4. 7 Bedroom Detached for sale in Bradford, BD13

7 Bedroom Detached for sale in Bradford, BD13

Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, BD13

£850,000

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Dacre, Son & Hartley
77, Bingley Rd, Saltaire, W. Yorks,
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This magnificent Grade II* listed hall dates back to the late 17th century and is steeped in history with links to the famous Bronte family. Set within gardens of around 0.730ha (1.804 acres) further adjoining grazing land may be available by separate negotiation.

Thornton Hall is a Grade II* listed manor house steeped in history with strong links to the famous Bronte family who grew up in the village. The property is probably of medieval origin and once a manor house of the Thornton family its current form took shape in the 17th century. Many important historical features remain and an internal inspection really is a chance to step back in time. The property is set within grounds of approximately 0.730ha (1.804 acres) approached via a tree lined drive and incorporates a coach house and stabling. A set of village stocks dated 1638 have a separate listing as do four bee boles, box shaped cavities which were built into the garden walls to store beehives.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch Seating to each side and two small windows, flagged floor, two entrance doors and tongue and groove panelling to ceiling.

Entrance Hallway Radiator, store cupboard, spindled stairacase leading up to the first floor landing. Steps lead down to a wine cellar.

Library A grand room with two windows having window seats and distant views, ornate feature stone fireplace with carved mahogany panel above believed to be by William Morris, recessed bookshelves, four wall light points, corniced ceiling, two radiators.

Dining Room Like a set from a museum this room has immense character the central feature being the large inglenook fireplace with seating, stone hearth with open fire grate, polished oak wood floor, recessed drinks and glass cupboard, window to the front with distant views, feature oak panel to one wall, two radiators.

Drawing Room A magnificent living room with windows to two elevations having views to the front and overlooking the grass tennis court at the side, ornate carved oak fireplace with stone hearth and open fire grate, part polished oak wood flooring, beamed ceiling, fitted bookshelves to the side of the fireplace, two radiators.

Parlour/Breakfast Room Radiator, tiled fireplace with tiled hearth and coal effect gas fire, cupboards to each recess.

Inner Hallway Radiator, two skylight windows, two wall light points.

Breakfast Kitchen Radiator, wood finish units comprising base and wall cupboards with tiled worktops, stainless steel sink in unit with mixer tap, fitted fridge, freezer and dishwasher, 'Rangemaster' double oven, 'Gaggenau' electric hob and griddle, breakfast bar with cupboards under. Steps lead down to a vaulted keeping cellar and a boiler room with two central heating boilers.

Cloakroom/w.c. Radiator, w.c., washbasin, corniced ceiling.

Laundry Radiator, two butlers sinks with lead drainers to each side, extensive store cupboards with panelled doors, tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing Two radiators, linen cupboard, corniced ceiling, spindled staircase to second floor.

Bedroom One A large light room with two radiators, ornate wood fireplace with painted interior and hearth, extensive range of dark wood finish wardrobes with cupboards over the bed area and bedside drawers, two windows offering superb distant views, recessed store cupboard.

Bedroom Two Radiator, ornate painted fireplace with marble interior, cupboards to recess, interconnecting door to bedroom three, window to front with distant views, corniced ceiling.

Bedroom Three Radiator, ornate painted fireplace, corniced ceiling, washbasin, corniced ceiling, interconnecting door to bedroom two, window to front with distant views.

Bedroom Four Radiator, cast fireplace, cupboards/wardrobe to recess, vanity washbasin, corniced ceiling.

Bathroom Radiator, corner bath with screen and shower, vanity washbasin, low flush w.c., bidet.

Shower Room Radiator, pedestal washbasin, low flush w.c., shower cubicle.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing Radiator, store cupboard, skylight window.

Bedroom Five Radiator, two windows with distant views, fireplace.

Bedroom Six Radiator, fireplace, wardrobes with cupboards over to one recess, cupboard to the other, window with distant views.

Bedroom Seven Radiator, a large room with polished wood fire surround, cast and tiled interior.

Bathroom Radiator, white suite comprising pedestal washbasin, panelled bath with screen and shower, low flush w.c., part tiled walls, skylight window.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via electric gates and a tree lined drive which leads to a large parking area at the front of the property, the drive continues to the right hand side of the property and leads round to the Victorian COACH HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TACK ROOM. This offers garaging for two cars with double doors (20' x 18') Tack room with double doors (19'6 x 8'92) and stable for three (20'3"x 18'3") with ladder to hay loft above having side loading door. The large formal gardens incorporate an enclosed paddock area with pond, grass tennis court and further lawned garden area. A kitchen garden to the rear has a greenhouse and vegetable plots with four bee boles. To the rear there is a pleasant secluded enclosed flagged area with dog run, outhouses comprising workshop, external w.c. and wood store.



Thornton village is located amid the beautiful Pennine countryside made famous by the Brontes. The village offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities and The Cities of Halifax and Bradford are both within easy commuting distance. There are many countryside walks available locally including Ogden reservoir, the stunning Wharfedale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are all a short journey away.
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