A private track leads up to peaceful Ellis Bottom Farm, which despite its private location surrounded by flora and fauna, is close to Ripponden.
There's a stream that adds to the idyll, while a public footpath bordering the land leads out into surrounding countryside.
An open expanse of level grassland is ideal for recreation or entertaining.
Attached to a carport with electricity is a large, versatile shed with power, and a stone outbuilding with self-contained storage has been in use as a workshop, gym, and greenhouse.
Another dry storage area runs the full length of the house.
Thee's more on offer outside, with an electric hot tub beneath the trees that seats five to eight people, and a walled gazebo with an open front.
A welcoming entrance porch leads in to the home, with a fitted-out utility and a cleverly converted cloakroom that was once a coal chute, with a sloped windowsill, and Roca bowl sink within wooden cabinetry.
The colourful kitchen with pink units, contrasting worktops, and a Belfast sink below a garden-facing window, has several appliances, and a stone hearth that houses a Rayburn range (not connected). There's a walk-in pantry and glass-panelled doors to the orangery.
Ideal for homeworkers is a study with bespoke cabinetry, and a large wooden desk.
Then there’s the lounge with wood-burner within a stone surround, corner shelving, and a picture window.
From a hallway is the orangery, that has a stone from the historic Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway built into it as a nod to the area’s heritage.
This stunning room has triple-aspect windows, skylights, and wooden floorboards, with French doors to a decked terrace with woodland and river views.
Underfloor heating runs throughout the orangery, lounge, and study.
From a first floor landing with storage are all four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
A fabulous en suite main bedroom overlooking woodland and stream has built-in wardrobes, and a stone fireplace, while its en suite with heated stone-tiled floor has a double shower, with washbasin and w.c. set into cabinetry, and a glazed door leading out to decking and the hot tub.
A second fairytale double room looking out over ferns, foxgloves, and woodland, includes a built-in wardrobe, while a third, dual-aspect bedroom, again with fantastic views, features built-in shelving.
The calm, contemporary bathroom has a white suite, and finally, the fourth bedroom overlooks the river, with sounds of the stream below. A door exposes a staircase up to a beamed attic hideaway with built-in storage.
Ripponden has a thriving village community with independent shops, a Co-op, cafés, restaurants, and pubs, plus tennis courts, a bowling green, playing fields, and two children’s playgrounds.
It is well connected by bus routes, with Sowerby Bridge station nearby, and access to the M62 for regional travel.
Ellis Bottom Farm, Mill Fold Way Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4HS, is for sale with Charnock Bates, Halifax, with offers invited over £695,000.
Call 01422 380100 for details.
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1. Ellis Bottom Farm, Mill Fold Way Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge
An aerial view reveals the secluded charm of the property's location near Ripponden. Photo: Charnock Bates, Halifax
2. Ellis Bottom Farm, Mill Fold Way Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge
The lounge has a cosy wood burning stove within a stone fireplace surround. Photo: Charnock Bates, Halifax
3. Ellis Bottom Farm, Mill Fold Way Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge
A colourful dining kitchen with several appliances also has a walk-in pantry. Photo: Charnock Bates, Halifax
4. Ellis Bottom Farm, Mill Fold Way Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge
Study or office space with built-in cabinetry. Photo: Charnock Bates, Halifax