Genn Lane, Barnsley

A stunning Georgian styled home set within landscaped grounds approaching 1 acre; boasting spacious accommodation and commanding breathtaking cross valley views towards Wentworth Castle and the Pennines.

Sympathetically restored and extended retaining original period charm whilst the modern internal finish offers a complimentary contrast, however would benefit from cosmetic improvement. Occupying a private position, wrapped within a tree lined border, offering versatile accommodation incorporating the all-important living kitchen. All rooms command an impressive outlook and an abundance of natural light flows throughout. Positioned on the outskirts of both open countryside and the town centre, being well served by an abundance of local services, only a short drive from the M1 motorway and within immediate walking distance of Locke Park. PLANNING PERMISSION IS GRANTED FOR AN ADDITONAL DOUBLE GARAGE WITH A PITCHED ROOF.

Ground Floor

An entrance door opens to a reception hall which presents an impressive introduction to the property with a central staircase rising to the first floor level with storage cupboard beneath. The hall displays a retained original oak floor, ornate coving to the ceiling whilst a rear door opens directly onto the rear garden. Off the hall is a cloaks room / W.C which is presented with a modern two piece suite.

The living kitchen forms the hub of the home is presented in a T-shaped format incorporating the kitchen area, dining area and a small seating area/snug which commands stunning cross valley views over adjoining countryside towards Wentworth Castle. This generous room has windows to three aspects whilst French doors open onto the garden inviting an abundance of natural light indoors. The kitchen is presented to an excellent standard boasting modern fitments with black granite work surfaces and a full complement of appliances including an integral double oven and grill, a microwave, a five ring hob with extractor hood over with a glass splashback. There is a wine cooler, dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. Off the breakfast area French doors open to the dining room which also has a secondary door into the hallway; this room is situated to the front aspect of the house with two sash windows commanding stunning views towards the Pennines, has an exposed oak floor and enjoys a high ceiling height, a theme which continues throughout.

The sitting room is situated to the rear aspect of the house, has windows to the side elevation in addition to floor to ceiling windows at the rear incorporating French doors that open directly onto a blocked paved seating terrace resulting in impressive views over the gardens. This delightful room has ornate coving to the ceiling, an exposed oak floor and internal French doors which provide access through to a playroom/study.

The playroom offers versatile accommodation, once again enjoys a double aspect with windows to two aspects, the front commanding stunning rural views and has an exposed oak floor. The Lounge is the principle reception room and due to the exceptional proportions offers an abundance of versatility. Boasting windows to two aspects commanding stunning rural views whilst French doors open onto the rear garden. The room has an exposed oak floor.

First Floor

The landing has a window on the return of the stairs overlooking the garden inviting exceptional levels of natural light indoors. Access is presented to the loft space whilst a cupboard houses the central heating boiler and pressurised cylinder tank.

The Master Suite offers generous proportions, is accessed via a dressing room which is presented with furniture including wardrobes, drawer units and a dresser. The bedroom has windows to both front and rear aspects, the front commanding stunning cross valley views whilst the En- suite is presented with a four piece suite including a free standing double ended bath, a low flush W.C, a wash hand basin with vanity drawer beneath and a walk-through 'rainforest shower' with fixed glass screen. This stunning room has full tiling to the floor, majority tiling to the walls, a contemporary styled towel radiator and a window which overlooks the rear garden.

Bedroom two is a rear facing double room with windows to two aspects overlooking different aspects of the grounds whilst En- suite facilities provide a three piece suite. The third En-suite bedroom is situated to the front aspect of the house, enjoys a double aspect with windows to two elevations, the front commanding views towards Wentworth Castle and beyond. En-suite facilities comprise a modern three piece suite finished in white.

Bedrooms four and five also offer double proportions, one is situated to the front aspect of the house commanding stunning views whilst the rear facing room enjoys an outlook over the gardens.

The family bathroom is generously proportioned with a five piece suite boasting Travertine tiling to the floor whilst a sash window commands stunning long distance views.

Externally

The property is accessed off Genn Lane; electronically operated timber gates open to a substantial blocked paved driveway that provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to a detached stone built double garage. The property is privately enclosed within stunning landscaped grounds approaching 1 acre boasting a variation of established flower, tree and shrub borders. To the rear elevation of the property is a generously proportioned shaped garden which is mainly laid to lawn and is divided into separate areas all of which are privately enclosed within a tree lined border. A blocked paved patio at the immediate rear of the house overlooks the gardens. To the front aspect of the property is a tiered lawned garden with paved walkways and steps to the front aspect of the house. A path leads down to the road once again boasting a variation of established shrub and hedged borders beyond which is the stunning outlook towards Wentworth castle.

Double Garage

A stone built detached double garage with power, lighting and an electronically operated up and over entrance door.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electric and septic tank. The plot measures approximately 0.9 acres. The property has planning permission for the erection of double garage extension to the existing detached double garage and new pitched roof above existing flat roof of the garage - Planning Number 2022/1004. There is also an ongoing planning application for a detached house within the grounds - Planning Number 2023/0146. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE IMAGES USED ARE LIBRARY PHOTOS CREATED IN 2019.

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.

DIRECTIONS

From Junction 37 of the M1 motorway network, proceed down Dodworth Road to the traffic lights and at the crossroads turn right onto Broadway. Proceed past the Fire Station to the next set of traffic lights and then continue straight ahead, keeping in the right hand lane and at the traffic lights turn right onto Keresforth Hall Road which becomes Genn Lane and the property will be found on the left hand side of the road.