House For Sale £725,000
DESCRIPTION
For any discerning purchaser seeking an impressive character home in peaceful and secluded setting, we feel your search may well now be over. The Coach House is one of only a handful of private dwellings occupying this little known setting at the very top of Huthwaite Lane, the location being very unusual for a semi-rural setting in that all mains services are provided. The ground floor living space is designed very much to take full advantage of the fine outlook over the property's enclosed gardens with countryside views beyond and for any purchaser with younger children, the opportunity to be able to walk children to Thurgoland primary school through the nearby fields, during the warmer months, will be seen as an added bonus. The property was created from a high quality renovation scheme just over 20 years ago and now provides impressively proportioned accommodation set out over three floors, including four ground floor reception rooms which offer high levels of versatility. The living accommodation is complemented by generous, yet ultimately easily managed enclosed lawned gardens, whilst secure parking for two larger vehicles is provided by a substantial double garage with 7 foot height clearance, ideal for those with Range Rovers, etc. The accommodation provided by this beautiful home extends to impressive Entrance Hall with feature arch window and external portico, Lounge, Dining Room, Snug, farmhouse style Breakfast Kitchen, ground floor Shower/WC, Study/Bedroom Five, Second Floor Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, three further Bedrooms (all doubles), Guest Bedroom Two also having an Ensuite Shower Room. The accommodation is completed by a family Bathroom set to the first floor.
GROUND FLOOR
From the courtyard entrance, an external portico provides shelter from the elements, the central door set to the arch window opening into the Entrance Hallway.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
The impressively proportioned entrance to the property displays a number of ceiling downlighters. There is feature York stone flagged flooring throughout, a very useful understairs cloaks/storage cupboard with the area being heated by a double panel radiator.
LOUNGE - 4.47m x 4.17m (14'8" x 13'8")
Having windows to two elevations which in turn provide a fine outlook over the enclosed garden, the Lounge also enjoys a semi-open plan aspect to the adjoining Dining Room, being separated by a central feature fireplace with living coal effect dog basket. The room also displays two exposed ceiling beams. There are a number of downlighters and a double panel radiator.
DINING ROOM - 5.49m x 3.05m (18'0" x 10'0")
Having light oak effect flooring which extends through from the adjoining lounge and once again displaying a number of ceiling downlighters. The dining room is heated by a double panel radiator whilst the feature arched window overlooks the front courtyard.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 8.03m x 3.58m (26'4" x 11'9")
A superb open plan space presented in the farm house style. To the kitchen area there is an extensive range of beech effect fronted base and eye level storage cupboards, including a good expanse of work top surfaces which include an island breakfast bar fitment. There is ceramic tiling to the splashback surrounds, concealed lighting to the underside of the wall units, numerous ceiling downlighters and the sale will include the integrated Belling double oven, five ring gas hob with extractor canopy over, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge and freezer. There are glazed French doors to the kitchen providing very good levels of natural light to the room whilst oak flooring in turn extends through to the adjoining snug.
SNUG - 5.79m x 3.58m (19'0" x 11'9")
Displaying beautiful exposed framework to one wall, the room is heated by a double panel radiator whilst French doors in turn provide access to the garden area.
Study - 4.14m x 2.92m (13'7" x 9'7")
This front facing Reception Room overlooks the courtyard. There is light oak effect flooring and a double panel radiator. This room is adjacent to the ground floor shower room and could easily be utilised as a fifth bedroom if so required.
SHOWER ROOM - 2.9m x 1.7m (9'6" x 5'7")
Providing a three piece suite comprising of a generous tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. There is part tiling to the walls with further tiling to the floor, a number of ceiling downlighters, an extractor fan and a double height towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM TWO - 4.39m x 3.02m (14'5" x 9'11")
This spacious guest Bedroom feels much larger than its dimensions may suggest, partly as a a result of the impressive 11 foot high ceilings. The room displays exposed ceiling timbers, oak flooring, a number of ceiling downlighters and the room is heated by a double panel radiator. There is also a recessed airing cupboard which contains both the Potterton central heating boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder. To the left of this there is a useful, elevated storage cupboard.
BEDROOM THREE - 3.3m x 2.95m (10'10" x 9'8")
This front facing Double Bedroom provides two double-fronted, maple effect wardrobes, oak effect laminate flooring and a radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR - 2.95m x 2.59m (9'8" x 8'6")
Once again positioned to the front of the property and certainly capable of accommodating a double bed, this room is heated by a single panel radiator and displays oak effect flooring.
FAMILY BATHROOM - 2.67m x 1.68m (8'9" x 5'6")
Having part-tiling to the walls, full tiling to the bath surround and further tiling to the floor, a four piece suite is provided comprising of a panel bath with folding shower screen and thermostatic shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low flush WC. There is a double height towel rail and an extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Heated by a double panel radiator and also displaying oak effect laminate flooring, a staircase then rises from this level to the second floor.
SECOND FLOOR
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM - 5.94m x 2.72m (19'6" x 8'11")
A Principal Bedroom of excellent proportions, two Velux skylight windows providing high levels of natural light. There is oak effect laminate flooring, beautiful exposed purlins and trusses and the room is heated by a double panel radiator and also includes a built-in, folding door fronted wardrobe.
ENSUITE BATHROOM - 2.62m x 1.68m (8'7" x 5'6")
Having half height tiling to the walls, full height tiling to the bath surround and further floor tiling and providing a three piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with folding shower screen and thermostatic shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. The bathroom also has a Velux window, an extractor fan, ceiling downlighters and a double height towel rail.
OUTSIDE
Garaging and Parking:
Only a short walk away from the entrance to the property is a substantial DOUBLE GARAGE having internal measurements of 18'4" x 17'8" and further benefitting from light and power supplies, a good area of loft storage and electric assistance to the right-hand garage door. There is an approximate height clearance of 7' enabling securing parking of taller 4 x 4s, whilst of course further parking is available in front of the garages.
Gardens:
Enclosed behind a natural stone boundary wall is a very generous principally lawned garden which the property overlooks. The setting is really quite blissful, an outlook over adjoining fields and farmland being freely available. The nearest footpath gives direct access through a number of fields to the rear of Thurgoland Primary School, approximately a 10 minute walk way.
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.
TENURE
We understand the property to be Freehold.
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: S35 7BU for SatNav purposes
In the centre of Thurgoland village (traffic lights junction) proceed down Cote Lane in the direction of Wortley Forge and shortly before the bottom of the hill turn right onto Huthwaite Lane. Proceed up Huthwaite Lane which shortly after Ormsby Close becomes single track, continue up the late for approximately 200 yards and proceed through the ancient gateway entrance to the old Huthwaite Hall. Continue up the road, staying to the left of the residential properties and arc round to the right, continuing past the garage block on the left. The parking bay adjacent to The Coach House will then be found on the right-hand side.
