Summary - Shays Laithe, Scammonden HD3 3FW
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious character home with paddocks and excellent commuter links.
- Circa 2.5 acres: formal gardens, two paddocks and stable block
- Detached barn and double garage with electric sectional door
- Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, approx. 2,700 sq ft of living space
- Panoramic, far-reaching rural views and conservatory/garden room
- Oil-fired central heating; EPC D — energy upgrades likely required
- Stone walls assumed uninsulated, possible insulation work needed
- Solar PV mentioned but unconfirmed; verify installation and output
- Good motorway access (M62 J23/24) yet quiet village setting
Shays Laithe is a substantial 19th-century stone farmhouse set in about 2.5 acres, with two paddocks, a stable block and a detached barn/garage – ideal for a family seeking a hobby smallholding. The house offers generous period reception rooms, a large dining kitchen, conservatory/garden room and five flexible bedrooms, many with far-reaching rural views that frame the surrounding hills.
Practical outbuildings and land are strong value drivers: an attached double garage with electric door, a stable block with two 12' x 12' stables, tack/feed rooms and turnout areas make this property ready for horses, sheep or other livestock. The plot includes formal gardens, a vegetable area, greenhouse, pond and multiple parking areas, while good road links (near M62 J23/24) keep commuting feasible.
The house retains much character — exposed beams, stone fireplaces, vaulted cellar and traditional features — but buyers should note some energy and maintenance considerations. Heating is oil-fired with boiler and radiators; the stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated and the EPC is rated D. There is mention of solar PV but this is not confirmed and should be verified. Older properties like this often need ongoing upkeep and potential insulation or efficiency upgrades.
Overall this is a characterful rural family home with strong smallholding potential and easy motorway access. It will suit buyers who value outdoor space, historic features and flexible outbuildings, and who are comfortable budgeting for energy improvements and routine maintenance.
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