bedroom with ensuite shower room having his and hers hand basins, four further double bedrooms with ample space, and the house bathroom.
There are two cellar store rooms giving further storage. The house has exceptional well stocked and well maintained gardens to four sides.
There are multiple stone paved patios and paths, mature trees, shrubs and flower beds, lawned segments around and what amounts to a quiet and peaceful woodland section to the top of the gardens.
All of which have fantastic views over the valley, historic village and picturesque viaduct.
There is parking for multiple vehicles and a large, modern double garage with electric roller door to the front of the home.
Thornton village is located amid the beautiful Pennine Countryside made famous by the Bronte’s. The village offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities.
There are many countryside walks available locally, the stunning Wharfedale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are all a short journey away.
The location is considered to be within daily commuting distance of many West Yorkshire business centres which include Bingley, Bradford, Halifax and Leeds.
Council Tax The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council - Council Tax Band E Services Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are installed.
Domestic heating is from a gas fired combination boiler. Parking Driveway parking and detached double garage.
Heading into Thornton from the direction of Bradford proceed along Thornton Road before turning right on to Kipping Lane. Turn left on to West Lane and then immediately right on to Albert Street.
Proceed up Albert Street and the property is at the head of the street directly ahead.
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