Ben Bank Road, Silkstone Common, S75 4PG

A stunning home occupying a delightful village location, enjoying south facing gardens and outstanding cross valley views; set within 1/3 of an acre grounds, offering spacious accommodation with retained period features resulting in original charm and character.

The spacious accommodation incorporates four reception rooms to the ground floor in addition to a living kitchen with adjoining garden kitchen; to the first floor three double bedrooms are complemented by two bathrooms, whilst a second floor attic offers versatile living space. Externally the landscaped gardens offer privacy and separate seating areas whilst a double garage is securely positioned to the rear of the home and offers potential for further development into the roof space.

The location is highly sought after offering the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, glorious open countryside on the doorstep whilst nearby villages offer associated services and amenities; Barnsley centre can be reached within a fifteen minute drive ensuring convenient access throughout the region and beyond by train or car.  In short, a picturesque setting, a beautiful home benefitting from privacy, peace and quiet, yet close to open countryside, everyday amenities, transport links including the M1 motorway and outstanding local schools.

Ground Floor

A traditionally styled wide entrance door opens into the reception hall which immediately offers an impressive introduction to the home, spacious, flooded with natural light and displaying retained period features including ornate detailing to the walls and ceiling whilst a stunning spindled staircase rises to the first floor galleried style landing. The hallway has an oak floor, gains access to the cellar whilst a cloaks room is presented with a two piece suite.

To the front of the house there are two receptions rooms each with large picture windows inviting an abundance of natural light indoors; the sitting room displaying an oak floor, ornate detailing and a beautiful marble fireplace to the chimney breast with an inset living flame effect electric fire with a marble half.

The lounge also has an oak floor, has retained period detailing and a feature fireplace to the chimney breast with an inset electric fire.

The dining room is positioned to the rear aspect of the property has a parquet laid floor, a high ceiling height and a window which overlooks the rear aspect of the home. Access in turn is provided through to a snug which offers versatile accommodation, a delightful rooms which would also make an ideal home office or fourth annexed bedroom, offering generous proportions with windows to both front and rear elevations.

The kitchen is split into two sections, the original having a window overlooking the rear aspect of the home with an entrance door opening directly onto the drive. The room has full tiling to the floor and is presented with a comprehensive range of bespoke furniture with a work surface incorporating a double sink before extending to form a breakfast bar. A complement of appliances includes an integral five ringed hob with an extraction unit over, a Bosch microwave convection oven, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer. A stable style internal door opens to the adjoining section of the kitchen which seamlessly links to the garden through French doors that open directly onto a south facing garden terrace. This section of the kitchen also offers a comprehensive range of furniture with a work surface incorporating a double sink, whilst a central island has useful cupboard space beneath. A complement of appliances includes a four ring induction hob, an over with grill and microwave over, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a walk-in larder style cupboard. An internal door gains access to the garage.

First Floor

A centrally positioned landing has a window to the front aspect of the property commanding long distance views. There are three bedrooms; a generous family bathroom and a separate showroom. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a position to the front aspect of the property, offers exceptional accommodation with a large window commanding stunning long distance views towards Hood Green. The room has fitted wardrobes and displays period features to the walls and ceiling.  There is an additional double room to the front aspect of the home, once again with a window commanding long distance views, the room having a sink unit with vanity cupboards beneath. The third bedroom is located to the rear aspect of the house, has a window overlooking the gardens, fitted wardrobes and a staircase to the second floor attic which offers linked accommodation to bedroom three that would prove ideal as a dressing room, study area or playroom. From here is given to the roof space which has the potential for conversion or provides ample storage.  

A generous family bathroom presents a five piece suite including a corner bath, a low flush W.C, a shower and twin wash hand basins set within a feature vanity surround with cupboards and drawer units beneath. The room has full tiling to the walls and floor, an opaque window and an airing cupboard which is home to the water tank.

A separate shower room is presented with three piece suite, has full tiling to the walls and floor a window and a heated Chrome towel radiator.

Externally

The property occupies a generous plot extending to approximately 1/3 of an acre, has wrought iron electronically operated gates opening to driveway which extends beyond the side of the house to a parking area at the rear with a covered carport and a double garage. H property is securely enclosed within a walled boundary, to the front of the house a south facing landscaped garden is split into sperate lawned areas with a variation of established flower, tree and shrubbed beds, block paved walkways and a central circular shaped lawn with centrally positioned tree. A south facing terrace is privately enclosed and adjoins the kitchen. To the rear aspect of the home private secure parking is provided for several vehicles, there is a landscape garden with established beds and enclosed vegetable area.

A double garage has power, lighting and an electronically operated entrance door. The space above the garage lends itself to further development potential, including an additional bedroom suite, leisure suite or home working environment.

Additional Information

A Freehold property with mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Council Tax Band - F. EPC Rating - E. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation.

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Directions

From Barnsley Road in Silkstone, at the crossroads turn onto Cone Lane following the road to the top, continuing to the left and at the crossroads turn left onto Ben Bank Road, where the property will be found on the left hand side of the road.