Rotherham, South Yorkshire

BARBOT OLD HALL FARMHOUSECarr Hill | Rotherham | S61 4QL

Fine & Country Sheffield

Tel: +44 (0)114 404 [email protected] Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PX

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BARBOT OLD HALL FARMHOUSE

Barbot Old Hall

“The Peak District is also close by and you can take a very pleasant walk via the dams to the grounds and house of Wentworth Woodhouse.”

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Set within grounds of approximately 1.6 acres is this delightful

farmhouse conversion with a self contained annex, a triple garage

and landscaped enclosed gardens.

Approached by a sweeping driveway is this Grade II Listed character

farmhouse sympathetically converted to an exceptional standard

throughout, retaining original period features and presenting spacious

accommodation including the all important living kitchen and impressive

original reception hall. The location is predominantly rural with open

countryside accessed within a short walk whilst the M1 motorway

is within a 10 minute drive and major commercial centres are easily

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The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

Reception HallSolid oak double doors open to the reception hall which provides an impressive introduction to the property displaying a wealth of character features including a reclaimed oak floor two traditional cast iron radiators, deep coving to the ceiling and an impressive bespoke sweeping staircase which rises to the first floor galleried landing. The hallway has stone mullioned windows to the front aspect with wood panelled surrounds and a part glazed stained glass leaded oak door which opens to the rear vestibule.

Inner HallwayThe inner hallway has an exposed stone flagged floor, beams to the ceiling, a traditional cast iron radiator, a window and internal French doors opening to the garden room. Access to the cellar, useful storage cupboard and a feature display corner with original oak surround. A secondary staircase provides access to the first floor. From this hallway access is provided to a further reception area which has an exposed stone floor, useful under stairs storage cupboard which houses the boiler, a further storage cupboard, a stained glass door opening to the side aspect and a traditional cast iron radiator.

VestibuleHas an oak floor, a glazed roof and a stained glass leaded door which commands an impressive outlook and opens onto the rear garden. A radiator has a cover over.

LoungeA double aspect room allowing excellent levels of natural light with a walk-in bay window with three separate sash windows set to a stone mullioned surround, commanding a pleasant outlook with working shutters. The rear has floor to ceiling windows with internal French style doors which open onto the rear garden. This room boasts a high ceiling height, coving and high skirting boards whilst having two radiators each with feature covers over, impressive plaster work to the ceiling and a central rose, whilst to the chimney breast is a feature fire place with inset cast iron surround, which houses a living flame gas fire that sits on a marble hearth.

Dining RoomA further double aspect room with windows to two elevations both with working shutters, the side being sash set to stone mullioned surrounds and commanding a pleasant outlook. This room has a reclaimed oak floor, two step inside


traditional cast iron radiators, high skirting boards, coving to the ceiling and a centrally positioned ceiling rose. To the chimney breast is a marble fireplace with cast iron range having an ornamental tiled feature and an inset living flame gas fire with granite hearth.

SnugA wonderful original room to the property with stone mullioned window to the front aspect having oak sills and window seat beneath. This room has original exposed timbers to the ceiling, a cast iron radiator and a feature stone fireplace with inset living flame gas stove which sits on a stone flagged hearth.

UtilityA generous utility with windows to two elevations, an oak door opening onto the front aspect and original exposed timbers to the ceiling. This room has full tiling to the floor, a traditionally styled cast iron radiator and furniture finished in oak, comprising base cupboards with matching drawers which sit beneath a Corian work surface that incorporates a drainer and has a Belfast style pot sink with mixer tap over. The room has matching wall cupboards with under lighting and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. There is space for a dryer and two freezers.

Cloaks RoomPresented with a traditionally styled suite comprising a low flush W.C and an oak vanity unit with marble top and inset wash hand bowl with mixer tap over. This room has full tiling to the floor, half tiling to the walls, an opaque sash window, a traditional cast iron radiator and an extractor fan.

Garden RoomA generous room with a glazed ceiling and windows to three elevations allowing good levels of natural light overlooking the rear garden. This room has an exposed wooden floor and three radiators each with feature covers over. Internal glazed French style doors provide access through to the breakfast kitchen.

Breakfast KitchenA generously proportioned room with sash windows and external French style doors opening onto a rear seating terrace, allowing good levels off natural light. Inset lighting to the ceiling decorative cove moulding, full tiling to floor and a traditional cast iron radiator. Kitchen furniture is bespoke to the property and comprises base cupboards with matching drawers which sit beneath a black granite work surface with matching up-stands, a double drainer and inset Belfast style pot sink with mixer tap over. The room has matching wall cupboards with under lighting, two eye-level glass fronted display units and a


“The house was in a very sorry, run down and uninhabitable state when we first viewed it 17 years ago,” remembers

Diane. “However, as soon as we walked in the

door we saw what it could be. It needed

re-roofing, everything really, and had to be

carefully stripped back.”

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“We retained all the features we could, including all the fireplace surrounds and the two staircases,” says Trevor. “We used reclaimed oak to replace the stone flooring

of the hall and the dining room, and to make the window seat

and the bressumer in the snug. We added a completely new wing

to provide a kitchen and an additional bedroom. The L-shaped

conservatory links the kitchen to the lounge and the dining room in

the wing that was added about 200 years ago.

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centrally positioned island with drawer units, cupboards and storage baskets which sit beneath a black granite surface. Appliances include a Rangemaster stove which consists of a double oven with a five ring gas hob and a hot plate with black granite splash back and extractor hood over, whilst having an automatic dish washer and two fridges.

First Floor Galleried LandingAn impressive galleried landing with seating area and stone mullioned window with oak panelled surround. The landing has a cast iron radiator, a centrally positioned ceiling rose, coving to ceiling, high skirting boards and access to the integral landing which has a useful storage cupboard, exposed floor boards, a traditionally styled two cast iron radiators, a sash window commanding a pleasant outlook, original exposed timbers to the ceiling and stained glass sash window once again commanding a pleasant view.

Master SuiteA generously proportioned double aspect room with sash windows to two elevations allowing good levels of natural light commanding impressive views and having working shutters. This room has two radiators with covers over, coving to the ceiling, high skirting boards and a centrally positioned ceiling rose. To the chimney breast is a feature fireplace with inset cast iron ornamental fire with exposed brick backdrop and marble hearth. Access is provided through to the dressing room (formally an additional bedroom) once again being dual aspect, with sash windows to two elevations commanding pleasant views; one with working shutters. The room has two radiators with covers over, a feature fireplace to the chimney breast with cast iron range, exposed brick backdrop and marble hearth, built-in wardrobes to two elevations, one of which has French style doors concealing access to en suite facilities which comprises of a low flush W.C, a panelled corner bath, a step-in shower and a double vanity cupboard with marble top having an inset wash hand bowl with mixer tap over. The room has full tiling to the walls and floor, inset lighting to the ceiling an extractor fan, an opaque sash style window and a traditionally styled cast iron radiator with brass towel surround.

Bedroom A front facing double room with windows set to a stone mullioned surround with solid oak sill and window seat beneath. This room has coving to the ceiling, original feature fireplace with tiled hearth and cast iron range, an original cast iron radiator and En suite facilities which comprise a low flush W.C, a floating wash hand basin and a step-in shower with Victorian style shower head. This room has full tiling to both the walls and floor, inset lighting to the ceiling an extractor fan, a stained glass window and a brass towel rail.

BedroomA further double room situated to the front aspect of the house with stone mullioned window, a reclaimed oak floor, built-in wardrobes, exposed beam and a traditional cast iron radiator.

Guest SuiteThis room has three sash windows allowing good levels of natural light, high skirting boards, coving to the ceiling and a cast iron radiator. En suite facilities comprise a low flush W.C, a vanity with wash hand basin over and a step-in shower. Full tiling to the walls and floor, an extractor fan, a traditional cast iron radiator with brass towel surround, inset lighting to the ceiling and an opaque sash window.


“As previously unknown features came to light, they were added to the Grade II Listing record, such as a very early wattle and daub wall near the

current utility room. It was two years before we could move in but it was wonderful

to see the transformation.”


Family BathroomPresented with a traditionally styled suite comprising a low flush W.C, a bidet, a high flush W.C and a free standing roll top bath with claw feet. The room has ¾ tiling to the walls, full tiling to the floor, original exposed timbers, an extractor fan, an opaque sash window and a traditional style radiator with brass towel surround.

Self-contained AnnexSituated above the triple garage accessed from the garage and also having a stable style entrance door to the rear of the property. The annex is totally self-contained and comprises:-Landing/staircase from garage. Has windows at both ground and first floor levels, houses the central heating boiler and provides access to the kitchen.

KitchenHas full tiling to floor, partial tiling to the walls, a window overlooking the rear garden and inset spot lighting to the ceiling. A stable style entrance door opens onto the rear patio. Furniture comprises base and wall cupboards with work surfaces that incorporate a one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Appliances include an integral oven with a four ring hob and extractor hood whilst having plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

LoungeThis room has two windows, coving to ceiling, a radiator and a fireplace with marble inset and hearth housing a living flame gas fire.

Inner HallAccess to loft space.

StudyWith a window to the rear, coving to ceiling and a radiator.

BedroomWith windows to front and rear elevations allowing a pleasant outlook, coving to ceiling and two radiators.

BathroomPresented with a step-in shower, a low flush W.C and a vanity incorporating a wash hand basin. The room has full tiling to the floor , half tiling to the walls, a radiator, an opaque window, an extractor fan, coving to ceiling and inset lighting.

ExternallyThe property is approached via a sweeping driveway to the development giving access to Barbot Old Hall Farmhouse. Impressive brick pillared entrance pillars have electronic wrought iron gates which open to a tarmac driveway which in turn leads to a substantial block paved driveway that provides off road parking for several vehicles, is flanked with flower borders and gives access to the garage. The immediate east and south aspects of the property are wrapped within a stone walled boundary having stone flagged walkways and a raised boxed hedged garden. To the east elevation of the house is an enclosed garden with fenced boundary and purposed built Astro turfed football /recreation area. To the north aspect of the property is a stone flagged seating terrace, which steps up to an enclosed lawned garden with stone walled boundary and semi-rural views. A banked rockery has a waterfall leading to a pond with steps providing access to the top paddock, which is also accessed by a continuation of the block paved drive providing further parking.


“Altogether, Barbot Old Hall has provided the lovely home we envisaged and enabled us to meet the changing needs and interests of all the family. Sadly, the time has come for us to downsize.”



Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 02.04.2015

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Occupying a delightful position adjoining open

countryside and being the feature property

to the Character development of Barbot Hall

Farm. Located on the outskirts of Rotherham

slightly north of Sheffield within a few miles

of Junction 35 of the M1 motorway. The

immediate locality is semi-rural boasting

unspoilt scenery and walks resulting in an idyllic

external lifestyle.

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local area

The location is both private and convenient

central to major commercial centres whilst

being only a brisk walk from the picturesque

village of Wentworth and associated

attractions such as Wentworth Woodhouse,

Wentworth garden centre and the associated

traditional village pubs and restaurants. Further

attractions include Greasborough Dams whilst

Rother Valley and the popular water park are

within a 20 minute drive and Meadowhall

shopping centre is access within 15 minutes. In

short this delightful location offering a peaceful

retreat whilst every day ‘hustle and bustle’ can

be reached with a short drive.



Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 0114 404 0044

Paddock and stable blockApproached via its own drive way is a small paddock area with fenced boundary and stable block built in a concrete block construction with wood cladding and consisting of 3 x 12’ x 12’ stables and a 12’ x 18’ tack room. The stable block lends itself to a varying degree of potential uses other than equestrian, including a workshop, home office and storage.

GarageA stone built triple garage with the aforementioned annex over, having power lighting and three electronically operated up and over entrance doors.

Directions From junction 35 of the M1 motorway follow the A629 towards Rotherham and proceed straight over the next two roundabouts onto New Wortley Road. At the next roundabout take the firs turning onto the A6123 (Carr Hill) and over the roundabout. The access to Barbot Old Farm House is on the right identified by the Fine and Country For Sale flag.

Additional informationA Freehold Grade II Listed property with mains water, electric, gas and a cess pit for the drainage. Gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

The property was converted in 2000 however has origins dating back to the 13th Century.

The site plan is for identification / guide purposes only. The driveway to the development is owned by Barbot Old Farmhouse and other properties to the complex have access rights and legally registered maintenance agreements.


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“We will miss Barbot Old Hall enormously, but we hope that another family will enjoy living here as much as we have,” Trevor and Diane agree.

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