Detached house for sale in Jebb Lane, Haigh, Barnsley S75

The ideal rural retreat, yet highly commutable. This fabulous, detached, period family home, has been fully refurbished with a modern vintage interior whilst maintaining its original character and features and is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, in a generous plot

Property description Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in a hamlet of just 8 properties, is this fabulous, detached, period family home believed to date back to circa 1720. Foxleigh House has been fully refurbished with a modern vintage interior whilst maintaining its original character and features. This impressive home occupies a generous plot, with views over open countryside. The ideal rural retreat, yet highly commutable.

Inside the property the ground floor features a hallway with double height landing which leads left to the large kitchen diner, with feature fireplace, large quartz island with seating for 4+ and dining area comfortably seating 10, range cooker and useful understairs pantry and French door to front aspect seating area. Lead off to the Snug with feature fireplace and working multi-fuel stove and then boot room/utility with oversize sink and separate WC.

Exit right from the hallway to reception room 2 currently used as an office but could be separate dining room, with feature fireplace and working multi-fuel stove with French doors to front and rear and then a further sitting room purpose built with French doors to three sides to take full advantage of the rural views towards to the river and Sculpture Park.

The stairs lead to the first floor, double height landing and features the master suite with dressing area, ensuite with double sinks and walk in wardrobe; bedroom 2, a large L shape with original feature fireplace and ensuite shower room; and two further double bedrooms each with original feature fireplaces and a family bathroom with large shower, free standing bath and double sinks.

All bathrooms are bespoke designs with modern vintage, fixtures and fittings.

Exposed stone walls and original beams feature throughout the property.

The exterior features a gated drive with parking for several vehicles; 2 bay, bespoke oak cart lodge with large workshop. Outdoor kitchen and firepit, several seating areas in the gardens to three sides which overlook open fields towards the Park. Gated access to the rear for service purposes. The gardens are fully secure for dogs.

Location, location, location! This home offers a flexible layout and would suiting a growing or multi-generational family who crave a rural life but are within easy access to the M1 and motorway network beyond. Main line train station just 11 minutes to Leeds and 2 hours to London. Meadowhall and Leeds City Centre less than 25 minutes by car.

Owners benefit from free year-round access to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park with the residents pass with other rural walks along the River Dearne and beyond. The nearby village of Darton has a wide range of amenities and local station with The Old Post Office pub and restaurant a 5-minute walk. Excellent public and private schools in Wakefield with bus service.

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Additional information Tenure Freehold
lgp Gas storage tank and supply
Heating system gas combi-boiler supported by a backup electric cylinder.
Mains electric
Mains water
2 working multi-fuel stoves
New sewage treatment plant
Broadband: Starlink Satellite (fibre due by May 2024 if change desired)
Mobile Coverage: 4G
Council Tax Band E