Summary - 2 Storth Lea HX5 9JS
6 bed 3 bath Land
1.15 acres with planning for five detached homes plus a period manor needing renovation..
1. 1.15-acre site with planning for five detached homes (Calderdale refs provided)
2. Includes large 6-bed Victorian house, currently two apartments, needs full modernisation
3. Foundations in place for three-dwelling element, reducing early build costs
4. Woodland setting with private driveway; M62 J24 c.5 minutes by car
5. Mains services present; freehold tenure
6. Slow broadband; local area shows high crime and significant deprivation
7. Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy upgrades required
8. Suitable for builders/developers; verify planning conditions and costs
A rare development site extending to about 1.15 acres with full planning permission for five detached homes. The sale includes a substantial six-bedroom Victorian manor (Storth Lea) that is currently split into two apartments and requires full modernisation — a clear renovation project with strong scope for value uplift. Foundations are already in place for the three-dwelling element, reducing initial groundwork time and cost for part of the scheme.
The plot sits in a wooded, secluded setting with direct private driveway access and excellent road links; M62 Junction 24 is approximately a five-minute drive, making Leeds and Manchester accessible to commuters. Calderdale planning references 08/02029/FUL and 20/00331/FUL cover the approved five-dwelling scheme; buyers should verify these permissions and conditions on the Calderdale Planning Portal.
Practical considerations: mains services are understood to be present and tenure is freehold. The existing house dates from 1905, has solid brick walls (likely uninsulated), gas central heating with boiler and radiators, multiple cellars and large reception spaces—good for conversion but requiring significant modernisation. Broadband speeds are slow in the area, and local indicators show high crime and significant deprivation, which may influence sales values and tenures.
This opportunity suits builders and developers seeking a site with consented plots and an income/asset to refurbish or redevelop. The combination of approved plots, partial groundwork already on site, and a large period house creates multiple exit or holding strategies, but costs for renovation, energy upgrading and potential marketing in a challenging local market should be factored into offers.
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