Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ

Enclosed within landscaped grounds approaching 1/3 of an acre; a stunning 19th century home enjoying a private tucked away position, offering exceptional accommodation, sympathetically restored and modernised retaining original period charm and character.  

A beautiful home offering spacious versatile accommodation, retained original features on display throughout including exposed stonework and beams whilst a tasteful modernisation programme results in a complimentary mix of original period charm and modern luxury living. The accommodation enjoys a stunning kitchen which seamlessly connects to the dining room whilst two additional reception rooms are complimented by four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Externally the gardens enjoy a southwest facing aspect and include an outdoor kitchen, workshop, annexed home office and garage.

This sought after location whilst immediately rural is well served by an abundance of local services including highly regarded schools; open countryside is immediately accessible and the A1, M1 and M18 motorways can be reached within a short drive ensuring surrounding commercial centres are easily accessible.

Ground Floor

A solid entrance door with a full height window to one side opens to the reception hall which offers an impressive and welcoming introduction to the home, with retained period features on display including exposed beams whilst the eyes are naturally drawn to a stunning rustic brick chimney breast with a stone hearth which is home to a log burning stove. There is recessed lighting, a stone flagged floor and a bespoke staircase.

A shower room is presented with a modern three piece suite with complimentary tiling to both the walls and floor, has a frosted window and a heated chrome towel radiator.

The third bedroom is situated to the front aspect of the home with a window directly overlooking the courtyard.

The lounge is open plan to the hallway, a delightful room with an exposed beam and a window to the rear; a door opens directly onto a southwest facing terrace. The snug has full height windows looking into the hallway, a room which offers versatile accommodation, has exposed stonework and beams to one wall, windows to two aspects and storage cupboards to the expanse of one wall with mirror fronted sliding doors.

A beautiful kitchen adjoins the dining room and presents a complimentary mix of modern living with retained character and originality with exposed stone to one wall with two windows overlooking the rear garden whilst feature brick work is home to a Bertazzoni stove (separate negotiation) consisting of a double oven and grill with an electric hob over and extraction unit. Presented with a bespoke range of shaker style furniture providing ample cupboard and drawers complemented by a quartz work surface that incorporates a Franke sink with mixer tap over and instant hot tap. A central island has a quartz worksurface extending to a breakfast bar with drawers beneath. A complement of appliances includes an integrated double oven and grill with a 5 ring gas burner and extraction unit over with a quartz splashback. There is a wine fridge, microwave oven, a dishwasher and a full height fridge freezer. The room has a contemporary styled vertical radiator and stone steps seamlessly connecting the dining room which has exposed stone to three walls, windows to two aspects in addition to Velux skylight window ensuring natural light.

A pantry off the kitchen has full tiling to the floor and half tiling to the walls and cupboard concealing the boiler. Access is gained through to the utility which has a continuation of the tiled floor, exposed stone to one wall, storage cupboards with a work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with plumbing for an automatic washing machine beneath. There is a a window and a part glazed door opening directly onto the rear garden.

First Floor

The first floor is immediately impressive, the eyes naturally drawn to both exposed stonework, beams and original trusses into the apex of the building.

A landing offers access to the remaining bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom suite offers versatile accommodation and would make a fantastic lounge, offering exceptional proportions, with windows to two elevations, both overlooking the rear garden whilst the room is exposed into the apex of the building with stunning beams and trusses on display. There are beautiful, exposed floorboards and a door open directly onto an east facing terraced balcony. To the chimney breast is a wood burning stove which sits on a flagged hearth with beamed lintel over.

The second bedroom offers double proportions, is situated to the front aspect of the property and has a window overlooking the courtyard. The fourth bedroom is greeted initially with a dressing area with a bank of wardrobes to one wall with mirror fronted sliding doors. A staircase gains access to a mezzanine bedroom area with exposed beams into the apex of the building. A fantastic en-suite bathroom offers exceptional proportions, has a window to the rear and two skylights; this room has exposed original stonework to one wall, full tiling to the floor and presents a high quality suite consisting of a freestanding double ended bath, a walk-in wet room style shower, a floating W.C and twin wash hand basins which sit on a wooden base.

The family bathroom is presented with a traditionally styled suite consisting of free standing roll top bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a high flush W.C. The room has tiling to both the walls and floor, exposed beams, a mirror covers the expanse of one wall, a heated chrome towel radiator and window to the front aspect of the building.

Externally

Wrought iron electric gates open to a courtyard at the front of the property, there is an extensive block paved driveway offering parking for several vehicles with exterior lighting, external power points and raised stone planters with mature shrubs and trees. Access can be gained to two stores, an oversized single garage and a workshop. Stone steps with wrought iron balustrading gain access to the main entrance door whilst staircase continues to the principal bedroom balcony. Access is gained to all elevations of the home, a patio at the southwest side of the home fronts the lounge and there is a lawned area, off the utility at the rear before a path leads to the main rear garden and The Granary.

The rear garden is predominantly lawned with mature trees, apple trees, a plum tree and a cherry tree. The garden is overlooked by an outdoor kitchen and patio presenting the perfect space for entertaining and Al-Fresco dining; this block paved seating terrace enclosed by stone walling with an oak framed surround housing the outdoor kitchen containing a Clementi pizza oven.

To one corner of the garden, there is a block paved area that is enclosed by timber fencing and has two raised timber planters ideal for vegetables and the provision for a shed.

The Granary and Outbuildings

Stone steps lead up to The Granary which offers versatile accommodation ideal for a home office, hobby room or occasional ancillary living, the room displaying exposed beams, pine flooring, a window, power and lighting. To the lower ground floor level is useful garden storage space.

The oversized single garage has power, lighting and an electronically operated door. There are two self contained stores each with a door fronting he courtyard.

A generous workshop has double glazed windows, a door to the courtyard and is split into two separate rooms. A timber ladder leads up to a mezzanine storage area.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity, and drainage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band – G. EPC Rating - D.

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

Leave Barnsley via Doncaster Road and continue through Stairfoot, Ardsley and Darfield. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout, then take a left hand turning into the village on Billingley Green Lane. Take the second left on to Chapel Lane.