LOW TOWN, KIRKBURTON, HD8 

An interesting period stone built cottage with stone slated roof and adjoining lofty stone built and slated former swimming baths with planning permission for conversion into separate dwelling.  Excellent storage area.  The cottage can combine working from home, will be of interest to speculators, developers, builders and DIY enthusiasts.  The cottage provides roomy 2 bedroom accommodation with attached integral garage (formerly a separate one up, one down cottage).  Located in the heart of Kirkburton conservation village centre backing on to the churchyard, with pleasant woodland surroundings.  The cottage has exposed beams, roof trusses, purlins and a great deal of period character.  The adjoining large former swimming baths offer excellent potential for an innovative “grand design” conversion.  Planning permission was obtained for this section of the building, dating back to 2007, with Kirklees, but this has now expired.  The property is situated on a sloping plot with terraced garden and paved patio area to rear, and it backs on to the tranquil churchyard.   The accommodation comprises:- 

GROUND FLOOR

COMBINED LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN  (19 ft x 14 ft)

Stone fireplace and surround, beamed ceiling, 2 radiators, windows and door to front, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, fitted cupboards, drawers, plumbing for automatic washing machine, ceiling striplights, breakfast bar, wall mounted Glow Worm gas central heating boiler, steps leading up to

LIVING ROOM      (17 ft x 13 ft 6 inches)

Open fire, tiled fireplace, beamed ceiling, 2 radiators, open tread turned staircase to first floor, wall light points, window and door to front, access door leading into

SHOWER ROOM   (7 ft 3 inches x 9 ft 9 inches)

Walk in “wet room” large shower with Mira Jump shower fitting, fully tiled walls to shower, part tiled to remainder, low flush wc, ceiling covings, radiator, obscure glazed window to front and rear, access door to rear

FIRST FLOOR

LOWER LANDING (7 ft 2 inches x 9 ft)

Plus built in fitted cupboards (former cylinder cupboard), trapdoor access to roof void, obscure glazed upvc door to rear

UPPER LANDING  (9ft x 5 ft 6 inches)

With built in cupboard, steps from lower level, window to rear

BEDROOM 1      (14 ft x 13 ft 9 inches max)

Including fitted wardrobes, dressing table, drawers, exposed king post roof truss, purlins, beamed ceiling, 2 radiators, windows to front and rear

BEDROOM 2      (11 ft 4 inches x 14 ft 9 inches)

Including range of fitted wardrobes, overhead cupboards, dressing table, radiator, windows to front and rear

BATHROOM      (9 ft4 inches x 5 ft 6 inches)

Including low flush wc, pedestal washbasin, panelled bath, chrome shower attachment, fully tiled around bath, part tiled to remainder, radiator, obscure glazed window to front

OUTSIDE                              

Integral single garage  (13 ft 6 inches x 14 ft 3 inches)

(former cottage with old stone stepped staircase, window above to front, up and over door 14’ in ceiling height)

Former swimming baths/store  (27 ft  x 74 ft)

Windows to front, side, external doors to two sides with stone steps leading down to lower level on the outside of this building.  There are skylight windows, exposed roof trusses.  It is constructed with brick and stone walls.  Former high flush wc.

Integral former boiler house

At ground floor level with door to front, external stone steps giving access to former swimming baths at upper level, with right of way across neighbouring property (No 23) driveway

TENURE

Freehold.

SERVICES

Mains sewer drainage, gas, water and electricity are laid on.

VIEWING

Strictly by telephone appointment via Jowett Chartered Surveyors.  Telephone 01484 536799 or email info@jowett-huddersfield.co.uk

COUNCIL TAX BAND

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ENERGY BAND

DIRECTIONS

From Huddersfield proceed along the A642 Wakefield Road for approximately 2 miles to the traffic lights at Waterloo.  At these lights keep in the right hand lane, joining the A629 Penistone Road.  After a further 2 miles approx turn left signposted Kirkburton, and ascend the road into the village.  At the village centre turn right down Low Town, turn second left along Bath Street merging into Low Town, and the property will be seen on the left hand side.                               

SOLICITORS

Eaton Smith, 14 High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2HA.  Tel 01484 821300. 

EXTRAS

Carpets, curtains and light fittings included as seen.

NB

Measurements given relate to width by depth taken from the front of the building for floor plan purposes. All measurements given are approximate and will be maximum where measured into chimney alcoves, bay windows and fitted bedroom furniture, unless otherwise previously stated.  None of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given. Awaiting Vendor approval.

Under the Property Misdescription Act 1991 we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer of contract. The seller does not make any representations to give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. Services, fittings and equipment referred to in the sales details have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranty can be given as to their condition. We strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself or your advisers.

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