3 bed Flat For Sale £315,000
Description Estate agents are frequently accused of over exaggeration but in this case, we feel entirely justified in expressing our opinion and stating that we feel this is the finest apartment to be found anywhere in Barnsley borough. Forming part of the outstanding re-development of Keresforth House, a building of considerable local historical importance, this fine duplex apartment is the largest property within the complex and provides luxuriously appointed accommodation set out on a number of levels, the many original architectural features on display being complemented by the unique and slightly quirky feel of the property. Use of the delightfull established gardens are of course provided along with allocated parking for two vehicles, the accommodation in total extending to Intercom Controlled Entrance System giving access to the first floor, spacious Reception Hall leading to Inner Hall, Lounge/Dining Room with large galleried Snug/Study over, Breakfast Kitchen with extensive range of integrated appliances, Rear Hall giving access to Principal Bedroom with spacious Ensuite Bathroom, two further Bedrooms (Bedroom Two having a Mezzanine Sitting Area), Shower Room and separate Cloaks/WC. Unusual for an apartment, the property also enjoys very high levels of internal storage.
Communal entrance An intercom controlled entrance facility gives access to the communal entrance hall where a staircase then rises to the first floor.
Reception hall This impressively proportioned and most welcoming Reception Hall displays wood effect laminate flooring throughout, there are two radiators, a number of spotlights, side facing window providing natural light and the hall then extends through to the Inner Hall area where short staircases rise to both the Rear Hall/Principal Bedroom and also Bedroom Two. There is also a particularly generous walk-in storage area which contains the gas fired central heating boiler. Double internal doors from the Inner Hall in turn provide access to the Lounge/Dining Room.
Lounge/dining room 20' 0" x 17' 8" (6.1m x 5.38m) A quite outstanding Principal Reception Room of impressive proportions, the size of the room being accentuated by the double height ceiling and wonderful exposed ceiling timber work above. The focal point of the room is a stone fireplace surround with inset electric fire, whilst the front facing bay window ensures excellent levels of natural light are provided to the room. There is a TV aerial point, radiator, four wall light points and a rear staircase which then provides access to the Mezzanine Snug/Study.
Mezzanine snug/study 16' 5" x 9' 3" (5m x 2.82m) The indicated measurements exclude the initial Mezzanine Landing area to the room where a superb exposed purlin and rafter separates this area visually, from the main part of the room. There are two wall light points, a Velux skylight window, two radiators, a TV aerial point and further built-in storage.
Breakfast kitchen 11' 11" x 10' 2" (3.63m x 3.1m) Presented to a superb standard, providing an extensive range of white gloss fronted units, comprising of an inset sink with cupboards under, there are further base and wall mounted units and also a generous expanse of onyx worktop surfaces with matching upstands. There is kick panel lighting, concealed lighting to the underside of the wall cupboards, further "Swan Neck" over lighting and the room also exhibits tiling to the floor. The work top surface areas extend to a breakfast table, there are two internal windows providing natural light to the room, there is also a radiator and the sale will include the integrated electric oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor canopy over, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Lighting is finally complemented by a number of ceiling downlighters.
Rear hall This area gives access to the Principal Bedroom and also second Bedroom. There is a very generous under stairs storage area and also a radiator.
Bedroom one 18' 3" x 12' 1" (5.56m x 3.68m) A superb Principal Bedroom of outstanding proportions, the measurements indicated including a range of fitted wardrobes in addition to which is a dresser area with drawers. The room once again exhibits a high ceiling accentuating the feeling of spaciousness, there is a TV aerial point, telephone point and radiator.
Ensuite bathroom 8' 1" x 7' 0" (2.46m x 2.13m) Having full height tiling to the walls with further tiling to the floor and providing a three piece suite in white by Villeroy & Boch comprising of a panelled bath with shower screen and thermostatic shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed flush WC. There are ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan, a chrome heated towel rail, an electric shaver point and two wall mounted mirrors.
First floor landing This area gives access to Bedroom Two and the Shower Room. At the half landing to the staircase, there is a useful over stairs storage cupboard.
Bedroom two 20' 11" x 10' 11" (6.38m x 3.33m) These measurements indicate the full expanse of the room, the room being set to two levels. At the entrance there is a mezzanine sitting area whilst a short staircase falls to the main bedroom area. There are Velux windows which ensure excellent levels of natural light to the room, exposed ceiling timbers, a TV aerial point, a telephone point and a radiator.
Shower room 12' 0" x 7' 1" (l-shaped in nature) (3.66m x 2.16m) Presented to a delightful standard, displaying part-tiling to the walls with further tiling to the floor and providing a three piece suite in white comprising of a generous shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed flush WC.
Bedroom three 11' 6" x 9' 7" (3.51m x 2.92m) Accessed from a short staircase which rises from the reception hall, this third bedroom is currently utilised as a Dining Room and has a double glazed window providing natural light. Ceiling spotlight and a radiator.
Cloakroom/WC 6' 5" x 3' 11" (1.96m x 1.19m) Having half height tiling to the walls, further tiling to the floor and providing a two piece suite in white comprising of a wall mounted wash hand basin and low flush WC. There is also a heated chrome towel rail and an extractor fan.
Outside Dark Lane is a private carriageway accessed off Keresforth Hill Road. Upon reaching Keresforth House, electrically operated twin wrought iron gates open to provide vehicular access to the grounds. A sweeping driveway extends in front and to the right-hand side of the building where the two allocated spaces for this property will be found. There is also a parking area within the grounds for visitors. The delightful communal gardens display superb mature trees to complement the lawned gardens and paved sitting areas, all of which are professionally managed. This is a most peaceful and secluded setting yet is handily placed, offering easy access to Junction 37 of the M1 motorway, the centre of Barnsley and easily accessed delightful countryside in the Stainborough area.
Services All mains are laid to the property.
Heating A gas fired heating system is installed.
Double glazing The property benefits from sealed unit double glazing set in timber surrounds.
Tenure We are currently awaiting confirmation of the tenure details and any related annual management fees.
Directions Postcode: S70 6RZ for SatNav purposes.
Approached from either the dual carriageway on Broadway or Keresforth Hill Road (from Gilroyd/Dodworth) turn on to Dark Lane and proceed along the road for approximately 80 yards where the entrance to Keresforth House will be found on the right-hand side. Upon entering the grounds, please proceed up the gentle hill passing the building on the left-hand side, the visitor parking area being found in the upper right-hand part of the gardens.
Communal entrance An intercom controlled entrance facility gives access to the communal entrance hall where a staircase then rises to the first floor.
Reception hall This impressively proportioned and most welcoming Reception Hall displays wood effect laminate flooring throughout, there are two radiators, a number of spotlights, side facing window providing natural light and the hall then extends through to the Inner Hall area where short staircases rise to both the Rear Hall/Principal Bedroom and also Bedroom Two. There is also a particularly generous walk-in storage area which contains the gas fired central heating boiler. Double internal doors from the Inner Hall in turn provide access to the Lounge/Dining Room.
Lounge/dining room 20' 0" x 17' 8" (6.1m x 5.38m) A quite outstanding Principal Reception Room of impressive proportions, the size of the room being accentuated by the double height ceiling and wonderful exposed ceiling timber work above. The focal point of the room is a stone fireplace surround with inset electric fire, whilst the front facing bay window ensures excellent levels of natural light are provided to the room. There is a TV aerial point, radiator, four wall light points and a rear staircase which then provides access to the Mezzanine Snug/Study.
Mezzanine snug/study 16' 5" x 9' 3" (5m x 2.82m) The indicated measurements exclude the initial Mezzanine Landing area to the room where a superb exposed purlin and rafter separates this area visually, from the main part of the room. There are two wall light points, a Velux skylight window, two radiators, a TV aerial point and further built-in storage.
Breakfast kitchen 11' 11" x 10' 2" (3.63m x 3.1m) Presented to a superb standard, providing an extensive range of white gloss fronted units, comprising of an inset sink with cupboards under, there are further base and wall mounted units and also a generous expanse of onyx worktop surfaces with matching upstands. There is kick panel lighting, concealed lighting to the underside of the wall cupboards, further "Swan Neck" over lighting and the room also exhibits tiling to the floor. The work top surface areas extend to a breakfast table, there are two internal windows providing natural light to the room, there is also a radiator and the sale will include the integrated electric oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor canopy over, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Lighting is finally complemented by a number of ceiling downlighters.
Rear hall This area gives access to the Principal Bedroom and also second Bedroom. There is a very generous under stairs storage area and also a radiator.
Bedroom one 18' 3" x 12' 1" (5.56m x 3.68m) A superb Principal Bedroom of outstanding proportions, the measurements indicated including a range of fitted wardrobes in addition to which is a dresser area with drawers. The room once again exhibits a high ceiling accentuating the feeling of spaciousness, there is a TV aerial point, telephone point and radiator.
Ensuite bathroom 8' 1" x 7' 0" (2.46m x 2.13m) Having full height tiling to the walls with further tiling to the floor and providing a three piece suite in white by Villeroy & Boch comprising of a panelled bath with shower screen and thermostatic shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed flush WC. There are ceiling spotlights, an extractor fan, a chrome heated towel rail, an electric shaver point and two wall mounted mirrors.
First floor landing This area gives access to Bedroom Two and the Shower Room. At the half landing to the staircase, there is a useful over stairs storage cupboard.
Bedroom two 20' 11" x 10' 11" (6.38m x 3.33m) These measurements indicate the full expanse of the room, the room being set to two levels. At the entrance there is a mezzanine sitting area whilst a short staircase falls to the main bedroom area. There are Velux windows which ensure excellent levels of natural light to the room, exposed ceiling timbers, a TV aerial point, a telephone point and a radiator.
Shower room 12' 0" x 7' 1" (l-shaped in nature) (3.66m x 2.16m) Presented to a delightful standard, displaying part-tiling to the walls with further tiling to the floor and providing a three piece suite in white comprising of a generous shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed flush WC.
Bedroom three 11' 6" x 9' 7" (3.51m x 2.92m) Accessed from a short staircase which rises from the reception hall, this third bedroom is currently utilised as a Dining Room and has a double glazed window providing natural light. Ceiling spotlight and a radiator.
Cloakroom/WC 6' 5" x 3' 11" (1.96m x 1.19m) Having half height tiling to the walls, further tiling to the floor and providing a two piece suite in white comprising of a wall mounted wash hand basin and low flush WC. There is also a heated chrome towel rail and an extractor fan.
Outside Dark Lane is a private carriageway accessed off Keresforth Hill Road. Upon reaching Keresforth House, electrically operated twin wrought iron gates open to provide vehicular access to the grounds. A sweeping driveway extends in front and to the right-hand side of the building where the two allocated spaces for this property will be found. There is also a parking area within the grounds for visitors. The delightful communal gardens display superb mature trees to complement the lawned gardens and paved sitting areas, all of which are professionally managed. This is a most peaceful and secluded setting yet is handily placed, offering easy access to Junction 37 of the M1 motorway, the centre of Barnsley and easily accessed delightful countryside in the Stainborough area.
Services All mains are laid to the property.
Heating A gas fired heating system is installed.
Double glazing The property benefits from sealed unit double glazing set in timber surrounds.
Tenure We are currently awaiting confirmation of the tenure details and any related annual management fees.
Directions Postcode: S70 6RZ for SatNav purposes.
Approached from either the dual carriageway on Broadway or Keresforth Hill Road (from Gilroyd/Dodworth) turn on to Dark Lane and proceed along the road for approximately 80 yards where the entrance to Keresforth House will be found on the right-hand side. Upon entering the grounds, please proceed up the gentle hill passing the building on the left-hand side, the visitor parking area being found in the upper right-hand part of the gardens.
