5 bedroom detached house for sale

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A BEAUITFUL, PERIOD, DOUBLE-FRONTED, FAMILY HOME, NESTLED IN A STUNNING TREE-LINED PLOT ( 1.3 ACRES) AND LOCATED IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE OF BIRDSEDGE. IN A BEAUTIFUL, SEMI-RURAL SETTING OFFERING OPEN ASPECT VIEWS ACROSS THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS. THE PROPERTY IS BRIMMING WITH BOTH CHARM AND CHARACTER AND DOES REQUIRE A PROGRAMME OF RENOVATION IN AREAS WHICH OFFERS THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER A BLANK CANVAS TO FINISH AS THEY DESIRE.

The property accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, living room, bar/office, sitting room, lobby, open-plan living/dining-kitchen, study, utility room, boiler room, cloakroom, and downstairs WC to the ground floor. To the lower ground floor there are two keeping cellars. To the first floor there are five well-proportioned bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedroom one having dressing room and ensuite and bedroom two having ensuite and balcony. Externally the property is approached via a pillared driveway with courtyard, the gardens are laid predominately to lawn with well stocked flower, tree and shrub borders which total approx. 1.3 acres.

PLEASE NOTE The property and associated land is offered for sale both together and as individual lots. Plans to follow.

This property is for sale by the best and final offers method. All bids to be submitted to the selling agent’s Holmfirth office, no later than 12 noon on Friday 2nd February.

LOBBY

Enter the property through a fabulous timber and multipaneled glazed door into the lobby. There is obscure glass with leaded detailing above the front door which proceeds into the entrance hall. As the photography suggests the lobby is brimming with both charm and character with fabulous coving to the ceiling, deep skirting boards and beautiful original tiled flooring. There are two double-glazed arch windows with obscure glass and leaded detailing to either side elevation. A beautiful stone staircase with walnut handrail and cast-iron spindling proceeds to the first floor. There is a radiator, and doors providing access to the lounge, sitting room, open plan dining kitchen and side entrance.

LIVING ROOM

The lounge is a generous proportioned reception room which enjoys a great deal of natural light which cascades through the dual aspect windows, with beautiful stone mullioned double glazed bay window to the front elevation and two double glazed windows with stone surrounds to the side elevation. This fabulous room features hard wood flooring, decorative coving to the ceiling and two ornate ceiling roses with ceiling light points. The focal point of the room is the beautiful open cast iron fireplace with marble inset hearth and surround. There is a door providing access to the bar.

BAR ROOM

This versatile space can be utilised for a variety of uses and has historically been used for entertainment purposes and used as a bar. There is a double-glazed window to the side elevation with stone surround, decorative coving to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and there is a bank of fitted cupboards with glazed fronted display cabinets above.

SITTING ROOM

The sitting room is again a light and airy and generous proportioned reception room which enjoys dual aspect windows with a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation which offers fantastic views across the property’s gardens and the woodland outlook. There is a further double-glazed window to the side elevation. There is fabulous hard wood parquet flooring, deep skirting boards and attractive decorative coving to the ceiling. There is an ornate ceiling rose with central ceiling light point, three radiators as well as a cast iron column radiator under the bay window. The focal point of the room is the cast iron multifuel burning stove which is set upon a raised stone hearth with inglenook brick fireplace surround.

LIVING DINING KITCHEN

The open plan dining kitchen room again is a fabulous, proportioned space which enjoys a great deal of natural light. There are dual aspect windows, three windows to the rear elevation and an adjoining window with external double-glazed door to the other side elevation. There is hard wood flooring, multiple ceiling light points, doors providing access to the office and a doorway leads into a vestibule which is utilised as a cloaks area and has further doors providing access to the downstairs toilet and utility. The kitchen features a range of fitted wall and base units with work surfaces over which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. There is space for an electric cooker and plumbing for a dishwasher.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C

The downstairs w.c. features a two-piece suite which comprises a low level w.c. and a wash hand basin with vanity unit under. The room is separated into two rooms, both of which have double glazed windows with obscure glass to the front elevation, tiled flooring, and various inset spotlighting to the ceiling. There are two radiators.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room features dual aspect windows, lighting and power and there is fitted shelving providing a great deal of additional storage space. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for further free-standing appliances. The utility room then provides access to the boiler room.

BOILER ROOM

The boiler room houses the property boiler and water tank.

STUDY

The study again is a versatile reception room which can be utilised for a variety of uses such as a recreational room, playroom, or music room.

LANDING

Taking the beautiful stone staircase to the first floor you reach the landing which features decorative coving to the ceiling, doors provide access to the bedroom and house bathroom accommodation and there is a skylight window to the ceiling which provides natural light from the apex windows above. There is a cupboard at the top of the stairs for additional storage and an airing cupboard again which provides storage for toiletries and towels.

BEDROOM TWO

Bedroom two is a generous proportioned light and airy double bedroom which enjoys dual aspect windows with a double-glazed window to the front elevation and double-glazed external door with adjoining window which leads to the rear balcony. The room features decorative coving to the ceiling with a fabulous ornate art deco style ceiling rose with central ceiling light point. The room features an array of fitted furniture which includes floor to ceiling built in wardrobes which have hanging rails and shelving. There is a large dressing table with drawer unit beneath, vanity mirror and cupboards above. The room enjoys en-suite shower room facilities.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

The en-suite shower room features a three-piece-suite which comprises a quadrant style shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, a low level w.c. with push button flush and a corner wash hand basin. There are tiled walls and flooring, decorative coving to the ceiling, insert spotlighting and an extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR

Bedroom four is a light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for free standing furniture. There is a double-glazed window to the front elevation providing pleasant open aspect views. There is decorative coving to the ceiling, a ceiling light point and radiator. The room benefits from fitted furniture which includes built in wardrobes which have hanging rails and shelving and cupboards above and a dressing unit with drawers.

BEDROOM ONE

As the photography suggests bedroom one is a generous proportioned light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for free standing furniture. The room enjoys fabulous open aspect views across the property’s gardens and grounds through the dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations. The room features decorative coving to the ceiling, radiators beneath the windows, two ceiling light points and there is a bank of fitted wardrobes which have hanging rails, shelving and cupboards above and the principal bedroom benefits from en-suite bathroom facilities and a walk-in wardrobe.

ENSUITE BATHROOM

The en-suite bathroom features a three-piece-suite which comprises a panel bath with shower head mixer tap, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level w.c. There is tiling to the splash areas, a ceiling light point, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the side elevation.

WALK IN WARDROBE

The walk-in wardrobe could be utilised as a home office or potentially a nursery. It features dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations and again taking full advantage of the pleasant views across the property’s gardens and grounds. There are exposed timber floorboards and a ceiling light point.

BEDROOM THREE

Bedroom three can accommodate a double bed with ample space for free standing furniture. The room features a double-glazed window to the side elevation which has a pleasant woodland outlook and has views across neighbouring fields. There is a central ceiling light point, a radiator and the room feature a wash hand basin with inset spotlighting above.

BEDROOM FIVE

Bedroom five can accommodate a double bed with ample space for free standing furniture. The room has had a recently fitted roof and needs decorative repair. There is a double-glazed window to the side elevation.

HOUSE BATHROOM

The house bathroom features a three- piece-suite which comprises a panel bath with shower head mixer tap, low level w.c. and a broad wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath. There is a timber panelled ceiling with inset spotlighting, a radiator and there are dual aspect double glazed windows with obscure windows with obscure glass to the rear and side elevation.

EXTERNAL

Externally the property is approached via a pillared driveway off Penistone Road and opens out to a large courtyard which sweeps across the front of the property and off to the side which provides ample off-street parking and leads to the detached triple garage. The gardens extend to approx. 1.3 acres and feature tree-lined aspects. There are flagged patio areas, well stocked flower, tree and shrub borders and there is a useful hardstanding for additional off-street parking to the right-hand side of the driveway.