Guest Lane, Silkstone, Barnsley

A delightful and well modernised two bedroom detached bungalow with conservatory, two adjoining garages, large gardens and a sought after village location on the West side of Barnsley, convenient for the town centre, village facilities, Dodworth train station and junction 37 of the M1 motorway at Dodworth.

Built some 50 years ago in the centre of a popular village, this brick built property has a good range of modern appointments and a kitchen refit was carried out about 6 years ago.

Occupying a generous sized plot forming low maintenance gardens, there is scope to enlarge by way of converting one of the adjoining garages subject to planning permission, and there is plenty of off-road parking on a wide concrete patterned drive. The conservatory measuring 12’2’’ x 9’3’’ adjoins the kitchen and overlooks the enclosed and well laid out rear garden.

With gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and PVC external doors, the bungalow comes with a 3.4kw solar system with panels fitted to the South facing front roof pitch.

The gas centrally heated and UPVC double glazed accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH 6’5’’ X 5’4’’ being maximum measurements, of PVC double glazed construction, with front entrance door, top opening windows, wall light and PVC inner door to the

HALL with central heating radiator, wood effect floor covering and two built in storage cupboards, one with central heating radiator

LOUNGE 16’2’’ X 12’ including the alcoves, having an abundance of natural light from windows on two elevations, a chimney breast with raised ceramic tiled hearth and gas supply, wood effect floor coverings, covings, PVC sills, blinds and two central heating radiators

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 11’2’’ X 10’7’’ refitted about 6 years ago, located to the rear, comprehensively equipped with an excellent fitted range of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with contrasting black granite effect worktop surfaces, with matching upstands and extending to a breakfast bar, incorporating a 1½ bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, there is a Belling integrated oven, integrated fridge, five ring gas hob, stainless steel splashback, wide stainless steel cooker hood, drawers, carousel unit, wood effect floor covering, central heating radiator, PVC double glazed window and a door to the

CONSERVATORY 12’2’’ X 9’3’’ of brick dwarf wall and UPVC double glazed construction, with pitched PVC roof, twin PVC double glazed stable style external doors, three double power points, top opening windows, PVC sills, forming an ideal setting to relax and look over the rear gardens

FRONT BEDROOM ONE 12’ X 11’4’’ with covings and central heating radiator

REAR BEDROOM TWO 11’3’’ X 10’5’’ with covings and central heating radiator

SHOWER ROOM 7’ X 5’6’’ having a white suite comprising of a wide shower cubicle with glass panelling, a chrome thermostatic rainhead shower with matching hand held attachment, wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps, low flush WC with concealed cistern, ceiling spotlighting, obscured glazed window, wall mirror with glass shelf, chrome towel rail, extractor fan and twin panelled central heating radiator

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys this sought after village location on the West side of Barnsley, within easy reach of Silkstone and Dodworth train stations, and junction 37 of the M1 motorway at Dodworth.

There is a convenience store at the village filling station and a good range of facilities in the nearby village of Dodworth.

Occupying a generous sized plot with low maintenance and well laid out gardens extending on all sides, the front garden is pebbled with a wide range of mature bushes and shrubs. Adjoining this garden area there is a wide concrete set patterned double drive providing ample off-road parking and access to the TWO GARAGES, the LEFT HAND GARAGE when facing, measures 18’4’’ x 8’7’’ having a metal up and over entrance door, a personnel door into the rear garden, a side window, work bench and two double power points. The RIGHT HAND GARAGE, when facing, measures 21’1’’ x 10’1’’ having an electric roller style entrance door, inspection pit, two windows, a work bench and power and light supply. Various external lights. The enclosed rear garden is attractively set out over several levels and with connecting pathways leading to vegetable growing areas, and with low maintenance in mind, there are areas finished in Astroturf. Useful wooden store attached to the rear of the garages. Other outbuildings include an aluminium framed greenhouse. External water point. Side hand gate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

CENTRAL HEATING

The property has a gas fired central heating system served by a wall mounted Vaillant boiler located in a cupboard in the kitchen.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Kindly note that the blinds, light fittings and solar panels are included in the sale. The solar panels are owned by our clients and after the property has used energy for its own use, it may sell any surplus made back to the National Grid.

TRAVELLING

Proceeding out of Barnsley on the A628 Manchester Road, from junction 37 of the M1 motorway after Silkstone Golf Course, bear right onto the old Barnsley Road, rather than taking the village bypass. Pass Horsfield’s Garden Centre and the village church and bear right onto Cawthorne Lane. After 150 yards, turn first right onto Guest Lane. Number 8 is located a short distance along on the left hand side and then property can be identified by our sale board.

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