5 bedroom barn conversion for sale

An 18th century barn conversion occupying a little known rural position, commanding breathtaking rural views, set within grounds approaching 6 acres, including landscaped gardens and paddock land with stables, and an arena; a double garage, barn and leisure suite / home office.

Centrally positioned to glorious open countryside resulting in amazing cross valley views and an idyllic outdoors lifestyle, located on the edge of a sought after village, only a short drive from the M1 motorway whilst being well served by local services including highly regarded schools.

The property has been sympathetically renovated with care taken to retain original period features, complemented by high quality fitments, offering spacious family accommodation, the ground floor incorporating a stunning kitchen, an open plan dining / sitting room, a lounge and garden room whilst the first floor enjoys four bedrooms, a home office and three bathrooms.

Ground Floor

An oak framed storm porch shelters the front stable style entrance door, which opens directly into the reception/utility, presenting furniture complimented by granite work surfaces, with an inset drainer and a mixer tap over. Access is gained into an attached double garage, a cloaks room presented with a modern two-piece suite and a further solid oak stable style entrance door opening directly into the kitchen.

The kitchen forms an impressive introduction to the home, with an original set of beams immediately on display, whilst sash windows overlook the front courtyard. The room enjoys a comprehensive range of bespoke furniture, with complimentary black granite work surfaces over with matching up-stands, a tiled splash back and an inset single drainer sink unit with a mixer tap over. A central island has a granite surface with an inset sink unit, extends over cupboards to form a breakfast bar, whilst a stunning cream coloured double Aga is set back into a feature chimney breast with a tiled splash back. A complement of appliances includes a Neff oven, with a matching Neff combination microwave oven over, a four-ring hob with an extraction unit, a dishwasher, a wine cooler and a Haier fridge freezer.

The adjoining dining / sitting room offers exceptional proportions, with two windows to the rear aspect and an external door opening to the courtyard. The dining area is open plan to a sitting area which has a bespoke media wall with shelving / display areas to either side with inset downlighting.

The lounge is a stunning room overlooked by a galleried landing, with full height windows to the courtyard forming part of the original barn arch. This room has a stone floor, French doors opening onto a rear terrace and a cupboard beneath the staircase which would make a wonderful wine cellar. The room has feature wood panelling, beam work to one wall forming a stunning fireplace which has an inset wood burning stove set on a stone hearth with an exposed Herringbone style brick back cloth.

First Floor

A galleried style landing overlooks the lounge, original beams and trusses are exposed into the apex of the building, whilst a frosted glass wall forms an occasional fifth bedroom and is currently used as a home office, has windows to front and rear aspects commanding stunning views, whilst original exposed beams are on display into the apex of the ceiling.

To the first floor there are four additional bedrooms, the principle offering exceptional accommodation with exposed floorboards, beams and trusses into the apex of the ceiling. The room enjoys a triple aspect position, with differing views over the gardens and a stunning outlook across the valley towards Wortley. En-suite facilities comprise a step-in double shower, with a low flush W.C and a wash hand basin with a vanity unit beneath.

To this section of the home there are two additional double rooms, with exposed floorboards, beam work on display into the apex of the ceiling and windows overlooking the rear garden. A ‘Jack and Jill’ en-suite is presented with a three-piece suite.

The fourth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room and has been fitted with bedroom furniture to four walls. The room has original beam work into the apex of the ceiling and a window commanding stunning views across the valley.

The family bathroom is presented with a four-piece suite, comprising a corner Jacuzzi bath, a wash hand basin with vanity drawers beneath, a step-in shower with a fixed glass screen and a low flush W.C. The room has three quarter tiling to the walls, exposed floorboards, exposed beams and trusses to the ceiling, and a Velus Skylight window.

Double Garage

The garage has power, lighting and an electronically operated up and over entrance door, a personal door opens into the boot room / utility.

Leisure Suite

A generous single storey building with windows to two aspects, with a part glazed door opening from the courtyard to an initial area which is currently used as a home bar, beyond which is an open plan seating/entertaining area.

Externally

The property is approached via a delightful tree-lined lane, which extends beyond open countryside before arriving at Holly Barn. Electronically operated gates open to a block paved courtyard, which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gains access to the garage. A raised flagged terrace offers an idyllic seating area taking full advantage of the views over the grounds and countryside beyond. A separate wall encloses an additional entertaining area to the immediate front aspect of the home being fully landscaped with an outdoor cooking/BBQ area, all set within a stone wall and wrought iron fenced boundary. To the immediate rear of the property is an enclosed terrace, with an Oak framed open barn offering an idyllic shelter which enjoys a West facing position.

Paddock Land

The property benefits from adjoining land extending to approximately five acres, accessed via electronically operated Wrought Iron gates, which opens to a courtyard/parking area, which gains access to a purpose-built barn, providing ideal storage for agricultural equipment or secure garaging for vehicles. The land is split into three separate paddocks, one of which is home to an open fronted shelter. There is an additional section enclosed for the stable block 4 stables and a store), with a turn out area and additional garden area. An arena is overlooked by a stunning viewing platform finished with all-weather decking and a glass surround, capturing fantastic views over the valley towards Wortley and beyond.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, (LPG powering the AGA) and drainage via a Klargester. The property is largely wired to CAT 5 specification. It should be noted the property has access over the long lane, this known as Holly Hall Lane and serves the property and the two immediate neighbours. The two immediate neighbours also being of a similar calibre. The lane is maintained to a high standard and is served by various passing places. The picturesque lane has various shrubbery and trees and boarders onto agricultural fields from Well Hill.

Directions

Leave the M1 at junction 35a and follow the signs for the A616 to Manchester. Exit the A616, follow the A629 towards Penistone before entering Wortley village and turn left onto Finkle Street Lane. Continue down the hill passing Pennine Equine Centre where the road becomes Forge Lane. Cross over the River Don and turn left onto Well Hill Road sign posted Green Moor. As the hill climbs turn left onto what is known as Holly Hall Lane and continue to the end. The property is on the right.