Summary - 473 PENISTONE ROAD SHELLEY HUDDERSFIELD HD8 8HY
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful two-bed semi with parking and quick links to Huddersfield.
Chain free and freehold, ideal for first-time buyers
Driveway parking and enclosed low-maintenance front garden
Original character: exposed beams and stone inglenook fireplace
Compact two-bedroom layout with cellar for storage
Double glazing fitted post-2002 and mains gas central heating
Energy rating D; likely benefit from insulation improvements
Built before 1900 with stone walls — assumed no wall insulation
Medium local flood risk; buyers should obtain flood advice
Set well back from Penistone Road, this two-bedroom Victorian semi offers a characterful, chain-free entry to homeownership. The lounge's exposed beams and large stone inglenook create a cosy focal point, while the modern galley kitchen and useful cellar add everyday practicality. Driveway parking and an enclosed front garden are rare conveniences for cottages in this area.
This is a straightforward home for first-time buyers or couples seeking a manageable, character property. The house is freehold with a very affordable council tax (Band B) and excellent broadband — practical benefits for working from home. The accommodation is compact but well laid out across two floors: lounge, kitchen, cellar, two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property was built before 1900 from sandstone/limestone with no assumed wall insulation, the energy rating is D, and there is a medium flooding risk in the locality. The cottage has double glazing added post-2002 and a mains gas boiler, but further energy improvements or insulating works could reduce running costs and increase comfort.
Overall, this semi-detached cottage offers immediate move-in potential with scope to add value through targeted improvements. Its location between Shelley and Shepley gives quiet village-adjacent living, good schools nearby and direct links into Huddersfield — appealing for those starting out or downsizing from larger homes.
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