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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · S63 0HL
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Offers Between £120,000- £130,000 Positioned on Lancaster Street, this attractive semi-detached home combines classic exterior detailing with sleek contemporary interior finishes.
Featuring gated off-street parking, a stylish open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a high-spec modern shower room, this property is ideal for first-time buyers, small families, or investors seeking a move-in ready home in a convenient location.
Ground Floor Living Room: A bright reception space decorated in soft neutral tones, set off by warm wood-effect laminate flooring.
The room features a wide front-facing double-glazed window that fills the space with natural light, standard ceiling coving, a central multi-arm light fitting, and built-in television wall mount connections.
A door leads through to the open-plan dining and kitchen area.
Open-Plan Kitchen & Dining Area Designed for modern living and entertaining, the kitchen features a range of dark charcoal wall and base units paired with dark marble-effect countertops and classic white splashback tiling.
Appliances & Fittings: Fitted gas hob with stainless steel splashback and chimney-style extractor hood overhead, integrated electric oven, space for a freestanding American-style fridge-freezer, and dedicated plumbing for a washing machine.
Dining & Garden Access: The layout leaves plenty of room for a dining table, while large double UPVC French doors open out to the rear patio and garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces.
Additional light enters through a side aspect window. First Floor Primary Bedroom: A well-proportioned bedroom finished with soft carpet flooring and light neutral walls.
Features include a feature chimney breast alcove, high ceilings, ceiling light point, radiator, and a large double-glazed window overlooking the front.
Bedroom Two A versatile second bedroom with low-maintenance wood-effect flooring and smooth neutral walls.
Ideal as a nursery, children’s bedroom, home office, or dressing room, equipped with a side-facing window, wall-mounted radiator, and multi-spot ceiling lighting.
Luxury Shower Room A striking, boutique-style bathroom tiled floor-to-ceiling in dark grey stone-effect tiles, paired with a matching dark ceiling and black accent fixtures.
Fixtures include: A double-width glass walk-in shower enclosure with a matt black rainfall showerhead and secondary handheld attachment, a pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap, a low-level WC, and a tall black heated towel radiator.
Exterior & Grounds Front & Driveway: The property benefits from a gated front driveway framed by brick pillars and wrought-iron double gates, offering secure off-street parking.
A secure timber side gate provides direct access to the rear garden. Rear Garden Extending to the rear is a larger-than-average garden space.
A wide, paved stone patio sits directly off the kitchen French doors—perfect for outdoor dining and barbecues.
Beyond the patio, the garden transitions into a long lawn section, fully enclosed by timber fence panels and decorative breeze-block walling.
Location & Area Guide Situated in the heart of the Dearne Valley, Thurnscoe offers a friendly village atmosphere combined with practical daily convenience and transport connections across South Yorkshire.
Local Amenities & Shopping. Lancaster Street is conveniently positioned near local convenience stores, newsagents, and bakeries.
Larger supermarket options, including Asda, Aldi, and Tesco, are situated within a short drive in neighboring Goldthorpe and Wath-upon-Dearne.
Nearby Phoenix Park and local green spaces offer countryside walking routes, play parks, and dog-walking tracks built on restored colliery grounds.
Transport Links Thurnscoe Railway Station is less than half a mile away (around a 10-minute walk), providing direct Northern rail services to Barnsley, Sheffield, Wakefield, and Leeds—making it ideal for regional commuters.
The area benefits from fast access to the Dearne Valley Parkway (A635/A6195), connecting easily to the A1(M) and M1 motorways for journeys to Doncaster, Rotherham, and beyond.
Regular bus routes run nearby, linking Thurnscoe directly to Barnsley Interchange and surrounding towns.
Schools & Education • Primary: Local options include The Hill Primary Academy (just a short walk away) and Gooseacre Primary Academy, both rated well for early years and primary education.
• Secondary: Nearby secondary education is provided by Astrea Academy Dearne, located approximately 1.5 miles away.
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