Church Lane, High Hoyland, Barnsley, S75 4BJ

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ... A TRULY UNIQUE, ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY, NESTLED IN APPROXIMATELY HALF ACRE OF AMAZING GROUNDS WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS IS THIS GRADE 2 LISTED FORMER CHURCH, OFFERING OUTSTANDING, SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION, RETAINING A WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER THROUGHOUT. THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY FEATURES AN ANNEX/AIR B&B ACCOMMODATION, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 EN SUITES AND WOULD SUIT A FAMILY PURCHASER LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY. LOCATED WITHIN A RURAL SETTING YET WITH EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES AND TRANSPORT LINKS VIA THE M1 MOTORWAY NETWORK.

GROUND FLOOR
An ornate stone entrance porch gives access to original double oak doors opening into the reception area which in turn leads through to the open plan living kitchen and main hall. 
The open plan living kitchen area features an original stone arch, stone mullioned lead windows and features wall and base units with a granite work surface incorporating a Belfast sink unit with a mixer tap over. There is an integrated oven, induction hob, extractor hood, plumbing for a dishwasher, ample space for a fridge freezer and dining room furniture, radiator and access to a good sized utility and shower room. 
The utility is set in the former baptistry and features stone mullioned windows, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a heated towel radiator. 
The shower room features a three piece white suite comprising of a low flush W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and a step in shower cubicle. 
The characterful main hall is spacious and versatile in use and displays many original features including a high vaulted ceiling, stone mullioned windows, cast iron radiators, a secondary spiral staircase giving access to the first floor and steps leading to the second studio style bedroom suite. 
The second bedroom suite retains many original features including front facing stone mullioned windows, stone arch work and provides access to a kitchenette area featuring modern kitchen units with a sink unit and an integrated oven, a four-ring hob and an extractor. This gives access to an adjoining shower room featuring a three-piece suite comprising of a push button W.C., slim line wash hand basin on a vanity unit and a step in shower cubicle. The second bedroom gives access to the third bedroom suite.
The impressive well-proportioned third bedroom suite was formerly the original Altar to the church, featuring stone arch work to three aspects, two windows to the front and a beautiful stained glass feature window set within a stone mullion arch. The room is currently used as a self-contained suite, incorporating a living area and kitchen, a bedroom and adjoining en suite bathroom. The kitchen area features a range of modern units with granite work surfaces incorporating a sink unit. There is an integrated oven, a four-ring hob and a microwave, space for a fridge freezer and washing machine plus a centrally positioned island with units beneath and a granite surface extending to a four-seater breakfast bar. The adjoining bathroom offers generous accommodation and is presented with a three-piece suite, incorporating a low flush W.C, a pedestal wash hand basin and a step-in corner Jacuzzi spa bath with a shower over. The room has an external access door and therefore could be used as a self-contained annex for a dependant relative or alternatively to rent out as a holiday let.
FIRST FLOOR
A staircase rising from the kitchen leads to the first floor giving access to two versatile rooms currently used as a living suite, featuring a lounge and bedroom one with an en-suite shower room. The lounge has maintained many of the original features such as the stonework and a beautiful feature window. An original stone arch framed doorway leads through to double bedroom one, which provides access to the gallery featuring a magnificent view over the main hall. There is also an adjoining en-suite shower room which is presented with a three piece suite.  
SECOND FLOOR 
Original stone steps provide access to the second and third floor located within the tower. On the second floor is access to bedroom four, a good sized double bedroom featuring exposed stone to two walls, original beams with belfry bell rope pulleys and a window commanding stunning views over adjoining scenery. 
THIRD FLOOR 
Located at the top of the tower is access to the third floor original belfry room, featuring original arched stone mullioned windows on all four sides, commanding spectacular views over south and west Yorkshire, and beyond. A wooden fixed ladder also gives access to the tower roof where more stunning landscape views can be seen for miles around.

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BRIEFLY COMPRISING;

GROUND FLOOR
•    ENTRANCE 
•    OPEN PLAN LIVING KITCHEN
•    UTILITY
•    SHOWER ROOM
•    STAIRS TO 1ST FLOOR
•    MAIN HALL
•    BEDROOM 2
•    KITCHENETTE
•    SHOWER ROOM
•    BEDROOM 3
•    KITCHEN/LIVING AREA
•    SHOWER ROOM

FIRST FLOOR
•    LANDING AREA
•    BEDROOM 1
•    EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
•    LOUNGE
•    STAIRS TO 2ND & 3RD FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR
•    BEDROOM 4

THIRD FLOOR
•    BELFRY ROOM

OUTSIDE 
•    Externally the property is set within grounds extending to approximately half an acre. A feature archway with double timber gates opens onto a pathway leading to the main entrance door. There is a lawn area to the front and a flagged patio area with southwest facing views. Parking is available for a single vehicle at the side of the church. There is a fenced and stone wall enclosed lawn grass garden which wraps around the property and to the east of the property a pedestrian gate providing access to an adjoining parcel of land. The land adjoins open countryside, having established stone walled boundaries, with a timber gate for vehicular access, offering versatile external space.

PLEASE NOTE: THESE BROCHURE DETAILS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SELLER.

TENURE: FREEHOLD

GRADE 2 LISTED 

COUNCIL TAX BANDING;
We understand the council tax band to be C. (SOURCE: GOV.CO.UK)

SERVICES
Mains water. Mains electric. Oil fired heating. Septic tank drainage.

DIRECTIONS
S75 4BJ

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DISCLAIMER
1.    PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 & 1991: We endeavour to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please take them as indicative only, made as a result of a visual inspection of the property and from information supplied by the vendor. 
2.    MEASUREMENTS are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction by taking your own measurements upon viewing. 
3.    No services, apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings have been tested by Mallinson and Co so we cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Tradesperson, Surveyor or Solicitor. 
4.    References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. Mallinson & Co has not had sight of the title documents and has not checked the tenure or the boundaries with the Land registry. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Solicitor. Mallinson and Co accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
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