House For Sale £1,300,000
Set within privately enclosed landscaped gardens, a hugely characterful 19th century property, sympathetically restored resulting in a magnificent family home; the grounds approaching 2.5 acres including south facing gardens, a triple garage and a self contained leisure suite.
A sweeping driveway extends to reveal this beautiful home; presented to an exceptional standard, retaining original period features resulting in a wealth of charm and character whilst offering a complimentary contrast of high end bespoke fitments throughout.
The six bedroom accommodation incorporates an open plan living kitchen with a garden room, enjoys a wonderful flow of natural light, inviting the outdoors inside, traditional formal reception rooms and landscaped gardens enjoying a south facing aspect, incorporating a leisure suite which offers the potential for substantial annexed ancillary living.
Enjoying the most idyllic of settings, positioned on the edge of this much admired and highly sought after village, open countryside being immediately accessible whilst an abundance of local services include highly regarded schools whilst both the M1 and M18 motorways ensure convenient access to surrounding commercial centres.
Ground Floor
A covered entrance portico has a grand pediment over sheltering double doors with glazed panels and original shutters which sit within a carved stone surround, opening to the formal entrance of the house. A centrally positioned, spectacular reception hallway presents an impressive introduction to The Old Rectory, original period features immediately on display, including ornate coving to the ceiling, deep skirting boards and Lincrusta to dado level. A fabulous oak spindled staircase leads to the first-floor galleried style landing whilst a window overlooking the garden has an inset seat beneath.
An inner hallway has a secondary staircase, provides access to the cellar. A seating area has a window overlooking the garden, useful cupboards and access to a cloakroom, which presents with a modern two-piece suite.
Formal living accommodation presents spacious, light filled rooms, commanding pleasant views over the house gardens and highlights exquisite retained original features, ranging from ornate cornices, architraves, high ceiling heights and period fireplaces.
The sitting room has full height windows with inset French doors overlooking the gardens, three traditionally styled radiators and a stunning Marble fireplace with a Marble tiled inset and hearth which is home to a real flame fire. The room has period features including deep skirting boards, ornate coving to the ceiling and a high ceiling height, a theme which continues throughout.
The dining room offers versatile accommodation, once again displaying stunning period features, has a curved walk-in Bay window set to stone mullioned surrounds commanding a delightful outlook over the grounds. This room has deep skirting boards, ornate detailing to the ceiling, whilst a stone fireplace is home to a living flame gas fire.
The study has windows directly overlooking the terrace, has built-in book shelving to either side of the chimney breast, deep skirting boards and ornate coving to the ceiling.
The living kitchen forms the hub of the home; flooded with natural light through stone mullioned windows to the side, an additional window to the rear and French doors giving access directly into the garden room. The kitchen incorporates a breakfast area and presents a bespoke range of furniture, with Gemini quartz work surfaces incorporating a drainer, with an inset one and a half bowl pot sink and mixer tap. A centrally positioned island extends to a breakfast bar, has useful cupboards beneath, a Neff oven, a four-ringed hob and a wine cooler. An Aga is set back to a feature surround, which conceals an extraction unit and has a Slate tiled backdrop. A further complement of appliances includes a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
The garden room directly adjoins the kitchen offering sociable accommodation, presents stunning views over the grounds and inviting an abundance of natural light indoors.
A pantry provides useful storage whilst a substantial boot room/utility has exposed beams to the ceiling, stone mullioned windows to both front and rear aspects and a comprehensive range of furniture with solid wooden work surfaces, which incorporate a double drainer to an inset Belfast sink. A centrally positioned Oak Island has cupboards beneath, a Granite work surface and useful basket stores. A wide entrance door gains access to an enclosed Yorkshire stone flagged courtyard.
From the utility, access is given to a cloakroom which houses the central heating boiler and has a further door to the exterior of the property.
First Floor
A centrally positioned landing has ornate coving to the ceiling, a window drawing good levels of natural light indoors and access to a back landing with a staircase to the ground and second floor levels.
The principal bedroom suite enjoys a double aspect position, has stone mullioned windows offering differing views over the grounds and adjoining countryside and beyond. The room has ornate coving to the ceiling and a fireplace with a Cast Iron inset with tiled detailing, to a Granite hearth and inset living flame gas fire.
A further double bedroom to the side aspect displays period features, has a stunning Cast Iron fireplace, with ornate tiled insets to a Granite hearth and living flame gas fire. A window to the side with stone mullioned surrounds, overlooks the gardens.
The third bedroom offers double proportions, with two windows directly overlooking the garden.
The bathroom presents a low flush W.C, has twin wash hand basins with cupboards beneath and a Jacuzzi Spa bath with a rainfall shower over. There is Aqua boarding to the walls and an opaque window.
From the back landing, a fourth double bedroom has two windows overlooking the grounds. A second bathroom offers exceptional proportions, has detailed panelling to the walls and is presented with a suite consisting of a roll top bath with claw feet, a step-in corner shower, a low flush W.C and a Heritage twin wash hand basin.
Second Floor
To the second floor on either side of the landing are two additional double bedrooms, each with windows overlooking the courtyard.
Externally
Approached through electronically operated timber gates which open to an immaculate sweeping driveway which leads through the glorious gardens towards the property, arriving at the courtyard, which provides off road parking for several vehicles. The grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres and in the main are lawned, with shaped flower borders and beds with extensive plantation and strategically planted established trees, ensuring excellent levels of privacy. A block paved terrace off the garden room encourages Al-Fresco dining and offers a delightful outlook over the grounds.
Leisure Suite
A wide stable style door from the garden opens into a reception area, which is home to a bespoke bar, with shelving behind. Access to a cloak room with a modern two-piece suite. A cupboard houses the central heating boiler and a staircase to the first floor gives access to the leisure suite, which has an Oak floor, windows to three aspects and furniture with a work surface incorporating a sink unit. The room offers versatile accommodation including leisure and subject to the necessary planning consents would converts to a self contained home granny/teenage annex.
Triple Garage
A detached stone built garage with three electric up and over doors, power and lighting. The garage has an independent gas central heating and alarm system.
Additional Information
A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Solar Panels to the garage. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. Council Tax Band - G. A neighbouring property has vehicular access over a section of the driveway.
Directions
Directions From junction one of the M18 follow the A631 Rotherham Road which becomes High Street. Turn left onto Braithwell Road which becomes Maltby Lane. At the crossroads turn right onto Hollywell Lane. The property is on he right hand side after Hollywell Crescent.
Local area – S66
Occupying a delightful position commanding stunning rural views and boasting one of Rotherham’s most sought after post codes. Positioned on the outskirts of glorious open countryside to the East of both Rotherham and Sheffield within a few miles of the M18 at junction one and Junction 33 of the M1 motorway. The commuter is well served by the main line rail link from Doncaster station into London Kings Cross, taking from around 1 hour 30 minutes. Doncaster Robin Hood, East Midlands and Leeds Bradford Airports all provide regional flights to the continent.
The immediate locality is predominantly rural, open countryside is accessible, as are scenic walks and an idyllic external lifestyle. The location is both private and convenient; central to major commercial centres whilst being only a short drive from the centre of Wickersley and associated amenities which include shops, bars and restaurants at the Tanyard. The small town of Conisborough and the famous Castle is easily accessible as is the picturesque village of Wentworth and associated attractions such as Wentworth Woodhouse, the garden centre and traditional village pubs and restaurants. Further attractions include Greasborough Dams whilst Rother Valley and the popular water park are within a 20 minute drive. Meadowhall shopping centre is accessed within 15 minutes and Clifton Park offers an ideal day out for children as does the Magna Science centre. Attractions further afield include Chatsworth and the glorious scenery of the Peak District. In short, a delightful location close to both Rotherham and Sheffield; an abundance of attractions and the M1 / M18 motorway.
