Situated in a pleasant tree-lined avenue off Birkby Hall Road, this 1930s house in Stanwell Avenue has been home to Mike and Mary Cook for the past 14 years.

However now their children have flown the nest, the couple are selling up and going travelling to see the world.

The architect-designed home was built in 1931 and is one of an avenue of individual homes.

It still retains many original features and is a charming, detached house in a delightful cul-de-sac setting, close to Huddersfield town centre and the popular shopping centre of Lindley, but still quiet, private and tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

Mike said: “It’s very rare that houses come up for sale in Stanwell Avenue. People here tend to stay put, valuing the peace and quiet, and the neighbourliness. Since being built in the 1930s, our house has only had four owners who have all kept or restored the original features.’’

Walk into the house and you’ll soon see evidence of its 1930s origins with deep skirtingboards, ceiling coving, original stained glass leaded lights which have been restored and placed into hardwood triple glazed frames, a large Art Deco fireplace and a full-length arched window half way up the staircase.

The hallway and mahogany spindled staircase is lined with wooden panelling.

Downstairs the house has a main family sitting/dining room to one side of the hallway and a more formal sitting room with a 19th Century marble fireplace to the other side.

At the rear of the house is the Clive Christian kitchen with a double-oven dual-fuel stove.

The kitchen also has a marble topped central island and integrated appliances. Across a covered passageway, at the rear of the garage, is a utility room and indoor drying space.

Stanwell Avenue in Birkby, the home of Mr Mike Cook.

Downstairs there is also a useful toilet and cloakroom with understair storage.

Upstairs the house has three double bedrooms, two of which are double aspect and have fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards. The fourth bedroom has been converted into a study and there is also the family bathroom on this floor.

Mike said: “It really is a lovely tree-lined avenue with a mixture of trees including bird cherries. We have loved living here but now have the opportunity to go travelling. There’s a whole world out there for us to discover.’’

Outside, the house has a single garage with remote controlled automatic door entry, a patterned brick driveway and lawned front garden. The lawn is still lined with the original 1930s edging.

At the rear is a sizable garden, ideal for entertaining, with fruit trees, two mature Magnolias, various flowering trees and shrubs along with a pond with water lilies. This is a delightful space and very private.

This is a fabulous example of a 1930s built house, which would make a fine family home with plenty of outside space. If you want to be near to local shops and amenities, but still in a quiet location, this home may be well worth a look.

The property is being marketed by Boultons estate agents 01484 515029.

PRICE: Offers in the region of £385,000