Originally a working farm, this week’s Our House, White House Farm, is a beautiful family home in the heart of Scholes village with stunning views over the Holme Valley.

Dating back to the 1700s, it was converted into a five-bedroom house and is currently the home of Morgan and Rachel Lyons and their young son Ethan. Although they love the house, they would like a slightly larger garden for their son and are hoping to move to another house within the same village.

Rachel said: “We’ve been here seven years and have enjoyed our time here. We definitely want to stay in Scholes as it is lovely village with a real community feel and plenty going on. There are lovely walks close by, a very good school, a park and plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby and in Holmfirth which is only a 20-minute walk away.’’

From the front of the house, in Paris Road, there are views towards Tinkers Monument above Jackson Bridge and over the surrounding Holme Valley countryside. Although the house is in the heart of Scholes village, it is quiet and peaceful with a private garden to the front and side.

Well-known in the local area for its white farmhouse appearance, the house has a quality finish throughout, parking for two cars and a tiered garden with a lawn and stone patio, ideal for sitting out.

Morgan said: “Apparently a piece of stone was found some time ago which was originally thought to be on the end of this house and dated from the days of the Civil War which just shows how very old the house is.’’

Inside the house is full of character and is laid out on different levels, adding to its charm.

Enter via an entrance porch and hallway, which leads through to a staircase to the upper floor. To the right, leading off the hallway is a good sized family lounge with an original stone flagged floor, large stone feature fireplace and hearth with multi-fuel stove, along with exposed beams.

White House Farm, Paris, Scholes, the home of Rachel and Morgan Lyons.

The house also has a formal dining room with another feature stove and stone fireplace with raised hearth, along with beams. Leading from the dining room are some steps up to a characterful dining kitchen which has patio doors out into the garden, a Belfast sink, exposed beams, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar.

To the rear of the property is a useful utility room and downstairs w.c.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a dressing room, which all lead off a spacious landing area.

Four double bedrooms, including the master, are all good sized. Steps lead up to the master bedroom and this room has a walk-in wardrobe.

The smallest fifth bedroom is currently used as a child’s bedroom and would be perfect for a nursery or a study.

One of the main features of this house is the luxury house bathroom which includes a roll top bath with silver claw feet. The bathroom has a separate shower cubicle and period style w.c. and wash basin.

This is a super family home in a village setting in the heart of the Holme Valley. Deceptively spacious, it is ideal for anyone who loves village life and fabulous rural views. Some years ago the original barn, adjoining the farm, was converted into a property next door.

The property is being marketed by Applegate Properties 01484 682999.

PRICE: offers in the region of £365,000.