Listed for £450,000
December 4, 2025
Set within generous south facing grounds, an individually designed family home occupying a delightful setting within the historic grounds of Wortley Hall, offered to the market with NO UPWARDS CHAIN and presenting a rare opportunity for potential modernisation and development. The property is located central to this highly desired village offering the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, is well served by local services including highly regarded schools and is only a short drive from the sought after market towns of Penistone and Stocksbridge. The accommodation incorporates a Breakfast Kitchen, Lounge, Dining Room and Garden room, in addition to three bedrooms, the principal with en-suite accommodation and a family bathroom, all capturing a scenic outlook over the surrounding landscape. The immediate location offers the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles, open countryside and numerous walks being on the doorstep whilst glorious scenery associated with The National Peak Park can be reached within a short drive. At the same time there is exceptionally good access throughout the region with the M1 motorway network being within a short drive, ideal for those wishing to commute to Sheffield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester and Wakefield, whilst the M18 can be reached within a 20-minute drive. Bus and train services are also easily accessible. The village has access to traditional pubs and a tea room whilst the sought after market towns of Penistone, Holmfirth and Stocksbridge are close by. A rare opportunity to purchase a property enjoying an enviable setting, enjoying the most idyllic of locations and a sought after position on the outskirts of a delightful market town the backdrop to the village offering the most idyllic of outdoors lifestyles. The site is located on the edge of the Wortley Hall Estate, offers immediate access into open countryside and is well served by local services and amenities. Local schools are highly regarded, bus and train services are within close by and the M1 motorway is within a short drive. Additional information A Freehold property with mains water and electricity. Drainage via a Septic Tank and Oil Fired Central Heating. Council Tax Band - F. EPC Rating - E. Fixtures and fittings by separate negotiation. The property occupies a plot which currently measures 1/3 of an acre and has planning permission granted (subject to conditions) for the erection of a 2 x Detached Houses, each with accommodation extending to approximately 3000 sqft of living accommodation, to include five bedrooms, stunning open plans living, a leisure suite and south facing gardens. The versatility of the site enables the potential for a single plot and the existing property to be sold separately. The planning number is APPLICATION NO. 2024/0187. We are informed by our vendor client that Park Avenue is an un-adopted road. We would recommend any interested party carry out their own due diligence before submitting a formal offer. Oil fired central heating to the existing house. Application details can be viewed on the local authority planning portal. The approval is subject on compliance with conditions that can be viewed on the planning portal. Directions From junction 35a of the M1 motorway follow the bypass to the roundabout and proceed straight ahead. Take the first turning off the by-pass a follow the signs into Wortley. After the S-bend (Church) take a right hand turn and proceed forwards keeping to the right. The property is on the right hand side. Location - Wortley The property is enviably situated within the original grounds of Wortlev Hall; surrounded by beautiful countryside, in a peaceful sanctuary and rural setting. The property whilst rural is not isolated positioned within a close proximity to local villages and picturesque market towns. A charming village situated to the West of Barnsley, North of Sheffield, surrounded by breath taking un-spoilt rural scenery commanding some stunning views. The village presents an excellent external lifestyle with its many walks and bridle ways. There is a Golf club, tea rooms and village pub as well as Wortley Hall and gardens. The neighbouring village of Thurgoland has a doctors surgery, Post Office and village pub. Nearby attractions include Cannon Hall and Farm Shop, Wentworth Castle, The Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Stainborough Deer Farm. The Trans Pennine Trail is also immediately accessible. Wortley sits only a short drive from Penistone; a bustling market town which still holds a weekly traditional outdoor market. Local shops vary from small gift shops and clothing boutiques to mini-supermarkets and a Tesco. Meadowhall is within a 20 minute drive and the area offers a wealth of highly regarded bars and restaurants. The M1 is easily accessible as are surrounding commercial centres. Schools associated with the area highly regarded attracting family purchasers. 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 and 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. 1967 & MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 - When instructed to market this property every effort was made by visual inspection and from information supplied by the vendor to provide these details which are for description purposes only. Certain information was not verified, and we advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction. In particular, none of the services or fittings and equipment have been tested nor have any boundaries been confirmed with the registered deed plans. Lancasters Property Services Ltd or any persons in their employment cannot give any representations of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and we would ask prospective purchasers to bear this in mind when formulating their offer. We advise purchasers to have these areas checked by their own surveyor, solicitor and tradesman. Lancasters Property Services Ltd accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. These particulars do not form the basis of any contract nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract.
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