Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

12 FOXGLOVE ROADAlmondbury | Huddersfield | HD5 8LW

Fine & Country Huddersfield

Tel: +44 (0)1484 550620 [email protected] Railway StreetHuddersfield HD1 1JS

Fine & Country

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12 FOXGLOVE ROADThe historic, pretty, village of Almondbury is just two miles from the centre of the city and set along this quiet residential road in a quiet cul-de-sac is this lovely, spacious, family home.

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An individually designed and built contemporary styled home

occupying grounds of approximately one quarter of an acre and

commanding impressive long distance views.

Enjoying a sought after position on a highly sought after road being

close to both Almondbury and Huddersfield centres. The property has

been recently modernised and presents features such as an impressive

living kitchen with bi-folding external doors opening onto a rear

seating terrace and a 30ft ‘Sky Lounge’ with a glazed wall commanding

breathtaking views opening onto a south west facing balcony. A

detailed inspection is essential in order to appreciate both the property

and opportunity on offer.

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The accommodation comprises

Ground FloorA modern solid oak contemporary styled entrance door opens to the reception hall which has tiling to the floor, a deep walk-in clothes cupboard with sliding doors and a feature glass balustrade with stainless steel surround over the staircase which provides access to the lower ground floor. Floor to ceiling windows at the front aspect allow excellent levels of natural light whilst glazed French style doors provide access through to the lounge.

Sky Lounge/Sitting RoomAn impressive well-proportioned room allowing fantastic levels of natural light with a large picture window overlooking the rear garden and commanding breathtaking panoramic views across the adjoining woodland towards Huddersfield. A bank of sliding doors open to a west facing external balcony which has a glass surround with a stainless steel feature frame. The balcony once again overlooks the house gardens and commands breathtaking views into the distance. The room has inset spot lighting to the ceiling, and a contemporary styled Stovax wood burner fire set back into the chimney breast with a granite hearth.

BedroomA versatile room with a window to the front elevation, a door to the rear opening onto a contemporary styled Juliet balcony, whilst having access to the loft space and inset spot lighting to the ceiling.

Bedroom A rear facing double room with windows to two aspects allowing good levels of natural light and inset spot lighting to the ceiling. En suite facilities comprise a floating wash hand basin and W.C and a wet room style shower with both fixed shower head and body spray. The en suite has full tiling to the walls and floor, a heated chrome towel rail, an extractor fan and a wall mounted mirror.

BedroomA front facing double room with a window.

BathroomPresented with a modern suite finished in white comprising a tiled panelled bath with fixed shower over, a low flush W.C and vanity drawers with a wash hand basin over. This room has contemporary styled tiling to the walls, two frosted effect windows, full tiling to the floor, an extractor fan and two chrome heated towel rails. step inside


Lower Ground Floor

HallwayHas full tiling to the floor, a useful storage cupboard beneath the stairs, and access to a rear hall which has a personal external door to the side elevation.

Living KitchenA feature room to the property with bi-folding doors to the expanse of one wall opening onto to an elevated seating terrace which overlooks the house garden and commands an impressive woodland backdrop outlook. This all important living kitchen has an exposed oak floor, inset spot lighting to the ceiling, contemporary drop lighting in addition to inset spot lighting to the ceiling. Presented with a recently installed range of modern kitchen furniture, finished in white comprising base cupboards and drawers. which sit beneath a quartz sandstone worksurface. The room has matching wall cupboards with under lighting, four eye level glass fronted display cabinets with integral lighting and an island/breakfast bar consisting of base cupboards and a dishwasher which sit beneath a quartz sandstone work-surface that extends as a breakfast bar and incorporates a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. The room has quartz sandstone up-stands, both tiling and stainless steel splashbacks, whilst appliances include a Falcon stove consisting of a double oven with a five ring gas hob, stainless steel splashback and extractor canopy over. A further microwave oven and a fridge and freezer. Access is provided through to the dining room.

Dining Room/TV RoomWith windows to two elevations, an exposed oak floor and inset spot lighting to the ceiling.

BedroomA double room with windows to two elevations commanding impressive views.

UtilityA generous room with a window to the front aspect, furniture comprising base cupboards with work surfaces over that incorporate a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over and tiled splashback. The room has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, houses the two central heating boilers and a hot water tank.


Built in 1969, the house has recently been exquisitely renovated and refurbished to create what is now a contemporary style home, full of innovation and luxury. During its restoration,

much respect was given by the owner to

embrace its wonderful outlook, with all its main

rooms looking out onto the nearby woodland.

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Entrance through its glazed front door gives access to bedrooms; the master bedroom having its own wet room. The sumptuous main reception room is also on this floor,

with sliding doors out onto a terrace, sheltered by a

glazed balustrade.

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Shower RoomPresented with a modern suite comprising a low flush W.C, vanity cupboards with a wash hand basin over and a step-in shower with both a fixed head jet spray and body wash. The shower has a fixed glass screen. The room has full tiling to both the walls and floor, a wall mounted mirror, an extractor fan, inset spot lighting to the ceiling and a heated chrome towel rail.

ExternallyThe property is situated on a popular tree-lined road. To the front aspect is a double tarmac driveway and principally lawned open planned gardens with established borders and paved walkways. Access is provided to the garage. To the immediate rear of the property is an elevated seating terrace with wrought iron railings overlooking the gardens and commanding impressive views. Steps lead down to the garden which is mainly lawned, enjoys a south west facing position wraps the south aspect of the property, is set within a hedged boundary and backs onto a protected woodland resulting in the most idyllic of semi-rural settings yet being within a short walk of Almondbury centre and only a short drive from the centre of Huddersfield. A small section of garden to the rear is by way of a long term lease with the local council (highlighted on the site plan in blue).

GarageAn over sized single garage with an up and over entrance door and a window to the rear elevation. Positioned beneath the garage is a useful store room with power lighting, part glazed entrance door and further access to the void beneath the property.

Additional InformationA freehold property having mains water, gas, electric and drainage. The central heating is via hot air heating ducts throughout.

Council TaxBand F

DirectionsProceed out of Huddersfield on Wakefield Road (A642) to the second set of traffic lights and turn right onto Somerset Road towards Almondbury. After approximately half a mile turn right onto Foxglove Road.



Locally there are several independent shops, excellent sports facilities and a wide ranging choice of both state and independent schools.The village also is a stepping off point for access into the Yorkshire Dales and also to moors of the Peak District.



Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.04.2015

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Huddersfield is a large market town located

in the borough of Kirklees, well known as

the birthplace of both Rugby League and

the British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

The town is home to the University of

Huddersfield and boast impressive Victorian

Architecture. Huddersfield is connected to the

national motorway network via the M1 & M62

whilst the railway station runs direct to major

commercial centres including Manchester,

Leeds, Sheffield and York. Landmark tourist

attractions include Castle Hill and Eureka in

Halifax whilst the area offers an abundance of

shops, restaurants and bars.

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Almondbury is a charming and highly sought

after village located close to the town centre.

The village has a high street with numerous

shops and stores whilst there is a village pub

and immediate walking access into glorious

open countryside. With a short drive on the

outskirts of Huddersfield is Greenhead Park.

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01484 550620


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Road12 FOXGLOVE ROADA special house in a wonderful location, one which enjoys the benefits of having convenient access to city life, combined with that of being surrounded by natural beauty.



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