● Detached, Stone Built Three/Four Bedroom Cottage
● Currently Utilised as a Kennels/Cattery
● Gated Parking
● Attractive Gardens
● Rural Location with Beautiful Far-Reaching Views
● Approx. 1/3 Acre In All
A three/four bedroom detached stone cottage, currently utilised as a kennels/cattery in a rural location with outstanding countryside views
The property has potential to continue to be used as a small kennels and cattery business with income potential, or could equally be a wonderful family home in its own right. The views from the property across Spa Clough Reservoir to the surrounding countryside are outstanding. The property is now offered for sale as the current owners are wishing to downsize.
Rishworth is a small village in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. It has a church and a popular village primary school, along with the renowned Rishworth and Heathfield Preparatory Independent Schools. A good range of local facilities can be found in nearby Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, healthcare etc. The M62 J22 is within easy access, making Manchester and Leeds readily accessible.
A three/four bedroom traditional stone cottage benefitting from double-glazing, cctv system and oil-fired central heating. The accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes.
The Main Entrance leads into a Hall with stairs rising to the First Floor and a door to the right into the Lounge, which has an attractive brick fireplace with wooden mantle housing a multi-fuel stove, wooden flooring and wood panelling to one wall. To the left of the stairs, the Sitting Room has a brick feature fireplace with wooden mantle and multi-fuel stove and wooden flooring.
The Kitchen/Dining Room is fitted with a range of built-in units with worksurfaces and has a butler style sink with mixer tap, solid fuel Rayburn (not in use) and integral electric oven & hob with extractor over. A door leads to outside.
Off the Kitchen, a Rear Lobby has a further door to outside and leads on to a Downstairs Shower Room with a shower cubicle (shower not currently working) and a Utility Room with the oil-fired boiler, space for appliances and plumbing for washing machine.
The First Floor Landing has a cupboard housing the private water system. There are Two Bedrooms to the front of the house both having excellent views and a range of fitted furniture. To the rear of the house, there is One Further Bedroom, and a Small Occasional Room, fitted with a cabin bed, but with no window. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a period style suite, incorporating a roll top free-standing bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC, wooden flooring and part tiled walls.
The property is approached from the road onto an electric gated, private parking area.
The pleasant gardens include well-stocked flower beds and a block paved patio seating area and patio entertaining space with hot tub area, that takes in the fabulous views.
Please note that the current outbuildings do not have Planning Permission, but the vendors are prepared to offer an indemnity, or apply for retrospective planning at the Purchaser’s request.
Office/Reception/Shop c. 5.41m x 4.36m (17’9 x 14’1) with uPVC window and door, power and light. Door to:
Cattery recently built, with Five Double Pens with uPVC window and door, two radiators, power and light. Five-star rating under current regulations.
Boarding Kennels with tiled flooring and uPVC double-glazed windows, comprising Two Family Units and Six Larger than Standard Kennels with indoor sleeping areas and hatches to outdoor runs. Five-star rating under current regulations and currently licensed for 18 dogs.
Kennel Kitchen c. 2.83m x 2.12m (9’4 x 6’10) with plumbing for washing machine, space for further appliances, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and WC.
Enclosed Astroturf Dog Run, professionally installed by K9
To the other side of the house there are a number of further outbuildings including a Stable with Internal Kennels, Whelping/Nursery Kennel, Isolation Kennel, Stone-Built Storage Shed
Nb. The vendors currently rent a Small Paddock that adjoins the property from the Water Board and it may well be possible for a new owner to continue this agreement.
Contact Rural Scene
01264 850700
reception@ruralscene.co.uk
Please quote Ref: AR7704
