Property description
An exceedingly rare opportunity to purchase a substantial detached home set within extensive grounds extending to around 13 acres in total. The grounds incorporate a large former Mill Pond and extensive woodland areas as well as attractive formal gardens and extensive parking. The property could suit the needs of a variety of purchasers from the self employed individual through to those needing ancillary accommodation for the dependent relative.
On the lower ground floor there is a substantial annex comprising five large rooms in addition to a hallway and two toilet areas all of which are served by an independant central heating system. The main house offers a substantial hallway with guest cloakroom/w.c. off, three large reception rooms, a study, utility room and superb kitchen, both of which boast solid granite worktops. The first floor landing has doors to four double bedrooms (two with en-suite facilities) in addition to the separate house bathroom.
The majority of rooms enjoy a superb vista across the Mill Pond and the property enjoys a semi rural setting adjacent to Coxley Woods yet close to Wakefield and the M1 motorway network for anyone looking to commute further afield.
ACCOMMODATION RECEPTION HALL A spacious reception hall which has a timber door to the front with opening bullseye window and two further UPVC double glazed windows. A spindle balustrade leads to the first floor galleried landing, ornate coving to the ceiling, delph rack below and doors leading off to the cloaks cupboard, downstairs cloakroom/w.c, kitchen and oak double doors lead through to the lounge. Central heating radiator.
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/W.C. UPVC double glazed window to the front with oak window sill, built in wash basin with granite work top, granite splash back and vanity cupboard below, low flush w.c. with concealed cistern and granite mantle above, solid oak flooring, feature LED lighting and Victorian style central heating radiator.
LOUNGE 25' 4" x 12' 5" (7.72m x 3.78m) A well proportioned reception room enjoying lots of natural light from large UPVC double glazed window on a dual aspect and a sliding UPVC double glazed patio door opening onto the decked terrace. A multi fuel cast iron stove is recessed into a feature chimney breast with rustic wooden mantle, solid granite hearth and matching shelves. Ornate coving to the ceiling, oak double doors with bevelled glass inserts opening onto the dining room and further oak door with bevelled glass inserts into to the family room/snug. Central heating radiator.
FAMILY ROOM/SNUG 12' 7" x 10' 5" (3.84m x 3.18m) UPVC double glazed window to the front, coving to the ceiling with delph rack below, solid oak flooring and a full width built in storage unit with solid oak top, a range of cupboards and drawers. Central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM 13' 0" x 13' 9" (3.96m x 4.19m) Feature archway leading through to the breakfast kitchen, door leading through to the study, sliding UPVC double glazed patio door opening onto a decked terrace and a further timber glazed door to the side. Solid limestone flooring, feature ceiling beams with delph rack below. Central heating radiator.
STUDY 8' 7" x 7' 9" (2.62m x 2.36m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear and a range of built in office furniture incorporating cupboards, drawers and kneehole desk with solid oak work top and upstands. Built in radiator cabinet with solid oak shelf over, decorative coving to the ceiling and central ceiling rose.
KITCHEN 12' 0" x 12' 6" (3.66m x 3.81m) Large UPVC double glazed window to the front and a range of quality fitted shaker-style base and wall height units with chrome handles and solid granite work surfaces, splash backs and window sill. Inset spotlights to the ceiling, ceiling mounted speakers, under work top stainless steel sink unit with half sink and chrome mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, Bosch double oven and Bosch ceramic hob with chimney style stainless steel filter hood above, solid limestone flooring and door to a utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 1" x 9' 8" (2.77m x 2.95m) UPVC double glazed window to the front and a glazed stable style door, built in shaker-style base and wall height units finished with contrasting granite work tops, matching splash backs, shelf and window sill. Solid limestone flooring, stainless steel under work top sink with chrome mixer tap, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, central heating radiator in a cabinet and inset spotlights to the ceiling. Door to the integral double garage.
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE Large electrically operated up and over door, UPVC double glazed window to the rear, tiled floor, a range of built in base and wall height units with laminate roll edge work surfaces, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and central heating radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Decorative coving to the ceiling, loft access point, spindle balustrade and doors leading off to four bedrooms and the house bathroom/w.c.
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 6" x 13' 7" (4.11m x 4.14m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear, decorative coving to the ceiling with dado rail below, wall mounted bedside lights and central heating radiator. Door to the en suite shower room/w.c.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. UPVC double glazed window to the side and fitted with a three piece suite comprising vanity wash basin with built in cupboards below, concealed cistern w.c. and large walk-in shower enclosure with glass door and Grohe thermostatic shower. Fully tiled walls, tiled floor, wall mounted extractor fan and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 10' 3" x 18' 5" (3.12m x 5.61m) A spacious second bedroom which has a UPVC double glazed window to the front and UPVC double glazed French doors on a dual aspect opening onto the balcony at the rear with decorative metal balustrade, wooden hand rail and timber decked flooring. Door to the en suite bathroom/w.c.
EN SUITE BATHROOM/W.C. UPVC double glazed window to the side and fitted with a four piece suite comprising rectangular panelled bath with mixer tap, quadrangle corner shower enclosure with Mira thermostatic shower, low flush w.c. and wash basin within a vanity unit with built in cupboard below. Fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 7" x 13' 5" (3.84m x 4.09m) UPVC double glazed window to the front, coving to the ceiling, two wall mounted bedside lights and wash basin within a vanity unit with marble top and cupboards below. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 10' 5" x 8' 5" (3.18m x 2.57m) to wardrobes UPVC double glazed window to the front, built in fitted wardrobes to one wall and vanity wash basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard below. Central heating radiator.
HOUSE BATHROOM/W.C UPVC double glazed window and fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner Whirlpool bath, pedestal wash basin and low flush w.c. Two useful built in storage cupboards, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor and central heating radiator.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALLWAY UPVC door and double glazed window to the front, and two UPVC double glazed windows to the side. Feature exposed stone wall, tiled floor, central heating radiator and door to w.c. and access to reception rooms.
W.C. Low flush w.c, concealed wash basin, ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan.
RECEPTION ROOM ONE 17' 7" x 13' 0" (5.36m x 3.96m) UPVC double glazed window to the front, delph rack, four wall light points and central heating radiator. Door to a second reception room.
RECEPTION ROOM TWO 14' 8" x 13' 0" (4.47m x 3.96m) UPVC double glazed window to the front and central heating radiator. Door to a third reception room.
RECEPTION ROOM THREE 15' 6" x 13' 0" (4.72m x 3.96m) UPVC double glazed window to the front, two wall light points and central heating radiator. Door to a fourth reception room.
RECEPTION ROOM FOUR 25' 6" x 13' 0" (7.77m x 3.96m) UPVC double glazed window to the front and sliding double glazed patio door, four wall light points and two central heating radiator. Doors leading to a further w.c. and fifth reception room.
W.C. Wash basin, low flush w.c, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan and central heating radiator.
RECEPTION ROOM FIVE 8' 7" x 9' 7" (2.62m x 2.92m) UPVC double glazed window to the front and central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE Perhaps the finest feature of this superb and versatile home is the grounds that the property occupies, access via a private lane with a majority of the rooms (including the lower ground floor) having a superb vista across the large former Mill Pond belonging to the property. The Mill Pond is flanked by established woodland with a range of deciduous mature trees. In the centre of the Mill Pond there is a central island and the pond runs off through Coxley Beck beyond. To the rear of the property there is a large stone faced and Yorkshire stone topped wall, and accessed from the lower ground floor, a substantial Yorkshire stone paved terrace, above which there is a further balustraded terrace and decked seating area. On the approach to the property there is a substantial vegetable garden with glass house and fruit garden below with a range of established fruit trees. There is a front lawned garden with Yorkshire stone patio, feature Victorian style lamppost and a range of established plants, trees and shrubs. A large tarmacadam driveway leads by the front of the property providing off road parking for several vehicles, in addition to the integral double garage. The driveway is protected by large double metal gates and has a raised border to the right. To the rear of the driveway steps lead up to a stone archway onto a raised lawn with established borders, beyond which there is a substantial paddock.
RIGHTS OF WAY Please note that there are existing public footpaths allowing access across the property towards Coxley Woods. The rights of way do not intrude upon the private landscaped grounds which enjoy a secure boundary.
DRAINAGE The property is on a private drainage systems and is not currently connected to mains drainage.
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 call into one of our five local offices.
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.
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