Worsbrough, Barnsley

1 ROCKLEY OLD HALL

A delightful 18th century property, sympathetically restored retaining original period features including stone mullion windows, exposed beams and stone work, enjoying ¾ of an acre grounds, nestled within a small hamlet of picturesque period properties, surrounded by glorious rural surroundings.

The approach sets the scene, offering a stunning first impression, a private lane leading through green belt farmland before arriving at Rockley Old Hall. The property offers beautifully presented accommodation including a spacious lounge with Inglenook fireplace, a dining room and kitchen finished with exceptional handmade furniture. There are three bedrooms to the first floor and a modern family bathroom. The southwest facing landscaped gardens are privately enclosed and occupy annexed accommodation to include a bedroom, lounge or home office, leisure room and shower room. An additional section of land offers versatile external space presenting off road parking for several vehicles, has planted beds, a variety of trees and is also home to a summer house which overlooks the grounds towards the hall.

Enjoying an enviable countryside setting with glorious scenic walks on the doorstep, yet well served by an abundance of local services including highly regarded schools, offering convenient access to the town centre, Penistone and Stockbridge, positioned within a five minute drive of the M1 motorway ensuring convenient access throughout the region and beyond.

KEY FEATURES

Ground Floor

A composite stable style entrance door opens into the reception which offers a glimpse through to both the dining room and the kitchen, has exposed beams to the ceiling, a Travertine floor and a staircase to the first-floor level.

The dining room has windows to both front and rear aspects, displays original timbers exposed to the ceiling, a Travertine tiled floor and a gas stove that sits on a flagged hearth set back into a chimney breast with an exposed stone backcloth and beamed lintel over. From the dining room to the rear porch, which has a door opening to the garden and access to a cloakroom that is presented with a modern two-piece suite and is also home to an oil-fired boiler.

The kitchen has windows to both front and rear aspects, the rear commanding a delightful outlook over the gardens, the room retaining exposed beams to the ceiling and a continuation of the Travertine floor. The kitchen is bespoke, and hand made by local craftsmen, Love Wood Kitchens, with solid oak furniture consisting of base cupboards, with a granite work surface over and matching up-stands, with an inset drainer and a double bowl Belfast sink with a mixer tap. There is space for a double width electric range cooker with a granite splash back, a dishwasher and space for a Larder style fridge freezer. There is access through to the adjoining utility / boot room, which has a continuation of the Travertine floor. There is a composite door opening directly onto a flagged terrace, a window to the side aspect and furniture matching the kitchen, with a granite work surface, a butler sink and an integral automatic washing machine.

The lounge offers exceptional living space, has an exposed solid maple floor and displays original period features, including beam work and trusses into the apex of the building, exposed stonework to two walls, one of which incorporates a fireplace that is home to a wood burning stove, which sits on a stone flagged hearth. There are three windows to two aspects ensuring good levels of natural light and a composite door which opens directly onto the rear garden.

KEY FEATURES

First Floor

The landing has exposed timbers into the apex of the ceiling and a window to the front aspect.

The principal bedroom offers double proportions and displays exposed beams and trusses into the apex of the building. The room has windows to both front and rear aspects, the rear commanding a delightful outlook over the gardens, whilst to the expanse of one wall there is a range of fitted wardrobes, which sit either side of a dresser with drawers beneath.

The second bedroom offers double accommodation and once again displays exposed timbers into the apex of the building, is positioned to the rear elevation with a window commanding a view over the garden.

The third bedroom is currently used as a dressing room, is positioned to the front aspect of the home with a window, exposed beam work and fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes and drawer units.

The family bathroom is presented with a modern suite finished in white, comprising a wash hand basin with a drawer beneath, a low flush W.C and a P-shaped bath with a shower over and a ceramic tiled stone effect surround. A window set to a stone mullioned surround overlooks the garden.

KEY FEATURES

Externally

The property offers a delightful approach through open countryside, before arriving at Rockley Old Hall. At the immediate front aspect of the property is an open plan lawned garden, divided into two sections by a stone flagged driveway. At the immediate rear of the house there is a flagged terrace with established borders, stone flagged walkways with steps leading up to the garden, which offers a central lawn with established flower, tree and shrub surrounds, a wooden shed and a variety of seating areas, all set within a private hedged border. There is an additional parcel of land with a number of raised beds, vegetable beds, soft fruit bushes, an orchard (pears, apples and plums), a wildlife pond and a summer house. There are two sheds, one wooded and one metal, and a greenhouse (to be dealt with by separate negotiation).

Annexed Accommodation

The annexed accommodation is separated from the main house by a stone flagged terrace patio and offers flexible accommodation to include leisure, guest bedroom suite or with slight configuration offers the potential to create self-contained accommodation. French doors open directly into a generous living space, which offers versatile accommodation, has exposed floorboards and has access to through to the bedroom, which once again has exposed floorboards and offers generous double bedroom accommodation. There is a window overlooking the garden and a part glazed door to the side aspect. An internal door gains access through to the games room, which once again has exposed floorboards, French doors opening directly to the rear aspect and has plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

A wet room is presented with a floating wash hand basin, a low flush W.C and a walk-in wet room style shower with a fixed glass screen. There are two useful attics above the annexed accommodation offering generous dry storage.

LOCAL AREA

Occupying a little known setting, surrounded by glorious open countryside including Worsborough Country Park, parts of the adjoining woods are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest home to rare breeds of birds. Positioned in between the villages of Stainborough, Ward Green, Worsborough and Birdwell, located to the west of Barnsley, north of Sheffield offering an idyllic outdoors lifestyle; stunning scenery, walks and bridle paths from the doorstep. Locally there is a country inn which serves good quality food whilst local services are in abundance. Barnsley, Birdwell and Dodworth offer everyday amenities whilst the market towns of Penistone and Stocksbridge, include small gift and clothes shops and traditional weekly outdoor markets. Stocksbridge enjoys the recent development at Fox Valley which is within a 10-minute drive and the award-winning Rob Royd Farm shop and bistro is within a 5-minute drive.

Stainborough is home to Wentworth Castle and the accompanying Parkland Estate which presents some delightful walks and activities. Whilst enjoying an idyllic rural location Stainborough is only a 15-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 links to the M62, M18 and commercial centres throughout the region. Bus and train services are available in Penistone, Barnsley and Sheffield. Further afield the village of Wentworth has a popular garden centre and traditional village pubs whilst the National Peak Park is not far away. In short, a delightful location offering glorious peaceful surroundings whilst every day ‘hustle and bustle’ can be reached within short drive.

INFORMATION

Additional Information

A Grade II listed, Freehold property with mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and drainage via a septic tank. Council Tax Band - G. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.

Directions

From junction 36 of the M1 motorway network following the signs for Birdwell proceed down Sheffield Road and turn left onto The Walk. Proceed through the countryside onto Stamper Hill continuing for approximately one mile and turn right on to Old Hall Road. Continue down Old Hall Road over the bridge and into the Rockley Old Hall development. Proceed through the open gate directly ahead and park to the front of 1 Rockley Old Hall.

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 28.02.2024

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