Property description

A substantial double fronted cottage property built to an attractive stone fronted designed, and believed to be approximately 250 years old. The property retains many original features, is steeped in history and is known as one of the oldest properties in the area.



Located in Staincross, convenient for both Wakefield, Barnsley and well placed for access to the M1 motorway network. The property has a substantial hard standing and driveway area to the rear, garaging and a substantial outbuilding measuring 22' 5" x 20' 9" offering scope for further development subject to the necessary permissions.



Available with no chain involved, the property itself comprises lounge, separate dining room, family room/sitting room and kitchen. From the first floor landing there are three good sized bedrooms and a house bathroom/w.c.  

ACCOMMODATION  

REAR PORCH Farmhouse style door leading into the kitchen, further door leading off to the downstairs w.c. 

DOWNSTAIRS W.C. Frosted window at the rear tiled floor, white low flush w.c. and the central heating boiler. 

LOUNGE 16' 6" x 15' 0" (5.03m x 4.58m) A large reception room boasting exposed wooden beams to the ceiling, working fireplace with inset tiles, tiled hearth and solid wood surround, double glazed window to the front, front entrance door. Central heating radiator. 

DINING ROOM 14' 6" x 9' 7" (4.43m x 2.93m) Double glazed window faces to the rear. Exposed beams to the ceiling and original exposed floorboards, a period feature black Range with detailed tiled hearth and wooden surround, two feature built in display cabinets. Central heating radiator. 

FAMILY ROOM/SITTING ROOM 15' 0" x 11' 10" (4.58m x 3.62m) Double glazed window to the front. Exposed beams to the ceiling. Feature fireplace housing an open cast iron fire, boasting a slate tiled hearth and solid wood surround. Dado rail, staircase to the first floor landing. Central heating radiator. 

KITCHEN 10' 9" x 10' 1" (3.28m x 3.09m) Two double glazed windows overlook the rear parking area. A range of base and wall height units with work surface above and an inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, integrated four ring electric hob with extractor above and integral electric oven and grill below. Space for fridge/freezer. Part tiling to the walls, feature exposed beams to the ceiling, walk in pantry/storage area. Central heating radiator. 

INNER HALL Dado rail, doors leading off into the lounge and family/sitting room. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to the rear, dado rail and doors leading off to three bedrooms and bathroom/w.c. 

BEDROOM ONE 16' 1" x 15' 1" (4.92m x 4.61m) Double glazed window to the front, inset spotlights to the ceiling, built in cupboard. Central heating radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 15' 1" x 10' 4" (4.60m x 3.15m) Double glazed window to the front, feature fire surround. Central heating radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE Double glazed window to the rear, two built in cupboard/wardrobes. Central heating radiator. 

HOUSE BATHROOM/W.C. 7' 7" x 6' 1" (2.33m x 1.87m) Double glazed window at the rear, fitted with a three piece suite comprising pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with shower above and low flush w.c. Complementary part tiling to the walls, and a period style towel radiator. 

OUTSIDE A large block paved driveway at the rear provides ample off road parking for several vehicles. The parking area leads to a detached double garage with electric roller door, and door to an outhouse/storage area with power, light, water and bins. At the rear there is a feature timber decked patio area, outside lighting and a large outbuilding measuring 6.82m (22' 5") x 6.32m (20' 9"). This is substantial outbuilding which is need of some repair but could easily be converted to provide further accommodation subject to the necessary consents. 

VIEWINGS To view please contact our Wakefield office on 01924 291294 and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment. 

EPC RATING To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please either call into one of our five local offices or search for the property on www.richardkendall.co.uk 

LAYOUT PLANS These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans. 

DIRECTIONS Leaving Wakefield along Barnsley Road, continue along into Sandal, and through Newmillerdam, climbing up Barnsley Road, shortly after passing Barnsley Golf Course on the left, take a right turning onto Shaw Lane, continue along Shaw Lane turning right onto New Road where the property can be found indicated by our for sale board.