Grimescar Road, Huddersfield, HD2

Fixby Croft is an imposing and characterful brick built five bedroom detached Arts and Crafts residence, circa 1910 standing above and well screened from Grimescar road in approaching two acres of grounds including a detached two bedroom cottage.

Approached via a sweeping tree lined drive which forks to provide access to the main house and cottage, both of which have extensive parking with The Croft having garaging for several cars.

Fixby Croft briefly comprises entrance vestibule, hallway, downstairs WC, living room, dining room, fabulous garden room, study, living kitchen, prep kitchen with pantry and utility room. First floor landing leading to five bedrooms (four with en suite facilities).

Fixby Cottage comprises, ground floor entrance lobby, living room , breakfast kitchen and conservatory. First floor landing leading to two bedrooms and shower room.

Entrance Vestibule

With timber and leaded glazed door, exposed brick work, ceiling light, cloaks rail, tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed window and timber and leaded glazed door providing access to the hallway, entrance hall with a spindled staircase to one side rising to the first floor, there is a ceiling light point, fitted recessed book case and providing access to the following rooms..-

Downstairs WC (1.12m x 1.45m)

With ceiling light point, sealed unit double glazed window, chrome heated towel rail incorporating column radiator and fitted with a suite comprising pedestal wash basin and low flush WC.

Living Room (4.93m x 6.76m)

This characterful principle reception room has an abundance of natural light from sealed unit double glazed windows to two elevations, one of which forms part of a semi circular bay, there is a ceiling light point, ceiling coving, two central heating radiators and as the main focal point of the room there is a lovely fireplace of the period with carved timber surround, tiled inset, Baxi grate and tiled hearth. To one side there are twin timber panelled doors which provide access to the dining room.

Dining Room (4.57m x 5.89m)

With sealed unit double glazed windows looking out over the garden and enjoying a southerly aspect, there is a ceiling light point, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator, four wall light points, twin panelled door recessed storage cupboard and as the main focal point of the room there is a brick fireplace with open grate and brick hearth.

Hallway

This is accessed through an inner hallway with a lovely wood panelled ceiling and having fitted dresser unit incorporating a glazed display cupboard, cupboards and drawers, there is a central heating radiator, two ceiling light points and from here access is given to the garden room.

Garden Room (5.05m x 8.1m)

As the dimensions indicate this is a beautifully proportioned room which can also be accessed from the kitchen and is filled with natural light from windows to two elevations which include french doors, together with three lantern lights, there are four wall light points, two central heating radiators and a timber door giving access to the garden. From the garden room there is a wonderful aspect over the properties gardens to the east and south elevations.

Living kitchen (4.5m x 6.45m)

This has two sealed unit double glazed windows, four ceiling light points,tiled floor throughout which has been overlaid with carpet, fitted book case and having a range of shaker style matte grey base cupboards which are complimented by contrasting over lying granite worktops with a black four oven gas aga with Miele stainless steel extractor hood over, there is an inset Franke sink with brushed stainless steel monobloc tap, to one side a door gives access to the basement and there are further doorways leading to the study and prep kitchen.

Study (3.05m x 4.62m)

This has sealed unit double glazed windows to two elevations, sky light, two wall light points, fitted book case and under carpet electric heating.

Prep Kitchen (3.71m x 4.62m)

This has sealed unit double glazed window and adjacent double glazed porthole, there are inset led down lighters, central heating radiator, tiled flooring and having a Mark Wilkinson fitted kitchen which includes cupboards, drawers, pan drawers, wine rack, over lying Quartz worktops and splash backs, inset 1 1/2 bowl sink with chrome monobloc tap, Miele four ring halogen hob, Meli electric fan assisted oven and microwave, Miele dishwasher and Miele larder fridge. To one side a timber panelled door gives access to a pantry, this has a ceiling light point, fitted shelving and tiled floor. At the far end of the kitchen a door gives access to a utility room.

Utility Room (2.31m x 3.51m)

This has a sealed unit double glazed window, inset led down lighters, door giving access to the outside. There is, fitted shoe storage, cloaks cupboard, period style corner sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine and sealed unit double glazed window.

Basement

From the living kitchen, there is a door giving access to a stone staircase which leads to wine cellar with stone table. There is a second cellar/fuel store which can be accessed via a trap door in the study.

First Floor Landing

With large sealed unit double glazed window, spindled balustrade and ceiling light point. From the landing access can be gained to the following rooms..-

Bedroom One (5.05m x 4.88m)

A generous double room with sealed unit double glazed windows to two elevations, there are two ceiling light points, central heating radiator, decorative fireplace with surround and tiled inset, two ceiling light points, picture rail and to one side a door gives access to an en suite shower room.

En Suite Shower Room (0.81m x 3.15m)

With sealed unit double glazed window, sections of floor to ceiling tiled walls, tiled floor, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and fitted with a suite comprising vanity unit incorporating wash basin, low flush WC and a large shower cubicle with sliding glass door and chrome shower fitting.

Bedroom Two (4.57m x 5.92m)

A generous dual aspect double room with a walk in bay, sealed unit double glazed windows, ceiling light point, picture rail, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and to one side a door gives access to an en suite WC.

En Suite WC (1.14m x 1.42m)

With sealed unit double glazed window, central heating radiator, tiled floor, storage cupboard and fitted with a white pedestal wash basin and low flush WC.

Bedroom Three (3.15m x 4.57m)

A dual aspect double room with sealed unit double glazed windows, central heating radiator, fitted storage cupboard and to one side there are three steps leading down to an en suite bathroom.

En Suite Bathroom (3.51m x 3.43m)

With sealed unit double glazed window, tiled floor, ceiling lights, extractor fan, storage cupboard and fitted with a suite comprising free standing bath with free standing chrome mixer tap, hand wash basin and low flush WC.

Bedroom Four (3.89m x 4.57m)

A generous dual aspect double room with a walk in bay, sealed unit double glazed windows, ceiling light point, picture rail, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and to one side a door gives access to an en suite WC.

En Suite WC (0.81m x 2.13m)

With sealed unit double glazed window, inset ceiling down lighters, half tiled walls, tiled floor, central heating radiator and fitted with a suite comprising vanity unit incorporating wash basin with brushed stainless steel monobloc tap and low flush WC.

Bedroom Five (2.62m x 2.62m)

With a sealed unit double glazed window, ceiling light point, picture rail, central heating radiator and having fitted cupboards.

Store Room

This is situated between bedroom one and two and has a bank of floor to ceiling fitted cupboards which provide excellent storage.

Family Bathroom (2.59m x 3.45m)

With two sealed unit double glazed windows, floor to ceiling tiled walls, tiled floor, fitted mirror fronted cupboards, central heating radiator and fitted with a four piece suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low flush WC and large shower cubicle with sliding door and chrome shower fitting.

Conservatory (2.82m x 4.11m)

This has pvcu double glazed windows and door, tiled floor, two wall light points, Quartz work surface with storage cupboard and under counter space for washing machine. To one side a pvcu and frosted double glazed door opens into an entrance lobby.

Entrance Lobby

With ceiling light point, ceiling coving, tiled floor and staircase rising to the first floor. To either side there are doors giving access to the living room and kitchen.

Living Room (3.96m x 4.5m)

A comfortable reception room which has a pvcu double glazed window enjoying a southerly aspect, there is a decorative ceiling rose with ceiling light point, picture rail, two central heating radiators and as the main focal point of the room there is a fireplace with timber surround, tiled inset and home to a coal effect gas fire which rests on a tiled hearth.

Kitchen (3.15m x 4.5m)

With pvcu double glazed windows to both front and rear elevations, there are inset ceiling down lighters, tiled floor, central heating radiator and fitted with a range of shaker style base and wall cupboards, drawers, contrasting overlying Quartz worktops with an inset sink, four ring halogen hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, electric double oven, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, cupboard housing a Worcester gas fired central heating boiler and small Quartz breakfast bar mounted on chrome legs.

First Floor Landing

With pvcu double glazed window, ceiling light point, ceiling coving and from here access can be gained to the following rooms.-

Bedroom One (3.12m x 4.95m)

With two pvcu double glazed windows, two ceiling light points, chimney breast and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two (2.18m x 4.5m)

This is situated adjacent to bedroom one and has pvcu double glazed window, ceiling light point and central heating radiator.

Shower Room (1.22m x 3.1m)

With a pvcu double glazed window, floor to ceiling tiled walls, shaver socket, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and fitted with a suite comprising wall hung vanity unit incorporating wash basin, low flush WC and shower cubicle with sliding glass door and chrome shower fitting.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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Garden

(Outside of fixby croft cottage) There are established gardens laid out to the front side and rear, which include lawned areas, planted trees, flowers and shrubs, there is a large timber and brick built garden store, with roller door and lean to wood store. There is also a generous gravelled parking area with turning circle.

Garden

(Gardens to fixby croft) There are generous gardens to the property with established trees across the south side of the property and these provide a high degree of privacy in the Spring and Summer months from Grimescar road. There is a large lawned garden to the far side and over looked by the garden room, this also incorporates planted trees, flowers and shrubs. The lawn continues across the front and to the rear, where there is also a stone flagged patio.

Parking - Garage

The property is approached through stone gate posts onto a long winding tree lined driveway, which divides to provide access to the main house and Fixby Croft Cottage. There are twin wrought iron gates which open onto the driveway leading to the main house, where there is extensive parking, two garage blocks. Garage Block One - 42"4' x 26"2' This is a steel framed construction with insulated padding and was built in 2019, there are two electric roller doors, power, light and courtesy door. Garage Block Two - 22"8' x 18" This is situated adjacent to garage one and is of brick and timber construction with an electric roller door, power, light, windows to the side elevation and courtesy door.