4 bedroom equestrian property

An early 19th century former gate lodge to the Noblethorpe Estate, occupying a delightful position, set within stunning one acre grounds including southwest facing gardens, paddocks, a menage and a stable block. An individual home retaining original period features, displaying a wealth of charm and character throughout, offering spacious versatile accommodation and enjoying an enviable position on the edge of the Pennines. The property occupies a private setting, enclosed within an established hedged border, is well served by an abundance of local services which include highly regarded schools whilst open countryside is immediately accessible and includes numerous bridle paths and walkways. The M1 motorway can be reached within a 10 minute drive and the property lends itself to a varying audience including those with an equestrian interest; it would make an ideal kennels whilst offering potential for those looking to work or run a business from home.

Ground Floor A double-glazed entrance door to the front aspect, is sheltered by an entrance Portico and opens directly into the dining room, which is open plan to the kitchen. The dining room enjoys a high ceiling height, has decorative cove moulding, windows to two aspects ensuring good levels of natural light and a Yorkshire stone flagged floor. There is a slate tiled chimney breast with matching inset and hearth, which is home to a Living Flame Gazco gas stove. The kitchen is presented with a comprehensive range of fitted furniture finished on oak, with Corian work surfaces that incorporates a drainer and a one and a half bowl stainless stell sink unit. The room has complimentary tiling to the walls, under cabinet lighting and a complement of appliances which including a Leisure Stove, comprising a double oven and grill with a five-ring gas burner, electric hotplate, and a tiled splash back. The Stove is set back into the chimney breast with an extractor canopy over. There is also a dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer. A trap door opens to the cellar. The inner hallway has a useful cloaks cupboard and gains access to the lounge and bedroom accommodation. The lounge offers exceptional proportions with double glazed windows to two aspects, overlooking the rear garden. This room has ornate coving to the ceiling and a double-glazed door opening directly onto the rear terrace. A snug offers versatile accommodation and would make an ideal fourth bedroom, having a window to the front aspect and an electric stove set back into the chimney breast. There are three double bedrooms, the principal suite enjoying a double aspect position, located to the front of the house, with exposed floorboards and En-suite facilities comprising a low flush W.C, a panelled bath and a pedestal wash hand basin. The additional bedrooms each offer double proportions, one located to the front aspect of the property, which is currently used as a home office, the second located to the rear aspect with a window overlooking the rear courtyard. The family bathroom is presented with a modern suite, consisting of a step-in shower with a fixed glass screen, vanity cupboards and drawers which incorporate a low flush W. C and a wash hand basin. The room has complimentary tiling to the walls and floor, a heated towel rail and under floor heating. The boot room offers versatile accommodation, has a laminate floor, a window overlooking the paddocks and a stable style entrance door opening directly onto the terrace. Presented with furniture with work surfaces which incorporate a stainless-steel double drainer sink unit and having plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Externally The property has a stone cobbled driveway with Grand stone pillars. Electronically operated gates open into the grounds. A tarmac driveway gives access to the paddock land before extending to the stable yard, providing parking for several vehicles. To the immediate rear of the house, enjoying a Southwest facing aspect, and set within a hedged boundary, is a garden which has been landscaped for low maintenance. There is a lawned area with a hedged border, and steps which lead up to the driveway and stables. The grounds are wrapped within a private hedged border. The grass land is split into three separate paddocks, and an arena which has been allowed to grass over in recent times but would easily be addressed. A stable block incorporates an Implement / food store, three stables and a tack room. The stables benefit from power, lighting and water.

Additional Information A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band – F. 1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Fine & Country or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Fine & Country accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. These particulars do not form the basis of any contract nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract.

Directions From the centre of Penistone proceed down Bridge Street to the traffic lights and turn right onto Barnsley Road, continuing over the roundabout and bypassing Hoylandswaine. As the road descends into Silkstone, Red Lodge is located on the left-hand side of the road.