5 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in The Old Baptist Chapel, Oldham Road, Rishworth HX6 | £ 400,000
Overview
Price: | £ 400,000 |
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Contract type: | For Sale |
Type: | Detached house |
County: | West Yorkshire |
Town: | Sowerby Bridge |
Postcode: | HX6 |
Address: | The Old Baptist Chapel, Oldham Road, Rishworth HX6 |
Bathrooms: | 3 |
Bedrooms: | 5 |
Property Description
A rare opportunity to purchase a detached Grade II Listed former Baptist Chapel which was converted 25 years ago into a 5 bedroom house.
The property is in need of modernisation throughout but offers great potential and flexible accommodation to the future purchaser.
Externally: Detached double garage, lawn gardens and rural views.
The Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
WC
Snug
Guest Bedroom
Mezzanine Level
Lounge
Kitchen
Morning Room
Sitting Room
First Floor
Accessed via a spiral staircase - Bedroom Four with En Suite
Further landing (galleried with sitting area)
Master Bedroom
En Suite Bathroom
Bedroom Two
Bedroom Three
Bathroom
Distances
Leeds approx 25.5 miles.
Manchester approx 22 miles.
Location
The property is situated within a sought after semi rural location having excellent access to the M62 network for both Leeds and Manchester. Close to the centre of Ripponden which offers a variety of fine eateries, bars and shops. There are good local schools in the area including private schools. Train stations in nearby Sowerby Bridge and Halifax which provide access to the cities of Leeds, Manchester, Bradford and Halifax, which also has a direct train to London. Both Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airports are easily accessible.
Externals
A generous lawn garden frames the front and side of the property, enclosed by decorative wrought iron fencing and feature external gate. Also to the front garden a stone built boiler house ideal for garden storage. To the rear of the property a further area of lawn garden and detached double garage.
The car park area has been retained by the Baptists. There is a right of access accross the car park to the double garage which is owned by The Old Baptist Chapel. There are also two parking spaces in front of the garage.
General Information
The Old Baptist Chapel dates back to 1802 and was converted into a family home approximately 25 years ago. The property is in need of modernisation throughout but offers great potential to the future purchaser.
Many original features have been retained such as timber panelling, ornate plaster work to the ceiling, arched windows, sash windows, ceiling roses, stone flagged flooring to the kitchen, steps to the original baptism font and the original organ surround dating back to 1892.
A feature cast iron staircase provides access to the 4th bedroom. Bedroom five has an external door leading out to the side garden.
Double doors from both the morning room and sitting room lead out to the front garden.
Views can be enjoyed from the front of the property of the surrounding countryside.
Fixtures And Fittings
Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included within the sale. Items not mentioned such as carpets and curtains may be available subject to separate negotiation.
Local Authority
Calderdale mbc
Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way
The sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Services
We understand that the property benefits from all mains services. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Directions To
From Halifax centre proceed on the A58 through King Cross towards Sowerby Bridge. Continue through Sowerby Bridge on the A58 until reaching Triangle. Proceeding straight on the A58 until reaching the Traffic lights at Ripponden. At the traffic lights proceed straight forward on the Oldham Road passing Rishworth School on the right and continue straight forward passing The Malt House on the right hand side. Turn right onto Rishworth New Road and proceed for approx 100 yards where the access to the chapel can be found on the right handside as indicated by the Charnock Bates signboard.
For Satellite Navigation: HX6 4QB
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