House For Sale £650,000
Woodhead Road, Wortley, Sheffield
previous price £800,000

Full description

Set within a small hamlet of similar styled homes boasting stunning views; an exceptional family home set within grounds of approximately 3 acres including the house gardens and adjoining paddock.

Occupying a private tucked away position, a spacious family home offering versatile accommodation which has been sympathetically restored retaining original period features throughout resulting in a wealth of charm and character. Approached through open countryside, the house is positioned immediately overlooking the adjoining paddock which enjoys a protective woodland backdrop and the most idyllic of rural settings. Local services are easily accessible, as are highly regarded schools whilst the M1 motorway can be reached within a 10 minute drive ensuring convenient access to surrounding commercial centres. 

Ground Floor A stable style entrance door opens to a reception area which operates as an everyday entrance lobby being open plan to the utility and immediately displays character features including both exposed timbers and a Yorkshire stone flagged floor. The utility has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, base and wall units with a work surface incorporating a sink and houses the oil fired boiler. Off the hallway is a useful walk-in storage cupboard, a cloaks room / W.C and a study / home office which commands stunning views over the gardens and paddock. The living kitchen has windows to front and rear aspects, the front commanding stunning views over the adjoining paddock. A generous room with exposed timbers to the ceiling and presented with a range of fitted kitchen furniture with a complement of appliances including an integral oven and grill with a four ring hob and extractor hood, fridge freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. Off the kitchen a central living hallway/snug enjoys an exposed two story ceiling height; exposed timbers being on display, overlooked by a galleried landing with large chandelier point. A window overlooks the grounds whilst a substantial cornerstone fireplace is home to a solid fuel cast iron stove which sits on a flagged hearth. A bespoke pitched pine staircase rises to the first floor level. The inner hall has useful storage cupboards and leads through to second cloaks room / W.C whilst a personal door opens to the rear courtyard.

The dining room offers exceptional proportions, has exposed timbers to the ceiling, exposed stone to the expanse of one wall incorporating an ornamental stone arch that opens to a garden room which overlooks the rear south facing courtyard. The remaining three walls to the dining room have exposed wood panelling and a centrally positioned minster stone fireplace with a raised hearth is home to a living flame gas fire. From the dining room steps lead up to the study which has a window overlooking the courtyard, exposed timbers to the ceiling, and feature wood panelling to the walls. The lounge forms the principle reception room to the property, has windows to two elevations inviting an abundance of natural light indoors, the front set to stone mullion surrounds commanding stunning views over the front garden and paddock in the backdrop. The focal point of the room is a feature stone inglenook style fireplace which features a raised hearth and antique brick backcloth which is home for an open fire. French doors open directly onto the rear facing patio/courtyard. 

First Floor The gallery landing overlooks the central living hallway/snug, displays original exposed timbers whilst a large window commands an impressive outlook over the paddock and invites an abundance of natural light indoors. The master suite is situated off the main landing; a walk-in dressing room offering double proportions and has stone mullioned windows overlooking the grounds. This room is versatile, and would suite use as a fifth bedroom. The En-suite bathroom is presented with a three piece suite whilst the main bedroom area has windows to two aspects and a built-in walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom two is a stunning room situated to the south aspect of the property, a dressing area displaying exposed timbers whilst having fitted wardrobes to one wall with steps that lead up to the bedroom. This room has two windows in addition to a Velux skylight. A first floor lounge area / leisure room has windows to front and rear aspects, exposed timbers to the ceiling and a continuation of the polished timber floor from the landing. This room offers a versatile living space and leads off to two additional bedrooms, one situated to the rear aspect, the other to the front with windows commanding stunning rural views. Both bedrooms have fitted sink units and wardrobes. The family bathroom is presented with a four piece suite, has exposed timbers to the ceiling, exposed floorboards and a frosted effect window. 

Externally The property occupies a stunning tucked away rural position and is set within a small complex of similar styled character homes. To the front aspect a principally lawned garden is set within a stone walled border and commands a pleasant outlook over the adjoining paddock which has a protective tree lined border. To the rear aspect enjoying a south facing aspect are two enclosed courtyards with Yorkshire stone flagging and granite sets, one courtyard with a stone built outhouse and the other with an enclosed circular seating area beneath a pitched roof ideal for a hot tub/summer house. The courtyards are privately enclosed with a fenced and stone walled boundary.  

Double Garage A detached stone built double garage comfortably provides parking for two vehicles, has an electronically operated up and over entrance door, power and lighting, a window and a personal door opening to the rear. To the front of the garage is a double driveway. Beyond the front garden is a further blocked paved parking area beyond which is the adjoining paddock which amounts to approximately 3 acres in total. Access can be gained to the property either from Woodhead Road or the main Penistone Road. 

Additional Information A freehold property with mains electric, a septic tank, oil fired central heating and its own water source. 

Directions Proceed out of Sheffield on the A61 Halifax Road and after Sainsbury's at the traffic lights turn left onto Fox Hill Road. Continue across the cross roads onto Main Street and proceed through Grenoside. Main Street becomes Woodhead Road. Proceed towards Wortley and Smith Fold Lane is on the right. The lane does continue giving second access onto Bank Lane which in turn leads to the main A629.