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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · HD8 8HY
Listing removedReduced £10.1k (−4.8%) on 20 JunListed 265 days
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About
A charming and well-presented two-bedroom stone-built period property located in the highly regarded village of Shelley.
The standard of the accommodation is sure to impress with a multi-fuel log burner set within a timber clad chimney breast, exposed sanded timber flooring and appealing views from the lounge and much more.
Wilson Cottage boasts period features and great outdoor entertaining space to the front and off-road parking.
To the front aspect views are across Shepley and beyond, there is a walk-in wardrobe area off the main bedroom and a kitchen sure to impress.
The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance vestibule, lounge, breakfast kitchen, cellar, first floor landing, two bedrooms and bathroom.
Internal inspection is the only way to fully appreciate this appealing home.
Accommodation First Floor Entrance Vestibule Access is gained via a double-glazed door with inset stained glass effect panels, timber style flooring and stairs rise to the first-floor landing.
At this point there is central heating radiator.
Lounge (4.95m x 4.01m) This welcoming and appealing room has a feature timber panelled chimney breast with a multi fuel burner set within and upon a raised tile hearth.
The room has a central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling in built storage to the left-hand side of the chimney breast and a double-glazed window allows of view over the properties front garden.
The lounge has sanded timber flooring. Breakfast Kitchen (5.08m x 3.33m) The kitchen has units to the high and low level.
With an inset stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap over and there is an integral electric oven with gas hob over.
Kitchen has plumbing for an automatic washing machine and there is an integral fridge freezer. In one of the units is the property’s gas fired central heating boiler.
The kitchen has timber effect flooring throughout, central heating radiator, external door giving access to the property’s rear and two double glazed windows with rear and side aspect.
There are inset spotlights to the ceiling and an exposed beam.
Before entering the lounge there is a door giving access to the properties cellar which is good size and ideal for storage (16’ 5” x 6’ 9” max) First Floor Landing The landing is home to the property’s loft access point and doors lead off.
Bedroom 1 (4.67m x 2.67m) This good size double bedroom has an opening for a walk-in wardrobe, there are two central radiators, coving to the ceiling and a double-glazed window allows views over the property’s front garden and far-reaching views beyond through Shelley and up towards Shepley.
Bedroom 2 (3.07m x 2.29m) Located to the rear of the property with a double-glazed window, central heating radiator and coving to the ceiling.
Bathroom (2.36m x 2.29m) This good size bathroom comprises of a three-piece suite in white including a low-level flush WC, vanity hand wash basin and bath with shower attachments over.
The room has a double-glazed window, period style central heating, the walls are tiled in the main with the exception of one and the flooring is also tiled.
Outside Gardens The front garden is of a good size with a lawn area and good-sized paved area suitable for outside seating and entertaining.
There are established conifer hedges to the front and couple of steps drop down to the front entrance gate.
Either side of the path there are railway sleeper edges, and the paved area extends round to the side of the property where there is an outside tap and the paving continues to the rear garden area.
There is also a small tarmac area here suitable storage for the wheelie bins. To the side of the neighbouring property there is an area owned by the property in question.
Here the current owners park two cars behind each other in tandem style. Additional Information The property is Freehold. Energy rating 54 (Band E); Council tax band B.
Our online checks show that Ultrafast Fibre (FTTP) broadband is available, and mobile coverage is predicted to be good outdoors with a range of suppliers.
Viewing By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son. Directions Driving down Abbey Road from Shepley the road bears left and at this point the road becomes Penistone Road. Wilson Cottage (no.
495) is on the right-hand side. For viewing purposes, we advise parking on the road a little further up.
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