Set on the hillside above the Calder Valley, Throstle Bower Cottage offers uninterrupted views across West Yorkshire’s rolling landscape.
Now available to buy at auction, this characterful stone cottage combines a truly idyllic setting with practical everyday comfort. It will be sold on the 24th March for a guide price of £275,000+ (plus fees).
A pastoral paradise
Tucked into the hillside above Wainstalls, a quiet village near Halifax, Throstle Bower Cottage is the kind of place that's hard to leave.
The cottage welcomes you inside via the entrance vestibule, giving you a valuable space to remove muddy boots from outdoor rambling. From here, you enter the living room, which offers a generous, relaxed space centred around a characterful fireplace. The adjoining dining room opens directly onto the sun terrace, making it a natural spot for long lunches and unhurried evenings with the landscape spread out before you. A separate kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking.
On the first floor are three bedrooms. All of them benefit from convenient storage space as well as beautiful views over the surrounding farmland. There is also a bathroom with a shower and bath, and an additional W.C.
Outside the house, keen gardeners will thrive in the wrap-around garden, which has scope for reimagining into a traditional cottage garden. Parking is available to the rear of the property via a private driveway, which concludes with a double detached garage.
A location for nature-lovers
Throstle Bower Cottage is ideally situated for outdoor exploration. In addition to the country walks on its doorstep, local beauty spots such as Ogden Falls are just a short drive away. Remnants of the wider area’s industrial past can also be glimpsed at sites such as Hardcastle Crags, which features a 19th century cotton mill surrounded by more than 400 acres of unspoilt woodland.
For urban entertainment, you can head to nearby Halifax. Home to three theatres, specialist wine bars, microbreweries and a number of independent shops, it’s the perfect place to while away some free time. Even more amenities can be found in Leeds and Manchester, which are a 45-minute and 70-minute drive away respectively.
Get ready to bid
Commenting on the property, Jamie Fraser, Auction Manager of Auction House Manchester, said: “This is a charming stone-built country cottage offering character, privacy and far-reaching rural views. It benefits from a peaceful countryside position with open views yet is still accessible for everyday convenience.
“It would be ideal for buyers looking to downsize to the country, those who want something unique, or house-hunters who are seeking a quieter lifestyle away from urban bustle. Throstle Bower Cottage is certainly an appealing opportunity for lifestyle buyers seeking authenticity, views and long-term potential.”
Throstle Bower Cottage will be auctioned at a livestream event starting at 12pm on the 24th March.
You can find more information, including how to register to bid, on on the lot listing. You can also call the team on 0161 925 3254 with any questions.
