Barnsley, South Yorkshire

COMMON SIDE FARM

A stunning 18th century farm house commanding, uninterrupted views in all directions, occupying the most idyllic of locations, set within 2.25 Acre grounds resulting in a delightful family home ideal for those with smaller scale equestrian interests.

The property enjoys landscaped gardens and paddocks, benefits from outbuildings including stable blocks and garaging and whilst offering spacious accommodation offers the potential for further development.

The house has retained period features throughout, all rooms enjoying differing views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, the versatile accommodation including a living kitchen and morning room in addition to three reception room and four bedrooms.

The location is quite simply outstanding, immediately rural offering the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, a stunning outlook from all viewpoints, yet well served by local services and highly commutable with the M1 Motorway ensuring convenient access throughout the region and beyond.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor

An oak entrance door opens into the reception, which has a quarry tiled floor, a bank of cupboards and access to a cloakroom which is presented with a two-piece suite, with a window directly overlooking the garden.

Off the hall there is a useful pantry/larder, which has a continuation of the Quarry tiled floor and has a window to the side aspect of the house.

The utility has furniture with a work surface incorporating a Stainless-steel sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a window overlooking the garden.

The living kitchen has windows to the front and rear aspects, each commanding a stunning outlook over the grounds and adjoining countryside beyond, the room enjoying exceptional levels of natural light and displaying exposed beams to the ceiling. Presented with a bespoke range of handmade furniture with a work surface incorporating a Stainless-steel sink which has a waste disposal unit. An Aga is set back into the chimney breast with a beamed lintel over and heats the water to the property whilst an additional complement of appliances includes a four-ring hob with extraction over, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer

The kitchen is open plan to a morning room which has a vaulted ceiling exposed into the apex of the room with timbers on display. A window to the side aspect looks over the garden and patio doors open directly onto a flagged terrace, commanding stunning views across open countryside.

A dining room has windows to both front and rear elevations, the rear with an inset seat overlooking the garden. This room has exposed beams to the ceiling, a stunning stone chimney breast with a stone back cloth and a Yorkshire stone hearth. A handmade oak staircase gives access to the first floor.

The lounge offers exceptional proportions and invites tremendous level of natural light indoors, windows to both front and rear elevations commanding a delightful scenic outlook. Patio doors open directly onto a southwest facing terrace and a glazed door opens to the rear aspect. A chimney breast is home to a real flame fire and access is gained through to the sitting room.

The sitting room has windows to front and rear aspects, library shelving to one wall whilst a brick fireplace with a Quarry tiled inset is home to a dog grate, real flame fire.

KEY FEATURES

First Floor

The landing has original woodwork on display, two windows commanding stunning long-distance views, and an airing cupboard which is home to the hot water cylinder tank. A study/office area is positioned directly in front of one of the windows, which enjoys an outlook over the grounds and countryside beyond.

The principal bedroom suite incorporates a bedroom, en-suite and a walk-in dressing room. The bedroom has windows to front and rear aspects commanding stunning views, is exposed into the apex of the building with beams on display. The dressing room is fitted with a comprehensive range of furniture, incorporating wardrobes, drawer units and shelving. Behind the wardrobes is useful storage area in the eaves of the building. The en-suite presents a wash hand basin, shower, a bidet and a low flush W.C.

To the rear aspect of the property, there are three additional double bedrooms, all with exposed beams into the apex of the ceiling, all offering a delightful view over the gardens and adjoining countryside beyond.

The family bathroom has a panelled bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. The window, as with all other rooms commands delightful scenic views.

KEY FEATURES

Externally

The property occupies a private position off North Lane. A track leads to the property which is accessed by double five-bar timber gates. The driveway extends to a courtyard which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the house, garage and stables. To the front aspect of the home a southwest facing garden has two flagged patios, established flower beds, tree and shrub borders. There is a small orchard which has a well and fruit trees including Damson plumb and apple. The gardens extend to the east and west aspects of the home, in the main are laid to lawn with established flowers beds, trees and vegetable beds. There are two fence enclosed paddocks, whilst the grounds all enclosed within a stone walled and fenced boundary. The outbuildings include a stone built stable block, which incorporates three stables and a tack room, with power, lighting and water. There is an additional storeroom to the rear aspect and a greenhouse.

An additional stable block has power and lighting and incorporates two additional stables with a Mezzanine storage area above. An open fronted oak framed barn offers versatile space.

Adjoining the house an oversized single garage has power, lighting and an up and over entrance door and is home to the central heating boiler.

On the opposite side of the track, a further paddock set within a stone walled boundary amounts to approximately 0.8 of an acre.

LOCAL AREA

Cawthorne

Occupying a private position on the outskirts one of Yorkshires most sought after villages, located to the West Barnsley, North of Sheffield. The property is surrounded by glorious un-spoilt countryside and whilst being immediately rural the market town of Penistone is easily accessible as is Barnsley town centre. Local attractions include Cannon Hall Park and farm shop, The Museum and discovery Centre, Wentworth Castle and its glorious Parkland Estate and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Local reservoirs at Langsett and Scout Dyke present delightful walks as does the Trans Pennine Trail.

Whilst enjoying an idyllic rural location the property is only a 10 minute drive from the centre of Barnsley and 30 minutes from the centre of Sheffield. The M1 motorway is within a 10 minute drive with excellent communication links throughout the region. Bus and Train services are available in Barnsley, Penistone and Sheffield. Within the village there is a traditional store, a post office, several pubs and restaurants, a village club, museum, cricket club and an antique shop.

INFORMATION

Additional Information

A Freehold property, set within grounds of approximately 2.25 acres, with mains water and electricity, drainage via a septic tank and oil-fired central heating. Council Tax Band - G. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.

Directions

From Cawthorne heading away from Barnsley on Lane Head Road, turn left on to North Lane. After approximately one mile the lane to the property is on the left hand side.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 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. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.06.2023

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