Shepley, HD8 8DB

A beautifully presented three bedroom detached Victorian home, ideally positioned in the heart of Shepley village, offering a perfect blend of period charm and contemporary living. Tastefully decorated throughout, this impressive property provides the buyer with a true “ready to move into” home. The accommodation begins with a spacious entrance hallway, finished with high-gloss tiled flooring and a modern yet characterful school-style radiator. Carpeted stairs rise to the first floor, while doors lead to the principal ground floor rooms. A further door opens to steps descending to the basement, offering a wealth of versatile space. To the front of the property, the sitting room is beautifully appointed, featuring original stripped floorboards, a school-style radiator and a gas stove set upon a stone hearth with timber mantel. Period details such as deep skirting boards, a picture rail and UPVC sash windows enhance the room’s Victorian character. Positioned to the rear, the dining room enjoys an open-plan layout with the kitchen and provides ample space for a family dining table and chairs. French doors lead out to the patio, creating an excellent indoor-outdoor connection. A further gas stove sits within a chimney breast on a stone hearth with timber mantel, and the room is finished with engineered oak flooring. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of shaker-style wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an oven, induction hob with extractor hood, fridge freezer and slimline dishwasher. The space is finished with a Lappato tiled floor, a school-style radiator and windows to the side elevation, allowing for plenty of natural light. The basement level has been successfully used as a games room, gym or playroom and is complemented by a separate utility room fitted with a sink and drainer unit, along with space and plumbing for a washing machine. An additional cellar room provides excellent storage. To the first floor, the landing benefits from a Velux skylight and access to an insulated loft space. Doors lead to three bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedrooms one and two are both generous double rooms; bedroom one enjoys a dual-aspect layout with sash windows, while bedroom two features two fitted wardrobes and a sash window to the front. Bedroom three is fitted with a single bed incorporating storage beneath and also enjoys a sash window to the front elevation. The bathroom is of generous proportions and fitted with a stylish, contemporary suite comprising a freestanding bath with wall-mounted taps, a bowl sink set upon a vanity unit with wall-mounted taps, and a WC. The room is fully tiled and further enhanced by an obscure glass sash window and a school-style heated towel rail. Externally, the property sits back from the road, approached via a gated entrance opening onto a gravelled front garden with a stone-flagged pathway leading to the front door. Subject to the necessary planning consents, there is potential to create off-street parking, with parking currently available on the road. To the side of the house, a further gate provides access to a well-presented, low-maintenance stone-flagged seating area, enhanced by a pergola and offering a pleasant and private space for outdoor dining and relaxation. This exceptional Victorian home offers character, space and modern comfort in an enviable village location, making it an ideal purchase for discerning buyers seeking both charm and practicality. Shepley is a highly regarded and welcoming village, offering an excellent blend of rural charm and everyday convenience. The village benefits from a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, public houses and well-regarded schools, making it popular with families and professionals alike. Excellent transport links are provided by Shepley railway station, offering direct services to Huddersfield, Sheffield and Leeds, while nearby road connections give easy access to surrounding towns and the motorway network. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and scenic walking routes, Shepley provides an enviable village lifestyle without compromising on connectivity.