The Old Post Office, Church Lane, Clayton West, HD8

ENTRANCE HALL

10' 2" x 10' 8" (3.10m x 3.25m)
Enter into the property through a double-glazed, composite door with obscure glazed inserts and adjoining window with obscure glass. The entrance hall features fabulous, herringbone, engineered oak flooring, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, period-style doors giving access to the lounge and the ground floor shower room, and oak and glazed double doors leading into the impressive, open-plan dining kitchen and family room. A carpeted staircase with period handrail, original newel post and spindle balustrade proceeds to the first floor, which also encompasses pull-out, understairs storage. As the staircase rises, there is a fabulous, obscure glazed and stained glass window to the side elevation which has been encased in new double glazing. There is also an alarm key panel in the hallway with sensors throughout ground floor and door contacts, which can be linked to a smartphone app.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM

7' 6" x 6' 2" (2.29m x 1.88m)
The shower room features a modern, white, three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with push-button flush, a broad wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and chrome monobloc mixer tap, and a fixed-frame, walk-in shower with thermostatic rainfall showerhead and separate handheld attachment. There is tiling to the floors with electric underfloor heating linked to a thermostat, contrasting, high-gloss, brick-effect tiling to the walls, inset spotlighting on a remote sensor to the ceiling, a chrome ladder-style radiator, and a double-glazed window with obscure glass to the side elevation. A multi-panel door then gives access to a useful store room.

STORE ROOM

12' 8" x 4' 4" (3.86m x 1.32m)
Originally the old parcel sorting room, this versatile and useful space features inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a recessed area with a radiator, part tiled and part high-quality laminate flooring, and a double-glazed window to the side elevation.

LOUNGE

13' 0" x 12' 10" (3.96m x 3.91m)
The lounge is decorated to a high standard and features fabulous high ceilings with decorative coving, a radiator, a central ceiling light point, a recessed alcove with display shelving and lighting above, and a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation with a pleasant, tree-lined outlook towards All Saints Church. There is also a pedestrian access composite door to the front elevation which is double-glazed with obscure glass, and the focal point of the room is the cast-iron, multi-fuel-burning stove which is recessed into the chimney breast with an attractive tiled inset and hearth.

OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM

20' 3" x 19' 0" (6.17m x 5.79m)
This most impressive, light and airy space is ideal for the growing family and for entertaining. There is a continuation of the herringbone-style flooring from the entrance, as well as inset spotlighting to the ceiling and a cast-iron column radiator. The open-plan dining kitchen features a bespoke, fixed frame, fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary oak work surfaces over, which incorporate a ceramic, inset sink unit with chrome mixer tap. There is high-gloss, brick-effect tiling to splash areas, under-unit lighting, an integrated dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge freezer unit, a recessed alcove into the chimney breast with space for a five-ring range cooker with integrated extraction and down-lighting over. There is also a breakfast island with matching fixed frame units beneath, a plinth heater, and a slide-and-hide bin store.=

OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM cont.

15' 7" x 13' 5" (4.75m x 4.09m)
To the rear are four double-glazed skylight windows, large sliding patio doors and a bank of double-glazed windows which overlook the gardens. A portion of the dining kitchen is utilised as an office (8'0" x 6'2") with various inset spotlights, a radiator, and a multi-panel door giving access to the utility room. The family room is particularly light and airy and features a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation with pleasant views. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a continuation of the herringbone-style flooring, and bespoke fitted cupboards inset into the alcoves. The focal point of the room is the freestanding, cast-iron, Clear View stove set upon a raised stone hearth with attractive tiled surround

UTILITY ROOM

6' 0" x 6' 2" (1.83m x 1.88m)
The utility room enjoys a wealth of natural light courtesy of a double-glazed skylight window. There is a continuation of the herringbone-style flooring, fitted scaffold shelving, and a fitted base unit with shaker-style cupboard front and oak top which incorporates a Belfast ceramic sink unit with pull-out hose mixer tap. There is plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Taking the staircase from the entrance hall, you reach the first floor landing, which features a double-glazed window with obscure and stained glass inserts with leaded detailing to the side elevation. There is a decorative picture rail, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, and period-style, multi-panel doors giving access to three well-proportioned bedrooms and the house bathroom.

BEDROOM THREE

13' 3" x 13' 0" (4.04m x 3.96m)
Bedroom three is situated to the front of the property and is a particularly light and airy double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a central ceiling light point, a radiator, a decorative picture rail, and a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation with pleasant, open aspect views over rooftops. The focal point of the room is the decorative, cast-iron fireplace.

BEDROOM FOUR

13' 0" x 12' 2" (3.96m x 3.71m)
Bedroom four is a light and airy, dual aspect, double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation overlooking All Saints Church and a window to the rear elevation with an aspect across the property's fabulous garden. There is also a ceiling light point, a radiator, a decorative picture rail, and the focal point of the room is the decorative, cast-iron fireplace.

BEDROOM FIVE

13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.96m x 3.66m)
Bedroom five is a light and airy double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture and features a bank of double-glazed windows to the rear elevation, offering fantastic views over the gardens. There is a ceiling light point, a radiator, a decorative picture rail, and a decorative, cast-iron fireplace.

HOUSE BATHROOM

6' 0" x 8' 6" (1.83m x 2.59m)
The bathroom features a contemporary three-piece suite comprising a double-ended panel bath with showerhead mixer tap, a low-level WC with concealed cistern and push-button flush which incorporates a broad wash hand basin with vanity cupboards and chrome monobloc mixer tap. There is high-quality flooring, attractive tiling to the walls, a panelled ceiling with inset spotlighting, decorative coving, a horizontal, cast-iron column radiator, an extractor fan, and a double-glazed window with obscure glass to the rear elevation.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Taking the kite-winding staircase from the first floor landing, you reach the second floor. There is a double-glazed skylight window to the side elevation, providing a great deal of natural light and superb views across the valley. There is inset spotlighting on a remote sensor to the ceiling, a wooden banister with traditional newel post and spindle balustrade over the stairwell head, multi-panel, period-style doors providing access to two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a recessed alcove providing storage.

BEDROOM ONE

25' 0" x 11' 2" (7.62m x 3.40m)
Bedroom one is a fabulously proportioned, light and airy double bedroom which benefits from an array of fitted furniture, including floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors, hanging rails and shelving in situ, and a large dressing table with drawer units beneath. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, two reading light points, Cabrio-style skylight windows which open up into balconies. The skylights feature integrated blinds and the window to the front elevation provides fabulous, open-aspect views over rooftops and towards Emley Moor Mast. There is a radiator, USB plug points, and a multi-panel, period-style door leading into the en-suite shower room.

BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

6' 4" x 8' 6" (1.93m x 2.59m)
The en-suite shower room features a fixed frame, walk-in shower with thermostatic rainfall showerhead, a low-level WC with push-button flush, and a broad wash hand basin set upon a bespoke vanity cupboard with wall-mounted mixer tap. There is a shaver point, a shaver light, attractive tiled flooring, a beautiful exposed brick chimney breast, a period-style towel rail, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, an extractor fan, and a double-glazed skylight window with integrated blind. The en-suite also benefits from electric underfloor heating on a thermostat.

BEDROOM TWO

10' 9" x 9' 3" (3.28m x 2.82m)
Bedroom two is situated to the front of the property and features a fabulous glazed gable frontage, taking full advantage of the property's elevated position. There is inset spotlighting, a radiator, and a recessed alcove for additional storage.

BIKE STORE

6' 10" x 12' 5" (2.08m x 3.79m)
The bike store features twin opening doors to the front and rear with lighting and power in situ and is a useful space for storage or perhaps for use as a workshop. There is ample mezzanine storage above.

GARDEN OFFICE / STUDIO

7' 0" x 7' 0" (2.13m x 2.13m)
This versatile and multi-purpose space is currently utilised as a music room and features double-glazed French doors with adjoining windows to the either side and a further bank of windows, lighting and power in situ, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, and high-quality flooring.