TRULY OUTSTANDING… LANCASTERS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THORNCLIFFE HOUSE TO THE MARKET!  AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING LARGE DETACHED 3/4 BEDROOM HOME, BOASTING A WEALTH OF CHARM & CHARACTER WITH ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES ON DISPLAY. SET WITHIN AMAZING PRIVATE LANDSCAPED GROUNDS APPROACHING 1/3 ACRE AND BEING POSITIONED IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATIONS IN SILKSTONE COMMON. A ONCE IN A LIFETIME HOME, OFFERED TO THE MARKET WITH ENDLESS POTENTIAL!

 

An original entrance door opens into a stunning & impressive entrance hall, setting the tone for the property throughout! Featuring TWO high quality fitted kitchens offering flexible living over the Summer & Winter months and being excellent for entertaining with direct access onto a private outside courtyard. The property also boasts THREE stunning reception rooms, with breath-taking original features including stunning coving, with high ceilings in all of the reception rooms giving an amazing spacious feel to the property. The accommodation is in excess of 2000 sq ft and to the first floor the property benefits from three double bedrooms, a shower room and executive bathroom suite. There is potential to reconfigure the upstairs space to create an extra bedroom if required. There is also a second-floor converted loft space, which has the potential to be converted into an executive principal suite, with ensuite facilities.

 

Externally the property sits on a private large plot approaching 1/3 acre. The landscaped gardens are truly fantastic and have been extremely well maintained featuring a stunning front garden space with lovely countryside views within an idyllic setting. There is also a sweeping driveway giving access around the rear of the property to a detached double garage. 

 

The property enjoys a delightful village location, offering immediate access onto the Trans Pennine Trail and glorious open countryside, resulting in the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles; well served by local services including highly regarded schools and a train station, whilst being within a ten minute drive from the M1 motorway.

 

A Large wooden entrance door, protected by a pillared canopy opens into the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL

The entrance hall provides an impressive introduction to the home, with period features immediately on display including panelling to the wall and coving to the ceiling.  A feature staircase rises to the first floor level and access is gained to two reception rooms and an inner hall, which in turn gains access to the kitchen, the downstairs shower room, a further reception room and the cellar. 

RECEPTION ROOM ONE - summer - 4.6m x 4.42m (15'1" x 14'6")

A stunning front facing reception room full of charm and character with two large full height windows to the front aspect, which invite good levels of natural light indoors and commanding a stunning outlook over the garden. The focal point of the room is a feature fireplace, with a Granite surround and hearth with an inset electric fire and feature coving to each alcove and a central heating radiator.

RECEPTION ROOM TWO - winter - 4.88m x 4.39m (16'0" x 14'5")

A second front facing reception room having full height windows to the front aspect, enjoying a stunning view over the garden. There is a feature fireplace with a wooden surround and Granite hearth, which is home to an electric fire and a central heating radiator.

 

The entrance hall leads into the inner hallway, which gives access to the cellar, which has power and lighting.

RECEPTION ROOM THREE/DINING ROOM - 2.95m x 4.39m (9'8" x 14'5")

A delightful room being versatile in orientation offering multiple of uses such as a study, home office or playroom, with a continuation of the period features such as coving to the ceiling, wood panelling to the walls and having a rear facing double glazed window overlooking the garden. The room has a central heating radiator and access is gained through to the music room.

RECEPTION ROOM FOUR/ POTENTIAL BEDROOM - 4.88m x 4.34m (16'0" x 14'3")

An impressive dual aspect room having full height windows to both front and rear elevations, drawing good levels of natural light indoors. This room lends itself to a variety of uses such as a playroom, home office, medical room, art room, music room or downstairs bedroom! 

 

Access is gained from the inner hallway to the kitchens.

WINTER KITCHEN - 4.65m x 3.05m (15'3" x 10'0")

Having a rear facing double glazed window and a wooden door  giving direct access to the rear of the property. The kitchen is presented with a range of cream wall and base units, with lights to the under side of the wall cupboards, a complimentary work surface, which in turn incorporates a Stainless-steel sink and drainer unit. A complement of appliances includes a five-ring hob, with an extraction unit over,  an integrated Bosch oven, an integrated dishwasher and an integrated fridge freezer.  The room has partial tiling to the walls, full tiling to the floor which continues through to the second kitchen, spot lights to the ceiling. Access is gained through to the summer kitchen.

SUMMER KITCHEN - 5.79m x 3.18m (19'0" x 10'5")

A spacious and impressive second kitchen being presented with a range of cream wall and base units with under lighting to the wall cupboards and a complimentary work surface which incorporates a Stainless-steel sink and drainer unit. A central island has a matching work surface which extends to a breakfast bar with useful storage cupboards beneath. Appliances include an integrated fridge freezer, a four ring electric AEG hob with an extraction unit over, an integrated AEG double oven with a microwave over and an integrated washing machine. The room has partial tiling to the walls, full tiling to the floor being a continuation from the winter kitchen, spot lights to the ceiling and a central heating radiator. A useful walk-in larder provides additional storage and has power and lighting. French doors open directly onto the courtyard, and an internal door accesses the garage.

 

Stairs rise to the first floor landing from the entrance hall.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

The landing gives access to the three bedrooms, the family bathroom and the shower room and has a front facing double glazed window and a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.75m x 4.39m (15'7" x 14'5")

A well proportioned double bedroom to the front aspect of the property, with a double glazed window commanding a pleasant view over the garden and countryside beyond. The room displays period features with coving to the ceiling and benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and has a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.44m x 4.39m (14'7" x 14'5")

A second spacious double bedroom having a front facing double glazed window, and again benefitting from a range of fitted wardrobes. The room has a wash hand basin set to a vanity unit with useful storage cupboards both beneath and over, with a mirror and lighting and a central heating radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE - 3.51m x 3.05m (11'6" x 10'0")

A third generous double bedroom to the rear aspect of the home, with a double glazed window and a central heating radiator. The room is fitted with a range of wardrobes. An internal door provides access to the loft conversion.

ATTIC BEDROOM

A generous room with power, lighting and a Velux window to the ceiling. This room is versatile in orientation and lends itself to a variety of uses including a home office, home gym. Access is gained through to the remainder of the loft space which has power, lighting and a Velux window to the ceiling. The rooms could easily be converted to form two bedrooms with bathroom facilities or one large master suite. 

SHOWER ROOM

Featuring a three piece suite finished in white, comprising a step-in shower, a low flush W.C. and a pedestal wash hand basin. The room has full tiling to the walls and floor, spot lights to the ceiling, a chrome towel radiator and a rear racing obscure double glazed window. 

FAMILY BATHROOM

A spacious bathroom presented with a four piece suite comprising a corner panelled bath, a large step-in shower, twin wash hand basins set to a vanity unit with useful cupboards beneath and a low flush W.C. The room has full tiling to both the walls and floor, two wall mounted mirrors, spot lights to the ceiling, a rear facing obscure double glazed window and a central heating radiator.

EXTERNALLY

The property sits on a delightful plot of approximately one quarter of an acre, having fantastic landscaped gardens set within walled boundaries.  Access to the property is gained via Wrought Iron gates to the front elevation with a block paved walkway leading to the front entrance and electronic gates to the side aspect, opening onto a block paved driveway, offering parking for multiple vehicles and gains access to the double garage. The block paving extends round the side of the property and to the rear.
To the front of the property which is set to a South facing aspect, landscaped gardens encompass an impressive Magnolia tree, with two areas laid to lawn, with established flower, tree and shrub beds. A raised patio/seating area offers stunning views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Steps lead up to a paved summer courtyard presented to the side of the property, to a South facing aspect, set within walled boundaries, which can be accessed from the kitchen and has a separate gated access.  
To the rear of the property is a further impressive tiered landscaped garden, with established flower and shrub borders and a circular paved patio/seating area. Access is gained through to a vegetable garden, which has a garden shed

DETACHED GARAGE

A carport precedes the detached double garage, which has an up and over entrance door, power and lighting. There is useful eaves storage, which has been fully boarded and has a ladder to access. 

 

AGENT NOTES 

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER LANCASTERS NOR ANY OF ITS ASSOCIATED BUSINESSES OR EMPLOYEES HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.  

 

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