Upper Flight Stack, Sawood Lane, Oxenhope, BD22 9SP

2 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Oxenhope

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A DREAM COTTAGE IN BRONT� COUNTRY WITH ROLLING VIEWS AND TIMELESS CHARM

Nestled in the heart of Oxenhope, part of the celebrated Bront� Country, Upper Flight Stack is a quintessential two-bedroom stone-built cottage brimming with period charm. Windows throughout capture breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside, providing a sense of peace that is as rare as it is restorative.

Internally, the home comprises an inviting entrance hallway, lounge, farmhouse kitchen, and utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs, a principal bedroom with ensuite, a second double bedroom, a house bathroom, and a small storeroom offer comfort and functionality.

Externally, the property enjoys a gated driveway for two cars, complete with an EV charging point, and a low-maintenance, south-facing garden with Yorkshire stone flagged patio, perfectly positioned to soak in the uninterrupted views.

"The curlews are magical. We hear them calling to each other across the moor - through the early-morning mist-it's ethereal. The peace and quiet here is restorative, and that view. plus, there are the most wonderful walks." - Current homeowner

INSIDE THE COTTAGE

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Accessed via a handcrafted solid-wood door, the welcoming hallway features Yorkshire-stone flooring with underfloor heating and a striking solid-wood staircase with spindle balustrade rising to the first floor.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN
The dual-aspect kitchen showcases stone-mullion windows framing the countryside, bespoke hand-built cabinetry, granite worksurfaces, a Belfast sink, and integrated Smeg dual-fuel oven with six-ring hob. Yorkshire-stone flooring with underfloor heating which continues into the lounge, creating a warm, inviting space.

LOUNGE
The lounge features an exposed beamed ceiling, built-in shelving, underfloor heating, and a central exposed stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove, warming the entire ground floor.

"In winter, it's exactly the kind of place you want to snuggle down with a blanket, a cup of tea, and the fire burning, to read a good book." - Current homeowner

UTILITY ROOM
Offering practical storage, plumbing for a washer-dryer, and a door to an understairs cupboard housing the boiler.

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FIRST FLOOR
- PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: Dual-aspect with solid oak flooring, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, offering far-reaching countryside views and a fully-tiled ensuite with walk-in rainfall shower.
- SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM: Solid oak flooring, exposed beams, and stunning outlook over the surrounding fields.
- HOUSE BATHROOM: Fully tiled, featuring an exposed beam, skylight, and three-piece suite with rainfall shower.
- STOREROOM: Equipped with lighting and power.

"It sounds clich�, but we really have lived our dream life here. The horse in the field pops its head over the fence for an apple, and we watch the sheep grazing in the field. The home is south-facing, so we get sunshine over that stunning view and golden light flooding into the home." - Current homeowner

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EXTERNALS
A gated driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles with an EV-charging point. The enclosed, low-maintenance garden to the rear features a Yorkshire-stone flagged patio, south-facing aspect, and uninterrupted views across the Bront� countryside.

"It feels so rural and peaceful, with walks from the door - yet it's so well-connected. It's the perfect house for those looking for a rural lifestyle but requiring easy access to the amenities and services offered by larger towns." - Current homeowner

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LOCATION
Oxenhope is a picturesque village set amidst rolling countryside, offering direct access to the Bront� Way and countless moorland walks. The village is home to a primary school rated 'Outstanding' for education and curriculum (Ofsted 2025), shops, churches, pubs, and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, an authentic steam line featured in The Railway Children.

The surrounding area offers cultural highlights including the cobbled streets of Haworth, Bronte Parsonage Museum, East Riddlesden Hall, and Hebden Bridge.

Excellent transport links allow direct rail access to Leeds (approx. 30 mins), Manchester (approx. 1 hr), York (approx. 1 hr), and London (approx. 3 hrs). Nearby towns include Bradford (City of Culture 2025), Halifax, Skipton, and Ilkley.

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KEY INFORMATION
- Fixtures and fittings: Only fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale.
- Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The sale is subject to all of these rights whether public or private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
- Local authority: Bradford
- Council tax band: C
- Tenure: Freehold
- Property type: Semi-detached cottage
- Property construction: Local stone with York stone roof slates
- Electricity supply: Octopus Energy
- Gas supply: LPG
- Water supply: Yorkshire Water
- Sewerage: Septic tank
- Heating: LPG central heating, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, multi-fuel stove in lounge
- Broadband: BT
- Mobile signal/coverage: Good
- Parking: Gated driveway for two cars, with an Ohme 7kw EV charger supplied and fitted by Octopus Energy

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Get in touch to arrange your private tour today.

Property Ref: 693_33580522

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