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Caber Cottage, Wordsworth Court, Penistone

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • OFFERING A HOME OF EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER AND PERIOD APPEAL
  • SITTING IN AN IDYLLIC POSITION ON THE EDGE OF PENISTONE
  • SOUTHWEST-FACING GARDENS TO THE REAR
  • GARAGE
  • VIEWS TO ADJACENT OPEN FIELDS

Description

OCCUPYING A SECLUDED CORNER WITHIN AN AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPMENT, THIS CHARMING BARN CONVERSION SITS ON THE EDGE OF PENISTONE, OFFERING A HOME OF EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER AND PERIOD APPEAL. SOUTHWEST-FACING GARDENS TO THE REAR PROVIDE A PEACEFUL AND PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE, PERFECT FOR RELAXING OR ENTERTAINING. ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED IN 1641 AS A BARN TO WATER HALL, THE PROPERTY WAS SYMPATHETICALLY RENOVATED IN 1985, EARNING A PRINCE OF WALES CIVIC TRUST AWARD. THE RESULT IS A HOME THAT SEAMLESSLY BLENDS HISTORIC FEATURES WITH COMFORTABLE LIVING, RETAINING ORIGINAL BEAMS, STONEWORK, AND OTHER PERIOD DETAILS THROUGHOUT. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, including a welcoming entrance hall, a generous living/dining room with direct access to the rear garden, and a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a bathroom continue the theme of charm and character, offering both style and practicality. The property enjoys a superb location, within walking distance of Watermeadows Park and open countryside, while local amenities, highly regarded schools, and the train station are close at hand. A viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the blend of history, character, and modern comfort on offer. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, including a welcoming entrance hall, a generous living/dining room with direct access to the rear garden, and a well-appointed kitchen. Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a bathroom continue the theme of charm and character, offering both style and practicality. The property enjoys a superb location, within walking distance of Watermeadows Park and open countryside, while local amenities, highly regarded schools, and the train station are close at hand. A viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the blend of history, character, and modern comfort on offer.


EPC Rating: E

ENTRANCE HALL

Entrance is gained via an antique solid oak door into an impressive entrance hall, which features a ceiling light, exposed Yorkshire stone flagged flooring, exposed ceiling beams, a central heating radiator, a storage cupboard, and a staircase rising to the first-floor landing. From here, access is provided to the following rooms.

KITCHEN

Comprising a range of wall and base units in a cream shaker style with under-cupboard lighting and integrated appliances including an electric oven, four-burner gas hob with integrated extractor above, Zanussi under-counter fridge and under-counter freezer. There is also plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen includes tiled splashbacks and a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps over, positioned beneath the timber double-glazed window to the front enjoying views towards the courtyard. Tiled flooring runs throughout, and there is an abundance of character features present, including period exposed beams to the ceiling and a distinctive arrow-slit window to the front.

LIVING DINING ROOM

Accessed directly from the entrance hall and via solid wood sliding doors from the kitchen, this spacious open-plan living and dining room offers a wealth of accommodation, with ample space for a dining table and chairs as well as lounge furniture. The main focal point is a real-flame gas fire set within a brick chimney breast, complemented by a characterful stone mantel shelf. Natural light floods the room via two timber double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, as well as timber twin French doors providing access to the garden. Period features are present throughout, including exposed ceiling beams, and the room is further enhanced by three central heating radiators, wall lights, and a useful under-stairs cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

From entrance hall, staircase rises and turns into first floor landing brightened by a Velux skylight and showcasing original exposed beams, posts, and trusses rising into the apex of the roof.

BEDROOM ONE

This is a spacious double bedroom, once again showcasing period features including exposed stonework, original beams, and a rear-facing aspect with two Velux skylight windows. One wall is adorned with exposed stone, while the ceiling features original beams rising into the apex of the building. The room is fitted with a ceiling light and a central heating radiator, and fitted wardrobes run along the expanse of one wall, offering ample room for storage.

BEDROOM TWO

A further double bedroom, front-facing enjoying views over the private, quaint courtyard and featuring a ceiling light, central heating radiator, and a timber double-glazed window. This room also benefits from exposed stonework and an original beam, adding to its period character.

BATHROOM

Comprising a three-piece white suite, including a close-coupled W.C., pedestal basin with gold mixer taps, and a bathtub with gold mixer taps and an integrated Mira electric shower with shower attachment. The room features part-tiled walls, a timber double-glazed window to the front, original trusses, and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE

The property is set within a charming courtyard of this award-winning development, with Caber Cottage enjoying a rear-facing position overlooking open neighbouring fields. A stone-flagged terrace, located immediately behind the home and accessed via the twin French doors from the living/dining room, provides a delightful seating area, with steps leading down to the garden. The garden is laid mainly to lawn and complemented by an array of mature trees, shrubs, and plants, creating a private and tranquil setting. Boundaries are defined by perimeter fencing and hedging, offering seclusion. A garage block provides a single garage with parking, along with an additional parking bay.

Parking - Garage en bloc

Parking - Off street

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-09-10

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
54 E
77 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Off-Street Parking, Garage En Bloc
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School819 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    493
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Springvale Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Community school
  • Thurlstone Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • Hoylandswaine Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Oxspring Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Penistone Grammar School533 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,946
    Type
    Community school
  • Stocksbridge High School3.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    784
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Scissett Middle School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    10 to 13
    Pupils
    592
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shelley College, A Share Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Darton Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,099
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Penistone Superstore, Penistone528 metres
Co-op Penistone, Penistone536 metres
Spar - Penistone, Penistone568 metres

GP surgery

Kingswell Surgery Pms Practice487 metres

Pharmacy

Clark'S Chemist450 metres

Hospital

Barnsley Hospitals5.7 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden74 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Penistone Rail Station694 metres

Nearest bus stop

Barnsley Road/Watermill Gardens147 metres

Typical drive times

Barnsley14 min · 7.1 miles
Holmfirth15 min · 8.9 miles
Penistone2 min · 0.8 miles
Stocksbridge11 min · 5 miles
Wakefield (city)25 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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