Property history of The Heights, Upper Whiston Lane, Whiston, Rotherham S60 4NF, 7th Jun 2010
Previously listed for sale on
7th Jun 2010
£1,325,000
- 5 bedroom property
Property info
Property description
This magnificent detached house was built 14 years ago on the site of an 18th Century farmhouse and has been constructed to the highest specification using quality materials, craftsmanship and fittings. The accommodation incorporates 3 bath/shower rooms to the main dwelling with generous superb family living kitchen and leisure complex with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and full sized Billiard room. The house has gas central heating including under floor heating, cavity wall insulation, double glazing throughout and warrants an internal inspection. Outside, the 4.5 acres of grounds include stunning formal gardens, 3 paddocks, a menage with stable block and tack room, formal gardens, a kitchen garden and decked terracing. The site has a high degree of security which includes electric gates for access, offers parking for several vehicles and garaging via a triple garage block. Whilst occupying a rural position in this pretty hamlet the house affords easy access to Sheffield via the Parkway link and is within a 10 minute drive of M1 access. Local facilities are available in Whiston, Wickersley and Moorgate and further afield in Sheffield and Rotherham centres.
The Property Comprises A panelled and stained leaded glazed front entrance door with double glazed stained leaded windows to either side provides access to a
Reception Vestibule Which has a central heating radiator, Amtico flooring and a further panelled and etched glazed door with windows to either side leading to the
Main Reception Hall Which has Amtico flooring, central heating radiator with ornate cover, dado rail, ornate coving and ceiling rose, thermostat control for the heating and detailing to the walls.
Cloakroom/WC With an Ideal Standard white suite of vanity wash hand basin set within a marble surround with double doored cupboard beneath and low flush WC. There is a radiator with ornate cover, dado rail and coving, downlighters, Manrose extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.
Inner Hall With mullioned front facing double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the courtyard and having Amtico flooring, central heating radiator with ornate cover, coving and off which is
Utility Room Fully tiled and having plumbing for automatic washing machine, cupboard with shelving, alarm control panel, quarry tiled flooring, extractor fan and integrated centralised vacuuming system. There is a boiler cupboard housing the central heating boiler with cupboards, shelving and fuse board.
Living Kitchen
8.53m(28'0'') X 5.36m(17'7'')
(narrowing To 14'8"). The kitchen section being comprehensively fitted with a custom-built range of polished pine units incorporating a deep Belfast sink with swan neck brass mixer tap, set beneath a mullioned double glazed window with polished display sill overlooking the courtyard. There are a full range of base units, drawers packs, tall cupboards, wall units, shelving and an island peninsular with base units, work surface and granite top. There are a further range of illuminated granite work surfaces and a range of appliances which include a Britannia five ring gas hob set within the island with a suspended extractor canopy and light above with further downlighting and pan hooks. There is a Miele integrated dishwasher with matching fascia, Neff American style fridge freezer with matching fascias and a Miele split level double oven. A Myson kickspace heater provides additional heat to this area which also has a radiator with ornate cover, phone entry system, glazed illuminated china cabinets and Amtico flooring which runs through to the living section.
The living section incorporates a rustic brick fireplace surround with living flame gas fire onto a raised hearth with beamed mantel above. There are windows to two further elevations, each with display sills, additional radiator with ornate cover, TV aerial point, beamed ceiling, vacuum point and a stable type panelled and glazed door to an
Additional Entrance Porch With pitched double glazed roof, double glazed windows, ceramic tiled flooring and stable panelled and glazed door giving access to the courtyard.
From the living area, a further panelled and glazed door provides access to an
Additional Entrance Lobby Which has the alarm control panel, Amtico flooring and solid panelled door to the outside.
From the living kitchen, double opening panelled and glazed doors provide access to a
Formal Dining Room
5.21m(17'1'') X 3.86m(12'8'') With a double glazed mullioned window with deep display sill and with radiator and cupboard beneath. There is Amtico flooring, ornate detailing to the coving and ceiling.
From the main reception hall double opening panelled and glazed doors give access to a
Magnificent Drawing Room
7.09m(23'3'') X 5.61m(18'5'') The main focal feature of this room is a dressed stone fireplace surround which is set with the coal effect living flame gas fire within a brass grate onto a raised hearth. There are two mullioned double glazed windows, each with radiators and ornate covers beneath. TV aerial point, vacuum point, ornate coving and detailing to the ceiling and two double opening panelled and glazed doors providing access to the
Conservatory
5.79m(19'0'') X 3.53m(11'7'') With a lantern light double glazed roof, double opening double glazed French doors providing access to the rear courtyard and formal gardens, further double glazed windows, four radiators all with ornate covers, ceramic tiling to the floor with under floor heating, automatic window venting system and two further double opening panelled and glazed doors providing access to the
Leisure Complex
Comprising
Indoor Swimming Pool
16.26m(53'4'') X 8.33m(27'4'') Having a fully tiled and heated pool with shallow and deep areas, illumination, decked viewing area and with full dehumidifier and heating systems. Running one elevation are three stone arched openings with double glazed leaded French doors providing immediate access to a decked terrace, excellent for outside eating and sunbathing. There are two further double glazed arched windows to the opposite elevation and double opening French doors providing access to the land. An added attraction of this room are the heavy beamed posts supporting the pitched beamed ceiling and there is a natural stone feature to one wall with circular leaded window adding further natural light. Two vacuum points. This room can be locked away from the main house and as added security there is an automatic cover to the pool, secure phone entry system and alarm control panel.
Further double opening doors provide access to the
Gym
8.05m(26'5'') X 6.05m(19'10'') Having under floor heating to a part tiled floor, double glazed mullioned window, stable style panelled and glazed door providing access to the gardens and land, alarm control panel, thermostat control, vacuum point, downlighters, security phone entry system and double opening saloon doors to
Changing Facility Which incorporates a fully tiled changing area with saloon doors, double cupboard and downlighters, under floor heating to a ceramic tiled floor which runs through to a
Washing Area Which includes a walk-in large fully tiled shower cubicle with downlighters and glass block screen, vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, column heated towel rail/radiator, thermostat control and door to a
Separate WC Which has a white suite of bidet and low flush WC, translucent double glazed mullioned windows, full tiling to the walls, under floor heating ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan and off which is a boiler cupboard which houses the central heating boiler, factory insulated hot water cylinder. This heating system provides heating and water to the swimming pool.
A further door provides access to the
Pool Room Which houses the filter, pumps and heat exchanges for the pool.
From the gym a further door provides access to an
Excellent Store Room
4.98m(16'4'') X 2.95m(9'8'') With downlighters, under floor heating ceramic tiled flooring with thermostat, extractor fan and door to a further airing cupboard with slatted shelving, Baxi central heating boiler with integrated timer for under floor heating and leisure complex.
From The Gym A
Mahogany Staircase With imposing balustrade and spindles provides access to a
Galleried Billiard Room
11.15m(36'7'') X 6.05m(19'10'') A superb additional facility, currently utilised as a billiard room, having mullioned double glazed windows to two elevations enjoying an aspect across the gardens and land towards the stabling, beamed pitched ceiling, part Amtico flooring, four central heating radiators all with ornate covers, stained leaded window feature and double opening leaded arched doors with leaded windows to either side to a balcony overlooking the pool. Further double opening leaded doors with matching windows to either side set within an arched frame, provide access to an
Office/study/bedroom 5
6.07m(19'11'') X 2.92m(9'7'') This room could be utilised as further bedroom accommodation if required having mullioned double glazed windows to three elevations overlooking the courtyard and stabling, with Amtico flooring, two central heating radiators with ornate covers, coving, downlighters, secure phone entry system and alarm control panel. Tall glass block window provides further additional natural light.
From the main reception hall a
Mahogany Staircase With turned balustrade provides access to a galleried first floor landing which has phone entry system, alarm control panel, three central heating radiators all with ornate covers, a tall mahogany panelled and stained leaded glazed window, further mullioned double glazed window, ornate coving and ceiling rose, inlaid detailing to the walls, Amtico flooring and two vacuum points. There is a double doored linen cupboard with slatted shelving and a cylinder cupboard with factory insulated tank and slatted shelf.
Master Bedroom Suite
Comprising
Bedroom
5.84m(19'2'') X 3.89m(12'9'') Beautifully appointed with a range of built-in furniture including fixed bed headboard with bedside cabinets and drawers, phone entry system, alarm control panel. There are double glazed windows to two elevations all with deep display sills, one with central heating radiator with ornate cover beneath, coving, ornate ceiling rose and TV cabinet. Also included in the sale will be a matching dressing table.
A broad arched opening provides access to the
Dressing Room
5.31m(17'5'') X 2.36m(7'9'') Fitted with floor to ceiling sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes, having a radiator with ornate cover, corner shelving.
Ensuite Bathroom/WC
3.96m(13'0'') X 2.69m(8'10'') Fitted with a delightful white suite of jacuzzi bath with plinth and pelmet above, a range of downlighters, tiled surround and flanked by mirror backed alcove shelving and two dressing mirrors. There is a vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, bidet, low flush WC, hand painted panelling to dado height, full tiling above, coving, extractor fan and translucent double glazed window with deep display sill. There is an ornate brass towel rail/radiator.
Bedroom 2
4.09m(13'5'') X 3.81m(12'6'') With a mullioned double glazed window overlooking the courtyard, having a double banked radiator beneath, coving, ceiling rose and TV point.
Bedroom 3
3.45m(11'4'') X 3.45m(11'4'') With a double glazed mullioned window overlooking the courtyard, having a double banked radiator beneath, TV and telephone point, coving and access to the roof space.
Family Bathroom/WC
3.43m(11'3'') X 3.12m(10'3'') Again, beautifully appointed incorporating a white suite of jacuzzi bath with tiled surround, vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, low flush WC and bidet. There is hand painted panelling to dado height and tiling above, coving, ceiling rose, extractor fan and brass ornate towel rail/radiator. Within one corner of the room is a fully tiled shower cubicle with arched screen and there is a double glazed mullioned window.
Bedroom 4/guest Suite
5.59m(18'4'') X 3.81m(12'6'') With a mullioned double glazed window with double banked radiator beneath, TV point, coving and ceiling rose and an
Ensuite Shower Room/WC
2.44m(8'0'') X 1.78m(5'10'') With the measurement not taken into a deep recess which houses a fully tiled shower cubicle with screen. There is an additional three piece white suite of vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, bidet and low flush WC. The walls are fully tiled. There is a brass heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, double glazed mullioned window with display sill, ceramic tiled flooring, coving and rose.
Note All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.
Outbuildings
Comprising
Triple Garage Block
10.67m(35'0'') X 6.71m(22'0'') With garaging for at least three vehicles, having three automatically operated up-and-over doors, light, power, alarm control panel and timer for external lighting. A service door gives access to a
Store Room
6.73m(22'1'') X 3.61m(11'10'') With translucent windows, two stable type entrance doors, light and power and off which is a
Gardeners WC With wash hand basin with water heater and low flush WC, translucent window, double doored cupboard. There is an access hatch to an eaves storage area.
Stable Block
Which Comprises
Tack Room
4.90m(16'1'') X 3.38m(11'1'') But which alternatively could be used for garden machinery.
Hay Store And two loose boxes with full light and power, in front of which is a hard standing walking area with water supply and a walk providing direct access to the menage and land beyond.
The Land The property is set with grounds extending to 4.5 acres and is approached via two accesses from Upper Whiston Lane. The upper access comprises double opening security gates set within stone pillars with phone entry system to a block paved courtyard with parking for several vehicles providing immediate access to the garaging. The block paved driveway continues past the property and provides direct access to the stable block, menage and fields. A further formally laid driveway also gives additional access to the rear of the property and to further land.
From the courtyard natural stone flags, all pergola covered, provide access to the front of the property where there is a superb southerly facing sitting area, being mainly decked with immediate access from the leisure complex. This area incorporates external sitting area, barbecue, two pretty water features, ornamental coach lighting, concealed lighting and also provides access to the conservatory, livi
The Property Comprises A panelled and stained leaded glazed front entrance door with double glazed stained leaded windows to either side provides access to a
Reception Vestibule Which has a central heating radiator, Amtico flooring and a further panelled and etched glazed door with windows to either side leading to the
Main Reception Hall Which has Amtico flooring, central heating radiator with ornate cover, dado rail, ornate coving and ceiling rose, thermostat control for the heating and detailing to the walls.
Cloakroom/WC With an Ideal Standard white suite of vanity wash hand basin set within a marble surround with double doored cupboard beneath and low flush WC. There is a radiator with ornate cover, dado rail and coving, downlighters, Manrose extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.
Inner Hall With mullioned front facing double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the courtyard and having Amtico flooring, central heating radiator with ornate cover, coving and off which is
Utility Room Fully tiled and having plumbing for automatic washing machine, cupboard with shelving, alarm control panel, quarry tiled flooring, extractor fan and integrated centralised vacuuming system. There is a boiler cupboard housing the central heating boiler with cupboards, shelving and fuse board.
Living Kitchen
8.53m(28'0'') X 5.36m(17'7'')
(narrowing To 14'8"). The kitchen section being comprehensively fitted with a custom-built range of polished pine units incorporating a deep Belfast sink with swan neck brass mixer tap, set beneath a mullioned double glazed window with polished display sill overlooking the courtyard. There are a full range of base units, drawers packs, tall cupboards, wall units, shelving and an island peninsular with base units, work surface and granite top. There are a further range of illuminated granite work surfaces and a range of appliances which include a Britannia five ring gas hob set within the island with a suspended extractor canopy and light above with further downlighting and pan hooks. There is a Miele integrated dishwasher with matching fascia, Neff American style fridge freezer with matching fascias and a Miele split level double oven. A Myson kickspace heater provides additional heat to this area which also has a radiator with ornate cover, phone entry system, glazed illuminated china cabinets and Amtico flooring which runs through to the living section.
The living section incorporates a rustic brick fireplace surround with living flame gas fire onto a raised hearth with beamed mantel above. There are windows to two further elevations, each with display sills, additional radiator with ornate cover, TV aerial point, beamed ceiling, vacuum point and a stable type panelled and glazed door to an
Additional Entrance Porch With pitched double glazed roof, double glazed windows, ceramic tiled flooring and stable panelled and glazed door giving access to the courtyard.
From the living area, a further panelled and glazed door provides access to an
Additional Entrance Lobby Which has the alarm control panel, Amtico flooring and solid panelled door to the outside.
From the living kitchen, double opening panelled and glazed doors provide access to a
Formal Dining Room
5.21m(17'1'') X 3.86m(12'8'') With a double glazed mullioned window with deep display sill and with radiator and cupboard beneath. There is Amtico flooring, ornate detailing to the coving and ceiling.
From the main reception hall double opening panelled and glazed doors give access to a
Magnificent Drawing Room
7.09m(23'3'') X 5.61m(18'5'') The main focal feature of this room is a dressed stone fireplace surround which is set with the coal effect living flame gas fire within a brass grate onto a raised hearth. There are two mullioned double glazed windows, each with radiators and ornate covers beneath. TV aerial point, vacuum point, ornate coving and detailing to the ceiling and two double opening panelled and glazed doors providing access to the
Conservatory
5.79m(19'0'') X 3.53m(11'7'') With a lantern light double glazed roof, double opening double glazed French doors providing access to the rear courtyard and formal gardens, further double glazed windows, four radiators all with ornate covers, ceramic tiling to the floor with under floor heating, automatic window venting system and two further double opening panelled and glazed doors providing access to the
Leisure Complex
Comprising
Indoor Swimming Pool
16.26m(53'4'') X 8.33m(27'4'') Having a fully tiled and heated pool with shallow and deep areas, illumination, decked viewing area and with full dehumidifier and heating systems. Running one elevation are three stone arched openings with double glazed leaded French doors providing immediate access to a decked terrace, excellent for outside eating and sunbathing. There are two further double glazed arched windows to the opposite elevation and double opening French doors providing access to the land. An added attraction of this room are the heavy beamed posts supporting the pitched beamed ceiling and there is a natural stone feature to one wall with circular leaded window adding further natural light. Two vacuum points. This room can be locked away from the main house and as added security there is an automatic cover to the pool, secure phone entry system and alarm control panel.
Further double opening doors provide access to the
Gym
8.05m(26'5'') X 6.05m(19'10'') Having under floor heating to a part tiled floor, double glazed mullioned window, stable style panelled and glazed door providing access to the gardens and land, alarm control panel, thermostat control, vacuum point, downlighters, security phone entry system and double opening saloon doors to
Changing Facility Which incorporates a fully tiled changing area with saloon doors, double cupboard and downlighters, under floor heating to a ceramic tiled floor which runs through to a
Washing Area Which includes a walk-in large fully tiled shower cubicle with downlighters and glass block screen, vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, column heated towel rail/radiator, thermostat control and door to a
Separate WC Which has a white suite of bidet and low flush WC, translucent double glazed mullioned windows, full tiling to the walls, under floor heating ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan and off which is a boiler cupboard which houses the central heating boiler, factory insulated hot water cylinder. This heating system provides heating and water to the swimming pool.
A further door provides access to the
Pool Room Which houses the filter, pumps and heat exchanges for the pool.
From the gym a further door provides access to an
Excellent Store Room
4.98m(16'4'') X 2.95m(9'8'') With downlighters, under floor heating ceramic tiled flooring with thermostat, extractor fan and door to a further airing cupboard with slatted shelving, Baxi central heating boiler with integrated timer for under floor heating and leisure complex.
From The Gym A
Mahogany Staircase With imposing balustrade and spindles provides access to a
Galleried Billiard Room
11.15m(36'7'') X 6.05m(19'10'') A superb additional facility, currently utilised as a billiard room, having mullioned double glazed windows to two elevations enjoying an aspect across the gardens and land towards the stabling, beamed pitched ceiling, part Amtico flooring, four central heating radiators all with ornate covers, stained leaded window feature and double opening leaded arched doors with leaded windows to either side to a balcony overlooking the pool. Further double opening leaded doors with matching windows to either side set within an arched frame, provide access to an
Office/study/bedroom 5
6.07m(19'11'') X 2.92m(9'7'') This room could be utilised as further bedroom accommodation if required having mullioned double glazed windows to three elevations overlooking the courtyard and stabling, with Amtico flooring, two central heating radiators with ornate covers, coving, downlighters, secure phone entry system and alarm control panel. Tall glass block window provides further additional natural light.
From the main reception hall a
Mahogany Staircase With turned balustrade provides access to a galleried first floor landing which has phone entry system, alarm control panel, three central heating radiators all with ornate covers, a tall mahogany panelled and stained leaded glazed window, further mullioned double glazed window, ornate coving and ceiling rose, inlaid detailing to the walls, Amtico flooring and two vacuum points. There is a double doored linen cupboard with slatted shelving and a cylinder cupboard with factory insulated tank and slatted shelf.
Master Bedroom Suite
Comprising
Bedroom
5.84m(19'2'') X 3.89m(12'9'') Beautifully appointed with a range of built-in furniture including fixed bed headboard with bedside cabinets and drawers, phone entry system, alarm control panel. There are double glazed windows to two elevations all with deep display sills, one with central heating radiator with ornate cover beneath, coving, ornate ceiling rose and TV cabinet. Also included in the sale will be a matching dressing table.
A broad arched opening provides access to the
Dressing Room
5.31m(17'5'') X 2.36m(7'9'') Fitted with floor to ceiling sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes, having a radiator with ornate cover, corner shelving.
Ensuite Bathroom/WC
3.96m(13'0'') X 2.69m(8'10'') Fitted with a delightful white suite of jacuzzi bath with plinth and pelmet above, a range of downlighters, tiled surround and flanked by mirror backed alcove shelving and two dressing mirrors. There is a vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, bidet, low flush WC, hand painted panelling to dado height, full tiling above, coving, extractor fan and translucent double glazed window with deep display sill. There is an ornate brass towel rail/radiator.
Bedroom 2
4.09m(13'5'') X 3.81m(12'6'') With a mullioned double glazed window overlooking the courtyard, having a double banked radiator beneath, coving, ceiling rose and TV point.
Bedroom 3
3.45m(11'4'') X 3.45m(11'4'') With a double glazed mullioned window overlooking the courtyard, having a double banked radiator beneath, TV and telephone point, coving and access to the roof space.
Family Bathroom/WC
3.43m(11'3'') X 3.12m(10'3'') Again, beautifully appointed incorporating a white suite of jacuzzi bath with tiled surround, vanity wash basin with double doored cupboard beneath, low flush WC and bidet. There is hand painted panelling to dado height and tiling above, coving, ceiling rose, extractor fan and brass ornate towel rail/radiator. Within one corner of the room is a fully tiled shower cubicle with arched screen and there is a double glazed mullioned window.
Bedroom 4/guest Suite
5.59m(18'4'') X 3.81m(12'6'') With a mullioned double glazed window with double banked radiator beneath, TV point, coving and ceiling rose and an
Ensuite Shower Room/WC
2.44m(8'0'') X 1.78m(5'10'') With the measurement not taken into a deep recess which houses a fully tiled shower cubicle with screen. There is an additional three piece white suite of vanity wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, bidet and low flush WC. The walls are fully tiled. There is a brass heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, double glazed mullioned window with display sill, ceramic tiled flooring, coving and rose.
Note All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.
Outbuildings
Comprising
Triple Garage Block
10.67m(35'0'') X 6.71m(22'0'') With garaging for at least three vehicles, having three automatically operated up-and-over doors, light, power, alarm control panel and timer for external lighting. A service door gives access to a
Store Room
6.73m(22'1'') X 3.61m(11'10'') With translucent windows, two stable type entrance doors, light and power and off which is a
Gardeners WC With wash hand basin with water heater and low flush WC, translucent window, double doored cupboard. There is an access hatch to an eaves storage area.
Stable Block
Which Comprises
Tack Room
4.90m(16'1'') X 3.38m(11'1'') But which alternatively could be used for garden machinery.
Hay Store And two loose boxes with full light and power, in front of which is a hard standing walking area with water supply and a walk providing direct access to the menage and land beyond.
The Land The property is set with grounds extending to 4.5 acres and is approached via two accesses from Upper Whiston Lane. The upper access comprises double opening security gates set within stone pillars with phone entry system to a block paved courtyard with parking for several vehicles providing immediate access to the garaging. The block paved driveway continues past the property and provides direct access to the stable block, menage and fields. A further formally laid driveway also gives additional access to the rear of the property and to further land.
From the courtyard natural stone flags, all pergola covered, provide access to the front of the property where there is a superb southerly facing sitting area, being mainly decked with immediate access from the leisure complex. This area incorporates external sitting area, barbecue, two pretty water features, ornamental coach lighting, concealed lighting and also provides access to the conservatory, livi
See details for The Heights, Upper Whiston Lane, Whiston, Rotherham S60 4NF when it was last marketed:
- 7th Jun 2010