For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Far Lane, Hepworth, HD9£1,750,000

Upper Intake Farm Upper Intake Farm is a substantial farmhouse conversion set within approximately 5.5 acres of grounds which includes south facing gardens wrapped within stunning greenbelt countryside. The beautifully maintained grounds incorporate stables to accommodate five horses inclusive of a tack room, haybarn, feed store, rug room and covered drying area plus ménage, a vast barn with a self-contained spacious studio office, five car garage and garden store, and a detached one-bedroom self-contained cottage. This stunning property boasts an idyllic location in the village of Hepworth which is on the outskirts of Holmfirth. West Yorkshire and is complete with the most perfect of settings with breath-taking uninterrupted countryside views. Upper Intake Farm has been enjoyed by the current owners for 9 years who in that time have made significant changes both internally and in particular to the landscaped gardens and equestrian facilities. The property is presented to an exceptional standard throughout, sympathetically retaining original character features and completed by quality fitments throughout. There is under floor heating throughout the ground floor, a recently upgraded air source heating system and UPVC framed windows with double glazing throughout. MAIN HOUSE Access is gained into Upper Intake Farm through automated gates and into the driveway which offers a vast amount of parking, this also leads to the farm gate into the stables and land, ensuring a fabulously private enclosed setting. There is also a pedestrian gate at the front of the property. GROUND FLOOR The vendors have created a lovely main entrance which has been converted from an original garage. This has been re-designed to create a useful boot room which has been fitted out with a full wall of built in storage. It has feature timbers on display and inset spotlights, there are tiles to the floor and a door that leads into the main sitting room. The main sitting room is of very generous proportions and currently accommodates a dining area and music area plus study. There are windows to both the front and rear elevations and a particularly characterful feature of full height doors within the original barn arch. These lead out to the rear garden. A recently upgraded log burner sits within generous corner exposed stone fireplace which compliments the heavy exposed ceiling timbers and feature stone wall. There is mezzanine to the first floor which is a unique feature with access from the first-floor landing. The property offers a second siting room / snug. This room is adjacent to the kitchen and therefore creates a really versatile space adapt to many uses such as a formal dining room, TV lounge / snug or for use as a children’s playroom / games room. Characterful features include an open stone fireplace and windows to the rear with window seating beneath. There is an external door leading out to the front of the property. From here there are stone steps leading down to the family dining kitchen and an open staircase rising to the first-floor landing. The family dining kitchen creates a wonderful hub to the home. This welcoming and spacious room has original timbers to the ceiling, and offers three zones with a fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area within an orangery style extension. To the kitchen there are quality oak bespoke units with a Silestone worksurface that incorporate a Belfast style ceramic sink with mixer tap over and drainer. Central to the kitchen area there is an island unit with cupboards beneath incorporating a wine cooler, microwave and warming drawer. There is a freestanding double oven and grill with seven ring hob, complementary splashback and large stainless-steel extractor fan. Windows from the kitchen provide an outlook to the front elevation commanding long distant views. The dining area is spacious enough to accommodate a full family dining table and has an open fireplace with log burner for a cosy ambience. Completing this lovely room is the sitting area which is within an orangery style extension setting it further into the garden drawing your attention to the private landscaped garden. French doors open out to the patio area creating a fabulous and idyllic area for entertaining. Throughout the living dining kitchen there is Karndean flooring. Adjacent to the living dining kitchen there is a well-equipped utility room and WC, which is again fitted with quality larder style units with a large double ceramic sink with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and additional space for space for utility items including a fridge freezer. There is a cloaks/WC that comprises a WC and hand wash basin, with a window to the rear. An external door leads to the rear garden. FIRST FLOOR With stairs rising from the second sitting room, the landing has an exposed timber floor and doors leading to the bedrooms. The bedrooms are generous in size and continue with the character of exposed timbers, exposed stone mullion windows and stunning views to all elevations. The landing opens out to the galleried landing with mezzanine over the lounge. The main bedroom is of particularly generous proportions creating a master bedroom suite, this includes the bedroom and a spacious open dressing area. The room has high ceilings to the apex of the building with exposed timbers and also benefits from having eves storage. There is a spacious en-site bathroom which comprises a 4-piece white suite including a double step in shower cubicle, bath, WC and sink, with tiles to the floor, inset spotlights and heated towel rail. Additional to the bedroom, the adjacent mezzanine could be included to add to this already luxurious bedroom suite by creating a dressing room separate from the bedroom. If a seventh bedroom was required, it could be possible to adapt to suit and utilise this area. There is a second en-suite bedroom which is ideal for guests and benefits from having eves storage and an en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a 4-piece suite which comprises a freestanding roll top bath, separate double step in shower cubicle, WC and sink, with tiles to the walls and tiles to the floor. There are a further four bedrooms, three of which are of double size proportions. Bedrooms three and four benefit from having a Jack & Jill bathroom which comprises a step-in shower cubicle, WC and hand wash basin with a vanity unit, tiles to the walls, tiles to the floor and a heated towel rail. Bedroom six is of single size proportions and houses the hot water tank. The luxurious family bathroom has a traditional white suite comprising a freestanding roll top bath, separate step in shower cubicle, WC and sink. DETACHED COTTAGE This lovely stone built self-contained detached cottage offers endless options. The current owners run it as a successful air B&B with very high reviews and impressive occupancy levels. The cottage is completely separate from the main house with it’s own driveway and private garden. The cottage comprises an open lounge with bedroom, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a shower room. The shower room comprises a step-in shower cubicle, WC and sink, with tiles to the walls and floor and a heated towel rail. The cottage benefits from driveway parking which is separate to the main house and has a cottage style enclosed garden which is very private and again doesn’t impose on the main house gardens and land. DETACHED BARN, OFFICE STUDIO AND GARAGES Detached from the main house there is a vast barn that includes a five-car garage and studio office which is also self-contained and offers the potential for an additional annex. With large proportions, the studio office is very impressive and would be sure to fulfil the requirements if a home office/practical work from home space was required. It has been designed to create a self-contained office space that doesn’t impose on the main house. There is a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom with a separate WC.  As the studio is self-contained it also adds the possibility to create a second annex. Within the detached barn there is a five-car garage. This is separated to offer two double garages and a single garage. There is also a separate garden store. To the side of the barn there is a lawned garden. STABLE YARD AND STABLES Within the stable yard there is a high-quality stable block, in total there are four stables within the main courtyard and a further fifth detached stable adjacent. The stable block includes a separate WC with hot water, covered grooming area, large tack room, feed store, hay store and rug room. The stables have full CCTV internally and externally and separate alarm system. From the stables there is access to the land and it has a hard surface that leads to the ménage. This is all gated and has fenced boundaries. MENAGE The ménage measures 45m x 23m and was constructed to a very high standard a few years ago with planning consent and is maintained to a high level. GARDENS The vendors have paid meticulous attention to detail when landscaping the large gardens surrounding the property, the setting of this stunning garden is mainly at the rear of the property and offers an excellent degree of privacy with an uninterrupted outlook of the open fields. The garden offers multiple sections which include a huge lawn, play area with rubber basketball court, raised vegetable beds, decorative formal gardens and sunken paved patio which is at the immediate exit from the orangery and utility room. There is also a covered outdoor kitchen/BBQ area. The front garden is low maintenance and provides a stunning curb appeal to the property, in addition to the lawned garden at the side of the detached barn. LAND Upper Intake Farm sits within a plot of 5.5 acres. The land is accessed from the driveway and stable yard and has fence and wall boundaries. There is a hard surface driveway leading down to the ménage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The property is freehold, with a recently upgraded air source heating system, septic tank, and mains electricity. It has an EPC rating C and is Kirklees Council tax band G. 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