Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 3HX

A RARE COMBINATION OF CHARACTER, GENEROUS GROUNDS AND SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL …. WILLOW COTTAGE IS A CHARMING THREE/FOUR-BEDROOM COTTAGE-STYLE HOME OCCUPYING AN APPROXIMATELY ONE-ACRE PLOT IN CARLTON. THE PROPERTY PROVIDES FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION ARRANGED OVER TWO FLOORS, WITH A CHARACTERFUL LOUNGE, A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY DINING KITCHEN, RECENTLY RENOVATED BATHROOM AND A VERSATILE FOURTH BEDROOM WHICH COULD EQUALLY SERVE AS AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM. BEYOND THE EXISTING HOME, THE PROPERTY PRESENTS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH DEVELOPERS AND HOMEOWNERS, WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FIVE ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS WHILE RETAINING WILLOW COTTAGE. THE PLOT ALSO INCLUDES EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS PROVIDING USEFUL STORAGE. IDEALLY POSITIONED FOR ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES, SCHOOLING AND TRANSPORT LINKS, THIS IS A PROPERTY OFFERING CONSIDERABLY MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALLWAY

A hardwood entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hallway, providing access to the principal lounge, dining kitchen and versatile fourth bedroom/reception room. The hallway benefits from a solid wood finish to the floor and also provides access to the staircase rising to the first floor, together with useful understairs storage.

LOUNGE

Beautifully presented and full of character, the lounge features an impressive stone inglenook-style fireplace, creating a striking focal point to the room. Two double-glazed windows provide natural light, while the room also benefits from useful understairs storage and access through to the dining kitchen and versatile reception room.

BEDROOM FOUR / RECEPTION ROOM

Currently utilised as a fourth bedroom, this versatile front-facing reception room could equally be used as a snug-style lounge, playroom or additional reception space. The room features front and side aspects with double-glazed windows, a radiator and vinyl flooring.

DINING KITCHEN

Presented across the side and rear elevations, the dining kitchen features a fully bespoke contemporary kitchen finished in a stylish modern colour scheme. The kitchen is complemented by granite work surfaces incorporating a sink unit, together with a five-ring gas hob set within an attractive inglenook-style chimney recess. Integrated appliances include a double oven, microwave and two fridges, with additional provision for a washing machine. There is no freezer within the kitchen. Further features include vinyl flooring, radiator and a double-glazed hardwood door providing access to the rear elevation.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

Recently renovated and finished in a distinctive, characterful style, the downstairs bathroom features a freestanding bath with wall-mounted taps, WC, copper wash hand basins and vanity unit. There is also a wet-room-style walk-in shower. The room is enhanced by contemporary flooring, heated ladder-style towel rails, exposed stonework, feature beams and two frosted windows.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

The staircase rises to the first-floor landing, providing access to three generous bedrooms and a separate WC.

BEDROOM ONE

The principal bedroom is a generous front-facing double bedroom, featuring a double-glazed window and radiator. The room has an impressive character finish with exposed stonework and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, together with a feature radiator and useful walk-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO

A further front-facing double bedroom with double-glazed window, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM THREE

A rear/side-facing double bedroom with double-glazed window, radiator, vinyl flooring and fitted wardrobe. One of the fitted wardrobes houses the airing cupboard and combination boiler.

WC

A separate first-floor WC is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin, providing useful facilities for the bedrooms.

OUTSIDE & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Willow Cottage occupies an approximately one-acre plot, providing extensive gardens and a range of outbuildings offering useful storage. The property represents an exciting opportunity for a developer or homeowner seeking a substantial plot with future potential.

Importantly, the plot benefits from planning permission for five additional dwellings, with Willow Cottage retained, creating a significant development opportunity alongside the existing character home.

The planning application number of 2026/0603 can be accessed via the Barnsley.gov.uk planning explorer. 

The property is conveniently positioned close to local amenities, schooling and transport links.

If you would like to arrange to view, or have your property appraised please give us a call on our office number

PLEASE NOTE: THESE DRAFT BROCHURE DETAILS HAVE NOT YET BEEN APPROVED BY THE SELLER.

TENURE: FREEHOLD

COUNCIL TAX BANDING;
We understand the council tax band to be . (SOURCE: GOV.CO.UK)

SERVICES
Mains water. Mains gas. Mains electric. Mains drainage. Broadband.

POSTCODE DIRECTIONS
S71 3HX

DISCLAIMER
1.    PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 & 1991: We endeavour to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please take them as indicative only, made as a result of a visual inspection of the property and from information supplied by the vendor.

2.    MEASUREMENTS are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise that the details are checked to your personal satisfaction by taking your own measurements upon viewing.

3.    No services, apparatus, equipment, fixtures or fittings have been tested by Mallinson and Co so we cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Tradesperson, Surveyor or Solicitor.

4.    References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. Mallinson & Co has not had sight of the title documents and has not checked the tenure or the boundaries with the Land registry. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own Solicitor. Mallinson and Co accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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