Fontaine, Skircoat Green

Property Details

• 4 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• 2 Receptions
• Garden
• Parking: Garage

Situated in one of Calderdale’s premier residential locations, within the heart of Skircoat Green, lies this delightful four bedroomed, stone built, art deco residence providing family accommodation within delightful mature gardens. The property was built in 1936 and has retained many original and period art deco features which enhance the character of this delightful property. An internal inspection is absolutely essential to appreciate the potential this detached residence provides, which is situated within walking distance of the local amenities of Skircoat Green and Savile Park, including shops and outstanding schools as well as providing easy access to Halifax Town Centre and the M62 Motorway network. Very rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase such a stylish and elegant detached residence in this location, and as such an early appointment to view in order to avoid disappointment, is strongly advised.

Glass panel double doors open into a Portland stone-built

ENTRANCE PORCH
With original period leaded windows to three elevations, and a quarry tiled floor.

From the Entrance Porch double panel doors with bevelled glass open into

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL 4.60m x 4.39m including staircase
This spacious entrance hall has a staircase to the first floor with a galleried landing. There is an original art deco mirrored fireplace with electric fire with inset mirror including clock above and period cornice to the ceiling. To the staircase, there is an art deco light feature. Original art deco window to the front elevation. One double radiator, one telephone point.

From the Entrance Hall a door opens into the

IMPRESSIVE AND SPACIOUS LOUNGE 9.68m into bay x 4.23m
This superb and spacious lounge, which was originally designed for entertaining, and has a period feature fireplace which incorporates a wood surround with a marble inset and hearth and a coal effect living flame gas fire. There is a circular bay window to the front elevation with original period leaded windows, art deco cornice to the ceiling with two matching ceiling roses. French doors open onto the rear terraced garden with leaded windows to either side. Two double radiators. A particular feature of this room is the original mirrored panels to one wall.

From the Lounge, double sliding doors with bevelled glazed units, opens to the

SUN LOUNGE 4.71m x 1.68m
With original period leaded windows to three elevations. This south-facing sun lounge overlooks the side garden where the original swimming pool was located. One double radiator, French doors open onto the lawned side garden.

From the Lounge a door opens into the

DINING ROOM 3.49m x 3.98m
With a stone fireplace incorporating matching hearth with electric fire. Art deco cornice to the ceiling and original leaded period windows to the rear elevation. One double radiator and one TV point.

From the Dining Room access is gained to the

INNER HALL
Which can also be accessed by the main Entrance Hall. A charming feature of this hall is the original servant’s bells which are still in working order. Folding door opens to a pantry with fitted shelves providing excellent storage facilities.

From the Inner Hall a door opens into the

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Which has the original art deco vitralite tiles with complimenting colour scheme to the remaining walls. Original leaded period window to the rear elevation. Two piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin and low flush WC. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator.

From the Inner Hall a door opens into the

KITCHEN 3.45m x 2.95m
The kitchen does require modernising and is presently fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating matching work surfaces with stainless steel single drainer sink unit, four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and fan assisted electric double oven and grill, integrated fridge and breakfast bar. The kitchen is extensively tiled around the work surfaces and units with complimenting colour scheme to the remaining walls. Original leaded period window to the side elevation. Gas fire to the chimney breast. Side entrance door. There is also a door to the workshop and a further door to the

COAL STORE
With a leaded window to the rear elevation.

From the Kitchen a door opens into the

INTEGRAL GARAGE 5.23m x 3.01m
With leaded period windows to the side elevation, power, light and an up and over door. There is a utility area to the rear of the garage with a white enamel sink unit, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and power point for the freezer.

From the Entrance Hall a sweeping staircase with art deco rail, leads to the

GALLERIED LANDING
With an original art deco period plate glass arch window to the side elevation, with fluorescent light fitting beneath. Arc deco cornice to the ceiling with complementing centre light fitting. One double radiator.

From the Landing a door opens to

BEDROOM ONE 4.25m x 4.24m
With an original period glazed door which opens onto the south-facing balcony and enjoying an attractive garden outlook. To the rear of this double bedroom there is an original leaded window which also enjoys an attractive garden outlook. Feature art deco fireplace with electric fire, pedestal wash basin, art deco cornice to ceiling three art deco wall light fittings and one double radiator.

From the Landing a door opens to

BEDROOM TWO 4.24m x 5m into bay
With a circular bay window to the front elevation, with original leaded windows. To the side of this double bedroom there is a glazed door opening onto the south-facing balcony which enjoys an attractive garden outlook. Pedestal wash basin, art deco cornice to ceiling, art deco smoked mirror incorporating electric fire, one double radiator, and one telephone point.

From the Landing a door opens into

BEDROOM THREE 3.21m x 2.68m
With original leaded window to the front elevation, art deco cornice to the ceiling, pedestal wash basin, one double radiator. A door opens to a walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelves and hanging rails and providing excellent storage facilities.

From the Landing a panel door opens to

HOUSE BATHROOM
This bathroom is the original art deco bathroom which comprises a large cast iron centre bath with integrated Egyptian-style shower unit and matching pedestal wash basin. The bathroom has the original stained glass leaded window to the rear elevation, a heated towel rail and electric fire with smoked mirror above. Art deco centre light fitting and contrasting vitralite tiles. To one wall there are built-in cupboards providing excellent storage facilities.

From the Landing a door opens to the

SEPARATE WC
With art deco vitralite tiles and a stained glass window to the rear elevation. Art deco cornice to the ceiling and low flush WC.

From the Landing a door opens into

BEDROOM FOUR 2.91m x 2.12m (restricted headroom)
With the orginal leaded window to the rear elevation. One double radiator.

From the Landing there is an original pull-down Slingsby ladder which leads to the

LOFT
Which is fully boarded and provides excellent storage facilities with a door to further space under the eaves.

GENERAL
The property is constructed of stone and is surmounted with a slate roof. It has the benefit of all mains services gas, water and electric with the added benefit of gas central heating

EXTERNAL
Fontaine is set in mature, well stocked gardens. To the front there are wrought iron gates which open to a tarmac drive leading to the integral garage. There is a stone flagged patio with an old Halifax gas lamp which has been converted to electric. There is also a raised flower bed and stone period fountain. From the front garden there is a wrought iron gate set into a stone wall which opens into the side garden. The side garden originally contained a swimming pool, the base of which still remains beneath the lawn. The garden now enjoys a lawn with a flagged patio and pathway around the sides, mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the property there is a delightful terraced garden with Yorkshire stone flagged area, rockery garden with mature trees and shrubs. A magnificent waterfall leads to a stream which flows into an ornamental pond with a Yorkshire stone crazy paved patio surround. There is an orchard garden with apple and pear trees, woodland flowers and a monkey puzzle tree. To the remaining side of the property there is a tarmac area with flower bed and garden shed.

From the rear garden there are steps leading down to a

WORKSHOP 3.12m x 3.79m
The workshop has power and light and houses the Vailant combination boiler. It also houses the electric and gas metres.

TO VIEW
Strictly by appointment please telephone Property@Kemp&Co on 01422 349222.

DIRECTIONS
From our office in Skircoat Green proceed along Skircoat Green Road taking the third turning left into Lawrence Road. Proceed up Lawrence Road until reaching the junction with Greenroyd Avenue. Turn right into Greenroyd Avenue, and Fontaine is on the right hand side where you will see our signboard