Description
Manor Farm Court
Manor Farm Court is a magnificent new development of just six properties built on the site of manor farm. Historically it is an important site that may have originated as a pre-conquest manorial centre, created after the 10th century. In the late 12th/early 13th century, the Manor of Hooton passed to the de Levet family giving rise to the name Hooton Levitt. The original settlement was positioned on a spur of land, which retained long distance views to the north, northwest and southwest. These vies remain today and are one of the prime reasons why this site is so special. The views, the beauty of the buildings and the proximity to the motorway network make it a fabulous location and a first class choice for any one looking for something special.
We have commissioned a full archaeological survey of the site with records dating back to the mid 12th century offering a wealth of history of the location, which has helped greatly during the restoration work in persevering the original features.
The farmhouses have been extended and converted into two 4 bedroom houses and the farm buildings converted into four individual dwellings, ranging in size to suit all needs. A courtyard forms the centre of the development, with all houses benefiting from enclosed private rear gardens.
The properties have been converted using a combination of traditional craftsmanship and materials such as pure lime mortar imported from France and modern technology to meet and exceed current building and NHBC regulations. Wherever possible, materials recovered from the original buildings have been re-used, to maintain the character and history of the properties. No stone has been imported to site thus maintaining its integrity. The original roof coverings have been replaced using natural clay pantiles with a stone margin at eaves. These materials were chosen to match the remains of the original roofs and/or old photographs that were available.
The courtyard is finished in Beedon golden amber gravel ( a close textured rolled finished used to pave many prestigious historical buildings such as Buckingham Palace, Sandringham House, Althorpe House and more locally at Wentworth castle). Paths and patio areas are finished with natural stone paving and featured lighting.
A large ( 45 x 74) agricultural storage building, which has the potential for a variety of use either commercial or recreational. Electricity and water supplies are available close at hand, but will need connection ( including the associated charges) This building has the benefit of separate vehicular access off peak lane.
Specification
Specification
1. 10 year NHBC warranty. All main services i.e. uses electricity, gas, drainage, telephone.
2. Garaging or under cover parking for two vehicles. With further designated visitors parking
3. Villavent ventilation and heat recovery system. This system uses Scandinavian technology to provide a highly energy efficient heat recovery system with up to 80% of the heat in the outgoing stale air being recovered and used to warm the incoming filtered fresh air ( without the two air steams coming into direct contact with each other). The heat exchanger is bypassed in summer to avoid heating incoming air. The system gives a complete air change in the house every hour and is of particular benefit for people with respiratory problems. It carries the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval
4. Heating to both the ground and first floor areas is by warm water underfloor heating. The heating equipment was supplied by Nu-Heat, a market leader in domestic under floor heating. The system works by pumping controlled flows of warm water from a heat source through plastic tubing embedded in the floor. Because the emitting area is large, the warmth provided is quiet sufficient even on a cold day without the need for supplementary heating. The lack of obstructive radiators releases valuable wall and floor space allowing freedom of design layouts. Lower heating bills result as the low system water temperatures of under floor heating enhances the efficiency of boilers and gives fuel savings of typically 25-40% in addition, each room is individually thermostatically controlled. Greater comfort is achieved against radiators, which eat the air by convention, drawing cold air across the floor and up to the ceiling. In contrast under floor heating produces mainly radiant warmth, the entire floor is heated, meaning warmth is radiated evenly, causing no stuffiness, droughts or cold feet.
5. High efficiency ( A rated) gas fired condensing or combination boiler ( depending on house size)
6. A high level of insulation is achieved using modern insulation methods:
7. Windows Pikington K glass double-glazing
8. Timber windows and doors, paint finish with high-grade micro-porous paint. Ground floor windows lockable. Windows to the farmhouses are in oak.
9. Roof windows are conservation style to compliment the age of the buildings.
10. Fireplaces individually designed and constructed using materials exclusively reclaimed from site with class one flue suitable for an open fire, also with gas point for either fire or stove.
11. Exposed beams have been cleaned and oiled to enhance their natural beauty.
12. Featured down lights in kitchens/ bathrooms and some circulating areas.
13. Kitchen/utility floors finished with slate tiles ( or similar) bathroom floors finished with ceramic tiles. All remaining floors finished with oak floor boarding.
14. Bathrooms high quality sanitary ware Heritage or similar. Mains supplied thermostatic showers. Tiled showers cubicles and baths surroundings .
15. fully fitted kitchens/ utility rooms with high quality units:
We are happy to involve the purchases when choosing kitchens/sanitary ware and tiling if they buy at an early enough stage.
16. Smoke and heat detectors
17. PIR burglar alarm with contacts on principle doors.
18. walls and ceilings emulsion finish, painted skirtings and architraves.
19. Solid oak internal doors an featured staircases with complementary ironmongery
20. Abundant provision made for power points, TV points and telephone points, positioned to accommodate computers and televisions.
21. External water tap and power point.
Leisure facilities
With in 4 mile radius other leisure facilities include a swimming pool, equestrian centre and the prestigious Rotherham Golf Club.
Local shopping
There are many amenities with in 2 mile radius of the development including shops, school, leisure facilities, doctors surgery, dentist and pharmacy.
Nearest schools:
- Maltby Hall Infant School - Primary (0.5 miles)
- Maltby Lilly Hall Junior School - Primary (0.7 miles)
- Maltby Redwood Junior and Infant School - Primary (0.7 miles)
Transport links
Despite its idyllic rural location, Hooton Levitt is very well situated for Rotherham, Sheffield and Doncaster with the excellent motorway network only a few minuets drive away. Commuting to London is easily achieved from both Sheffield and Doncaster train stations. The newly opened Robin Hood international Airport at Doncaster continues to increase its range of destinations and is approximately 20 minuets by car.
Nearest station:
Swinton (S. Yorks.)
(6.0 miles)
Driving directions
Despite it's rural location, Manor Farm Court is ideal for commuters as it lies only 2.5 miles from junction 1 of the M18, 5.5 miles from junction 32 of the M1 and 8 miles from junction 3 of the A1.
For 'sat nav' users, the post code is S66 8PL
From the M18 junction 1, follow the signs for Maltby, go past Hellaby Hall Hotel on the left, then after approximately 1/2 mile pass The Brooklands club on the right. After a further 200/300 yds take a right turn off the main road into Carr Lane, signposted for Carr and Hooton Levitt. This is a small country lane which winds up a long hill into Hooton Levitt itself. Manor Farm Court is at the top of the hill, clearly signed with the stone carved nameplate and the 'Newton Wright Construction for sale boards'
Hooton Levitt can also be easily reached from the lanes from Slade Hooton and Carr villages.
Opening hours
Call to arrange a viewing - Office Tel: 01226 751218
8am - 4.30pm, Mon - Fri
Or anytime (inc. weekends and evenings) -
Emma Wright - 07703 319 657 or Clive Davenport 07711 478 435
Call directly
Tel: 0843 313 3561 BT 4p/min
Alternative 0845: 0843 313 3562 BT 4p/min
Site plan
About Newton Wright Construction Ltd
We are very experienced developers, specialising in the conversation of barns and farms buildings into the houses and the renovation of farmhouses and historical buildings. When important historical links are suspected, we employ the services of archaeologists to investigate and report on the history of its buildings, the site and its occupants. This information is then used to enable us to develop the sites as sympathetically as possible.
We are immensely proud of our completed projects and are committed to the use of time honoured skills and materials. We combine these with the best of modern technology and energy efficient systems. Our traditionally trained tradesmen are chosen for their knowledge of age-old techniques necessary for this type of work. Wherever possible we retain and re-use existing material on-site, for example original stonework, main roof trusses, Purlins, and support beams.
We are members of the Federation of Master Builders and have a class A rating with the NHBC. Our properties are sold with the benefit of the NHBC 10 year warranty.
