Kensington Road, Old Town, Barnsley, S75

ONE OF A KIND EDWARDIAN FAMILY HOME ... THIS OUTSTANDING 5 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME FILLED WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM AND CHARACTER THROUGHOUT, IS SITUATED ON A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS WRAP AROUND PLOT WITHIN ONE THE TOWNS MOST SOUGHT AFTER AND ESTABLISHED LOCATIONS OF OLD TOWN. 

ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1902, THE 3250-SQ.FT. HOME HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED AND REFURBISHED BY THE CURRENT VENDORS. FEATURING A STUNNING OPEN PLAN LIVING BREAKFASTING KITCHEN, THREE SPACIOUS RECEPTION ROOMS, FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 3 HOUSE BATHROOMS, 2 WITH FREESTANDING BATHTUBS, BASEMENT CONVERSION, AMPLE OFF-STREET PARKING AND A LOW MAINTENANCE AND VERY PRIVATE TIERED WRAP AROUND GARDEN.  IDEALLY LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE, BARNSLEY HOSPITAL, LOCAL SCHOOLING AND TRANSPORT LINKS, THE PROPERTY IS PERFECTLY SUITED TO FAMILIES LOOKING FOR A BALANCE OF CHARACTER CHARM AND MODERN-DAY PRACTICALITIES. 

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hallway - A beautiful stained glass entrance door opens into the bright and welcoming entrance hallway boasting original wooden parquet flooring, decorative coving to the ceiling, dado rail, two traditional school style radiators, grand staircase with wooden decorative balustrade rising to the first floor landing and giving access to the two formal reception rooms, the breakfasting kitchen to the rear and stairs descending to the basement conversion. 

Formal Lounge - This beautifully presented, dual aspect reception room features a beautiful double glazed sash bay window to the front with pleasant aspect over the leafy street and a further double glazed window to the side elevation. Boasting a contemporary multi-fuel burning stove with tiled heart, surround and solid oak floating mantle, original hardwood flooring, picture rails with two feature arches framing the chimney breast, decorating coving and traditional radiator. 

Dining room - An incredibly generous second reception room boasts a multi fuel burning stove with tiled hearth, surround and wooden mantle, fitted storage cabinet to the right of the chimney breast, dado railing, coving the ceiling, radiator and a beautiful corner double glazed bay sash window with low sills providing the perfect window seat to enjoy the views out over the leafy street. 

Conservatory - Providing a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy the pleasant aspect over the rear garden, the conservatory benefits from double glazing to two elevations and the roof. Having ceramic tiled flooring, wall lights and a double glazed external door giving access out onto the rear decking. 

Living Breakfasting Kitchen -This stunning open plan space is the true heart of the home, being flooded with natural light through triple aspect double glazed windows, two Velux skylights and French patio doors opening out onto the rear decking area. The beautifully designed kitchen has been fitted to an exceptional standard, featuring a good range of bespoke cream shaker style wall and base units with chrome fitments and complementary Granite work surfaces with upstands incorporating a double Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps over. There is a feature soft grey gas Aga and further integrated appliances including a conventional Bosch oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood over, full height larder fridge, drinks cooler, dishwasher and microwave. A feature island unit with granite worktops provides comfortable seating for eight people. 

The kitchen opens up into an informal bright and airy family seating area with vaulted ceiling boasting a feature multi fuel burning stove with tiled surround and hearth and cast-iron mantle. Having tiled flooring, fitted shutters to both windows and French doors, decorative coving to the ceiling and giving access to the downstairs bathroom. 

The recently refurbished, contemporary ground floor bathroom is a spacious room featuring a white four-piece suite comprising of a double ended freestanding roll top bath with central chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, a walk-in oversized shower cubicle with chrome rainfall shower and handheld attachment, pedestal Edwardian style wash hand basin, and a traditional high-level W.C. Having two double glazed Velux skylights to the vaulted ceiling, as well as an obscured double glazed window to the front elevation, inset spotlighting, extractor fan, two traditional style radiators, tiled flooring and partial tiling to the walls. 

BASEMENT

Stairs descend from the main entrance hallway to the spacious basement conversion hallway which benefits from under stairs storage and gives access to the utility, games room and gym.  

Utility Room - The generously proportioned and useful space benefits from a good range of shaker style wall and base units with granite countertops over incorporating an inset stainless steel one and a half bowel sink with chrome mixer tap over. Boasting an integrated full height freezer, washing machine and separate dryer. Having LVT flooring, black heated towel rail, paneling to the walls, ample storage with cupboard housing the Vaillant Eco tech combination boiler, a double glazed side window and double glazed external door giving access out onto the lower level rear terrace. 

Storage area - A further room off the utility room provides the perfect storage space. 

Pool/Games Room - This versatile space provides the perfect games or play room for growing families. Having built in bench seating with storage below, inset spotlighting, wall lights and an extractor fan. 

Gym - Another versatile space with separate access is currently used as a gym, but could provide a work from home office space or business premises if required. Having double glazed patio doors leading out to the rear garden, built in bench seating with storage below, inset spotlighting and radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR

The grand central staircase has wooden decorative balustrade rising to a split first floor landing giving access to Bedroom 3 and the family bathroom to the right and 2 bedrooms and the staircase rising to the second floor landing to the right. Having a double glazed sash window to the front elevation, decorative coving and dado rail. 

Bedroom 1 - is a beautifully presented and generous primary double room boasting a stunning feature cast iron fireplace with checkerboard tiled hearth, surround and grey wooden mantle, radiator and decorative coving to the ceiling. The room is flooded with light through a corner double glazed sash bay window. 

Bedroom 2 - This dual aspect double bedroom again boasts an abundance of period features including a cast iron fireplace with decorative flower motif green tiles to the hearth and surround and a wooden mantle, coving to the ceiling, picture rails, radiator, high skirting boards and two double glazed sash windows. 

Bedroom 3 - A further double bedroom having a feature cast iron fireplace with beautiful blue tiled hearth, surround and mantle, double glazed window to the rear, radiator, dado rail and decorative coving to the ceiling.

Bathroom - The first floor house bathroom features the original freestanding bathtub with brass fitments, traditional high level W.C. and Edwardian vanity wash hand basin with brass fitments and storage below. Benefitting from two Obscured double glazed windows, tiled flooring, part tiling to the walls, a modern radiator and complementary coving to the ceiling.

SECOND FLOOR 

A wooden spindle balustrade staircase rises from the first floor landing to the second floor spacious landing which could be used as a work from home office space or seating area. 

Bedroom 4 - This spacious double bedroom benefits from a rear double glazed window to the rear with pleasant aspect overlooking the garden and far reaching views towards the town center, as well as a radiator. 

Bedroom 5 - A further double bedroom featuring a double glazed sash window with fitted shutters to the front aspect and two radiators. 

Shower room - The spacious shower room is fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising of a walk in oversized shower cubicle with chrome Rainfall shower, double vanity sink wash hand basin with chrome fitments and storage cupboards below, and a low flush W.C. Having full tiling to the walls and flooring, eaves access, school style traditional radiator, inset spotlighting and a double glazed Velux window providing ample natural light within. 

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BRIEFLY COMPRISING;

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
STAIRS TO 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT
FORMAL LOUNGE
DINING ROOM
CONSERVATORY 
OPEN PLAN BREAKFASTING KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
BATHROOM

BASEMENT

UTILITY ROOM 
STORAGE 
POOL /GAMES ROOM
GYM

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AREA
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 3
BATHROOM

SECOND FLOOR 

BEDROOM 4 
BEDROOM 5 
SHOWER ROOM

OUTSIDE

The property sits on a generous wrap around plot with tiered garden 

To the front, the property is accessed off Kensington Road through a gate way onto the pebbled front garden having block paved pathway giving access to both sides of the property and steps rising to the main entrance. 

To the right elevation, a private Indian stone driveway can be accessed through wrought iron double gates providing ample secure off-street parking. The property also benefits from a wall mounted Pod Point EV charge point.  

Double wooden gates give to the rear of the driveway give access to the private rear, low maintenance garden of the property which is split into tiered levels. A paved patio area houses two storage sheds and a greenhouse with steps descending onto one of the lower levels of garden which is laid with artificial lawn and benefits from an array of mature shrubs and hedges offering additional privacy. Directly outside from the conservatory and kitchen diner, a mezzanine decking area provides a wonderful indoor/outdoor living space which is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. 

Decking steps descend to a lower level Indian stone patio with tiled terrace which features a hot tub area with pergola over, rockery boasting an array of mature plants and shrubs, beautiful apple tree and pebbled BBQ area to the left elevation. 

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

TENURE: FREEHOLD

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

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

DIRECTIONS
S75 2SS

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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. 

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