Property description

WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF BARNSLEY'S GRANDEST PROPERTIES - Grade II* Georgian residence set in 2 acre landscaped grounds which has been fully refurbished over the past 3 years to return the property to its original grandeur with 3 reception rooms & 6 double bedrooms - CONTACT FSL ESTATE AGENTS TO VIEW

PROPERTY PARTICULARS

Barnsley's Most Handsome House
As described in the History of Barnsley vol. 2., Darley Cliffe Hall is Barnsley's most handsome House. Built and dated to circa 1685, this classically proportioned Restoration Period/Early Georgian residence was (and still is) without doubt one of Barnsley's grandest properties. The property is one of only a handful of Grade II* listings in South Yorkshire, with front and rear symmetrical facades of classic 5 bay Georgian architectural proportions and 15 pane original sash Windows with portico central doors. The Hall gives a mini \"Downton Abbey\" feel although is very manageable with it's fully refurbished exquisite grand internal proportions. Enjoying a beautiful, hidden, yet convenient setting with four other Exclusive Properties, this elevated property benefits from spectacular views over and above it's magnificent rear garden.

Fully Refurbished to Former Glory
The Hall has undergone an unimaginable transformation over the last three years and there is very little that the current owners have left un-touched and/or refurbished to it's past glory, including solid gold leafing to many of the original fireplaces, refurbished bolection moldings to many rooms, and painted fielded paneling to the Drawing Room. The grand pitched pine and oak Staircase is a feature which many listed properties could only dream of. The Hall is set within 2 acres of total re-landscaped and manageable Gardens laid to large swaths and classic borders which includes a very rare half acre Georgian Walled Garden, tiered and lawned with formal infinity fishpond and fountain.

Reluctantly Available For Sale
Unexpected circumstances have led to the property reluctantly being placed on the market and is now virtually complete in from its total internal and external refurbishment, only now requiring the bathrooms to be completed which will be installed to the purchasers choice using existing statuary marble, All other work be it structural and/or cosmetic maintenance has now been completed which in previous years was very sadly overlooked. This property must not be confused with \"grand yet very tired\" period listed properties.

Fabulous Georgian Grandeur
With Darley Cliffe Hall you have the opportunity to purchase a piece of local history, which offers a fabulous Georgian Grandeur, manageable size, and opulence which is so very very desirable, and which is extremely hard to find at a realistic price. Viewing essential. Contact FSL Estate Agents for further details and to arrange a viewing.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Vestibule
Accessed via original rare Georgian semi-circular steps which lead up to double imposing doors and provide an entrance through to the Morning Room.

Morning Room - 23' 4'' x 17' 11'' (7.121m x 5.457m)
Spectacular and impressive panelled reception room. Fully refurbished and finished in Period Royal Blue and Ivory. Original stripped sandstone and very rare listed bolection fireplace is the outstanding feature within the room. Includes the \"minor\" staircase to rear landing. Original Georgian shutters. The magnificent central chandelier is available by separate negotiation.

Drawing Room - 21' 5'' x 16' 4'' (6.526m x 4.975m)
This room has the original \"fielded panels\", one which is a secret concealed door leads through to an original Priest Hole. This opulent grand room is totally symmetrical and is finished in Period Duck Egg with Ivory insets with solid gold leafing to the listed Georgian Fireplace. Magnificent Empire Chandelier (available by separate negotiation). Views over rolling lawns to wooded area beyond.

Formal Dining Room - 17' 2'' x 15' 4'' (5.225m x 4.664m)
Original bolection mouldings to walls which are finished in a period cream and white, and feature gold leafing to ceiling centre piece. Magnificent very early fireplace, with listed plaque of an Assops fable, rare fossilised marble surround and finished in 24ct solid gold leaf.

Inner Hallway - 6' 3'' x 4' 10'' (1.903m x 1.473m)
Linking the Dining Room to the Grand Hall.

Grand Hall - 17' 4'' x 12' 2'' (5.290m x 3.701m)
'The' overwhelming feature of the property is the Original and magnificent stripped pitch pine staircase with mahogany spindles which is Visible from the outside. A central plaster column supports the ceiling.

Cloakroom - 10' 11'' x 5' 11'' (3.340m x 1.812m)
With walls and floor finished in Grey marble and featuring a double French style vanity unit and period Villeroy & Boch fittings including a concealed cistern WC.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 15' 11'' x 14' 6'' (4.854m x 4.431m)
15 foot vaulted ceiling with a truly magnificent exposed walnut beam. Cream high gloss modern units, LED feature lighting, solid black walnut work surfaces. Multiple fully integrated appliances includes 3 electric fan ovens, 2 dishwashers, 3 fridge/freezers, a 5 burner gas hob and an extractor unit. Solid limestone tiled floor.

Side Hall & Service Entrance - 13' 7'' x 8' 3'' (4.152m x 2.503m)
Fully tiled in Travertine with feature stone archway. External access door to front garden and driveway.

Utility Room - 8' 3'' x 7' 7'' (2.503m x 2.315m)
Fitted with new commercial stainless sink and storage units. Plumbing for washing machine. Rear door leading to courtyard and garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Main Landing - 11' 1'' x 11' 0'' (3.379m x 3.352m)
On the first floor and accessed via the grand staircase.

Master Bedroom - 18' 2'' x 17' 9'' (5.531m x 5.417m)
The full master suite incorporating the bedroom, small inner hallway and open plan bathroom includes four Grand windows all facing to the front Courtyard. The Georgian bolection moulding has been totally stripped off, re-aligned, refurbished and put back as original, and finished in period Saffron cream and Ivory. Listed bolection fireplace with Georgian French detailed grate finished in black with solid gold leaf. Further door to the Rear Landing.

Master Bedroom Inner Hallway - 7' 5'' x 4' 11'' (2.265m x 1.501m)
Accessed from the Main Landing and linking the bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

Master Bedroom En-suite - 9' 1'' x 7' 5'' (2.780m x 2.265m)
White statuary marble already installed, to be completed to the purchasers choice of specification.

Bedroom 2 - 17' 2'' x 15' 6'' (5.232m x 4.731m)
Original panelling refurbished and finished in Period Cream. Bolection fireplace with Georgian grate. Rear aspect. Doorway leads through to en-suite.

En-suite - 11' 6'' x 6' 5'' (3.516m x 1.957m)
To be completed to the purchasers choice of specification.

Bedroom 3 - 16' 4'' x 14' 8'' (4.981m x 4.474m)
Part panelled and featuring a beautiful full swag and drop Georgian fireplace with inset Victorian Grate. Rear aspect.

Rear Landing - 9' 10'' x 9' 1'' (3.001m x 2.762m)
Accessed from the 'minor' staircase within the Morning Room. Glazed Gerogian door provides access to staircase which leads upwards to the 2nd floor rooms.

Bathroom - 8' 9'' x 7' 9'' (2.660m x 2.358m)
To be completed to the purchasers choice of specification.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing - 13' 11'' x 6' 1'' (4.253m x 1.866m)
On the second floor. A winding staircase leads further upwards to a glazed access door which opens out onto the roof terrace.

Inner Hallway - 30' 8'' x 6' 11'' (9.34m x 2.11m)
A wide and generously proportioned hallway which links the 2nd floor bedrooms.

Bedroom 4 - 14' 5'' x 10' 7'' (4.399m x 3.224m)
A fourth double bedroom, currently utilised as a home office. With walk in store room which could be converted to form an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 5 - 14' 4'' x 12' 10'' (4.365m x 3.920m)
A fifth double bedroom with useful built in store.

Bedroom 6 - 14' 11'' x 13' 1'' (4.551m x 3.979m)
A sixth double bedroom, currently utilised as a home cinema.

Bathroom - 10' 0'' x 3' 8'' (3.038m x 1.112m)
To be completed to the purchasers choice of specification.

Roof Terrace
Fully lead lined roof terrace with amazing 360 degree open views.

BASEMENT

Wine Cellar / Store
Approximately 80m2 (880 sq ft) of fully vaulted wine cellars and storage space.

OUTSIDE

Front & Side Garden
Featuring huge stone pillars with re-created Georgian style 12 foot black wrought iron electric gates with intercom. High stone walls encompass the side garden which is laid to lawn and with planted shrub borders. Extensive gravelled courtyard provides ample parking and having extensive feature lighting to beds, shrubs and trees in addition to feature flood lighting to the front elevation of the Hall. Listed enclosed walled garden in original Georgian brick and stone. Symmetrical central path to front doors. Extensive re-planting everywhere.

Rear Garden
Totally private one acre rear garden which has been remodelled and relaid with thousands of metres of turf over the past 3 years and which incorporates symmetrical beds, mature trees, herbaceous borders and a distant vista of a woodland with magnificent views. Extensive feature lighting to trees and beds.

Walled Garden
A small gateway within the high stone boundary wall opens to reveal a magnificent and rare triple tiered walled garden totalling approximately half an acre. This has been completely re-landscaped during the past 3 years and incorporates symmetrical circular steps, a huge infinity fish pond and ruined stone watchtower all of which are feature lit to give a Romanesque effect.

Kennel & Courtyard
Heated outdoor kennel block with large enclosed wrought iron gated courtyard area, useful as a dog enclosure or to protect young children from wandering.

CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM
Brand New Ideal Concorde Commercial Gas Boiler, situated in the Cellar, with brand new fully lined gas flue system into one of the main Chimney stacks. Installed Jan 2016. Every radiator in the property has being replaced with new. Many new additional radiators have been installed as part of the renovation.

ROOF
The main Hall roof was replaced some 15 years ago, and the current vendors have completely re-roofed in matching Yorkshire Stone the kitchen/utility wing.

TENURE
Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is registered for council tax purposes as band F.

VIEWINGS
For further information and to arrange a viewing contact FSL Estate Agents on 01924 200101. Please note that the viewings are strictly by prior appointment and potential purchasers will be asked to pre-qualify prior to viewing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The Company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately describing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.

Property Features :

• Without doubt one of Barnsley´s grandest properties
• Fully refurbished by the current owners
• Set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens
• Circa 5000sq ft of substantial family accommodation
• 3 formal reception rooms of grand proportions