Herb House, Snowgatehead, New Mill, HD9

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH

Enter the property through a double-glazed composite door with obscure glazed insert from the side elevation into the entrance porch. The entrance porch features dual aspect triple glazed windows to the front and side elevations which take full advantage of the elevated position of the property with pleasant open aspect views across the valley and far into the distance. There is a ceiling light point and radiator, beautiful tiled flooring, a multi-panel oak and glazed door, then proceeds to the open plan dining and kitchen room. The entrance porch also houses the batteries for the solar panels.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

An oak door encloses the staircase descending to the lower ground floor. There is a double-glazed window with obscure glass to the side elevation, a ceiling light point and the wall mounted Valent combination boiler.

CELLARS / LOG STORE

Stone steps then lead to the cellar which is made-up of two areas. The first area utilised as a log store with Yorkshire stone flooring. Steps then descend to a vaulted ceiling area which has recessed stone shelving and with lighting and power in situ.

OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN

22' 4" x 18' 0" (6.81m x 5.49m)
As the photography suggests, the open plan dining kitchen room enjoys a wealth of natural light which cascades through the two triple glazed windows to the front elevation and the additional bank of windows to the side elevation, providing borrowed light from the utility / garden room. The attractive tile flooring continues through from the entrance porch and this generous proportion space is brimming with both charm and character features with exposed timber beams to the ceiling, a fabulous, exposed stone chimney breast with a cast iron long burning stove set upon a raised stone hearth. Stone steps with a brushed chrome handrail and glazed balustrade proceeds to the first floor and there are Oak doors giving access to the lounge, downstairs w.c., enclosing a useful, cloaked cupboard and the staircase descending to the lower ground floor. A multi-panel oak and glazed door then leads into the utility / garden room.

KITCHEN AREA

The kitchen area features a wide range of fitted wall and base units with in-frame shaker style cupboard fronts and with complimentary granite work surfaces over which incorporates a ceramic Belfast sink unit with a bevelled drainer and chrome mix tap over. The kitchen is equipped with space for a five-ring range cooker with large canopy style cooker hood over and a tiled splash back. There are glazed display cabinets, a fabulous breakfast island which has plumbing for a dishwasher beneath, which provides ample space for food preparation and for informal dining. The kitchen area has inset spotlighting to the ceiling, three pendant light points over the breakfast island and underfloor heating. The dining area has a window seat to the front elevation which offers stunning open aspect views across the valley. Again, there is inset spotlighting to the ceiling.

DOWNSTAIRS WC

The downstairs w.c. features a modern white two-piece suite, comprising low-level w.c. with concealed cistern and push-button flush, and a wall-hung wash hand basin with chrome monobloc mixer tap. There is attractive tiled flooring and contrasting travertine tiling to the walls, a double-glazed window with obscure glass and tiled sill to the side elevation, a ceiling light point, extractor fan, and a ladder star radiator.

UTILITY / GARDEN ROOM

13' 10" x 7' 7" (4.22m x 2.31m)
This multipurpose space can be utilised for a variety of uses. It features a glazed roof line with glazed gable end and a pedestrian access door to the side elevation, which gives direct access to the side gardens. There are dual aspect windows to both the front and side elevations. The utility area features fitted base units with a rolled edge work surface over, which incorporates a stainless-steel inset sink and drain unit with brushed chrome mixer tap over. There is plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine, terracotta tiled flooring, a ceiling light point and this room would make an excellent office space, taking advantage of complete open aspect views across the valley and over the gardens and grounds.

LOUNGE

18' 0" x 16' 5" (5.49m x 5.00m)
The lounge is a particularly spacious reception room which features a picture window to the front elevation offering stunning open aspect views across the valley with an additional double-glazed window to the front elevation and views across the gardens. There is an engineered oak flooring which is professionally insulated, exposed timber beams and inset spotlighting to the ceiling, a conventional radiator, a vertical column radiator and two wall light points. The focal point of the room is the beautiful inset fireplace with a cast iron Dunsley stove set upon a raised stone hearth and with fabulous stone lintel above.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Taking the stone staircase from the open plan dining kitchen, you reach the first-floor landing, which features a bank of double-glazed stone mullioned windows to the rear elevation, and with a vaulted ceiling with two partly exposed timber trusses on display. There are various ceiling light points, a wooden handrail with modern contemporary balustrading over the stairwell head. Oak doors give access to four bedrooms and the bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE

18' 0" x 12' 9" (5.49m x 3.89m)
As the photography suggests, bedroom one is a generously proportioned light and airy impressive double bedroom which features a beautiful, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber truss and beams on display. The room enjoys natural light cascading through dual aspect stone mullioned windows to both the front and rear elevations, with the windows to the front offering breathtaking open aspect views as far as the eye can see. There are various ceiling light points, a television point and radiator. A staircase leads to a multipurpose mezzanine area and beneath here there are two oak doors, one which gives access to a walk-in wardrobe, the other providing access to the ensuite shower room.

MEZZANINE LEVEL

Taking the staircase from the principal bedroom, you reach the mezzanine, which features brushed chrome handrail and glazed balustrade over the stairwell, a fabulous skylight window with integrated blind to the front elevation providing super views and a great deal of natural light and this space could be utilised for a variety of uses such as a recreational area or craft space, an office or reading nook. There are plug points and lights in situ. The walk-in wardrobe features a ceiling light point, hanging rail and space for freestanding drawer units.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en-suite shower room features a modern contemporary three-piece suite comprising low-level w.c. 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 fixed glazed shower screen, thermostatic rainforest shower over and tiled surround. There are attractive tiled walls and tiled flooring, recessed lighting to the ceiling, an extractor fan, ladder style radiator, double glazed window with obscure glass and tiled sill to the rear elevation, and a useful toiletry and towel cabinet built in under the stairs leading to the mezzanine.

BEDROOM TWO

11' 6" x 7' 8" (3.51m x 2.34m)
Bedroom two is a light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for freestanding furniture with a partly exposed stone chimney breast, a bank of triple glazed stone mullion windows to the front elevation, partly exposed timber truss to the ceiling, and a useful multi-purpose mezzanine area which is accessed by a ladder could be utilised as a study or for storage

BEDROOM THREE

10' 9" x 7' 8" (3.28m x 2.34m)
Bedroom three is a generously proportioned light and airy bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and truss on display. There are recessed spotlights as well as ceiling light points, a radiator, a bank of triple glazed stone mullioned windows to the front elevation with stunning views, and a timber stairwell provides access to a multipurpose mezzanine area, which as before mentioned has a multitude of potential uses subject to the needs and requirements of the prospective purchaser.

BEDROOM FOUR

10' 9" x 7' 0" (3.28m x 2.13m)
Bedroom four is currently utilised as a study but can be utilised as a bedroom. It features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber trusses on display, part recessed spotlighting to the ceiling as well as various ceiling light points, a radiator and a bank of triple glazed stone mullioned windows to the front elevation with fabulous open aspect views. There is a recessed alcove with hanging rails in situ for use as a wardrobe. A timber fitted stairwell leads to the mezzanine area which as the photography suggests has ample space for use as a sleeping area subject to the requirements of the prospective buyer.

BATHROOM

The bathroom is particularly light and features a bank of mullioned windows and an additional separate window with obscure glass to the rear elevation. There are exposed timber beams and partly exposed timber truss on display, high-quality flooring, a shaver point, various ceiling light points and part of the exposed timber truss features windows providing borrowed light to and from the first-floor landing. The bathroom features a modern contemporary three-piece suite comprising low level w.c. with push button flush, a broad wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath and chrome monobloc mixer tap and a panel bath with thermostatic shower over and glazed shower guard. There is panelling to the splash areas, a recessed toiletry shelf and a ladder-style radiator.

OUTBUILDING

The outbuilding is brimming with potential and features a pedestrian access door with dual aspect windows to the front and side of the building. Of stone construction this space could be utilised as a fabulous garden office.