Property description
Enjoying an idyllic position, this stone barn conversion is set within a courtyard and benefits from distant rural views to two aspects.
Boasting bags of character, this three-bedroom family home has formal gardens to the side and rear, along with a one-acre paddock beyond. In addition, it has an open fronted double garage, adjacent store and further detached barn/store, measuring 32ft x 23ft internally.
The property is located in the highly sought after village of Silkstone Common. It is set amid open countryside, yet is still convenient for commuting via train from the local station or the M1 motorway, which is just a short drive away. Easy access is also provided to both Barnsley and Penistone town centres.
Internally, the accommodation includes a split level 29ft lounge/dining room and breakfast kitchen with comprehensive range of units, including granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. To the first floor, there is an en-sute to the master bedroom, plus family bathroom, whilst a fold down ladder leads to two fully boarded and plastered attic rooms, incorporating skylight windows.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL: Approached from a solid oak entrance door, the hallway has a tiled floor, down lighters to the ceiling, radiator in housing cover and staircase to the first floor.
CLOAKROOM/WC: Providing a low flush WC and wash hand basin.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 29ft 4in x 14ft 3in: This particularly spacious reception room is split level between the lounge and dining areas and is flooded with natural light from side facing French doors, plus four windows covering three aspects. It features a stone fireplace, incorporating a log burner with beamed mantel and solid oak flooring. There are two wall light points, a television point and three radiators.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 12ft 2in x 11ft 9in: Fitted with upgraded cream shaker style base and wall mounted units, comprising an inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and cupboard under, plus area of solid granite work surfaces and matching upstands. There is an integrated stainless steel oven with four ring ceramic hob and extractor hood above, set into a mock chimney with beamed lintel. Additional integrated appliances include a washing machine, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There are also down lighters to the ceiling, a tiled floor, radiator, rear facing window and recessed storage cupboard beneath the stairs, containing the gas fired combination boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Having a window overlooking the courtyard and a recessed linen cupboard. There is a fold-down ladder leading to two loft rooms that have restricted height, but are fully plastered and decorated, boarded and carpeted. They feature exposed beam trusses, three Velux skylight windows and offer excellent additional space for a children's play area, hobby room or occasional bedroom.
BEDROOM ONE 13ft 1in x 12ft 1in: Having windows to the side and rear aspects, both enjoying far reaching open views. There is a radiator and recessed deep wardrobe. Access is provided to the
EN-SUITE: Fully tiled, including the floor and fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a recessed shower cubicle, dual flush WC and wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. There are down lighters to the ceiling and a chrome towel ladder radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 14ft 5in x 10ft 2in (13ft 4in max): Providing a rear facing window, again with distant views, plus a Velux skylight window with fitted blind. There are exposed roof trusses, a radiator and built in wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE 12ft 6in x 8ft 0in: A rear facing bedroom with radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Tiled to three walls and the floor and fitted with a white four-piece suite, comprising a P-shaped panel bath with shower over and curved glass screen, concealed flush WC, bidet and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. There is a Victorian style retro towel radiator, down lighters to the ceiling and a rear facing window.
OUTSIDE The property is set within a courtyard of only four properties and provides visitor parking at the entrance. Adjacent to the house, there is a double open fronted garage, measuring 18ft 8in x 16ft 9in, with additional loft space and log store. A further useful store can be found to the rear of the garage, measuring 16ft 10in x 4ft 3in, whilst a side personnel door from the garage also leads into the garden.
At the front of the property, there is a low maintenance forecourt area with stone boundary wall and stone flagged pathway. Situated off the side facing French doors in the lounge, there is a private garden with drystone boundary walls that enjoys views over the paddock and fields beyond and includes a lawn, plus decked and stone flagged patios.
A gated access leads to the rear of the property, where there is an additional formal garden, again with drystone boundary walls, planted borders and lawn. It provides access via another gate to the one-acre paddock with post and rail fencing. Towards the end of the paddock, there is a useful barn/store, which has double barn doors and measures 32ft x 23ft internally. A second field gate is located close by, opening onto Hallroyd Lane.
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