A stunning cottage which has been sympathetically modernised and extended resulting in a delightful five bedroom family home, privately enclosed within tree lined grounds approaching ½ an acre, positioned on the outskirts of glorious open countryside commanding breathtaking rural views. 

An exceptional property displaying charm and character from the outset, offering spacious accommodation, each room flooded with natural light, the accommodation incorporating a generous living kitchen, two additional reception rooms, a home office and orangery whilst five first floor bedrooms benefit from three bathrooms.

Positioned on the outskirts of open countryside resulting in the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, scenic walks on the doorstep whilst local facilities include highly regarded schools and both bus and train services; the neighbouring market towns of Penistone and Stocksbridge offer an abundance of amenities whilst the M1 motorway ensures convenient access throughout the region and beyond.

The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

An entrance door opens into a boot room/reception area which has a stone flagged floor and an internal door opening directly into the dining hall, which offers an impressive introduction to the home with a bespoke oak staircase which extends beyond an arch top window inviting excellent levels of natural light indoors. The room has oak floorboards, sash windows to the front aspect and stunning stone chimney breast with a flagged hearth.

The study has a window overlooking the rear garden, an oak floor and fitted oak cupboards and shelving to one wall.

The lounge offers generous proportions, has windows to both front and rear elevations inviting an abundance of natural light indoors, the front Bay window with an inset seat and storage beneath. This room has exposed oak flooring, an original stone chimney breast with matching backcloth and a Yorkshire stone hearth, which is home to a wood burning stove. There are oak fronted cupboards and shelving to one alcove and speakers for a surround sound music system.

The adjoining Orangery has windows to three aspects, overlooking differing aspect of the grounds, has tiling to the floor and French doors which open directly onto a flagged terrace at the rear of the property.

The living kitchen forms the hub of the home, offers exceptional proportions and incorporates a dining/breakfast area in addition to the kitchen. The room displays a Yorkshire stone flagged floor, has sash windows to three aspects offering differing views over the grounds and adjoining countryside, whilst French doors open directly into a west facing flagged terrace, encouraging Al-Fresco dining. The kitchen area is presented with a bespoke range of furniture, with wooden work surfaces over that incorporates a drainer and has an inset Belfast double pot sink with a mixer tap over and a waste disposal. A contrasting work surface finished in Granite, sits on either side of an Aga whilst an extensive central island has a wooden surface with cupboards beneath and an overhang extending to a breakfast bar. There is space for an American style fridge freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

The everyday reception porch area has a Yorkshire stone flagged floor, a stable style entrance door opening to the front aspect and access to a cloakroom that is presented with a traditionally styled Heritage suite finished in white, the room benefiting from a Yorkshire stone flagged floor and an opaque sash window.

The utility offers generous space, has windows to two aspects commanding a pleasant view. A cupboard is home to the central heating boiler and cylinder tank whilst a range of base and wall cupboards has work surfaces incorporating a Belfast pot sink.

First Floor

A spacious landing has windows to the rear overlooking the garden and adjoining countryside beyond, an airing cupboard and further storage cupboards.

The principal bedroom suite offers generous proportions, is positioned to the front aspect of the home with three Sash windows commanding stunning cross-valley view’s towards Thurgoland and beyond. A walk-in dressing room has fitted hanging space and shelving to two walls whilst the en-suite shower room is presented with a step-in double shower with tiling to the walls and floor, a low flush W.C and a bidet. An antique style dresser has a Granite surface which is home to twin wash hand basins with Travertine tiling behind, a sash window with plantation style shutters enjoys a rural outlook and there is a heated chrome towel radiator.

The guest suite or second bedroom offers double proportions and is positioned to the rear aspect of the home and has windows to two aspects offering differing views over adjoining fields. En-suite facilities comprise a traditionally styled suite finished in white, incorporating a wash hand basin, a low flush W.C and a step-in shower which has a Victorian style shower head and feature tiling to the walls. The room has full tiling to the floor, a frosted sash window and a heated towel radiator finished in chrome.

There are two additional double bedrooms to the front aspect of the property, both with sash windows set to stone mullioned surrounds, commanding stunning long-distance views.

A fifth bedroom to the rear aspect of the property has windows to two elevations, both overlooking the gardens and fields beyond.

The family bathroom offers generous proportions and is presented with a four-piece suite, comprising a free-standing Cast Iron bath, a Victorian style wash hand basin with Granite tiled splash backs, a low flush W.C and a step-in shower with tiling to the walls. The room has Travertine tiling to the floor, half wood panelling to the walls, and a sash window overlooking the garden with plantation style shutters.

Externally

The property occupies a delightful position, privately enclosed within a hedged and tree lined border, located on the outskirts of glorious open countryside, resulting in the most idyllic of outdoor lifestyles and amazing countryside views. Gates open to a cobbled stone driveway that provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the garage. Paved walkways to the front separate the house from a lawned garden, which is set within a hedged border. The gardens extend to the side and rear aspect of the property and in turn are wrapped within a private tree-lined border, in the main are laid to lawn with a variation of established specimen trees and shrubs. A generous flagged terrace spans the rear aspect of the property, accessing the kitchen and orangery offering a delightful outdoors entertaining area.

There is a Stone built detached garage, with power, lighting, a window to the side and a personal entrance door, whilst double sliding doors open for vehicle access.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains water, electricity and gas with a recently installed boiler. Drainage via a Septic tank. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band - G.

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.

Agents Notes 
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.      

Directions

On entering Oxspring turn onto Roughbirchworth Lane and continue towards open countryside. At the junction with Long Lane and Park Lane the property is on the right hand side.