Dark Lane, Barnsley

OF INTEREST TO BUILDERS & OWNER OCCUPIERS ALIKE

AS EXISTING, A 1960s BUILT BUNGALOW WITH DOUBLE GARAGE ON A LARGE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN OF 0.38 ACRES OR THEREABOUTS, HAVING FAR REACHING WESTERNLY VIEWS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN

OR

A PRIME GARDEN SITE WITH GREAT POTENTIAL AS A SINGLE BUILDING PLOT, SUBJECT TO PLANNING

Delightfully situated along a private lane on the fringe or town, this spacious three bedroom detached bungalow offers much scope for renovation and enlargement, subject to planning consent, having a large existing loft space which had a replacement roof only last year.

Alternatively, a buyer may wish to design their own new property or demolition of the existing dwelling subject to obtaining their own planning.

There are large mature gardens extending on both sides of the property, comprising of established lawns with herbaceous borders having mature shrubs and trees. A gated drive leads off the private road extending towards the bungalow, providing ample off-road parking and access to a large attached garage having an electrically operated up and over entrance door.

A sale plan within these particulars shows the approximate boundaries edged in red, for identification purposes only. The vendor’s solicitors will confirm the tenure, boundaries, services etc in the usual way.

The accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Covered front entrance with timber and glazed front door to the

HALLWAY having a deep built in cloaks cupboard, twin panelled central heating radiator and loft hatch having a drop down aluminium ladder to a large open loft space, the majority is boarded, there is a light supply and it houses the central heating boiler

LOUNGE 21’10’’ X 12’10’’ open to the dining area at the front, having an abundance of natural light, enjoying far reaching Westerly views over its own lawn and of the Pennines in the distance. There is a bank of UPVC double glazed windows on the rear elevation incorporating a set of matching French doors onto a large stone flagged patio extending the full width of the property. Wood and tiled fireplace has a raised hearth to the fire grate, there are covings, curtain pelmets and skirting heating run off the central heating system. With one step up to the

DINING AREA 9’7’’ X 7’2’’ this is a split level open plan arrangement, with large front facing window, purpose built banks of store cupboards and drawers together with a display cabinet, further skirting heating and door to the

KITCHEN 12’2’’ X 6’4’’ furnished with a range of floor and wall mounted store cupboards with worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, integrated Creda electric oven with electric hob, wall tiling, space and plumbing facilities for an automatic clothes washer, separate built in store cupboard and pantry, drawers, front facing window and door to the

SIDE ENTRANCE PASSAGE 5’10’’ X 3’3’’ with timber and glass panelled front door, and door to the

SUN ROOM 15’3’’ maximum X 14’8’’ maximuman extension built in 1979, having wall and ceiling panelling, enjoying the same Westerly views and having access into the rear garden through a UPVC double glazed French door with matching twin glazed side panels, having top opening windows (no central heating system)

From the hallway, there is access to the bedroom accommodation

REAR BEDROOM ONE 15’2’’ X 12’4’’ including fitted twin banks of furniture on adjacent walls comprising of wardrobes with bridging units, dressing table and drawers, twin panelled central heating radiator

REAR BEDROOM TWO 11’11’’ X 9’1’’ including the fitted furniture consisting of wardrobes and dressing shelf (CHR??)

BEDROOM THREE 9’5’’ X 7’6’’ located to the gable with UPVC double glazed window, skirting heating, the measurements including fitted wardrobes

BATHROOM 7’10’’ X 5’5’’ having a white four piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment to a chrome mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, fully tiled shower with thermostatic shower, wall mirror and twin panelled central heating radiator

OUTSIDE

The property is discreetly located on the Western fridge of the town along a private drive shared with a small number of individual properties, conveniently situated within 2 miles of the town centre, Barnsley & District NHS Trust Hospital and junction 37 of the M1 motorway at Dodworth.

A copy plan shows the approximate boundaries of the property, edged in red and extending to approximately 0.38 acres. The vendor’s solicitors will confirm the tenure, services and the boundaries in the usual way.

There are large mature gardens extending on both sides of the property, comprising of established lawns with herbaceous borders having mature shrubs and trees. A gated drive leads off the private road extending towards the bungalow, providing ample off-road parking and access to a LARGE ATTACHED GARAGE 21’6’’ X 16’2’’ having an electrically operated up and over entrance door, double powerpoint, light supply, three gable windows, housing the gas and electric meters and with internal doorway to the front/side entrance. A pathway leads round the side of the property into the two tiered lawned garden and onto a large stone flagged patio that extends the full width of the bungalow.

CENTRAL HEATING

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND - D

TENURE - FREEHOLD

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.  All statements contained in these particulars are given in good faith but are made without responsibility on the part of Wilbys or the vendors or lessors.  Any intending purchaser or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these Particulars.

All rents and prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.    

All measurements, areas and distances quoted are approximate only.

Information provided in respect of planning and rating matters has, unless stated, been obtained by way of verbal enquiry only.  Interested parties are therefore recommended to seek their own independent verification on such matters from the appropriate Local Authority.

Location and site plans if provided, are for identification and directional purposes only.  The area surrounding the subject property may have changed since the plan was produced.

Wilbys have not tested any apparatus, equipment fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.  Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain verification on such matters via their surveyor or solicitor.

The boundaries, ownership and tenure of this property have not been checked against the Title Deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way, if any.  Prospective purchasers are advised to check these matters with their solicitor prior to entering into any contracts.

PLEASE NOTE: These property particulars have not been verified by the seller and as such Wilbys Ltd cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies therein.