The Lodge Binham Road, Huddersfield, HD2

THE LODGE, 8 BINHAM ROAD, EDGERTON, HD2 2AP

An interesting Victorian stone built and slated detached lodge, located in a desirable conservation area, and ideally suited for professional couple.  The property is accessible for Huddersfield town centre, the railway station, M62, Leeds and Manchester.  It is of a traditional stone construction with slated pitched hip roof, and occupies a desirable location surrounded by mature trees and a natural habitat for bird and wildlife.  The property has been sympathetically modernized and restored in recent decades to provide unique accommodation with the majority on the ground floor, and yet having a splendid main bedroom with en suite bathroom and additional storage facilities at first floor level.  An internal inspection is recommended to appreciate the individual layout.  The property has upvc sealed unit matching double glazing, gas fired central heating and generous reception rooms. 

The Lodge was designed by the leading Victorian Architect John Kirk to compliment the Cedar Grove Mansion he built in 1869 for Ephriam Beaumont Taylor - woollen manufacturer. The properties later became the home of William Rippon of the renowned Rippon Bros. Coach builders of Huddersfield, the main mansion finally becoming a private school. Situated in the conservation area, they are featured in the website Edgerton the Belgravia of Huddersfield and the illustrated publication The Villas of Edgerton.
The accommodation comprises:- 

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE LOBBY
Radiator, stairs to first floor

 

SITTING ROOM (14 ft  x 13 ft)
Plus bay window to front, feature stone fireplace with brick inset, stone hearth, fitted coal effect living flame gas stove, arched recess to side

 

BREAKFAST KITCHEN (14 ft x 9 ft 9 inches max)
Belfast sink unit, mixer tap, trapdoor access to small sub floor void, fitted cupboards, drawers, wall units, BOSCH 4 ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood, built in Hotpoint oven, part tiled walls, breakfast bar, windows to front and side, recess housing Beko fridge freezer and washing machine, vertical radiator, access door to rear, double timber and glazed doors leading into

 

LIVING ROOM (13 ft 5 inches x 11 ft 7 inches)
Chimney breast, stone matel, tiled hearth, arched recess, window to side, access door into

 

BEDROOM 2/STUDY (9 ft 9 inches x 8 ft 3 inches max)
Window to rear

 

INNER LOBBY

SHOWER ROOM (5 ft 9 inches x 4 ft 8 inches)
Corner separate shower compartment, white low flush wc, vanity unit, mixer tap, extractor fan, ceiling spotlighting

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

BEDROOM 1     (18ft 6 inches x 8 ft 8 inches plus 9 ft 8 inches x 6 ft 8 inches max)
Angled ceilings, exposed roof trusses and purlins, dormer window to rear with side eaves store cupboards, ceiling spotlighting plus

 

EN SUITE BATHROOM (10 ft 9 inches x 7 ft 7 inches)
Modern white suite with bath, chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, Velux skylight window to side, low flush wc, wall mounted vertical heated towel rail, vanity unit, part tiled walls, access to front eaves storage area housing the ideal COMBI 30 modern gas condensing central heating boiler

 

BOX ROOM       (9ft 9 inches x 6 ft 9 inches max) measured to eaves
Radiator, Velux skylight window, limited headroom, exposed beams, ceiling spotlighting
There is a boarded loft space off the bathroom at first floor level providing additional light storage

OUTSIDE           
Stone pillared gated entrance to stone cobbled driveway and stone paved pathway to front.  Stone walling, raised garden areas with dressed stone copings and wrought iron railed insets.  Block paved driveway providing parking to front and side, stone flagged pathway and steps leading to front and rear entrances.  Lawned garden area, fenced boundary to side of driveway and to rear, external lighting, external water supply, enclosed private walled patio to rear with security wrought iron gate taking advantage of the southerly aspect and providing an ideal suntrap for relaxation.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
Mains sewer drainage, gas, water and electricity are laid on.

VIEWING
Strictly by telephone appointment via Jowett Chartered Surveyors.  Telephone 01484 536799 or email [email protected]

COUNCIL TAX BAND
A

 

ENERGY BAND

 

DIRECTIONS
From Huddersfield proceed along the A629 Halifax Road for 1 mile to the traffic lights at Edgerton.  At these lights carry straight on, and after a further ¼ mile approx. turn right into Kaffir Road.  Proceed along Kaffir Road before turning into Bryan Road.  Binham Road will be seen almost immediately off to the right leading into The Mount school.  The Lodge is opposite The Mount school entrance on the unmade road.                                                                                                                                        

SOLICITORS
Ramsdens, Oakley House, 1 Hungerford Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 3AL

EXTRAS
Carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings included as seen.

NB
Measurements given relate to width by depth taken from the front of the building for floor plan purposes. All measurements given are approximate and will be maximum where measured into chimney alcoves, bay windows and fitted bedroom furniture, unless otherwise previously stated.  None of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given.