Bridge House The Ford, Ridgeway, Sheffield Park Estates
A Substantial Property with Superb Potential
Entrance Hall Having laminate flooring, gas central heating radiator with decorative cover, pendant lighting and skirting s. Doors open to the kitchen/breakfast room, lounge and reception hall and there is a useful store cupboard housing the electric meter and fuse box. Bridge House Welcome to Bridge House A substantial four bedroomed country residence with a one bedroomed self contained annexe. Occupying a splendid position with gardens and land extending to approximately 3 acres. Bridge House dates back to 1835 and celebrates a wealth of period features offering superb potential for developers or families looking for an opportunity to modernise a traditional residence. This character house is situated in Ford Hamlet, south of Ridgeway Village on the outskirts of Sheffield and is only six miles drive to the city centre. This fabulous property is located close to good transport links and within easy access to the M1 motorway at Junctions 30 and 31. The property briefly comprises on the ground floor: Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, reception hall, dining room, drawing room, WC and utility room. There s a self-contained annexe linked to the main house comprising of a kitchen, lounge/diner, bathroom and bedroom. On the first floor: Landing/seating area, master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bedroom 4 and family shower room. Exterior and Grounds: Occupying a plot of approximately 4.5 acres and having a large expanse of lawn to the front, terraced garden to the side, seating terraces, secret garden with formal pond, further land adjacent to the River Moss, full sized tennis court and triple garage with light and power. Ground Floor A solid timber part-glazed entrance door with decorative sandstone surround and timber canopy above opens to the: Entrance Hall Having laminate flooring, gas central heating radiator with decorative cover, pendant lighting and skirting s. Doors open to the kitchen/breakfast room, lounge and reception hall and there is a useful store cupboard housing the electric meter and fuse box. Lounge 13 11 x 11 10 (4.3m x 3.6m) Having two front facing original Georgian style sash windows with stone mullions and decorative stained glass over and a further original Georgian style sash window with original panelled window shutters to the side. The focal point of the room is the coal effect gas fire with stone hearth and decorative carved timber surround and mantle. With gas central heating radiator and decorative cover, pendant lighting, useful built in storage cupboard, beam to the ceiling, skirting s, TV and telephone points. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16 1 x 12 9 (4.9m x 3.9m) This fabulous breakfast kitchen has original Georgian Style Sash windows to the side and rear with original panelled window shutters. Having a Smallbone kitchen with a range of base wall and display cabinets, matching black granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include an electric Aga with 2 ovens and 2 rings, integrated Bosch dishwasher and integrated fridge. There s space for a large fridge/freezer and dining/breakfast table. Having a tiled floor, wainscot panelling, exposed beam to the ceiling, pendant lighting and built in larder cupboard. The focal point of this lovely kitchen being the gas fired multi-fuel effect fire with rustic brick inset on a tiled hearth with a decorative carved timber surround and mantle. Reception Hall 15 x 14 1 (4.6m x 4.3m) This versatile room could be used for a variety of uses and has an ornate open cast iron fireplace with decorative moulded surround and timber mantle. With floor to ceiling double glazed window to the rear, pendant lighting, gas central heating radiator, decorative mouldings, skirting s and stairs rising to the first floor. Double timber panelled doors open to the: Dining Room 17 6 x 15 (5.3m x 4.6m) Having double glazed Georgian style timber windows to the front and side with double timber part-glazed doors opening to the pleasant seating terrace. With decorative mouldings to the ceiling, arched alcove, gas central heating radiator with decorative cover, skirtings and telephone point. A Wonderful Welcome Awaits
Lounge 13 11 x 11 10 (4.3m x 3.6m) Having two front facing original Georgian style sash windows with stone mullions and decorative stained glass over and a further original Georgian style sash window with original panelled window shutters to the side. The focal point of the room is the coal effect gas fire with stone hearth and decorative carved timber surround and mantle. With gas central heating radiator and decorative cover, pendant lighting, useful built in storage cupboard, beam to the ceiling, skirting s, TV and telephone points. Rest and Relaxation
Drawing Room 19 11 x 17 8 (6.1m x 5.4m) Another room that celebrates a wealth of original features with the focal point being the large minster style stone fireplace housing an ornate cast iron grate with decorative inset, stone hearth and alcove with a large carved timber mantle over. Having a front facing original Georgian style sash window with stone mullions and decorative stained glass bay window, original parquet flooring, heavy beams to the ceiling, deep skirtings, pendant lighting and two gas central heating radiators. A Wealth of Period Character and Charm
Dining Room 17 6 x 15 (5.3m x 4.6m) Having double glazed Georgian style timber windows to the front and side with double timber part-glazed doors opening to the pleasant seating terrace. With decorative mouldings to the ceiling, arched alcove, gas central heating radiator with decorative cover, skirtings and telephone point. Reception Hall 15 x 14 1 (4.6m x 4.3m) This versatile room could be used for a variety of uses and has an ornate open cast iron fireplace with decorative moulded surround and timber mantle. With floor to ceiling double glazed window to the rear, pendant lighting, gas central heating radiator, decorative mouldings, skirting s and stairs rising to the first floor. An Abundance of Period Features
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16 1 x 12 9 (4.9m x 3.9m) This fabulous breakfast kitchen has original Georgian Style Sash windows to the side and rear with original panelled window shutters. Having a Smallbone kitchen with a range of base wall and display cabinets, matching black granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include an electric Aga with 2 ovens and 2 rings, integrated Bosch dishwasher and integrated fridge. There s space for a large fridge/freezer and dining/breakfast table. Having a tiled floor, wainscot panelling, exposed beam to the ceiling, pendant lighting and built in larder cupboard. The focal point of this lovely kitchen being the gas fired multi-fuel effect fire with rustic brick inset on a tiled hearth with a decorative carved timber surround and mantle. A Traditional Country Kitchen
Bridge House Floor Plans and EPC A Consequential Period Property with Land Totalling Approximately 4.5 Acres Drawing Room 19 11 x 17 8 (6.1m x 5.4m) Another room that celebrates a wealth of original features with the focal point being the large minster style stone fireplace housing an ornate cast iron grate with decorative inset, stone hearth and alcove with a large carved timber mantle over. Having a front facing original Georgian style sash window with stone mullions and decorative stained glass bay window, original parquet flooring, heavy beams to the ceiling, deep skirtings, pendant lighting and two gas central heating radiators. From the hall a door opens to an inner hallway with built in storage and display shelving and providing access to the WC and utility room. WC With a gas central heating radiator, wall mounted sink with antique style chrome taps, low-level WC and wall light. Utility Room 8 11 x 7 3 (2.7m x 2.2m) A timber door with glass panel over opens to this useful utility room with timber base and wall storage cupboards and a Belfast style sink with an antique brass mixer tap. There s also plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. A timber door with glass panel over opens to a small reception area with an external door and a further door opening to the: Self Contained Annexe: Kitchen 11 7 x 11 (3.5m x 3.4m) Having a double glazed window facing the rear and fitted with a range of Pine wall and base units with matching roll top work surfaces and 1.5 stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include a stainless steel oven and with matching extractor hood over, integrated fridge/freezer and space for washing machine/dishwasher. There s a useful storage cupboard, recessed lighting, gas central heating radiator and space for a breakfast table. Lounge/Diner 26 11 x 13 1 (8.2m x 4.0m) With a front entrance door and double glazed windows to the front and side, gas central heating radiator, coving, skirtings, TV, telephone points and pendant lighting. Bathroom With fully tiled walls, recessed lights and a suite in white with a bath, pedestal sink with chrome mixer tap and low-level WC. Bedroom 11 1 x 11 (3.4m x 3.4m) With a side facing double glazed window, gas central heating radiator and decorative cover, laminate flooring, skirtings and pendant lighting Stairs with a ¼ turn with timber spindles and carved balustrade rise from the hall to the landing/seating area. First Floor Landing/Seating Area 20 8 x 15 (6.3m x 4.6m) A large landing area, currently used as a seating area and having the potential to become a fifth bedroom. The focal point of this spacious room is the fireplace with an open grate, carved timber surround and timber mantle. With floor to ceiling Georgian style windows to the front with decorative stained glass over, further Georgian style window to the rear, mouldings to the ceilings, skirtings, pendant and spot lighting, TV and telephone points and useful built in display/storage cabinets. Family Shower Room Having a fully tiled shower enclosure and Aqualisa shower with a glass screen, wall mounted wash hand basin, low-level WC, pendant and recessed lighting and central heating radiator. Master Bedroom 19 11 x 15 11 (6.1m x 4.9m) Another spacious room with the focal point being the fireplace with marble inset and hearth with a decorative timber surround and mantle. Having Georgian style bay windows to the front with decorative stained glass over and a further Georgian style Sash window to the side. There are mouldings to the ceiling, skirting s, pendant lighting, fitted wardrobes to one wall and a door to the en-suite bath/shower room. Master En-Suite Bath/Shower Room With a suite in white comprising of a deep panelled bath with chrome taps and corner fill, inset sink with chrome taps, low-level WC and fully tiled shower enclosure with a Grohe shower. With a window to the side, granite surfaces and step to the shower enclosure, built in storage cupboard and display shelves, recessed lighting, tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail, gas central heating radiator, loft access and Wainscot panelling. Bedroom 2 14 1 x 11 11 (4.3m x 3.6m) With two original windows to the front with decorative stained glass over and a further original Georgian style Sash window to the side. With a window seat, built in storage wardrobes and display shelving, skirtings, gas central heating radiator, pendant lighting and fireplace with timber surround and Mantle. Bedroom 3 14 1 x 12 1 (4.3m x 3.7m) With an original Georgian style Sash window to the side, window seat, wall mounted sink with antique style chrome taps, built in storage wardrobes, gas central heating radiator, pendant lighting, skirtings, loft access and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Bedroom 4 10 9 x 8 4 (3.3m x 2.5m) With an original Georgian style Sash window to the side, wall mounted sink with antique style chrome taps, built in storage wardrobes, gas central heating radiator, pendant lighting and skirtings. Note All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working condition. All images are for illustration purposes only.
Landing/Seating Area 20 8 x 15 (6.3m x 4.6m) A large landing area, currently used as a seating area and having the potential to become a fifth bedroom. The focal point of this spacious room is the fireplace with an open grate, carved timber surround and timber mantle. With floor to ceiling Georgian style windows to the front with decorative stain glass over, further Georgian style window to the rear, mouldings to the ceilings, skirtings, pendant and spot lighting, TV and telephone points and useful built in display/storage cabinets. A Room with a View...
Master Bedroom 19 11 x 15 11 (6.1m x 4.9m) Another spacious room with the focal point being the fireplace with marble inset and hearth with a decorative timber surround and mantle. Having Georgian style bay windows to the front with decorative stained glass over and a further Georgian style Sash window to the side. There are mouldings to the ceiling, skirting s, pendant lighting, fitted wardrobes to one wall and a door to the en-suite bath/shower room. Bedroom 2 14 1 x 11 11 (4.3m x 3.6m) With two original windows to the front with decorative stained glass over and a further original Georgian style Sash window to the side. With a window seat, built in storage wardrobes and display shelving, skirtings, gas central heating radiator, pendant lighting and fireplace with timber surround and Mantle. Bedroom 3 14 1 x 12 1 (4.3m x 3.7m) With an original Georgian style Sash window to the side, window seat, wall mounted sink with antique style chrome taps, built in storage wardrobes, gas central heating radiator, pendant lighting, skirtings, loft access and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Exterior, Gardens and Grounds Bridge House is approached from Ridgeway Moor and is situated in Ford Hamlet. A gravelled driveway leads towards the property with a stone pillared entrance and gate. The driveway forks to a large parking area for several vehicles and there s a large detached triple garage with light and power. The driveway continues to sweep up toward the house and ends at a large turning circle providing further parking for more vehicles. There are two sheltered and paved seating areas to the front of the property, one of which has a wine cellar below. Access can be gained to the house via the main entrance door to the side, where there is another seating terrace with box hedging and mature planted shrubs. The annexe has its own front entrance door and the house, annexe and gardens have the benefit of external lighting. To the other side is a raised terraced garden with a lawned area and storage shed. To the front is a large expanse of lawn with a hazel lined pathway, which leads to a delightful hidden garden with a formal pond and fountain. The river Moss runs through the grounds and there are two timber bridges that provide access to further land running up towards the boundary of Ridgeway Moor and Geer Lane. There s also a timber summerhouse and full sized tennis court. The gardens and grounds total approximately 3 acres and are enclosed by mature shrubs, trees and hedging providing security and privacy to this fabulous family home.
Self Contained Annexe: Kitchen 11 7 x 11 (3.5m x 3.4m) Having a double glazed window facing the rear and fitted with a range of Pine wall and base units with matching roll top work surfaces and 1.5 stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include a stainless steel oven and with matching extractor hood over, integrated fridge/freezer and space for washing machine/dishwasher. There s a useful storage cupboard, recessed lighting, gas central heating radiator and space for a breakfast table. Lounge/Diner 26 11 x 13 1 (8.2m x 4.0m) With a front entrance door and double glazed windows to the front and side, gas central heating radiator, coving, skirtings, TV, telephone points and pendant lighting. Lounge/Diner 26 11 x 13 1 (8.2m x 4.0m) With a front entrance door and double glazed windows to the front and side, gas central heating radiator, coving, skirtings, TV, telephone points and pendant lighting. Bedroom 11 1 x 11 (3.4m x 3.4m) With a side facing double glazed window, gas central heating radiator and decorative cover, laminate flooring, skirtings and pendant lighting Stairs with a ¼ turn with timber spindles and carved balustrade rise from the hall to the landing/seating area. Bathroom With fully tiled walls, recessed lights and a suite in white with a bath, pedestal sink with chrome mixer tap and low-level WC.
Viewing strictly by appointment with our consultant on 0114 358 2020 Mobile: 07891 400 020 Tenure: Freehold * Estimated boundary line * Bridge House The Ford, Ridgeway, Sheffield S12 3YD Offers in the Region of 799,950