Keresforth Hall Drive, Barnsley

A fine individual three bedroom detached house in grounds of 0.27 acres or thereabouts, in a prime location with superb views on the West side of Barnsley, within 1.5 miles from the town centre.

Lancaster House built almost a century ago in an old rustic brick under a pitched roof of red clay tiles, whilst mostly UPVC double glazed and gas centrally heated, it offers scope to improve and enlarge (subject to planning).

There are some marvellous long range views over the adjoining countryside and many of the property’s principal rooms have more than one window.

This location is also convenient for Locke Park, Horizon Academy, Barnsley & District NHS Trust Hospital and junction 37 of the M1 motorway at Dodworth.

These attractive gardens are served by a long curving drive with two gated entrances providing a drive through facility and plenty of parking.

The accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Front entrance having a PVC external door to the

ENTRANCE LOBBY with access to

LOUNGE 23’11’’ X 11’6’’ overlooking the marvellous view and well lit by natural light, having windows on three elevations including a corner window, feature leaded & stained window, covings, two ceiling roses, three central heating radiators and door to the kitchen

DINING ROOM 13’2’’ X 11’1’’ including the alcoves, having windows on two elevations, a raised and inset marble fire surround with coal effect gas fire, covings, central heating radiator and door to

FULLY TILED KITCHEN 10’6’’ X 7’6’’ having a fitted range of floor and wall mounted storage units, worktop with stainless steel sink unit and double drainer with mixer taps, under stairs store cupboard, access to under stairs store cupboard and pantry measuring 7’3’’ x 4’ with shelving, housing the gas & electric meters

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH 8’7’’ X 4’10’’ of brick and UPVC double glazed construction, with access to a UTILITY ROOM measuring 7’4’’ x 5’10’’with power and light supply, low flush WC, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and housing the central heating boiler

From the front entrance lobby, a staircase with handrail rises to the

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING with leaded and stained obscure glazed gable window

BEDROOM ONE 13’2’’ X 11’7’’ including the alcoves, having windows on two elevations, a walk in wardrobe with ceiling light, shelving, loft access, good views, central heating radiator

BEDROOM TWO 13’1’’ X 11’1’’ including the alcoves, having windows on two elevations and a central heating radiator

BEDROOM THREE 10’8’’ X 7’3’’ with good views

FULLY TILED BATHROOM 10’7’’ X 5’8’’ having a blue coloured suite comprising of a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel ladder, fitted linen cupboard, mirror fronted cabinet and an obscure glazed window

FULLY TILED TOILET with low flush WC

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys a splendid rural setting on the Western edge of the town, convenient for the main shopping centre, junction 37 of the M1 motorway at Dodworth, Barnsley & District NHS Trust Hospital, Locke Park, Horizon Academy on Dodworth Road and the Co-Op convenience store on Keresforth Hall Road.

A copy of an Ordnance Survey shows the approximate boundaries of the property edged in red, extended to 0.27 acres or thereabouts. The vendor’s solicitor will confirm the boundaries, tenure, details about the shared drive, services etc in the usual way.

Attractively built in a rustic narrow brick, Lancaster House enjoys a fine position on the edge of town, with views over the adjoining countryside.

The house stands centrally positioned within its generous sized plot that forms mature lawns, interspersed with a wide range of mature and semi mature trees. A curved drive runs through the garden between two sets of entrance gates providing ample parking for many vehicles.

GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT ON 01226 299221

CENTRAL HEATING

The house has a gas fired central heating system served by a wall mounted Baxi boiler located in the rear entrance store / utility room.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Kindly note that the carpets, curtains, a freestanding electric cooker, a freestanding clothes washer and light fittings are included in the sale. Only the items specifically mentioned within these particulars are included.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - E

TENURE - FREEHOLD