Ravensprings is a large, detached corner house set in a quiet residential location. Built for the Mayor of Brighouse in 1896, it is full of character and original features. The spacious accommodation sleeps 15 easily. Set only 2 miles from the M62 it occupies a commanding position and is ideal for family reunions, large groups and celebrations.
It's easy access and central location makes it the ideal place to explore Yorkshire: only a short drive away are the Dales, with their fabulous scenery and miles of walking, riding, cycling etc., about 20 mins away from Hawarth; Bronte Country, locally there are canals, restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, theatres, stately homes, film & TV locations, Heritage centres, Historical museums, you are literally spoiled for choice with plenty to occupy the whole family. Only 20 mins from Leeds City Centre by car, 45 mins from Manchester City Centre, 30 minutes from the Leeds/Bradford Airport it makes an ideal base for touring.
Ravensprings a Wonderful, Characterful Home
Fabulous, Huge Sitting Room 34'x16'
Plenty of Space, comfortably furnished
Grandiose Dining Room with Seating for 16
Gorgeous, luxury Bathroom, 6' bath, power shower
Grand Front entrance and Charming Garden
Ravensprings, Comfortable; spacious and ideal for family reunions, touring and relaxing and celebrations. It makes an excellent holiday centre with numerous local attractions and the perfect base to explore Yorkshire. It has the convenience of the town on your doorstep combined with the opportunity to explore both City and Countryside locally and further a field.
The Kitchen is well equipped for up to 16. There is a double oven range style electric / gas cooker, conventional gas cooker, Smeg larder fridge, dishwasher, freezer, toaster etc. two breakfast tables.
There is a 34' huge sitting room with lovely mahogany panelling from the great Liner the Mauritania. It is amply furnished for up to 15 people to congretate and relax. With 3 large comfortable couches and 2 arm chairs.
There is a lovely open fire and a very pleasent aspect. The delightful dining room overlooks a small park that has a model railway which is used at weekends (public welcome on open days). The room has a lovely ambiance and is very gracious with an upper dining table that will seat 12 people. A second dining table that seats 6. There is a hatch through from the kitchen which is most convenient.
On the first floor are four bedrooms, a master bedroom with superking size 6' bed with ensuite shower room, a superb four poster king size bed with an ensuite bathroom with double ended french bath and Power shower (this bathroom can also be accessed from the hall).
There are two further double bedrooms one with an antique, oak French bed, and another with an antique wrought iron double bed with vanity unit. There is also a large family bathroom with shower.
On the 2nd floor there is a spacious family bathroom, one very large family bedroom with a pair of twin beds that pull out to sleep four if necessary, also a superking size round bed this room has lovely views to the countryside beyond, a lovely kingsize bed room with an interesting townscape view to the moors beyond.
Facilities for this holiday house in Brighouse, Yorkshire
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Leeds/Bradford - 25 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Numerous - 10 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Lots - 10 mins
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Horse Riding, Quiet, Town
Bedrooms:
5 Double Bedrooms, 1 Family Bedroom. The bedrooms offer a touch of luxury & fun with: A Superking Aize Bed, sumptuous Four poster bed, Huge family room: Superking Size Round bed + Twin Guest Beds, two Antique Double Beds, a Kingsize Bed.
Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. There are Luxury Family Bathroom + Power Shower + 6' Bath, Family Bath with Antique Bath. Ensuite Luxury Bathroom Double Ended French Bath + Pwer Shower. Ensuite Shower Room, Downstairs + Cloakroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is very well equipped with a generous breakfast area, there is a separate utility room with a washing machine and tumble drier.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The house is large and comfortably furnished. There is a gorgeous open fire in the 34' sitting room. The radiators are mainly original decorative cast iron.
Dining:
Seats 16 easily, Huge Table Seats 12 Easily, and Second Table Seating 6. Hatch from Kitchen. This room is very grandiose with a wonderful aspect overlooking the garden and lovely parkland
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis. There is a 50" TV, sky films, broadband access and several more with digiboxes. There is also a dvd/cd player 2 extra TV's in the main attic room which has a football table and is ideal for children
Outside:
Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. There is very ample off road parking, swings in the garden for the children and a large tarmaced patio area which is ideal for barbeques.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
The house is really great for families, large groups, reunions, celebrations etc. There are some wonderful internal features for photographs etc.
Local activities in and around Brighouse, Yorkshire
Brighouse was traditionally a small industrial town based around the River Calder. Ravensprings is situated in an elevated position in a very quiet residential road, at the beginning of the Lightcliffe area around 1.5km from the centre of town.
Brighouse Town has a bustling shopping centre with lot of small bars, galleries, shops and restaurants, lots of takeaways delivery service. There is a bus garage and railway station as well as two supermarkets : Tesco and Sainsburys. There are several little corner shops and local pubs within walking distance of the house. There are also many lovely country pubs/restuarants within 10mins drive and the Towns and of Halifax and Huddersfield are just 10mins drive away. Leeds city centre is only 20mins away (parked and out of your car) and Manchester 45mins.
York around 50mins, Harrogate 40mins, Hawarth & Skipton 30mins, Holmfirth and Hebdon Bridge 20mins, There are just so many things to do and see with such easy access as Ravensprings is only 2 miles from the M62.
From the M62 take the Brighouse turn off at the Brighouse & Rastrick roundabout take the turnoff towards the Ritz Ballroom. Then 1st left cross 2 miniroundabouts the 2nd right followed by 1st right.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
21 Dec - 28 Dec 2008
£1575.00
€1984.50
$2551.50
4 Jan - 14 Feb 2009
£725.00
€913.50
$1174.50
14 Feb - 21 Feb 2009
£875.00
€1102.50
$1417.50
21 Feb - 4 Apr 2009
£775.00
€976.50
$1255.50
4 Apr - 25 Apr 2009
£1175.00
€1480.50
$1903.50
25 Apr - 2 May 2009
£825.00
€1039.50
$1336.50
2 May - 9 May 2009
£875.00
€1102.50
$1417.50
9 May - 23 May 2009
£775.00
€976.50
$1255.50
23 May - 30 May 2009
£1275.00
€1606.50
$2065.50
30 May - 18 Jul 2009
£1075.00
€1354.50
$1741.50
18 Jul - 5 Sep 2009
£1725.00
€2173.50
$2794.50
5 Sep - 3 Oct 2009
£875.00
€1102.50
$1417.50
3 Oct - 24 Oct 2009
£775.00
€976.50
$1255.50
24 Oct - 31 Oct 2009
£1075.00
€1354.50
$1741.50
Rental Notes: Ravensprings is normally rented out Saturday - Saturday, but out of season we rent for short breaks. Friday - Monday (3 days) at 25% discount of the weekly rate or Monday - Friday (4 days) at 25% discount of the weekly rate.
Availability of Ravensprings
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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