Property description

OUTSTANDING CONVERTED BARN PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION OF TREMENDOUS CHARACTER. 4 -6 bedrooms. Grade 11 listed. Large potential for conversation of garaging. No Vendor Chain.

Enjoying a quite superb setting on the edge of Hoylandswaine, its position resulting in breath- taking panoramic views towards Cawthorne and beyond, this outstanding converted barn sitting within substantial grounds provides accommodation of great character and quality, our vendor clients having carried out a recent scheme of meticulous enhancement and re- appointment. Handily placed for commuting to all major South and West Yorkshire towns and cities, it also offers secure garaging for up to 6 vehicles making it an ideal purchase for the keen motoring enthusiast. the accommodation of offer comprises: entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom/WC, utility room, kitchen, breakfast room, dining/garden room, 2 ground floor bedrooms with en-suite to the principal. The first floor provides an outstanding lounge, 2 further bedrooms (one utilised as a snug) and house bathroom. There are 2 rooms to an extensive attic, whilst to the basement is a vaulted cellar leading to a further large cellar with potential for conversion to a gym, home cinema etc.

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Hall 4.85m (15'11") x 2.64m (8'8") This very well proportioned and most welcoming reception area enjoys under floor heating, there are exposed beams to the ceiling, a dado rail to the walls, a double panel radiator, wall light point, telephone point and useful under stairs store. From the inner hallway access is provided to a generous walk-in cloakroom/wardrobe with lighting and a built-in hanging facility.

Entrance Porch 3.51m (11'6") x 1.65m (5'5") Acting as a buffer to the elements, this entrance area in turn leads through to the reception hall.

Cloakroom/WC Being half tongue and groove wood panelling and providing a 2 piece suite in white comprising a low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is once again under floor heating.

Utility Room 2.46m (8'1") x 1.27m (4'2") Having under floor heating to a tiled floor, plumbing facilities for an automatic washing machine and also containing a Warmflow oil fired central heating boiler.

Kitchen 4.93m (16'2") x 4.09m (13'5") Providing an extensive range of limed oak effect fronted units comprising an inset ceramic sink with cupboards under, there are further base and wall mounted units as well as glass fronted display cabinets and also a good expanse of work top surfaces having ceramic tiling to the surrounds with concealed lighting to the under side of the wall units. There is under floor heating, exposed ceiling beams, a superb stained glass internal window to the cellar wall and the sale will include the integrated Hotpoint double oven, 4 ring ceramic hob and dishwasher.

Cellar A stone spiral staircase from the kitchen gives access to a vaulted cellar (15'2 x 8'5) ideal for wine storage etc. and in turn this area gives access to an extensive subterranean area which is actually set beneath the front lawn, measuring 24'7 x 23'6 approx. and providing great potential for conversion to a further room, suited to use as a home cinema, gym etc.

Breakfast Room 3.23m (10'7") x 3.30m (10'10") With picture window and part glazed door opening to the front and side garden, this room displays ceiling timbers, there is a double panel radiator and also a number of ceiling down lighters.

Dining/Garden Room 5.79m (19'0") x 3.02m (9'11") Beautifully presented, this light and airy room enjoys a superb outlook over the rear garden, access to which is provided by French doors. The room once again displays exposed ceiling timbers, there are a number of down lighters whilst heating is provided by a Dunsley Highlander multi-fuel stove.

Bedroom One 4.04m (13'3") x 3.38m (11'1") This rear facing principal bedroom provides 2 wall light point and also enjoys under floor heating.

En-Suite Shower Room Being fully tiled with further tiling to the floor and fitted with a recently installed 3 piece suite in white comprising a shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, vanity wash hand basin with walnut effect fronted cupboards beneath and low flush WC. There is a heated chrome electric towel rail, under floor heating and a number of ceiling down lighters.

Bedroom Two 4.01m (13'2") x 3.73m (12'3") With wide front facing picture window, 2 wall light points and under floor heating.

FIRST FLOOR

Lounge 6.91m (22'8") x 5.71m (18'9") A warm, welcoming yet most impressive reception room of outstanding proportions, displaying a wealth of exposed stone work and timber work and displaying as a focal point, a wide Inglenook style fireplace with Dunsley multi-fuel heater. The first floor elevation results in fine far reaching views, there are 4 wall light points, 2 double panel radiators, wiring for the installation of Sky satellite television whilst a dumb waiter can be used to bring wood direct from the cellar.

Snug/Bedroom Three 4.11m (13'6") x 3.38m (11'1") With floor level arched window resulting in fine distant views, the room also displays a delightful corner brick fireplace, once again having a Dunsley multi-fuel stove. There are also 2 wall light points and a double panel radiator.

Bedroom Four 3.40m (11'2") x 3.38m (11'1") With rear facing window, single panel radiator and exposed ceiling beam and window lintel.

House Bathroom 2.74m (9'0") x 2.41m (7'11") Recently re-appointed, having tiling to the majority of the walls, further tiling to the floor and being fitted with a 4 piece suite in white comprising a panelled bath, separate tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, pedestal wash hand and low flush WC. There is a heated chrome towel rail and also ceiling beams.

SECOND FLOOR

Attic Accessed via a fixed timber staircase from the first floor landing, the attic separated into 2 rooms, the first measuring 15'8 x 11'0 and having a Velux double glazed skylight window and also 2 eaves access points. The second and larger attic room measures 15'5 x 12'10 and has a Velux double glazed skylight window as well as a small North facing window taking full advantage of the views.

OUTSIDE From the garage/parking area, a stone flagged walkway provides access to the front door, the front and side gardens being predominently laid to lawn and also displaying well stocked and tended borders. There is a stone flagged patio which overlooks the side garden and established rose garden, there is a further stone flagged patio area with part established shrub and part low maintenance surround, whilst to the rear is a charming and fully enclosed stone sitting area with raised low maintenance garden having delightful inset shrubs, trees and pond.

Accessed from Firs Lane, to the right of the vehicle carriageway is a vegetable garden with further area of land adjacent to this, currently uncultivated and offering the potential for enlargement to the vegetable garden or creation of a generous sitting area to take advantage of the views.

Garage Facilities A large stone built building provides 3 separate garages measuring 19'0 x 17'8, 18'8 x 18'9and18'6x18'9internalrespectively. Each garage has a remote electrically operated entrance door and also light and power supplies.

The driveway from Firs Lane is within the ownership of Netherlea Farm, access however is granted to neighbouring properties.

Services Mains water and electricity are laid to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank.

Heating Heating is provided via an oil fired central heating system.

Directions Leave Penistone via Bridge Street and Barnsley Road turning left onto Wellhouse Lane. At the next junction turn right onto the A629 then first left onto Crabtree Hill Lane. Turn left at the top of the hill onto Firs Lane, this will run into Cathill Lane, turn left where indicated by our For Sale board and the property will be found on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• Potential to convert outbuildings
• 3 Double garages
• Tremendous quirky house
• Cellar
• Amazing views over looking Cawthorne
• Large carped attic space
• Large cobbled area for parking