Plot 1 - Fitz Turgis House

Is a magnificent grade 2 listed building and features in the book ‘Medieval Buildings of Yorkshire’ by P.F.Ryder. It is the oldest building on the site and dates back to the mid 12th century, its presence indicating the importance of the site at this date. We have chosen to name it after it’s probable builder – Richard Fitz Turgis who was the Lord of the Manor and co-founder in 1147 of the nearby Roche Abbey.

The lounge and master bedroom occupy what was the original mid 12th century chamber block with the remainder of the house contained in early 17th century extensions. At the same time these extensions were built, it is thought the adjacent farmhouse was also constructed. This would probably have meant this building was downgraded from a dwelling to a service building, which it remained until it’s present conversion. The masonry on the lounge walls is in places an amazing 4 feet thick, making for lovely deep window ledges!

By referring to old photographs, we have restored the original unusual shape of the roof of the West wing which was removed in the mid 1960’s. The lower part of the ‘L’shape had been built at an angle to the main building in order to be symetrical with the adjacent dovecote. This resulted in a tapering non-square building which can be appreciated when walking through the house.

The overall size and layout of the building with it’s two staircases means the house will lend itself to a number of living permutations, for example it could incorporate a granny flat, children’s wing or magnificent master bedroom suite.

The position of the enclosed stone walled garden to the rear is much as it was in very early times but now incorporates covered car parking.

The position of the house in the south west corner of the site, means it boasts spectacular views to the south west over Sheffield and into Derbyshire and to the East and South East over rolling countryside to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Ground Floor:

Lounge: 8.98m x 4.86 to 4.4m (29’6” x 16’0” to 15’3”)
Reception hall: 5.41m x 4.07m (17’9” x 13’ 4”)
Dining room: 5.425m x 3.975m (17’10” x 13’1”)
Kitchen/Breakfast room: 8.735m x 5.7m av. (28’8” x 18’9”)
Laundry/utility room: 4.87m x 2.88m (16’0” x 9’5”)
Family cloakroom: 1.24m x 1.5m (4’1” x 4’11”)
Boiler room: 2.2m x 1.5m (7’3” x 4’11”)

The main door from the courtyard opens into the reception hall, which incorporates the original beamed ceiling and a beautiful oak staircase. The staircase conceals the guest cloakroom and also forms part of the raised step into the dining room. There are both wall and ceiling lighting, electrical provision for computer workstation if required and telephone point. The controls for the ground floor under floor heating are housed in a cupboard on the rear wall. The reception hall opens into the lounge to the left and the dining room to the right.

The lounge is a truly magnificent room, well lit with natural light from three windows and two glazed ventilation slots (some romantics say arrow slots). Original features include a beamed ceiling, 4’ thick walls and an interesting stone feature on the front wall. A newly built inglenook fireplace forms the centrepiece to the room. It has a class one flue and is therefore suitable for an open fire (dog grate or stove). Alternatively a gas supply is provided for those preferring instant heat. Provision for a television has been made in the alcove adjacent the fireplace and also at the far end of the room for a flat screen on the large end wall. Artificial lighting is provided by wall and ceiling lights and there is a telephone point.

The dining room is accessed via the reception hall and the kitchen. It has a front facing external window and an internal medieval stone casement window on the kitchen wall. This has been preserved and restored, as it is one of the important original features of the building. Lighting is via three ceiling lights between beams. A telephone point has been installed in an alcove between the kitchen and dining room.

The kitchen is accessed from the outside via a front door into the courtyard and a rear stable door into the garden. There are two external windows overlooking the garden and adjacent paddock. A new cast iron spiral staircase leads up to the West wing. The kitchen will be fully fitted and will incorporate island unit (with prep. sink.), range cooker, integrated dishwasher and double sink unit. There is provision for wall mounted television and lighting via concealed down lighters.

The laundry/utility, family cloakroom and boiler room are located off the kitchen with provision for washing machine, tumble dryer and range of units. There are ample power points. In addition to the boiler, the boiler room houses the electricity and gas mains consumer units. As with kitchen, lighting is via concealed down lighters.

First floor:

Master bedroom: 5.6m x 5.23m (18’4” x 17’2”)
Dressing room: 3.39m x 1.69m (11’2” x 5’7”)
Ensuite bathroom: 2.38m x 3.34m (7’10” x 11’0”)
Bedroom 2: 4.33m x 3.15m (14’2” x 10’4”)
Bedroom 3: 4.74m x 3.14m (15’7” x 10’4”)
Shower room: 3.26m x 1.45m (10’8” x 4’9”)
Bedroom 4: 4.5m x 3.55m (14’9” x 11’8”)
Bedroom 5: 3.14m x 3.34m (15’7” x 11’0”)
Bathroom: 3.6m x 2.7m (11’10” x 8’2”)
Study/sitting area: 6.0m x 3.1m (19’8” x 10’2”)

The master bedroom is situated above the lounge and incorporates a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. There are two external windows and a ventilation slot in the bedroom and one window in the bathroom (over the washbasin). Artificial lighting is via ceiling pendants and wall lights, telephone socket and provision for wall mounted television opposite the bed. The ensuite bathroom has washbasin, WC, bath, built in shower cubicle and heated towel rail. The dressing room has a roof window and socket for trouser press (if required).

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both front facing, double bedded, with windows overlooking the courtyard. Bedroom three incorporates a second internal medieval stone casement window (as the dining room), glazed with opaque glass. Lighting is via ceiling battens and each room has a TV point.

The shower room has washbasin, WC, large shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Lighting provided by concealed down lighters.

Off the main landing is a very useful storage cupboard which also houses some of the heating controls. The landing has several power points. Natural light is provided by a small window at the top of the stairs which overlooks the rear garden and two roof windows over the stairwell. Artificial light is via ceiling battens and two wall light - over the stairs and at the entrance to bedroom 1.

Bedrooms 4 and 5, the study/sitting area and adjacent bathroom have been formed from re-building the west wing. The unusual roof shape has made for an interesting feature in the sitting area, in addition to the stone casement window. There is provision in the sitting area for a computer suite with telephone point. Lighting via concealed down lighters. This section of the first floor would make a teenager’s wing/granny flat or magnificent master bedroom suite. Bedroom 4 has two external windows, overlooking Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Bedroom 5 has one window overlooking Sheffield and into Derbyshire. Both rooms have ceiling pendant lighting and television points. A cylinder/airing cupboard off the sitting area also houses some of the heating controls.

The bathroom has bath, washbasin, WC, shower cubicle and heated towel rail and lighting is provided by concealed down lighters and a roof window.

The landing and stairwell of the West wing are lit by two roof windows and a wall light.

Please note:
These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract
The measurements indicated are supplied in good faith, but should be re-checked before committing to any expense.
The developers reserve the right to alter any of the details outlined in the brochure.