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FINE & COUNTRY SUNNYBANK Situated just a short stroll from the centre of the picturesque town of Holmfirth – famed for being the location of the classic TV series Last of the Summer Wine – is Sunnybank, a large and very handsome family home that dates back to c1850.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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An impressive 19th century country house occupying delightful ž acre grounds, approached by a sweeping tree lined driveway with landscaped south facing gardens and stunning cross valley views. A fine character home which has been sympathetically restored retaining original features such as deep skirting boards, a high ceiling height and period fireplaces. The property includes a detached apartment and two self-contained guest suites versatile in orientation and suitable for several uses – currently being run as a successful guest house. Sunnybank enjoys the most idyllic of locations on the outskirts of Holmfirth positioned on the edge of the Pennines being highly commutable and well served by an abundance of local services including highly regarded schools.
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Ground Floor An original stone stairway leads to a double entrance door flanked with impressive stone pillars and Portico over. The reception vestibule has a glazed door that gives access through to the reception hall. The reception hall provides an impressive introduction to the property displaying original period features such as deep skirting boards, architraves to the doorways, decorative coving to the ceiling whilst offering a glimpse of an arched top stained glass window on the half landing. From the hallway access is given to the rear porch and cellar. True to the nature of this period of property two generous reception rooms are situated to the front aspect; the lounge being double aspect with differing views over the house grounds whilst windows set to a stone mullion surround command impressive cross valley views. The dining room has a walk-in bay window once again commanding impressive views with an inset seat beneath. Each room displays features such has a high ceiling height, deep skirting boards and ornate fireplaces, the lounge presenting a solid fuel open fire creating a wonderful cosy place to be seated. The dining room has feature wood panelling to all walls. A butler’s pantry acts as a link between the dining room and kitchen, the kitchen having a small dining area, a central island and presented with a range of furniture incorporating appliances including a stainless steel Smeg stove and an original pantry.
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Seller Insight “Before moving here eighteen years ago we were living with our two young sons in a very modern house just up the hill in Upperthong,” says Peter. “We loved the area but decided we wanted a home with more space and character, and when we happened upon Sunnybank it ticked all the boxes. It’s a house that we were able to grow into, and when the boys flew the nest having all this space meant that my wife and I were able to run a thriving B&B business. It’s been a fantastic place to live.” “The house was in pretty good condition when we moved here, but I’d say that we have really enhanced it further by restoring all of the lovely original features and by updating certain elements to make it more conducive to modern living. We slightly altered the layout upstairs by adding a gorgeous en-suite and also turning an extremely large and I have to say rather gaudy bathroom into a stunning bedroom. It’s now a warm and inviting home and the majority of the rooms are south facing, so wonderfully light and bright; guests are always commenting on what a nice feel the house has as a whole.” “The main house sits right in the middle of the plot and in recent months we have invested a great deal in having the garden completely re-landscaped,” continues Peter, “and I have to say that it is now utterly stunning. It’s befitting of the style of the house and enjoys the most beautiful views across Holme Valley. It’s a feature of the property that I’ll really miss when we leave.”
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The whole house is beautiful, but for me there are two rooms that really stand out,” says Peter. “The master bedroom is absolutely stunning. It’s very large and extremely luxurious and it also takes in a superb view across the valley. The dining room is also hugely impressive with its elegant oak panelling and open fireplace; it’s a gorgeous room to entertain in.”
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First Floor A cantilever staircase rises to the first floor landing which once again displays features such as deep skirting boards and coving to the ceiling. The property offers four bedrooms; the master occupying a prime position having windows to two elevations commanding excellent levels of natural light whilst offering differing views over the house gardens, the front window commanding an impressive cross valley outlook. The Ensuite is presented with a walk-in wet room style shower, a deep bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. This room has full tiling to the floor, three quarter tiling to the walls, a traditionally styled cast iron radiator and a sash window to the front elevation commanding an impressive rural outlook. The second bedroom is also situated to the front elevation once again commanding rural views and providing a wet room style En-suite. Bedrooms three and four are both situated to the rear aspect, command pleasant outlooks over the gardens whilst bedroom four has En-suite facilities. The family bathroom is presented with a traditionally styled suite consisting of a Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, a cast iron bath, a low flush W.C and art deco style tiling to the walls.
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The house was built in 1850 by Edward Trotter, and his son, Charles, was actually the first car owner in Holmfirth. What is now The Lodge was originally where Charles kept his car, but shortly after buying the property we were granted permission to transform it into a self-contained flat and two additional en-suite rooms. My wife and I live in the flat whilst running the B&B, but it could be a fabulous granny annex or holiday let, and given that it has separate access and its own garden it could potentially be converted into a small house.�
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Cellar The cellars offer generous space lending themselves to several potential uses. Currently consisting of three rooms and the original cold store. One of the rooms has a vaulted ceiling and the original stone slab table. The central room has stone pillared wine storage baskets whilst the further room offers generous space with a window, stone shelving and stone slab topped table. Coach House A detached former coach house split into three units, two self-catering bedrooms to the lower ground floor and a generous apartment to the first floor. Each of the ground floor units has a window to the front aspect and is presented with En-suite facilities comprising a low flush W.C, a pedestal wash hand basin and step-in double shower. The Apartment A generously proportioned apartment having self-contained access off Binns Lane consisting of an open plan living room to the kitchen with windows commanding rural views whilst providing modern contemporary style living. The apartment has a double bedroom which is situated to the rear elevation and a private bathroom presented with a three-piece suite.
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Externally The property is accessed to the south elevation off Upperthong Lane with wrought iron gates opening to an impressive sweeping driveway which offers a glimpse of the house before approaching the front aspect. The driveway is flanked with established shrub and flowered borders. The immediate front elevation of the house enjoys a south facing aspect and offers a generously proportioned two tiered lawned garden with several seating areas, established trees and hedged boundaries offering good levels of privacy whilst offering impressive cross valley views at the same time. To the west aspect of the house a landscaped garden offers further seating and is flanked with boxed hedged borders whilst having further lawned areas with established flower, tree and shrub borders. To the north aspect of the house parking is provided for several vehicles; the driveway continuing around the rear of the house back to the front. On the rear aspect stone steps lead to a flagged seating terrace with a further concealed fenced area ideal for the preparation of Al-fresco dining. A secondary set of stone stairs leads to the apartment which has a lawned garden to the immediate front aspect and steps which lead up to a substantial tarmac parking area comfortably providing off road parking for at least five vehicles whilst giving access onto Binns Lane.
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Holmfirth is a charming town located in the Holme Valley; only 4 miles from The Peak District National Park boasting a wonderful community spirit and surrounded by glorious open countryside. Whilst boasting this most idyllic of rural setting the area is highly commutable surrounded by major commercial centres. One of West Yorkshires most famous market towns: Holmfirth, perhaps best famed for its ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ scenery and pioneering film making history attracts thousands of tourists each year. This popular 13th Century town boasts a bus station, and a bustling centre presenting shops from small gift and clothes shops to supermarkets and a farmers market along side traditional pubs, bars and restaurants as well as it’s very own Vine Yard / restaurant, leisure centre and Picturedrome.
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Additional Information A freehold property with mains, gas, water, electric and drainage. Currently being run as a successful bed and breakfast business the main house providing four bedrooms whilst the detached coach house offers two additional self-contained rooms and the manager/ owners one bedroom apartment.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 22.05.2017
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FINE & COUNTRY SUNNYBANK Situated just a short stroll from the centre of the picturesque town of Holmfirth – famed for being the location of the classic TV series Last of the Summer Wine – is Sunnybank, a large and very handsome family home that dates back to c1850.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION
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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.
The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1484 550620 huddersfield@fineandcountry.com 19 Railway Street, Huddersfield HD1 1JS
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