6 Bed Detached House For Sale Marsh Lane, Huddersfield, HD8

This impressive stone built detached house occupies a 0.53 acre plot in a little known location, backing onto fields at the rear yet being conveniently located for village amenities. It was built in 1982 to a bespoke design and is now offered for sale for the very first time. The spacious and flexible accommodation includes a wonderful reception hall, 2 living rooms, large dining kitchen and 6 bedrooms. Properties of this type and quality are rare to the market and viewing is recommended. A further paddock of 1.27 acres is available by negotiation.

\rAbout Lamb Croft
A unique detached property which was constructed circa 1982 for our clients own occupation to a bespoke design and specification. It is built in natural stone underneath a pitched stone slate roof – the materials of which were reclaimed from the former Firths Mill in Huddersfield. Many of the internal timbers are also from the mill.

It occupies a little know lane which runs between Marsh Lane and Cliffe Road in the sought after village of Shepley. The location provides pleasant views over fields at the rear yet is within a short walk of the village amenities.

The property is entered through a small entrance lobby which opens into a spacious reception hall which is partially open to double height and features its own open fireplace. To either side of the hall you will find the house’s 2 good sized living rooms. The main lounge features an inglenook fireplace and also a recessed library area. The hallway extends to the rear of the house and leads into the large dining kitchen which enjoys windows overlooking the gardens and beyond, bespoke fitted units with an island and additional bench seating. Double doors open into the conservatory which again overlooks the rear garden. The ground floor also features 2 downstairs WCs, boot room, utility and the large integral double garage.

Upstairs, the galleried landing overlooks the hallway and provides access to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom is located at the rear of the house, again enjoying the views and having its own en-suite and walk in wardrobe. There are 4 further double bedrooms which are served by 2 bathrooms and a further bedroom which is fitted out as a study. There is also a large eaves storage area.

It has the benefit of a gas central heating system and Iroko hardwood double glazed windows throughout. Reclaimed timbers are on display in the key downstairs rooms along with stone detailing. All mains services are connected to the property.

Externally, there is a large courtyard parking area in front of the house providing ample parking for a number of vehicles and providing access to the integral garage. There are two entrance / exits to North Row from here. At the rear of the house is a beautifully maintained lawned garden with extensive lawns, well stocked borders and paved seating areas. A paddock of grazing land amounting to 1.27 acres adjoins the garden to its western boundary and is available by negotiation if required.

Shepley is a much sought after village location which enjoys excellent village amenities including 2 pubs, village co-op, café, beauticians, cricket club, football club and a junior and infant school. It enjoys good access to the M1 motorway network and also has its own railway station on the Penistone line. Connections in Huddersfield provide good onward access to Leeds and Manchester.

In summary, Lamb Croft is the rarest of finds – a substantial family home that offers the very best of village life in a convenient location.