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THE BARN, LODGE FARM,MIDHOPE LANE, UPPER MIDHOPE,

S36 4GX

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POSITIONED IN THE HEART OF THIS PICTURESQUE RURAL VILLAGE ON THE FRINGE OF THE PEAK DISTRICTNATIONAL PARK IS THIS SUBSTANTIAL FIVE BEDROOM STONE-BUILT BARN CONVERSION WHICH HAS BEENFINISHED TO THE HIGHEST SPECIFICATION. A DATE STONE SHOWS THE YEAR 1861. THIS DEEPLY IMPRESSIVEPROPERTY HAS A WEALTH OF CHARACTER AND PERIOD DETAIL WITH EXPOSED OAK TIMBERWORK ANDSTONEWORK, NATURAL STONE TILED ROOF, CAST IRON DOWNPIPES, STONE FLAGGED FLOORS, AND OAKFLOORING AND DOORS. IT OFFERS HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE COMMUTING TO ALL SURROUNDING CITIESINCLUDING SHEFFIELD, LEEDS AND MANCHESTER, BEING CLOSE TO THE A616 AND APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES FROM JUNCTION 36 OF THE M1.This property is offered to the market with no upper vendor chain.Accommodation briefly comprises of ground floor entrance hall, living room, dining kitchen, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, storeroom, second bedroom with en-suite, and fifth bedroom/study. On the first floor there is a galleried lounge, three bedrooms (including themaster bedroom with en-suite), and family bathroom. The downstairs is heated by a water-driven underfloor heating system. Externally thehome has a low maintenance garden which may be used for off-street parking. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a unique character family home in an area celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty. An earlyviewing is essential to fully appreciate.

Offers around £550,000Brearley House, Office 1 Fox Valley Way, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 2AD

Tel: 0114 3216590

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ENTRANCE HALL

Entrance is gained via a timber and glazed door into the entrance hallway. There are exposed timber beams,stone flooring and two ceiling and wall lights. This hallway gives access to the following rooms:

LIVING ROOM

This living area forms the focal point of the house. It has a feature arch window which incorporates twin Frenchdoors. This allows for abundant natural light to infuse this fabulous living space, affords stunning, unrestrictedviews of Midhope Moors, and grants access to the garden. The mezzanine floor above it, the high ceilings, andthe exposed oak timberwork create a glorious sense of space and architectural drama. A Town and CountryGleasdale 10kW multi-fuel stove features an exposed vertical flue adding character and function. Anindividually-designed oak staircase with wrought iron balustrade ascends to the first floor.

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DINING KITCHEN

An archway ushers into the dining room, which is a well-proportioned dining kitchen with ampleroom for a table and chairs. The kitchen is in a farmhouse style with a complement of wall and baseunits in solid wood, with solid wood block work tops and tiled upstands. There is a ceramic doublesink with a chrome mixer tap, a Mercury 1200 dual fuel range cooker in ash black with matchingextractor hood, and freestanding A-rated Bosch dishwasher and fridge appliances. Light is gainedvia three timber windows to the front and rear, inset lighting, and a Jim Lawrence Ava triple pendantlight in antiqued brass that encircles the dining area. There is a bespoke hand-crafted oak windowseat overlooking the moors, a perfect spot for a morning’s cup of coffee, and a breakfast bar seatingarea.

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UTILITYA door opens through to the utility, which has a continuation of the wall and base units. There is aceramic Belfast sink with chrome mixer taps over. Solid wood worktops, plumbing for a washingmachine and space for a tumble dryer. There is a ceiling light and stone flagged floor.

ENTRANCE HALLWAYTwo separate storage cupboards adjoin the entrance hall, providing useful space to hang coats andclothing. The larger of the two spaces is currently being used as a walk-in wardrobe.

PANTRYThere is a storage room of generous proportions, providing superb storage space. It is lit with aceiling strip light, has multiple electric sockets, a ventilation channel to the exterior of the building,and stone flagged flooring.

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BEDROOM ONEA discrete staircase rises from the entrance hall, leading on to bedroom one, a delightful mastersuite, with exposed timber framework and timber double glazed windows to the front and side. Theflooring is fashioned from solid oak. An antique style radiator sits beneath the window.

ENSUITE ONE

An oak door opens into the en-suite shower room, which has been designed in a sophisticated,minimalist style. The walk-in shower features a mains-fed chrome mixer shower of the highestspecification, a close-coupled WC, and a wall-mounted basin with chrome mixer tap. There areexposed oak beams, a timber window with obscured double glazing, Jim Lawrence wall lighting, anextractor fan, a shaver socket, tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating, and part-tiled walls.The towel rail radiator is heated centrally or by a thermostatically-controlled electric heatingelement.

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BEDROOM TWO

A fabulously proportioned double bedroom featuring two timber double glazed windows, three walllights, and exposed timbers.

ENSUITE TWO

The tasteful charm of this en-suite is defined by a freestanding roll top bath with black feet, achrome mixer tap, and an antique telephone-style shower attachment. Opposite lies a close coupledWC and a wall-mounted basin with chrome mixer tap. Additional details are inset ceiling spotlights,tiled walls and flooring, and an extractor fan.

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STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE

This highly individual bedroom is currently being used as a study. The arched timber window looksout onto the garden providing plentiful natural light. Features include ceiling lighting, stone flaggedflooring, and multiple electrical sockets..

DOWNSTAIRS WCClose coupled WC and wall mounted basin with chrome mixer tap. There is a Jim Lawrencehexagonal bathroom ceiling light in antiquated bronze, bespoke solid oak panelling to enclose theplumbing, an extractor fan, and stone flagged flooring.

From the living room, a solid oak staircase rises to the first-floor landing, which overlooks theliving area. There are two conservation Velux windows to the front, an iron balustrade, and solidoak flooring.

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LANDING AND LOUNGEThe landing and lounge share a wonderfulsensation of space and tranquillity. Greatoak beams lend character and visualdistinction. A Piazzetta E905 wood fuelstove nestles within a mullioned fireplace.There is ceiling lighting, a timber doubleglazed window, two antique style radiators,and solid oak flooring. An oak door opensinto the inner hallway, which has ceilingand wall lighting, exposed stonework, atimber double glazed window, and oakflooring. This allows access to thefollowing:

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BEDROOM THREE

A beautiful, well-proportioned double bedroom, featuring exposed oak beams, a timber doubleglazed window, an antique style radiator, ceiling lighting, solid oak flooring, and access to thestorage loft by means of a hatch and a retractable wooden ladder.

BEDROOM FOUR

A delightful double bedroom, again with exposed timber framework, ceiling lighting, antique styleradiator, solid oak flooring and timber double glazed window. A concealed storage cupboard sitsabove the oak door.

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|FAMILY BATHROOM

A four-piece bathroom suite featuring a close coupled W.C., a wall-mounted basin with chromemixer tap, an oak-panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, and a shower cubicle with a mains-fedchrome mixer shower. There is wall lighting, exposed oak beams, an extractor fan, part Travertinewall tiling, tiled flooring, and a centrally-heated towel rail/radiator.

OUTSIDE

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Electric gates, operated either by controller or mobile phone, give access from Midhope Lane to thedriveway that services the Barn and the neighbouring property. A further set of electric gates leadonto the Barn's outside space. This features a low maintenance stone flagged area, perimeter stonewalling, a raised flower bed, and communication with the French doors of the living room. Thisarea provides a wonderful family outdoor space in which one can delight in the stunning ruralviews, entertain, enjoy barbecues, and relax. Alternatively, it may be used as off-street parking.Waterproofed external electrical sockets and wiring for an electric car charging point are discretelylocated aside the electric gates.

LOCALEUpper Midhope is an area of outstanding naturalbeauty and cultural significance, and has beenrecognised as such by the Peak District NationalPark Authority. Its charm and historical importancearise from the fact that it was an ancient Yorkshiresettlement, first referenced in a charter granted toElias de Midhope in 1290. It sits on the edge of thePeak District, and is famous for its spectacularrolling moorland, fabulous walks, and mountainbike trails. The route around Langsett Reservoir is aparticular delight, offering breathtaking views ofthe surrounding countryside.

ADDITIONAL NOTEWe are informed by the vendor: "Openreach is inthe process of installing superfast broadband toUpper Midhope. This will ensure phenomenal internet access within the next few months".

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VIEWINGFor an appointment to view, please contact the Sheffield Office on 0114 3216590

BOUNDARY OWNERSHIPThe boundary ownerships and tenure of the property have not been checked on the title deeds forany discrepancies or rights of way if any (This is a standard statement on all our brochures due tothe Property Misdescription's Act)

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1 There is a six inch measurement tolerance, or metric equivalent and the measurements givenshould not be entirely relied upon and purchasers must make their own measurements if orderingcarpets, curtains or other equipment.

2 None of the main services, i.e gas, water, electricity, drainage or central heating system ( if any)have been tested in any way whatsoever. This also includes appliances which are to be left in situ bythe vendors.

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