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Freehold
Offers over
£340,000
4 bed cottage for sale
Old School, Catherine Slack, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD134 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
E
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Trinity Academy, Halifax 0.5 miles
- The North Halifax Grammar School 0.8 miles
- Halifax 2.4 miles
- Sowerby Bridge 3.6 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- 4 Bedroom Victorian Character Property
- Delightful Period Residence
- Formerly Part Of Catherine Slack Junior School
- An Abundance Of Victorian Features Throughout
- Stunning Array of Architectural Features
- Close to Queensbury Village and Halifax Town Centre
1 The Old School is nestled in the Catherine Slack area of Queensbury with easy access to Halifax Town Centre and affords far-reaching views across Calderdale.
Stepping through the gate you are transposed back to school days, as you venture through the old playground to the impressive entrance to this fabulous property. An original cast iron plaque and bell. Which is in working order, sits on the ornate stone of this delightful period residence.
The heavy wooden door opens into a welcoming Porch where solid wooden steps guide you into the imposing Hallway where Victorian styling meets contemporary design.
To your right, discover the generously sized Living Room adorned with five Victorian style windows inset into deep set walls creating a stunning ambience. The stunning focal point of this room is the stone red brick inset for the multi fuel stove with oak mantel above.
Back into the Reception Hallway which really is breath-taking with an abundance of Original Features. Stunning panelling takes you back to the Victorian era with the beautiful staircase straight ahead.
Double glass panelled doors open into what could once have been the Dining Hall. A very spacious Room with Arched windows creating a traditional ambience, yet decorated with modern design feature decor, complemented by neutral tones. This room can happily play host to a large family dining table with ten chairs as well as any additional furniture that you could require.
The Kitchen is at the end of the Reception Hallway. Bespoke, hand crafted units sit beneath black work tops and white wall tiles. Plenty of storage available in here as well as space for a double, free standing range, washing machine and dishwasher. This dual aspect Kitchen has Arched, coloured lead windows to one side and period deep set lintels with Arched windows to the other.
A further Entrance Hallway leads from the Kitchen with an external door to the Rear Garden. A large room which the current owners choose to use as a Utility Room with plenty of space for an American fridge freezer, sideboard storage units and maybe a sofa to sit and relax in whilst taking in the light from the two arched Victorian windows.
The Grand staircase takes us the First Floor with an impressive Galleried Landing where original exposed roof trusses and beams adorn the ceiling and panelling creates a stunning feature.
The Master Bedroom Suite sits in the Tower area of this home, a unique curved room with original beams and two Velux style windows, giving views across the local countryside. This room benefits from the luxury of its own Ensuite Bathroom, which comprises of a modern white bath, w.c. And hand basin sat within a vanity unit. Again high ceilings and original beams add character in here. A handy Dressing Room has been created offering space to pamper yourself. If you prefer, then the most charming Day Room is beyond within the turret. An idyllic space in which to relax in your own sanctuary, where stone architecture is perfectly accented by stained glass windows and a window seat. Grab a book or your laptop and take some time to yourself.
Along the Corridor where Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located. Both double rooms are of a comparable size with plenty of space for a double bed and wardrobe furniture. They also benefit from the original beams and recently updated Velux windows.
Bedroom 4 is being used by the current owners as their Office space, primarily due to the Galleried Area which overlooks two arched and a circular original window, creating a unique space.
The Family Bathroom completes the charming rooms in this Beautiful home. A modern white, Bathroom suite comprises of a large double corner shower with rainfall head, a modern bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin set within a range of fitted units. Contemporary tiling to the walls, creates a luxury relaxing atmosphere.
Outside to the front and side, traditional school style walls with wrought iron railings wrap themselves around the charming yard which gives access to the front Entrance. To the Rear, the current owners have transformed the space into a vibrant Garden. It has a large artificial lawn offering a lovely Garden in which to entertain family and friends during the sunnier months.
This cherished family home has been lovingly maintained, evident from the moment you step inside. Whilst retaining its inherent charm. Embrace this opportunity to own your own slice of history.
Please take a look at our floorplans and photographs to see how this home could work for you and your family. If you would like to view, then please call or go online to book 24/7 and we can show you around at your convenience.
Outside
Architecturally Designed Brickwork. Large Outside area to the front and side. School Door to Entrance Hallway.
Entrance Porch
1.56m x 1.48m - 5'1” x 4'10”
Solid wooden door with original cast iron bell opens into Entrance. Wooden steps and glass panelled door to Hallway. Victorian features. Neutral decor.
Entrance Hall
4.21m x 1.49m - 13'10” x 4'11”
Entrance Hall with feature wooden skirtings and architraves. Modern neutral tones. Wooden polished flooring.
Living Room
4.44m x 4.22m - 14'7” x 13'10”
Contemporary styled room with Victorian original features including deep set stone lintels to range of five windows, cornice and ceiling rose. Feature decor chimney breast with inset coal/wood burning stove set below oak mantle. Modern neutral tones. Carpets.
Reception Hall
5.49m x 2.21m - 18'0” x 7'3”
Stunning and elegant Reception Hall with extensive original panelling. Double glass panelled doors to Dining Room. Modern neutral tones. Wooden polished flooring.
Dining Room
4.42m x 3.67m - 14'6” x 12'0”
Generously sized Dining Room with space for 10 seater table and chairs as well as additional furniture. Two built in storage cupboards. Original features including 4 deep set Victorian style windows, cornice and ceiling rose. Modern feature decor. Wooden polished floor.
Kitchen
3.36m x 3.13m - 11'0” x 10'3”
Bespoke hand made Kitchen units with black work tops and white tiles. Space for double range cooker, washing machine and dishwasher. Plenty of storage space. Dual aspect Victorian style deep set windows. Modern tones. Polished wooden floor.
Entrance Hall
3.12m x 2.59m - 10'3” x 8'6”
Entrance Hall to Rear of Property. Good sized room with space for American fridge freezer and tumble dryer. Victorian styled arched windows. Modern tones. Vinyl slate tile effect flooring.
Galleried Landing
6.38m x 2.85m - 20'11” x 9'4”
First Floor Landing with host of original features including beams, panelling and exposed trusses. Modern neutral tones. Carpets.
Master Bedroom With Ensuite
5.16m x 3.7m - 16'11” x 12'2”
Unique styled Master Bedroom. Space for Super King sized bed and additional Bedroom furniture. 2 Velux windows. Exposed beams and trusses. Neutral decor. Carpets.
Ensuite Bathroom
2.45m x 1.46m - 8'0” x 4'9”
3 Piece modern white Bathroom suite comprising bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin sat within vanity unit. Partially tiled walls. Original exposed beams. Neutral tones. Ceramic floor tiles.
Dressing Room
1.61m x 1.48m - 5'3” x 4'10”
Dressing Room with storage space for all of your essentials. Handy sitting area. Original exposed beams. Modern neutral tones. Ceramic floor tiles.
Day Room
1.7m x 1.56m - 5'7” x 5'1”
Amazing Day Room within the Bell Tower. Window seating area. Fabulous original styled windows.
Bedroom 2
2.9m x 2.88m - 9'6” x 9'5”
Double Room with space for Double bed and wardrobe. Large velux window. Exposed original beams. Modern tones. Carpets
Bedroom 3
3.04m x 2.88m - 9'12” x 9'5”
Double Bedroom with space for double bed and Bedroom furniture. Modern tones. Exposed original beams. Carpets.
Bedroom 4
3.1m x 2.32m - 10'2” x 7'7”
Currently used as an Office. Space for double bed and Bedroom furniture. Stunning exposed original beams. Galleried view of original windows. Neutral decor. Carpets.
Family Bathroom
2.96m x 2.94m - 9'9” x 9'8”
Large Family Bathroom with 4 piece Bathroom suite comprising of large double shower with rainfall head, modern bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin sat within storage units. Partially tiled walls. Ceramic floor tiles.
Rear Garden
Large rear Garden with artificial Grass, creating an enclosed area. Large farmhouse gate.
Cellar
4.9m x 4.5m - 16'1” x 14'9”
Large Cellar accessed from the outsite staircase, possible conversion to self contained flat or playroom
Cellar
4.95m x 3m - 16'3” x 9'10”
Another large room currently used for storage and could be used as part of a self contained apartment
Stepping through the gate you are transposed back to school days, as you venture through the old playground to the impressive entrance to this fabulous property. An original cast iron plaque and bell. Which is in working order, sits on the ornate stone of this delightful period residence.
The heavy wooden door opens into a welcoming Porch where solid wooden steps guide you into the imposing Hallway where Victorian styling meets contemporary design.
To your right, discover the generously sized Living Room adorned with five Victorian style windows inset into deep set walls creating a stunning ambience. The stunning focal point of this room is the stone red brick inset for the multi fuel stove with oak mantel above.
Back into the Reception Hallway which really is breath-taking with an abundance of Original Features. Stunning panelling takes you back to the Victorian era with the beautiful staircase straight ahead.
Double glass panelled doors open into what could once have been the Dining Hall. A very spacious Room with Arched windows creating a traditional ambience, yet decorated with modern design feature decor, complemented by neutral tones. This room can happily play host to a large family dining table with ten chairs as well as any additional furniture that you could require.
The Kitchen is at the end of the Reception Hallway. Bespoke, hand crafted units sit beneath black work tops and white wall tiles. Plenty of storage available in here as well as space for a double, free standing range, washing machine and dishwasher. This dual aspect Kitchen has Arched, coloured lead windows to one side and period deep set lintels with Arched windows to the other.
A further Entrance Hallway leads from the Kitchen with an external door to the Rear Garden. A large room which the current owners choose to use as a Utility Room with plenty of space for an American fridge freezer, sideboard storage units and maybe a sofa to sit and relax in whilst taking in the light from the two arched Victorian windows.
The Grand staircase takes us the First Floor with an impressive Galleried Landing where original exposed roof trusses and beams adorn the ceiling and panelling creates a stunning feature.
The Master Bedroom Suite sits in the Tower area of this home, a unique curved room with original beams and two Velux style windows, giving views across the local countryside. This room benefits from the luxury of its own Ensuite Bathroom, which comprises of a modern white bath, w.c. And hand basin sat within a vanity unit. Again high ceilings and original beams add character in here. A handy Dressing Room has been created offering space to pamper yourself. If you prefer, then the most charming Day Room is beyond within the turret. An idyllic space in which to relax in your own sanctuary, where stone architecture is perfectly accented by stained glass windows and a window seat. Grab a book or your laptop and take some time to yourself.
Along the Corridor where Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located. Both double rooms are of a comparable size with plenty of space for a double bed and wardrobe furniture. They also benefit from the original beams and recently updated Velux windows.
Bedroom 4 is being used by the current owners as their Office space, primarily due to the Galleried Area which overlooks two arched and a circular original window, creating a unique space.
The Family Bathroom completes the charming rooms in this Beautiful home. A modern white, Bathroom suite comprises of a large double corner shower with rainfall head, a modern bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin set within a range of fitted units. Contemporary tiling to the walls, creates a luxury relaxing atmosphere.
Outside to the front and side, traditional school style walls with wrought iron railings wrap themselves around the charming yard which gives access to the front Entrance. To the Rear, the current owners have transformed the space into a vibrant Garden. It has a large artificial lawn offering a lovely Garden in which to entertain family and friends during the sunnier months.
This cherished family home has been lovingly maintained, evident from the moment you step inside. Whilst retaining its inherent charm. Embrace this opportunity to own your own slice of history.
Please take a look at our floorplans and photographs to see how this home could work for you and your family. If you would like to view, then please call or go online to book 24/7 and we can show you around at your convenience.
Outside
Architecturally Designed Brickwork. Large Outside area to the front and side. School Door to Entrance Hallway.
Entrance Porch
1.56m x 1.48m - 5'1” x 4'10”
Solid wooden door with original cast iron bell opens into Entrance. Wooden steps and glass panelled door to Hallway. Victorian features. Neutral decor.
Entrance Hall
4.21m x 1.49m - 13'10” x 4'11”
Entrance Hall with feature wooden skirtings and architraves. Modern neutral tones. Wooden polished flooring.
Living Room
4.44m x 4.22m - 14'7” x 13'10”
Contemporary styled room with Victorian original features including deep set stone lintels to range of five windows, cornice and ceiling rose. Feature decor chimney breast with inset coal/wood burning stove set below oak mantle. Modern neutral tones. Carpets.
Reception Hall
5.49m x 2.21m - 18'0” x 7'3”
Stunning and elegant Reception Hall with extensive original panelling. Double glass panelled doors to Dining Room. Modern neutral tones. Wooden polished flooring.
Dining Room
4.42m x 3.67m - 14'6” x 12'0”
Generously sized Dining Room with space for 10 seater table and chairs as well as additional furniture. Two built in storage cupboards. Original features including 4 deep set Victorian style windows, cornice and ceiling rose. Modern feature decor. Wooden polished floor.
Kitchen
3.36m x 3.13m - 11'0” x 10'3”
Bespoke hand made Kitchen units with black work tops and white tiles. Space for double range cooker, washing machine and dishwasher. Plenty of storage space. Dual aspect Victorian style deep set windows. Modern tones. Polished wooden floor.
Entrance Hall
3.12m x 2.59m - 10'3” x 8'6”
Entrance Hall to Rear of Property. Good sized room with space for American fridge freezer and tumble dryer. Victorian styled arched windows. Modern tones. Vinyl slate tile effect flooring.
Galleried Landing
6.38m x 2.85m - 20'11” x 9'4”
First Floor Landing with host of original features including beams, panelling and exposed trusses. Modern neutral tones. Carpets.
Master Bedroom With Ensuite
5.16m x 3.7m - 16'11” x 12'2”
Unique styled Master Bedroom. Space for Super King sized bed and additional Bedroom furniture. 2 Velux windows. Exposed beams and trusses. Neutral decor. Carpets.
Ensuite Bathroom
2.45m x 1.46m - 8'0” x 4'9”
3 Piece modern white Bathroom suite comprising bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin sat within vanity unit. Partially tiled walls. Original exposed beams. Neutral tones. Ceramic floor tiles.
Dressing Room
1.61m x 1.48m - 5'3” x 4'10”
Dressing Room with storage space for all of your essentials. Handy sitting area. Original exposed beams. Modern neutral tones. Ceramic floor tiles.
Day Room
1.7m x 1.56m - 5'7” x 5'1”
Amazing Day Room within the Bell Tower. Window seating area. Fabulous original styled windows.
Bedroom 2
2.9m x 2.88m - 9'6” x 9'5”
Double Room with space for Double bed and wardrobe. Large velux window. Exposed original beams. Modern tones. Carpets
Bedroom 3
3.04m x 2.88m - 9'12” x 9'5”
Double Bedroom with space for double bed and Bedroom furniture. Modern tones. Exposed original beams. Carpets.
Bedroom 4
3.1m x 2.32m - 10'2” x 7'7”
Currently used as an Office. Space for double bed and Bedroom furniture. Stunning exposed original beams. Galleried view of original windows. Neutral decor. Carpets.
Family Bathroom
2.96m x 2.94m - 9'9” x 9'8”
Large Family Bathroom with 4 piece Bathroom suite comprising of large double shower with rainfall head, modern bath, low closet w.c. And hand basin sat within storage units. Partially tiled walls. Ceramic floor tiles.
Rear Garden
Large rear Garden with artificial Grass, creating an enclosed area. Large farmhouse gate.
Cellar
4.9m x 4.5m - 16'1” x 14'9”
Large Cellar accessed from the outsite staircase, possible conversion to self contained flat or playroom
Cellar
4.95m x 3m - 16'3” x 9'10”
Another large room currently used for storage and could be used as part of a self contained apartment
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