Folly Lane, Thurlstone

BEAUTIFUL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY IN TRULY IDYLLIC SETTING - 3.2 ACRES APPROX INCLUDING THREE BAY STABLE BLOCK WITH BARN AND TACK ROOM - EXCELLENT SECURE PARKING - HACK STRAIGHT OUT

DESCRIPTION

Occupying a truly idyllic setting on the outer edge of the village with wonderful distant views in all directions, Folly Lane Farm comprises a stone-built, individually designed detached bungalow which is set in 3.2 acres approx. of high quality grazing land and beautiful, enclosed formal gardens.   It may of course suit the traditional family buyer but there is no doubt the equestrian purchaser will be highly impressed by the excellent stable yard with ample room for the parking of a horsebox or trailers, the stable yard containing a three box stable with tack room and barn, whilst set to the rear of the plot is "The Nook" - a high quality home office which also lends itself to use as a summer house, home gym or similar.  The grazing land has recently been very well managed, new paddock fencing having been installed within the last two years.  It enjoys mains water and for the keen equestrian, hacking straight from the property is a noteworthy feature, the Trans Pennine Trail and an extensive bridleway network being close to hand.  With sealed unit double glazing, oil-fired central heating, extensive secure parking afforded by the stable yard, the accommodation provided extends to Side Entrance Porch, Dining Kitchen, Utility/Boot Room, impressive Inner Hallway, superb Lounge with vaulted ceiling, three Bedrooms (Ensuite Cloaks to Bedroom One) and newly reappointed Family Bathroom.

GROUND FLOOR

SIDE ENTRANCE PORCH

Having quarry tiling to the floor, the entrance to the property provides a wonderful outlook to two elevations and proves an ideal space for the storage of outdoor clothing and footwear, this complementing the Utility/Boot Room.  

DINING KITCHEN - 4.42m x 4.29m (14'6" x 14'1")

A very well proportioned family oriented Dining Kitchen, capable of accommodating a substantial farmhouse style table and providing a generous range of base and eye level storage cupboards to three walls, including a good expanse of worktop surfaces containing an inset, twin stainless steel sink unit.  There are also glass display cabinets, ceramic tiling to the splashback surrounds with further ceramic floor tiling, numerous ceiling downlighters and the sale will include the integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Stoves range cooker with twin ovens, grill, warming drawer, five ring induction hob and extractor canopy over.  

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM - 2.34m x 1.7m (7'8" x 5'7")

Having plumbing facilities for an automatic washing machine, there is an original stone shelf and  further wall mounted shelving, and this area also contains the oil fired Worcester central heating boiler and gives access to a useful loft storage space.  

INNER HALLWAY

A very spacious Inner Hall which offers access to the remaining accommodation.  There is coving to the ceiling, two wall light points and two radiators.  

LOUNGE - 6.15m x 6.53m (20'2" x 21'5")(Maximum in each direction)

A wonderful Principal Reception Room of expansive proportions which further provides a simply stunning outlook provided by large picture windows to two elevations.  A lovely feature is the original timber panelled vaulted ceiling and there is also an impressive feature stone fireplace containing a wood burning stove which extends to a built-in bar to the left-hand side.  The room is heated by both single and double banked radiators.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.14m x 4.01m (13'7" x 13'2")(Maximum in each direction)

To the front of the property this Principal Bedroom once again enjoys a simply wonderful outlook.  There is fitted furniture to two walls, coving to the ceiling and a radiator. 

ENSUITE CLOAKS/WC

Providing a two piece suite comprising of a low flush WC and wash hand basin.  An adjacent recess within the bedroom offers the potential for enlargement to the ensuite to install a shower, the resultant width of the bedroom being 11'2".  

BEDROOM TWO - 4.32m x 2.62m (14'2" x 8'7")

Set to the front of the property, this bedroom provides built-in wardrobes and is heated by a double panel radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 4.32m x 2.62m (14'2" x 8'7")

Having an outlook to the rear over the courtyard sitting area, this bedroom is heated by a double panel radiator.  

BATHROOM - 2.41m x 2.95m (7'11" x 9'8")

Recently re-appointed to a delightful standard, displaying half-height tiling to the walls with further floor tiling and providing a four piece suite in white comprising of a large, wet-room style shower with thermostatic cascade fitment, a vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, free-standing bath and low flush WC.

GARDENS AND GRAZING LAND

Set to beautifully presented gardens, those to the front and right-hand elevation being predominantly set to lawn and complemented by beautiful established borders.  To the rear is a well enclosed patio sitting area, this part of the plot also containing a workshop (former garage) which has internal measurements of 20' x 11'7" and benefitting from light and power supplies.  Entry to the stable yard is provided by a metal field gate, the well maintained concrete surface stable yard capable of accommodating a larger horsebox or, alternatively, a number of trailers.  The STABLE BLOCK enjoys light and power supplies and also cold water supply and provides the following:   Stable 1 - 15'6" x 11'7"   Stable 2 - 11'8" x 11'6"   Stable 3 - 11'8" x 11'6"   Barn/Store - 17'8" x 11'6"   Tack Room - 11'6" x 5'7"   From the stable yard a further field gate then provides access to the paddocks, these having been very well managed in recent times and also displaying recently renewed fencing to sub-divide the paddocks.     The Nook - 22'11" x 9'4"   A very high quality Home Office which enjoys a wonderful outlook over surrounding countryside and would easily lend itself to use as a summer house or home gym.  It enjoys light and power supplies and also good levels of insulation.     Finally, to the left-hand side of the driveway to Folly Lane Farm is a substantial timber fenced, grassed paddock which may have future development potential.

RECENT PLANNING PERMISSION

Consent was granted on the 13th October 2023 for alterations to the roof to create a generous loft Master Bedroom conversion along with a single storey garage extension and internal re-configuration, under Application No. 2023/0620.  

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are laid to the property.  Drainage is to a septic tank.

HEATING

An oil fired central heating system is installed.

DOUBLE GLAZING

The property benefits from uPVC sealed unit double glazing.

TENURE

We understand the tenure of the property to be Freehold.

DIRECTIONS

Postcode:  S36 7QF - for SatNav purposes.   From our Penistone office proceed down Bridge Street to the traffic lights then turn left on to Thurlstone Road.  Upon entering Thurlstone turn right on to Towngate.  As the road bears left, take the right-hand turning to continue on to Ingbirchworth Road then follow the lane up the hill, out of the village, and Folly Lane Farm will be found on the left-hand side.