7 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 | £ 875,000

Property Description

Bridgfords are pleased to be able to offer this substantial former gentleman's residence to the open market. With an impressive square footage of accommodation including up to seven double bedrooms, three bathrooms and five reception rooms! However, the piece de resistance surely has to be the grand entrance hall with wood panelled interior and sweeping staircase - presenting the perfect area to greet guests. The property is set back from the road, tucked behind pillared entrance gates with a sweeping driveway leading up to an ample parking area, with a manicured lawn to the front. A personal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the history associated with this elegant family home.

Pillared entrance and sweeping driveway
Extensive grounds
Up to seven double bedrooms
Three bathrooms
Five reception rooms
Outbuildings and enclosed, private courtyard
Modernised throughout
Awash with an array of character features
Well-positioned for commuter acccess


Entrance Hall26'4" x 12'8" (8.03m x 3.86m). The most impressive entrance hall we have certainly ever seen! A grand staircase rises up to an impressive galleried hall and mezzanine landing area with large window, with wood panelled walls adding to the grandeur.

Snug13'4" x 9'11" (4.06m x 3.02m). This room is ideally suited for use as a good sized home office/study, or as a fourth reception room for teenagers or children to use a as a play room or hobby room.

Drawing Room16'10" x 15'11" (5.13m x 4.85m). A well-proportioned reception room with a continuation of the aforementioned wood pannelling present in the entrance hall. Featuring a period central fireplace and full height, south facing windows looking out onto the garden.

Sitting Room19'6" x 14' (5.94m x 4.27m). A substantial reception room presented in an elegant theme of decor, again with high ceilings and another feature fireplace and a large bay window protruding out to the front elevation to offer an attractive view over the lawn.

Dining Room19'6" x 12'4" (5.94m x 3.76m). Perfectly sized for dinner parties and family gatherings, with more than ample space to accommodate an exceptionally large dining table to seat plenty of guests. A bank of windows span one side with a set of French doors allowing the room to spill out onto a patio.

Library11'6" x 6'8" (3.5m x 2.03m). Built in bookshelves line the walls from floor to ceiling, with a sash window allowing natural light into the room - creating the ideal space to relax with a book, or an alternative use would be a second study for a buyer looking to work from home.

Kitchen15'5" x 15'11" (4.7m x 4.85m). The kitchen is particularly well-appointed, with a range of bespoke cream units and central island all topped with granite work tops and all of the expected appliances for a property of this stature. A large aga and solid beams to the ceiling create a character feel to the space.

Breakfast Room10'5" x 9'8" (3.18m x 2.95m). Flowing open plan to the kitchen is a secondary dining area, which presents a more relaxed dining spot for the family. With double aspect windows.

Utility10'5" x 9'11" (3.18m x 3.02m). A large utility room to the rear provides plumbing and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and additional fridge/freezers if desired. With an entrance door allowing external access from the rear parking area.

WC6'5" x 7'3" (1.96m x 2.2m). A usefully positioned ground floor W.C. Accessible just off the main entrance hall. A door to the corner leads down to a large cellar, whilst an old servant staircase to the corner leads up to the first floor accommodation.

Bedroom One16'10" x 15'11" (5.13m x 4.85m). This opulent bedroom is positioned to the front of the property thus also having the advantage of views over the garden, and retains several character features including the exquisite wood panelling and built in vanity unit around a hand wash basin.

Bedroom Two19'6" x 14' (5.94m x 4.27m). Currently used as the master bedroom due to the adjoining bathroom, this huge double bedroom enjoys views to the South elevation over the manicured gardens via the large bank of windows, and benefits from fully fitted wardrobes and a built in dressing table.

En-suite Bathroom11'6" x 6'8" (3.5m x 2.03m). Fitted with a luxury suite including roll top bath, traditional style W.C. And handwash basin, this bathroom is ensuite to the master bedroom but can also be accessed from the main galleried landing if required.

Bedroom Three15'5" x 15'11" (4.7m x 4.85m). Another sizeable double bedroom with large windows to the side elevation, with wooden floor throughout.

Shower Room13'7" x 10' (4.14m x 3.05m). Having been recently upgraded with high quality fixtures and fittings, now fitted with a double length walk in shower, hand wash basin and W.C.

Bedroom Four15'3" x 12'11" (4.65m x 3.94m). An expansive double bedroom with steps leading up to a further closet area/potential fifth bedroom, with a glazed rooflight section to the ceiling.

Bedroom Five8' x 15'10" (2.44m x 4.83m). Accessed through Bedroom four is this reception area/closet space which the Vendor has advised has been plumbed and is ripe for conversion to another ensuite bathroom if required. If seven bedrooms are required then a separate hallway division could be added thus providing individual access from the main hallway to this bedroom.

Bedroom Six7'10" x 13'9" (2.39m x 4.2m). Another good sized double bedroom accessed from the study area/upper landing space. Presented in a neutral theme with window to the far elevation.

Bedroom Seven7'8" x 14'3" (2.34m x 4.34m). Tucked away off the upper landing is another double bedroom, accessed via a quirky door and with glazed roof light allowing plenty of natural light to the room.

Bathroom9'1" x 9'9" (2.77m x 2.97m). Serving the three bedrooms on the top floor is this modern secondary house bathroom featuring a large freestanding bath, pedestal hand wash basin and W.C.

Study7'6" x 12'11" (2.29m x 3.94m). Currently used as a second study space, however this area could be used as a lounge area for the upper rooms making it a completely self-contained space ideal for teenagers, or for guests to have their own reception area.

Enclosed Courtyard & Outbuildings x . A fully enclosed courtyard is accessed from the utility room, offering exceptional levels of privacy and bordered by a range of outbuildings.

Grounds x . A large attraction with the particular residence is the grounds in which it is nestled within. With a pillared entrance from the road leading up a sweeping driveway to a parking area and turning circle with really does create a very impressive arrival area for guests. To the front The Royds has a large, flat lawn area which has been host to marquee for family weddings and celebrations in previous years, this follows round to the side of the house where a sun terrace patio and rockery area with mature planted borders can be found.

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