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" This elegant detached Victorian residence has been the subject of comprehensive restoration and improvements by the present owners. It enjoys the convenience of a location close to the centre of Holmfirth combined with excellent views of the town and towards Cartworth Moor. The property offers spacious 5 bedroom accommodation with 2 impressive reception rooms and a dining kitchen. Externally there are generous gardens to the front, side and rear, driveway and an attached double garage.

About Fernbank House Fernbank House is a substantial stone built detached house which we are informed dates back to 1890 when its construction was commissioned by a prominent local solicitor. In the mid-20th century it was divided into two flats before being restored to a single dwelling again in the 1990s.

Our clients purchased the property in 2004 and invested in a sympathetic scheme of renovation to retain the Victorian integrity of the original building. Works include a complete overhaul of the roof with the original scalloped edge slates retained (and replaced where necessary), replacement of the staircase, conversion of the attic space and extensive cosmetic improvements throughout the house.
The gas fired central heating system has been upgraded and original sash windows refurbished and repaired. The introduction of column radiators and period fireplaces to the principal rooms compliments the original period detailing such as high coved ceilings and deep skirting boards.

It provides generous living accommodation over 3 floors comprising: entrance hall, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, study / garden room, utility / WC and rear entrance hall on the ground floor. At first floor level there is a landing, 3 large double bedrooms and a house bathroom. Upstairs there are 2 further bedrooms, landing and a dressing room. In addition there are rooms on each of the upper floor which are first fix plumbed to create additional shower room facilities to meet the demands of a larger family. The cellars feature two more large rooms with excellent potential for development to other uses if required.

Externally, electric remote controlled gates have been added to the driveway which leads to the attached double garage. The gardens have been levelled and landscaped to provide generous lawned areas which enjoy privacy and practicality. The side garden should be noted for its excellent views towards Cartworth Moor. Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall The property is entered through a solid wooden entrance door with glazed panels, this leads into a porch area with window to the front and Karndean flooring. The flooring continues through into the hall which features a high coved ceiling, deep skirting boards, column radiator and a staircase leading to the first floor with spindle balustrade and polished wooden hand rail. At the end of the hall there is a door giving access to the cellar stairs. Dining Room 15'5' x 16'4' (20' into bay) (4.70m x 4.98m

( 6.10 A large dining room which features a superb bay window to the front which enjoys the views, further window to the side overlooking the garden and beyond, exposed wooden floorboards, chimney breast with marble fireplace surround, open fire, tiled heath and interior, high coved ceiling with ornate ceiling rose, deep skirting boards and 2 column radiators. Lounge 17'9' x 15'22 (19'8' into bay) (5.41m x 5.13m

( 5. Another reception room of excellent proportions which features a bay window to the side enjoying the views, chimney breast with marble fireplace, open fire, tiled hearth and interior, exposed wooden floorboards, high coved ceiling, deep skirting boards and 2 column radiators. Dining Kitchen 17'9' x 15'5' (5.41m x 4.70m) Fitted with an excellent range of base units and wall cupboards with granite worksurfaces, Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, double fridge and Aga stove, tall picture windows to the front enjoying the views, further window to the rear, high coved ceilings, quarry tiled floor and central heating radiator. Rear Lobby With generous built in storage cupboards. Study 10'5' x 6' (3.18m x 1.83m) A pleasant study room which features glazed double doors to the rear garden, quarry tiled floor and central heating radiator. Utility / WC 10'6' x 5'10' (3.20m x 1.78m) With plumbing for automatic washing machine, pot sink, window to the side, low flush wc and central heating boiler. Rear Hall With quarry tiled floor and solid wooden entrance door to the rear garden. Basement Stone stairs lead down to the cellar where there is a central lobby area with window to the front and doors to the two cellar rooms. Cellar Room 1 15' x 14' (4.57m x 4.27m) The former house wash kitchen which features a bay window to the front providing natural light, side entrance door, stone flagged floor and chimney breast with traditional Yorkshire range. Cellar Room 2 16'6' x 14' (5.03m x 4.27m) Another good sized cellar room used primarily for storage but offering further potential. With exposed beams to the ceiling and stone flagged floor. First Floor The stairs lead to a half landing area which provides access to the bathroom, before continuing to the main landing area. Bathroom 12'11' x 8'11' (3.94m x 2.72m) This generous house bathroom is finished with marble to the walls and floor, it features a 3 piece suite in white comprising low flush wc, pedestal washbasin and cast iron roll top bath with mixer tap, obscure glazed windows to either side and a column radiator. Shower Room 5'11' x 4' (1.80m x 1.22m) Proposed by the vendors to be a shower room, this unfinished room has first fix plumbing in place to provide the opportunity for buyers to complete to their own tastes. With window to the side. Landing A spacious landing which features a staircase with continuous spindle balustrade and wooden hand rail leading to the second floor. It features a window to the front enjoying the views. Bedroom 1 18' x 15'6' (5.49m x 4.72m) The largest bedroom features two windows to the side enjoying the views, chimney breast with marble surround, cast iron interior and slate hearth, tiled wash area with pedestal washbasin, further window to the rear, high coved ceiling and column radiator. Bedroom 2 16'5' x 15'6' (5.00m x 4.72m) Another good sized double bedroom which features windows to the front and side enjoying the views, chimney breast with marble fireplace surround and cast iron interior, two bespoke built in wardrobes, high coved ceiling with inset spotlights and column radiator. Bedroom 3 17'10' x 15'4' (5.44m x 4.67m) Once again of excellent proportions, this double sized bedroom features windows to the front and rear, chimney breast with marble fireplace surround, cast iron and tiled interior, high coved ceiling and 2 column radiators. Second Floor Landing With solid oak flooring, rooflight to the high angled ceiling and built in storage cupboards under the eaves. Bedroom 4 14'2' x 9'6' (min) (4.32m x 2.90m

( min)) A pleasant double bedroom which extends under the eaves and features rooflight to the high angled ceiling, solid oak flooring and column radiator. Bedroom 5 12'1' x 9'3' (min) (3.68m x 2.82m

( min)) With dormer style window to the front enjoying the views, further rooflight to the angled ceiling, 2 column radiators and solid oak flooring. Dressing Room With oak flooring and rooflight to the high angled ceiling. Shower Room 7'4' x 10' (min) (2.24m x 3.05m

( min)) Again this is proposed by the vendors for use as a bathroom or shower room having first fit plumbing, oak flooring and a rooflight to the high angled ceiling. Outside The property is accessed from Greenfield Road via wooden gates which lead to the driveway and parking area. This in turn leads to the attached garage. Double Garage 18'6' x 16'6' (5.64m x 5.03m) A double garage with remote controlled roller shutter door to the front, electric light and power supply and two windows to the rear. A covered passageway between the house and garage has personal access doors to both the front and rear. Gardens A stone flagged path from the driveway leads to stone steps up to the front entrance door. Immediately in front of the house there is a paved seating area. Lawned gardens extend to the front and side and rear of the house. Another seating area can be found at the side of the house enjoying the view. Steps and a lockable gate lead down to Modd Lane. At the rear of the house there is a further personal access gate from Greenfield Road this leads down to a smaller garden area with covered area linking the rear entrance door to the garage. Viewing By appointment with Wm Sykes & Son. Location From Wm Sykes office in the centre of Holmfirth head along Huddersfield Road / Woodhead Road (A6024). Take the second right onto Greenfield Road (A635) and head up the hill. The property will be found on the left hand side. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. "