South Yorkshire Buildings, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, S75 4RJ

CHARACTER COTTAGE! ... NEW TO THE MARKET IS THIS BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM FORMER MINERS COTTAGE, SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF THE HIGHLY REGARDED VILLAGE OF SILKSTONE COMMON, WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE TRAIN STATION, LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, AMENITIES, COUNTRYSIDE WALKS AND COMMUTER LINKS. THE PROPERTY IS WELL SUITED TO FIRST TIME BUYERS, INVESTORS AND DOWNSIZERS ALIKE. THE CURRENT VENDORS HAVE MAINTAINED THE PROPERTY TO A HIGH STANDARD, COMPLETING DAMP PROOFING WORKS AND INSTALLING NEW DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS AND DOORS IN RECENT YEARS, YET RETAINING MANY PERIOD FEATURES THROUGHOUT. EXTERNALLY, THE PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM TWO PRIVATE GARDENS AND OFF-ROAD PARKING. EARLY VIEWINGS ARE ADVISED TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. 

GROUND FLOOR
Entered via a composite double-glazed door into a welcoming entrance hall, having tiled flooring which runs throughout the ground floor, radiator, stairs rising to the first-floor landing and a door leading to all ground floor accommodation. 

The lounge is a cosy and beautifully presented reception room to the front which is flooded with natural light through a double-glazed window and maintains the properties period features including high ceilings and high skirting boards. The lounge also features an ornate cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth which could be replaced with a log or multi fuel burner if desired. There is also a radiator, tiled flooring and under stairs storage cupboard. 

To the rear is a spacious dining kitchen benefitting from a range of matt cream wall and base units with chrome handles and wood effect countertops incorporating a black composite sink and drainer with chrome swan neck mixer tap over and a four-ring gas hob. Appliances include an eye-level electric oven, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated washer/dryer and corner cupboard housing the recently installed combination boiler. The room benefits from tiled flooring and tiled splash backs, a modern vertical radiator and a rear facing double glazed window and French doors opening out to the private rear garden. 

FIRST FLOOR
The first floor landing provides access to two generous bedrooms and the house bathroom.

The period features continue upstairs in the large principal bedroom which benefits from a double-glazed window with pleasant views over the quiet road, high ceilings and skirting boards and a radiator. 

Bedroom two is further good-sized rear facing room which benefits a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator and dado rail.

The house bathroom is traditionally styled which is in keeping with the period charm of the property. Featuring a white four-piece suite including a roll top bath with claw feet and brass fitments, a brass corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and traditional pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. There is full tiling to the walls and floor, and obscured double glazed rear window and a white and brass heated towel rail.  

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BRIEFLY COMPRISING;

GROUND FLOOR
•    ENTRANCE HALLWAY
•    STAIRS TO 1ST FLOOR
•    LOUNGE
•    DINING KITCHEN

FIRST FLOOR
•    LANDING AREA
•    BEDROOM 1
•    BEDROOM 2
•    HOUSE BATHROOM

OUTSIDE 
•    Externally approached from the front elevation, the charming cottage boasts parking immediately in front of the property. To the rear of the property is an enclosed, low maintenance rear garden with pathway and slate seating areas providing the perfect al fresco dining and entertaining space. There is a rear gate providing access out onto South Yorkshire Buildings complex and an array of mature plants and trees providing greenery and additional privacy. There is a further large south east facing garden across the unadopted road to the front, which is unique to this property. Here there is a shed providing additional storage, patio and decking seating areas, and a lawn bordered by mature plants and trees including a beautiful blossom offering further privacy. 

PLEASE NOTE: THESE BROCHURE DETAILS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SELLER.

TENURE: FREEHOLD

COUNCIL TAX BANDING;
We understand the council tax band to be A. (SOURCE: GOV.CO.UK)

SERVICES
Mains water. Mains gas. Mains electric. Mains drainage.

DIRECTIONS
S75 4RJ

COVID-19 PROCEDURE
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DISCLAIMER
1.    PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 & 1991: We endeavour to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please take them as indicative only, made as a result of a visual inspection of the property and from information supplied by the vendor. 
2.    MEASUREMENTS are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction by taking your own measurements upon viewing. 
3.    No services, apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings have been tested by Mallinson and Co so we cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Tradesperson, Surveyor or Solicitor. 
4.    References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. Mallinson & Co has not had sight of the title documents and has not checked the tenure or the boundaries with the Land registry. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Solicitor. Mallinson and Co accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
5.    MONEY LAUNDERING: We may ask for further details regarding proof of your identification and proof of funds after receiving your offer on a property. Please provide these in order to reduce any delay.