1 Ivy Houses, Barkisland £385,000

This beautiful Grade II Listed country cottage is tucked away from the road between Ripponden and Barkisland and enjoys far-reaching countryside views from the upper floors.

This beautifully presented home provides spacious accommodation arranged over three floors and briefly comprises a spacious sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, smart bathroom and cloakroom.

Externally there is a well-loved cottage garden with mature herbaceous borders, level lawn and beautiful elevated patio as well as generous off-road parking.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Vestibule
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Cloakroom

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Bathroom

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 2

INTERNAL
The cottage is accessed via the entrance vestibule with period tiled floor and useful cloaks cupboard. The spacious sitting room features a large window affording views over the garden, and an exposed stone chimney breast houses a multi-fuel stove. There is a useful understairs cupboard.

Adjacent to the sitting room is a dining room, opening directly into the galley-style kitchen, which has French doors opening onto the patio and window overlooking the garden. The kitchen houses contemporary units with granite worktops and a 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap. Equipment includes an induction hob, electric oven with warming drawer, integrated microwave, dishwasher, Qooker Tap (currently not used), fridge and freezer. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a two-piece cloakroom with WC and pedestal wash basin.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor, a double and large single, both enjoying far-reaching views over the garden and beyond. The beautifully presented bathroom houses a bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash basin.

There is a further double bedroom on the second floor, with Velux rooflight affording far-reaching views. The landing provides space for a reading or study area.

EXTERNAL
There is a large block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles, separated from the garden by a laurel hedge. The delightful garden has been well-maintained and comprises a stone-flagged elevated patio which is partially covered to provide a sheltered seating and outdoor entertaining area. Below the patio is a level lawn, a block paved footpath accesses the front door from the parking area and is bordered with mature herbaceous shrubberies and natural hedge boundaries. 

LOCATION
The cottage is tucked away from the main road above Ripponden, just a short walk from the heart of the village and all the local amenities, which include a church, village school, health centre, vets, dental practice and a selection of shops, pubs, and restaurants. The M62 is only 10 minutes' drive away, providing excellent commuter links and there are mainline railway stations with direct lines to Manchester and Leeds in Sowerby Bridge and Littleborough. There is also a regular bus service.

SERVICES
All mains services. Gas central heating. The boiler is located in the kitchen.

TENURE Freehold. 

DIRECTIONS
From Ripponden proceed up Elland Road/Ripponden Bank until reaching The Fleece Inn. Immediately opposite The Fleece Inn, turn right between the red bus stop and North View cottages and the parking area is immediately on the right. For viewing purposes park on Elland Road and continue to the property on foot.

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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