3-bedroom house · WF4 5DW
For saleReduced £30k (−6.3%) on 28 AugListed 91 days
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About
Northfield Lane - Characterful Grade II Listed Three-Bedroom Detached Home – Horbury, Wakefield Offered to the market chain free, Birch Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed detached home that beautifully showcases the character and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Rich in period features and timeless appeal, this delightful property provides spacious accommodation arranged over two floors, blending traditional charm with practical family living.
Held on a freehold basis, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home with generous living space, attractive gardens and excellent parking facilities in the highly desirable town of Horbury.
Stepping inside, the welcoming accommodation immediately reflects the home's historic character.
The good-sized living room offers a warm and inviting setting, perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining guests.
With its period charm and comfortable proportions, it provides a wonderful focal point within the home.
Complementing the main reception room is a separate dining room, offering an excellent space for formal dining, family meals or social gatherings.
Its generous dimensions make it equally suitable as a versatile reception room, depending on individual lifestyle requirements.
The spacious kitchen is thoughtfully arranged to provide ample workspace and storage, creating a practical environment for everyday cooking while maintaining the property's traditional character.
Its size allows plenty of room for modern family life and offers excellent potential for further enhancement if desired.
Completing the ground floor is a convenient downstairs W.C., adding practicality for both residents and visitors. The first floor continues to impress with well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
The large principal bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, offering generous space for bedroom furniture while retaining the cottage's unique charm.
A further good-sized double bedroom offers comfortable accommodation for family members or guests, while the third single bedroom provides flexibility as a child's bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office.
Serving all three bedrooms is the main family bathroom, conveniently positioned and well suited to the needs of modern family living.
Externally, Birch Cottage enjoys an attractive good-sized lawned garden, providing a wonderful outdoor space to relax, entertain or enjoy family activities.
The garden offers ample room for seating areas, planting and recreation while complementing the character of the property.
Practicality is further enhanced by off-street parking, a private driveway and a double garage, providing excellent parking and storage solutions that are increasingly sought after with period homes.
Combining historic charm, generous accommodation and excellent outdoor space, Birch Cottage represents a rare opportunity to purchase a character-filled Grade II Listed detached home.
With its chain-free status, freehold tenure and versatile living accommodation, the property is ideally suited to families, professionals or buyers seeking a unique period residence in a highly regarded location.
Local Area Horbury is a popular and well-established market town on the outskirts of Wakefield, offering an excellent balance between village character and modern convenience.
The town boasts a welcoming community atmosphere together with a wide selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and everyday amenities.
A variety of parks and green spaces are nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisurely walks, while the surrounding Yorkshire countryside is easily accessible for those who enjoy exploring nature.
Well regarded schools, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities further enhance the area's appeal.
Horbury also benefits from excellent transport links to Wakefield, Leeds and the wider motorway network, making it an ideal location for commuters while retaining its distinctive charm and relaxed pace of life.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.
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Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.
Exclusivity Fee: You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe.
The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.
A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller.
This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.
Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.
Disclaimer The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc.
Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s).
No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact.
Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.
Kitchen 2.44m (min) x 3.37m (max) x 4.78m (2.44m (min) x 11 W/C (1.23m x 2.02m) Living Room (4.46m x 4.71m) Dining Room (4.39m x 3.62m) Bedroom One (4.5m x 4.75m) Bedroom Two (4.47m x 3.56m) Bedroom Three (3.51m x 2.09m) Bathroom/WC (2.54m x 1.98m)
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