Property description

This former agricultural barn was converted sympathetically in 2001 to create an outstanding four bedroom family home, standing on a generous plot.



Externally, a spacious courtyard area, suitable for parking a number vehicles, gives access to a detached, stone built triple garage with space above for further development, if required.



The grade II listed property is flooded with natural light, particularly from the original coach house entrance, which is fully glazed. Internally, many original features have been retained, including traditional beam work, deep windowsills, in part with exposed stone surrounds and complementing stone chimney breasts. There is also solid wood stained floorboards throughout, plus a handmade kitchen with distressed units that are in keeping with the barn theme, yet still house the modern cooking essentials, including integrated appliances.



To the first floor, the master bedroom en-suite and family bathroom both boast four piece suites, the latter incorporating an antique cast iron bath. There is also gas central heating, solid wood double glazing and full mains services.



The Granary enjoys a countryside aspect, with distant views over adjacent paddock land. However, local facilities are still close at hand, including the various shops, Post Office, petrol station and public houses in Birdwell. Further amenities can be found in the nearby Hoyland town centre, whilst Barnsley town centre and Cortonwood Retail Park are just a short drive away. Commuters benefit from easy access to junction 36 of the M1 motorway and local railways stations at Elsecar and Wombwell.  

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE HALL: A part glazed hardwood entrance door leading from the courtyard opens into the hallway, which features stained wooden floorboards, radiator and a deep recessed store that currently houses an additional fridge/freezer.  

CLOAKROOM/WC: Fitted with a low flush WC and contemporary glass wash bowl with chrome mixer tap, set upon a timber pedestal. There are stained wooden floorboards, extractor fan and radiator.  

LOUNGE 15ft 0in x 12ft 5in (14ft 4in max): Having windows to three elevations, all of which boast deep stone windowsills with beamed lintels over, plus a further exposed ceiling beam and complementing stone fireplace with raised hearth and inset gas fired stove. There are stained wooden floorboards, two wall light points, a television point and two radiators.  

DINING ROOM 12ft 5in x 11ft 6in: This additional reception room is flooded with light from the 12ft high fully glazed former coach house entrance, which includes French doors opening to the courtyard. There is a solid oak staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing, plus stained wooden floorboards and a radiator. 

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH: Approached from a cottage style solid wood entrance door with obscure glazed side panel windows, the porch has a stone internal step and stained wooden floorboards. Access is provided to the aforementioned dining room and the... 

STUDY 8ft 5in x 6ft 5in: Having front facing window with deep stone sill and beamed lintel, further stained wooden floorboards and a radiator. 

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 21ft 7in x 15ft 1in: This spacious bespoke crafted kitchen is the hub of the home and is fitted with an extensive range of handmade distressed units, in keeping with the barn theme. It incorporates a double Belfast style sink with mixer tap and cupboard under, further base and wall mounted units, plus area of solid wood worktop surfaces with tiled splash backs. There is a central work island with butcher's block, feature stone mock chimney with beamed mantle and inset range style oven, integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler, windows to side and rear aspects and French doors opening out to the courtyard. In addition, there are exposed ceiling beams, lintels over the windows, stained wooden floorboards and two radiators. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING: This impressive galleried landing overlooks the dining room and benefits from high levels of natural light provided by the aforementioned courtyard window. There are five additional low level front facing windows with stone sills and beamed lintels over, two Velux windows and three radiators.  

BEDROOM ONE 12ft 0in x 12ft 7in: Again, this master bedroom has a deep stone windowsill overlooking the rear aspect with beamed lintel over. There are exposed ceiling beams, stained wooden floorboards, a radiator and an internal window looking out onto the galleried landing and dining room. Access is provided to the... 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising a freestanding contemporary bath with floor mounted chrome mixer tap, separate shower enclosure, low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard beneath and chrome mixer tap. There is a Velux skylight window, down lighters to the ceiling, stained wooden floorboards and a radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 9ft 3in x 9ft 2in: Having a high level gable window with exposed stone surround and beamed lintel over, additional exposed wall and ceiling beam and a radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 11ft 10in x 7ft 5in: Providing two Velux skylight windows, a radiator, stained wooden floorboards and a high pitched ceiling, exposing an original beam. 

BEDROOM FOUR 9ft 3in x 8ft 8in: Having side facing gable window with stone sill and exposed surround, plus a beamed lintel over. There are further beams to the ceiling and wall, stained wooden floorboards, radiator and loft hatch. 

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fitted with three quarter height tiling and a white four piece suite comprising a cast iron antique bath with floor mounted chrome mixer tap and telephone style shower head attachment, extra wide shower enclosure, low flush WC and wash hand basin. There is an obscure glazed window, additional Velux skylight window, down lighters to the ceiling, extractor fan and stained wooden floorboards.  

OUTSIDE A dry stone boundary wall runs along the front of the plot, enclosing a generous lawn and pebbled driveway, which leads, via double timber gates, into the block paved courtyard, suitable for parking a number of vehicles.



Access is provided to a stone built triple garage, measuring 28ft 3in x 19ft 7in internally, that has three powered doors, light and power points and cold water supply. It has been constructed with cavity walls and has a boarded loft space, offering potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning consent.



At the end of the driveway, there is an additional rear lawn overlooking adjacent paddock land. The sale can include, by separate negotiation, the children's timber climbing frame, slide and swings.  

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