Engine Lane Close, Shafton, Barnsley

A rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding property presented to exceptionally high standards throughout.

Comprising:

• Three double bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms, end terrace house of 1556 internal square feet (144 square meter).
• Substantially extended in 2000 (by way of a two storey gable extension).
• Standing in beautiful lawned gardens.
• Total site area of approximately one fifth of an acre.
• Appeal to those who run their own business.
• Range of useful outbuildings.

The accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Front porch having a composite entrance door immediately opening into this beautiful home

LOUNGE 14’ X 13’4’’ including the alcoves, onto a highly prepared exposed wooden floor that extending into the garden room, there is an abundance of natural light streaming in, the main focal point being its attractive fireplace with a multi fuel cast iron stove, there are cornicings, a ceiling rose, wooden venetian blind, twin panelled central heating radiator and a large opening into the garden room

GARDEN ROOM 18’ X 8’11’’ including the feature staircase, views of the main garden are afforded through a set of UPVC double glazed patio doors, there is a front facing window, wood venetian blind, central heating radiator and a useful deep understairs storage cupboard

From the lounge, a mostly glazed inner door gives access into the

DINING ROOM 13’1’’ X 9’10’’ a spacious room featuring a centrally positioned fireplace with an Esse log burning cast iron stove with hot plate and incorporating an oven that stands on a raised marble hearth within the fireplace surround, there is an adjacent built in bank of original store cupboards and drawers, designer radiator and a most attractive oak effect laminate flooring by Coretec that extends into the kitchen

KITCHEN 9’10’’ X 7’9’’ well equipped with a most attractive range of floor and wall mounted units having X style panelled door fronts, marble effect and solid wood worktops incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, the units extend into the dining room and incorporate drawers, a tall pull out larder unit, integrated Bosch electric oven, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Bosch halogen hob, stainless steel cooker hood, space for an American style fridge freezer  and a UPVC double glazed external door

From the dining room there is a door to a useful store cupboard which provides access down to the

CELLAR 14' X 13'3" with light supply

From the dining room, there is open access to the utility room

UTILITY ROOM 10’4’’ X 8’10’’ having a rear facing window and fitted pot sink with mixer taps and store cupboard below, plumbing facilities for a clothes washer, solid wood worktop, tile effect lino flooring, central heating radiator and access to the

CLOAKROOM having two piece white fittings comprising of a low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin, there is a central heating radiator

From the garden room, a feature pine staircase rises to the

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING the staircase and landing being flooded with natural light from a large gable window with venetian blind, having a loft hatch and continuation of the spindled balustrade

MASTER BEDROOM 14’ X 13’2’’ including the alcoves, having window shutters, the principle loft hatch with drop down ladder, central heating radiator and access to the

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM having a wall panelled corner shower cubicle with a thermostatic chrome shower, white semi pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, low flush WC, extractor fan, wall mirror and chrome towel ladder

FRONT BEDROOM TWO 14’ X 13’2’’ including the alcoves, having a twin panelled central heating radiator, wooden venetian blind and access to a deep storage cupboard measuring 6’2’’ x 3’

FRONT BEDROOM THREE 11’8’’ X 8’11’’ having an exposed wood floor, wooden venetian blind and a central heating radiator

BATHROOM 10’9’’ X 9’ having an attractive white suite comprising of a Victorian style rolled edge bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, large shower cubicle with a chrome thermostatic rain head shower, exposed wood floor, triple obscure glazed window, extractor fan and a twin panelled central heating radiator

A large LOFT hatch in the rear bedroom has a sturdy drop down ladder giving access to the LOFT 18'6" at 2'8" high X 13'10’’ (maximum measurements) (8'7"wide between the joists), the loft floor is fully boarded for ideal storage, balustrade to the loft hatch, there are two double power sockets and fluorescent lighting

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys this delightful semi rural setting close to the edge of this popular village, just off Engine Lane. The property is extremely convenient for commuter travel to Barnsley, Doncaster and Sheffield via Park Spring Road, Cudworth bypass and the Dearne Valley parkway, giving access to the A1M (Marr intersection) and the M1 (Birdwell) motorways.

The plan incorporated within these sales particulars shows the approximate boundaries edged in red, extending to one fifth of an acre or thereabouts, purely for identification purposes only.

Just one of a few properties to enjoy this backwater position off Engine Lane, the property has good boundary fencing and hedging, and vehicular access into the gardens is at the rear through a set of stout metal and wooden entrance gates with side hand gate leading onto a wide block paved drive, providing ample off road parking and access to a DETACHED GARAGE 19’ X 18’9’’ having a metal up and over entrance door, power and light supply, and further storage in the apex of the garage roof.

These beautiful and well tended gardens are mainly laid to mature lawns, with herbaceous borders on the periphery and stocked with a variety of mature plants. There is also a range of outbuildings as well as the aforementioned garage, namely an INSULATED SUMMER HOUSE 10’2’’ X 9’1’’ (internal measurements) having two windows, power and light supply. Adjacent to the garage is an INSULATED TIMBER WORKSHOP 9’6’’ X 9’3’’ with double entrance doors, three windows, fitted work bench, power and light supply. Along the rear boundary there is some brick outbuildings including a LOG STORE and a TOILET with high flush WC and wash hand basin. External lights. External water point.

CENTRAL HEATING

The house has a gas fired central heating system served by a wall mounted Veismann boiler located in the garden room understairs store cupboard.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Kindly note the carpets, blinds and light fittings are included in the sale. Only the items specifically mentioned within these particulars are included in the sale.

SOLAR PANELS

Our clients own some solar panels fitted to the garage roof. Some years ago, they took up a Government initiative. They have about 7 years remaining of this original agreement to sell surplus energy back to the National Grid at 25p per kilowatt (payable quarterly). Please enquire for further information.

TRAVELLING

Proceed out of Barnsley on the A628 Pontefract Road through Hoyle Mill, through the traffic lights and continuing over the crossroads at Cundy Cross. Travel through Lundwood and at the West Green roundabout take the third exit onto Cudworth bypass. At the Weetshaw Lane roundabout, take the second exit and continue to the Shafton roundabout. Take the second exit onto Collier Road. Pass the entrance to Outwood Academy on the right hand side. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Engine Lane. Turn first left onto Hodroyd Lane. Immediately, turn left onto Engine Lane Close. Number 44 is located along on the right hand side within approximately 350 yards and can be identified by our sale board.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - A

TENURE - FREEHOLD

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.  All statements contained in these particulars are given in good faith but are made without responsibility on the part of Wilbys or the vendors or lessors.  Any intending purchaser or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these Particulars.

All rents and prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.    

All measurements, areas and distances quoted are approximate only.

Information provided in respect of planning and rating matters has, unless stated, been obtained by way of verbal enquiry only.  Interested parties are therefore recommended to seek their own independent verification on such matters from the appropriate Local Authority.

Location and site plans if provided, are for identification and directional purposes only.  The area surrounding the subject property may have changed since the plan was produced.

Wilbys have not tested any apparatus, equipment fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.  Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification on such matters via their surveyor or solicitor.

The boundaries, ownership and tenure of this property have not been checked against the Title Deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way, if any.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check these matters with their solicitor prior to entering into any contracts.

PLEASE NOTE: These property particulars have not been verified by the seller and as such Wilbys Ltd cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies therein.

• THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
• SUBSTANTIALLY EXTENDED
• BEAUTIFUL LAWNED GARDENS
• RANGE OF USEFUL OUTBUILDINGS