High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72

Beech Cottage, High Street, Billingley, South Yorkshire, S72 0HY
Charming Historic Cottage with Modern Upgrades | Approx. 1,603 sq ft | Private Garden | Garage & Electric Gates

Overview
Beech Cottage is a charming and characterful historic home dating back to at least 1754, located in the sought-after conservation village of Billingley. This beautifully maintained four-bedroom cottage blends traditional features with modern upgrades, offering spacious living accommodation, a private garden, and secure electric gated access.

Set within a friendly village community of around 200 residents, the property provides a peaceful countryside lifestyle while benefiting from significant recent improvements and modern conveniences throughout.

Key Features

• Historic cottage dating back to at least 1754
• Approx. 1,603 sq ft of living space
• Four bedrooms including en-suite
• Spacious living and dining room with oak beams and electric fire
• Modernised kitchen with upgraded lighting and surfaces
• Garage with utility area and electric door
• Electric entrance gates
• Private, easily maintained garden with fruit trees
• UPVC double-glazed windows and doors (Nov 2022, 10-year guarantee)
• Combi boiler (Oct 2021, 10-year guarantee)
• Roof maintained and repaired (2025)
• Conservation village location

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Welcoming hallway with new flooring, lighting, double radiator with cover, intruder alarm, and understairs storage.

Living/Dining Room
A large and bright living and dining space featuring original oak beams, new oak fire surround with electric fire, multiple radiators, extensive LPC lighting, and direct access to a private sheltered patio and garden.

Kitchen
Refurbished kitchen with upgraded work surfaces, sink, lighting, and electrical system, including new consumer unit. Gas and electric cooker with double oven and space for dishwasher.

Boiler Room & Downstairs WC
Combi boiler (installed 2021), fitted work surface and cupboard, space for fridge freezer, and convenient ground floor WC.

Garage & Utility Area
Garage with electric German insulated door, utility section with washing machine and dryer space, shelving, mains water outlet, and lighting. Suitable for an average-sized SUV.

First Floor

Landing
Wide 6-foot landing with balustrade, storage cupboard, Velux window, and radiator.

Bedroom 1 (Main Bedroom)
Spacious double bedroom with new flooring,  wardrobe, two radiators, and LPC lighting.

Bedroom 2 / Office
Double bedroom currently used as an office with new flooring and ample electrical points.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with loft access and storage.

Bedroom 4 with En-Suite
Double bedroom with Velux windows, fitted cupboards, and en-suite shower room with WC and basin.

Family Bathroom
Bath, WC, pedestal sink, shower unit, towel radiator, large mirror, and new flooring.

Loft Space

• Insulated with double recommended fibre insulation (not foam)
• Original Welsh slate roof allowing natural ventilation
• Electricity access and TV aerial
• Storage space

Garden & External

• Very private landscaped garden
• Mature apple and Victoria plum trees
• Lawn and flower beds with spring bulbs
• Sheltered patio area
• External power supply
• Garden shed with potential hot tub location
• Secure lockable side gate with post box
• Access around property boundary

The cottage retains its historic charm and character while benefiting from modern construction improvements made during the 1980s extension, where original stone was reused with updated internal materials.

Location

Situated in the picturesque conservation village of Billingley, Beech Cottage offers peaceful rural living within a welcoming community. The village is known for its historic charm and quiet surroundings while still being conveniently located for nearby towns and transport links across South Yorkshire.

Recent Major Improvements

• External doors, windows, and garage door replaced (Nov 2022)
• Roof repaired and maintained (2025)
• Electric gates serviced and maintained
• Electrical upgrades and additional sockets
• Additional radiators and lighting upgrades
• Kitchen lighting and surface upgrades
• Garage utility conversion
• New fire surround and electric fire
• New flooring in most areas

Summary

Beech Cottage is a rare opportunity to purchase a historic village home with character, privacy, and modern upgrades. Ideal for families, professionals working from home, or buyers seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle in a unique and well-maintained property.

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