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The Old Barn Low Farm Cemetery Road Hemingfield S73 0 The Old Barn cover.indd 3 19/01/2017 12:42 THE OLD BARN Situated in the South orkshire village of Hemingfield, The ld Barn is the perfect family home in an idyllic rural position. It was the location which initially attracted the current owners to the property. “Although it is ideally placed for access to the M1/A1 etc.” say the owners, “it is very secluded and private. As you drive down the lane from Cemetery Road it feels that the pace of life is instantly more relaxed.” The Old Barn cover.indd 4 19/01/2017 12:42 The Old Barn pages.indd 1 19/01/2017 12:44 A substantial character home occupying a delightful setting on the edge of this sought after village, commanding rural views whilst being privately enclosed within a little known backwater position. The Old Barn is approached by a private lane which serves only four homes, enjoys south west facing gardens and presents versatile accommodation with retained original features complemented by a high quality internal finish throughout. The location whilst immediately semi-rural is highly commutable with the M1 and surrounding commercial centres being easily accessible. An internal detailed inspection is recommended in order to fully appreciate the idyllic setting and size of accommodation on offer. The Old Barn pages.indd 2 19/01/2017 12:44 The Old Barn pages.indd 3 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 4 19/01/2017 12:45 The accommodation comprises Ground Floor An entrance door opens to a U-shaped reception hallway which has coving to the ceiling, feature detailed Lincrusta to dado level, two radiators, access to the loft space and a useful cloaks cupboard. Breakfast Kitchen This room has windows to two elevations allowing good levels of natural light; the south west aspect enjoying views over the gardens. This room has decorative coving to the ceiling, full tiling to the floor and a radiator. Presented with furniture comprising base cupboards with matching drawers which sit beneath the complimentary roll edged work surface that’s incorporates a single drainer one and a half bowl pot sink with mixer tap over. The room has matching wall cupboards, an eye-level glass fronted display cabinet and complimentary tiled splash backs. Appliances include an integral double oven and grill, a four ringed gas hob with extractor hood over whilst having plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. Lounge/Dining Room An exceptionally well-proportioned L-shaped room with leaded full height windows to the rear commanding a pleasant outlook whilst French doors to the side elevation open to the garden. This room has coving to the ceiling, three radiators, a staircase rising to the galleried landing and a feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. The Old Barn pages.indd 5 19/01/2017 12:45 Seller Insight Since moving in to this spacious five/six bedroom barn conversion, the owners have made various improvements. “We have replaced and upgraded all three bath rooms” they say, “as well as adding two double bedrooms by converting the integral double garage. We have also upgraded the kitchen.” The grounds of the property are impressive, offering plenty of al fresco entertainment opportunities. “We have a large garden which enjoys southerly aspects,” say the owners, “giving lots of sunshine. There is a small patio area outside the French doors in the lounge, which open out onto the main lawn. Large conifers and stone walls around the property allow exclusivity.” Facilities in the area are extensive and convenient, with Meadowhall less than 20 minutes away and a smaller shopping centre 5 minutes away at Cortonwood. There are excellent local schools, and various historic attractions for leisure time. “Nearby Wentworth Woodhouse is the largest privately owned house in Europe” say the owners. “Elsecar Heritage Centre and Steam Railway is 2 miles away.” The property is ideally situated for commuting, with excellent transport links to the M1 and A1 via the Dearne Valley By-Pass. Railway stations at are close by at Wombwell and Elsecar. “My work life took me away from home most of the week” says the owner, “coming back to a beautiful home in a small oasis of exceptionally presented properties, made it all the more worthwhile.” “We will miss the peace and quiet, as well as the space within the property and the size of the garden.” “There are wonderful views towards Wentworth, and you are able to sit in the garden with sun throughout the day.” “It has been a really great place to raise a family with plenty of space for four teenagers and their friends.” The Old Barn pages.indd 6 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 7 19/01/2017 12:45 “I love the open plan staircase and galleried landing from the lounge/dining room with its full height ceiling and exposed timbers. It is especially lovely when lit up at Christmas time.” The Old Barn pages.indd 8 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 9 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 10 19/01/2017 12:45 Bedroom A ground floor bedroom with a radiator, full glazing to the expanse of one wall and decorative coving to the ceiling. Bedroom A further ground floor bedroom situated to the rear aspect of the property with a window, a radiator, decorative coving to the ceiling and an oak effect laminate floor. Shower Room This room is presented with a 3-piece suite comprising a step-in double shower, a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin and a low flush W.C. The room has partial tiling to the walls, decorative coving to the ceiling, an extractor fan and a heated chrome towel rail. Laundry A versatile room with laminate floor, decorative coving to the ceiling, a radiator and having plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Study Once again a versatile room currently used as a home office with a full glazed elevation to the front aspect in addition to an opaque window to the side elevation. This room has decorative coving to the ceiling and a radiator. First Floor Galleried Landing A generously proportioned landing displaying original features such as exposed timbers whilst having a velux skylight window. Access is provided to the loft space. A secondary landing area gives access to the master suite; has a radiator, a window commanding a rural view, coving to the ceiling and would separate from the main landing creating a master suite with self-contained bathroom facilities. Master Suite An exceptionally well-proportioned room with widows to front and rear elevations allowing good levels of natural light; the rear commanding long distance semi-rural views. This room has two radiators, decorative coving to the ceiling, provides access into the eaves and has built-in wardrobes to two walls. The Old Barn pages.indd 11 19/01/2017 12:45 Bathroom Bedroom Presented with a modern suite finished in white comprising a panelled bath, a low flush W.C, a step-in Situated to the front aspect of the house with a window, a laminate floor, a radiator and providing access to corner shower and a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin. This room has a double panelled radiator, the eaves. decorative coving to the ceiling and an opaque window to the rear elevation. Bathroom Bedroom This room is presented with a four-piece suite comprising a step-in shower, a low flush W.C, a pedestal wash A double bedroom situated to the rear aspect of the property with inset spot lighting to the ceiling, hand basin with tiled splashback and a free standing roll top bath with claw feet. The room has decorative decorative cove moulding, built-in wardrobes, a radiator and a window which commands rural views. coving to the ceiling, an opaque window and a heated chrome towel rail. The Old Barn pages.indd 12 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 13 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 14 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 15 19/01/2017 12:45 Hemingfield A delightfully situated property privately enclosed whilst commanding rural views. Located to the South of Barnsley, north of Sheffield positioned within walking distance of glorious un-spoilt countryside. Locally there are an abundance of services and amenities with numerous shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants being easily accessible. Within a short drive the Corton Wood retail park is accessible as is Meadowhall. Within the immediate vicinity is Wentoworth Woodhouse and the quaint village of Wentworth, Wentworth Castle and Parkland Estate which presents some delightful walks and activities, a deer farm and other attractions including Elsecar Heritage Centre, The Discovery Centre in Barnsley and Cannon Hall at Cawthorne. Whilst enjoying an idyllic private location the property is only a 15-minute drive from the centre of Barnsley and 30 minutes from the centre of Sheffield. The M1 motorway is within a 5-minute drive with excellent links to the M62, M18, A1 and commercial centres throughout the region. The Old Barn pages.indd 16 19/01/2017 12:45 The Old Barn pages.indd 17 19/01/2017 12:46 Externally The property is accessed off Cemetery Road via a private lane which serves only four properties. In turn electric gates open to the grounds of The Old Barn. A tarmac driveway leads the property and provides off road parking for several vehicles.