House For Sale £600,000
Balk Farm Court, Birdwell, Barnsley

Full description

A stunning, individually designed and built, five-bedroom detached house occupying a private plot which measures approximately half an acre resulting in generous landscaped gardens whilst commanding outstanding rural views towards Wentworth Castle.

The property is presented to an exceptional standard throughout offering spacious accommodation which is flooded with excellent levels of natural light; all rooms commanding differing views over the house grounds, the morning room opening direct onto the rear garden. The property is positioned within immediate walking distance of open countryside offering an idyllic outdoors lifestyle whilst local services are in abundance and the M1 motorway is immediately accessible presenting commutability to surrounding commercial centres. 

Ground Floor An open fronted entrance portico gives access to the front aspect of the house, the reception porch opening to a generous inner hallway offering an impressive introduction to the house with a return staircase rising to first floor level and a large window to the rear inviting an abundance of natural light indoors. From the hallway access is given to all reception rooms and kitchen whilst a cloaks room is presented with a modern two-piece suite. The lounge is positioned to the front aspect of the property with a walk-in bay window that overlooks the front gardens commanding stunning cross valley countryside views in the distance. The room has a stone feature central fireplace and internal doors which lead through to the dining room which offers generous proportions and has a window overlooking the rear garden. The study is positioned to the front aspect and has a window overlooking the garden. The dining/living kitchen forms the hub of the house presenting a spacious sociable space, a living area / morning room being open plan to the kitchen whilst having external French doors directly opening onto a decked seating terrace inviting the outdoors inside. The kitchen area is presented with a range of furniture with granite work surfaces over, a full complement of appliances and a window which overlooks the rear garden. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious utility which insures all washing facilities are separately retained from the kitchen. There is an external entrance door and an internal personal door giving access to the integral double garage.  

First Floor A central landing gives access to all bedrooms whilst the staircase window ensures natural light is shared throughout. The master suite offers exceptional proportions, has two windows to the front aspect overlooking the grounds with an impressive cross valley view beyond incorporating a stunning outlook towards Wentworth Castle. The master suite enjoys a walk-in dressing room with a window overlooking the rear garden whilst En-suite facilities present a free-standing luxury bath which sits on a wooden plinth, a low flush W.C and modern wash hand basin. The guest suite is situated to the front aspect of the property, has a window set to a stone mullion surround commanding stunning views over the gardens and adjoining countryside whilst En- suite facilities comprise a low flush W.C, a pedestal wash hand basin and a step-in shower. The first floor offers three additional double bedrooms all with differing views over the house grounds whilst the family bathroom is presented with a four-piece suite which incorporates a corner shower, a panelled bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush W.C.  

Externally The property is situated within a small development of similar styled homes with wrought iron gates opening to a substantial block paved driveway which provides off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the garage. The front aspect offers a south west facing paved seating terrace and a stunning shaped lawn garden with established flower, tree and shrub border. A natural pond is overlooked by a second decked seating area. The gardens extend to either side of the property revealing a further garden at the rear, mainly laid to lawn with established borders, a decked seating terrace and fenced and shrub borders. The property itself is privately enclosed within established borders, the plot measuring approximately half an acre. 

Additional Information A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electric and drainage. 

Directions From junction 36 of the M1 motorway network follow the signs towards Barnsley via Sheffield Road leading into Birdwell. Off Sheffield Road turn right into Balk Farm Court where Pond's Edge can be found positioned on the right-hand side of the road.