This impeccably finished three-bedroom home sits on a quiet country lane in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Natural stone, western red cedar cladding and swathes of glazing define the house’s façade, while interiors are filled with colour, pattern and texture. A voluminous living and dining room opens onto a serene garden at the rear. The mesmerising scenery of the Peak District is within easy reach, as are the lively cities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.
The Tour
Set in an elevated position on a quiet lane, a neat path rises to the front of the house. A glass front door opens onto a voluminous living and dining area, bathed in light from swathes of glazing on three sides with leafy views of the garden. A Westfire log burner with Soapstone top, occupies a central position, the entire ground floor is finished with porcelain tiles from Mandarin Stone, while wallpaper by Orla Kiely adorns two walls.
In the kitchen, neat caramel-glazed tiles by Ca’Pietra complement poured-concrete countertops and bespoke solid-Oak cabinetry, produced in collaboration with Daniel Baker furniture and Yukihiro Akama. Appliances include a stainless-steel Mercury cooker and extractor, and a large picture window captures garden views. A bright study and a utility and laundry room with a WC complete the ground-floor plan.
Upstairs, a landing washed in 'Midelt Sage' from Paint and Paper Library leads to three well-finished double bedrooms with hardwood flooring throughout. The principal bedroom is illuminated by a series of skylights set into its vaulted ceiling, and features Orla Kiely wallpapers and has an en suite shower room with a walk-in shower and Moroccan-inspired tiles. A bathroom with marble tiling has dual washbasins and an egg-shaped bathtub.
Outdoor Space
A serene garden extends at the rear of the house, with decked areas for sitting out. The space is largely laid to lawn, and borders are filled with ornamental grasses and hardy perennials.
At the front of the house, an expertly landscaped garden is home to 'Betula Jacquemontii' birch trees, raised beds planted with grasses such as 'Stipa tenuissima' and 'Stipa gigantea'.
The Area
On the edge of the Peak District, Holmfirth sits amongst some of the country’s most arresting scenery, and is home to a wealth of countryside walks and trails. There is an excellent circular walks around nearby Yatehome, and Digley Reservoir is an excellent spot for a weekend walk.
Holmfirth and the surrounding villages and towns are fast gaining a reputation for excellent independent food and drink. Popular haunts include Devour at The Dyehouse, Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen, and So Dough pizza. Holmfirth is also home to the Picturedrome, a century-old cinema that now functions as a live music venue. The internationally celebrated Yorkshire Sculpture Park is around half an hour away.