Situated in the heart of one of Huddersfield’s most desirable addresses, this week’s Our House has a long association with the Examiner.
The five/six bedroom house in Fenay Lane, Almondbury is the home of Susan Dicks, who has lived at the property since 1972.
Her late husband Christopher was managing director of the Examiner and he was also very involved with the newspaper industry, being a former chairman of the Press Association. He was awarded the OBE in 1996 for services to the industry.
The property, within walking distance of Almondbury village, is an ideal family home and was a great house for Mr and Mrs Dicks to bring up their three children. Close to shops, schools and local amenities, it is located near the top of Fenay Lane, which is home to many superior properties and is a leading residential area.
Susan said: “We first came here in 1972 so have been here well over 40 years.
“An extension was added shortly afterwards in 1975 over the double garage which really added to the space.’’
Walk into the house on the ground-floor and you’ll go via an entrance vestibule into a hallway leading to a downstairs cloakroom and dining kitchen, which also has a traditional pantry and access into the rear garden. Also on the ground-floor is a formal dining room with views over the rear garden and a spacious lounge with a double aspect, looking out over both the front and rear gardens.
Upstairs the house offers exceptional family accommodation with six bedrooms leading off a galleried landing which has a built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard as well as a large picture window, which looks over the front of the property.
As well as a house bathroom there is also a recently modernised shower room with separate shower cubicle and a separate cloakroom, allowing plenty of facilities for a large family.
Two of the bedrooms are located in the extension and offer versatile space if a new owner wanted to create a playroom, office or gym.
Susan said: “This house was one of the first three houses built in Fenay Lane in 1968. At that time there was land all around but this has now gradually been developed and the area built up.
“This property really does offer the best of both worlds. It’s in a quiet location yet close to all the local amenities of Almondbury.’’
Susan is now hoping to downsize to a smaller property but would like to stay in the village of Almondbury.
“Having been here for over 40 years means we have really loved this house but now it is too big for me. It is a lovely family home and was ideal when Christopher and I had our children. This house needs a growing family to make use of all the space.’’
Outside at the front there are lawns and an extensive driveway leading to the garage with electronically operated doors, while at the rear there is a large lawned garden.
The property is being marketed by Boultons estate agents 01484 515029.
PRICE: £395,000.
