Upper Shibden Hall, Catherine Slack, Queensbury, Bradford

An impressive development project of a former 19th century country house which dates back to 1830, commands breathtaking cross county panoramic views and stands in grounds approaching 7 acres, including gardens, a small paddock and woodland. Upper Shibden Hall has planning permission to create a substantial country home which occupies the most idyllic of settings, privately enclosed on the edge of the Shibden Valley resulting in an enviable location. The passed scheme offers approximately 14000 sqft of impressive living accommodation; incorporating eight house bedrooms, leisure suite, stables and a four car garage. A self-contained lower ground floor presented a House Keepers Cottage which had two further bedrooms lending itself to a variety of potential uses including extended family accommodation, annex or home office suite. Located on the edge of a sought after village; presenting immediate access into open countryside whilst being well served by local services and amenities which include highly regarded schools. The M62 is easily accessible as are surrounding commercial centres.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A Freehold property; we are led to believe the site has mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Whilst the building is not listed a previous planning condition stated the façade of the building must be retained. Re-construction and repair of existing dwelling along with new garage and stable block (amendments to planning permission 13/04676/FUL). Planning Permission resubmitted and granted on the 25th August 2022 -  20/05827/FUL.

These details were prepared from an inspection of the site and information provided by the vendor on 20th November 2023. 1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. These particulars do not form the basis of any contract nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract.

VIEWING: STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE SELLING AGENTS

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Halifax proceed up Hayley Hill which becomes Boothtown Road and then Queensbury Road. After joining Halifax Road, the entrance to the property is on the right.

LOCAL AREA AND HISTORY

Perched on a high vantage point above Halifax, Clayton and Thornton; overlooking Bradford itself, Queensbury is one of the highest parishes in England, with fine views beyond West Yorkshire towards the hills of Brontë Country and the Yorkshire Dales to the north and north west. Queensbury is most famous as being the home of Black Dyke Mills, the Black Dyke Band and most recently the location for the historical television dram Gentleman Jack. There are many local amenities such as a supermarket, highly regarded schools, hairdressers, public houses and restraunts, a chemist, gyms, a local swimming pool and a variety of shops including a post office. Bradford, Halifax and Huddersfield are within a short drive as is the M62 ensuring convenient commuting throughout the region whilst train and bus services area easily accessible. Tourist attractions are in abundance and include Shibden Hall, the glorious Shibden Valley, Horton Bank Country Park, Another world Adventure and Eureka to mention but a few. Upper Shibden Hall, which has in the past been referred to as Catherine Slack House offers a magnificent piece of history and stands overlooking the stunning Shibden Valley. The site was first documented in 1277 and was believed to be owned by the DeShibden family long before the remains of the building we have today. Evidence suggests that in 1362 it was owed by a vicar named Richard DeHeton. From 1420, which is when Shibden Hall was built, many families called upper Shibden hall their home; the last owner, Samuel Pollard living there from around 1720. Michael Stocks bought the land and property and rebuilt it around 1800 naming it Catherine house. The Stocks family moved here in the 1800's and the house was one of many of the large country residences they owned. The tower was a later addition to the property. Unfortunately, a fire in the 1950's destroyed the house; the only remaining sections now being the tower and the south facing façade which under the previous planning approval has to be retained.