Avenue Road, Doncaster

Property details

An Exceptional Six-Bedroom Detached Victorian Residence in the Heart of Town Moor, Doncaster

This truly outstanding six-bedroom detached Victorian home occupies a substantial and private plot on one of Town Moor’s most prestigious and sought-after residential streets. Offering an abundance of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over multiple levels, this remarkable property seamlessly blends period elegance, modern luxury, and exceptional lifestyle spaces, making it an ideal long-term family home.

With generous off-road parking for up to six vehicles, a double garage, in-and-out driveway, extensive gardens, a stunning orangery, and a versatile attic conversion, this home is perfectly positioned for families and professionals alike, benefitting from excellent access to Doncaster city centre, the railway station, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, and highly sought after local schools.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Porch

Accessed via single-glazed double doors, the entrance porch features a tiled floor and a further glazed internal door with side panels, opening through to the impressive reception hall beyond.

Entrance Hall

A grand and welcoming space that immediately sets the tone for the property. The spacious entrance hall provides access to all principal ground floor rooms and features a central heating radiator, dado rail, decorative coving, and a striking original open coal fireplace with cast iron surround. A stunning original staircase rises to the first floor, while beautiful, reclaimed parquet flooring flows seamlessly from the hallway into the formal lounge and library/snug.

Formal Lounge

A superbly proportioned formal lounge, flooded with natural light from the large front-facing bay window. Original period features include ceiling rose and ornate coving, complemented by a characterful marble fireplace housing a real coal fire. A side-facing

window and feature arched recess add further charm. The room benefits from three central heating radiators and a single pendant light fitting.

Sitting Room

Another elegant reception room, ideal for relaxed family living. Featuring a large front-facing bay window, two central heating radiators, coving to the ceiling, two wall light points, and a feature marble fireplace housing a gas coal-effect fire.

Orangery

Undoubtedly one of the home’s standout features, this impressive hardwood-and-glass with insulated slate roof orangery provides a spectacular space for entertaining and socialising. Positioned to the rear of the property (which benefits from sun throughout the day), it offers open access to the kitchen and a door to the hallway. The room features stone tiled flooring throughout, four central heating column radiators, a centrally positioned chandelier, and two sets of French doors opening directly onto the rear patio and garden.

Library / Snug

A cosy and characterful retreat, perfect for reading or quiet relaxation. Fitted shelving and storage cater for avid book lovers, while a central heating radiator ensures comfort. Doors provide access to the cellar and to a secondary staircase rising to the first-floor landing.

Secondary Staircase

Connecting the library to the first floor hallway and fourth bed/office and independent access to the attic rooms. Believed to be a servant’s staircase in time gone by.

Kitchen

The beautifully appointed L-shaped kitchen (installed approx. 2yrs ago) is fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style wall and base units topped with stunning white quartz work surfaces. Features include a double ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap, space for a double range oven and additional single oven, and integrated fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. Wood-effect Amtico flooring runs throughout, harmonising with the parquet flooring elsewhere on the ground floor. Additional highlights include a useful walk-in pantry area, secondary sink unit, roof lantern flooding the space with natural light, and a rear-facing window overlooking the garden.

Downstairs Cloakroom / Boot Room

Providing excellent everyday practicality, this space includes a side-facing window, a range of storage cupboards, and a central heating radiator. The adjoining WC features a hand basin, side-facing window, vinyl flooring, and pendant lighting.

Utility Room

A spacious and well-equipped utility room with plumbing for washing machine and dryer, matching wall and base units with contrasting worktops, ceramic sink unit, space for a fridge/freezer, vinyl flooring, ceiling pulley, pendant lighting, and a central heating radiator.

Midway Landing

A charming half-landing with rear-facing obscure-glazed window, central heating radiator, dado rail, and decorative ceiling rose. This level provides access to the family bathroom and separate WC.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a white bath, wash hand basin, hardwood parquet flooring, central heating radiator, two large storage cupboards, and pendant lighting. A separate WC with side-facing window adjoins.

First Floor Accommodation

Bedroom One (Principal Bedroom)

A generous and elegant principal bedroom featuring a front-facing bay window, fitted carpet, central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling, TV ariel cable and pendant lighting. Access is provided to the Jack and Jill shower room.

Jack & Jill Shower Room

Beautifully appointed and part-tiled, featuring a walk-in rainfall shower with glass screen, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, low-flush WC, central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling, front-facing obscure window, illuminated mirror with shaver points, and pendant lighting. This room is also accessible from the landing.

Bedroom Two

A spacious double bedroom with two front-facing windows, fitted carpet, central heating radiator, TV ariel cable and pendant lighting. Access to a private en-suite shower room.

En-Suite to Bedroom Two

Comprising a walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, wood-effect vinyl flooring, part tiling, and pendant lighting.

Bedroom Three

A rear-facing double bedroom with fitted carpet, central heating radiator, pendant lighting, built-in storage cupboard, TV ariel cable and access to a private en-suite.

En-Suite to Bedroom Three

Featuring a walk-in shower, wash hand basin, illuminated mirror with shaver point, pendant lighting, and wood-effect flooring.

Bedroom Four/Office

With side-facing window, fitted vinyl flooring, central heating radiator, pendant lighting, and access to an inner lobby leading to the secondary staircase and onward to the attic conversion.

Main Landing

A stunning and spacious landing with fitted carpet, two radiators, pendant lighting, and access to all first-floor bedrooms, the Jack and Jill shower room, and the staircase rising to the attic conversion.

Second Floor – Attic Conversion

Important Notice:

The attic conversion was constructed to building regulation standards; however, the relevant completion certificates are not currently available. The vendor is actively taking advice to ensure all appropriate documentation is in place prior to completion of any sale. Further information will be made available to prospective purchasers in due course. The conversion provides two further double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms, and offers excellent flexibility for family or guest accommodation.

Bedroom Five

Featuring fitted carpet, skylight, central heating radiator, pendant lighting, and access to a separate snug area.

Snug Area

An ideal private retreat or study space, with fitted carpet, skylight, central heating radiator, TV ariel cable, built in storage draw units, pendant lighting, and access to the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite to Bedroom Five

Comprising a walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, wall cabinet, eaves storage draw units, wood-effect vinyl flooring, and flush pendant lighting.

Bedroom Six

With fitted carpet, skylight, central heating radiator, pendant lighting, eaves storage, and access to a private en-suite.

En-Suite to Bedroom Six

Fitted with a walk-in shower, wash hand basin with vanity storage, additional fitted drawers, radiator, skylight, wall lighting, and part tiling.

Cellar

The cellar level provides two fully decorated and highly versatile rooms.

Cinema Room

Currently utilised as a cinema room with retractable screen and cinema seating (available by separate negotiation). Features include fitted carpet, wall lighting, pendant ceiling light, additional storage space, two electric storage heaters, and a central heating radiator. This space could equally serve as a games room or hobby room.

Ruin Bar

A truly unique and atmospheric space created using recycled materials, many original to the property, celebrating its history and character. The room benefits from power and lighting, and houses both boilers and the storage tank, ensuring comfortable temperatures. An additional adjoining room with power and lighting provides ample storage.

Outside

The property is set back from the road on a large, enclosed plot, featuring an impressive in-and-out driveway providing off-road parking for up to six vehicles. Mature trees, shrubs, and planted borders enhance privacy, with raised beds and access to the double garage.

Rear Garden

A substantial and private enclosed lawned garden with mature trees, shrubs, and flowering borders. A large patio area leads directly from the orangery, with steps down to the garden. Further highlights include an outdoor bar area and a superb hidden outdoor kitchen with additional patio and entertaining space, complete with pizza oven, gas BBQ, polished concrete worktops, sink unit, and power supply. There is also access to the rear of the garage and a greenhouse and two storage sheds.

Garage

A double garage with one electric door and one manual up-and-over door, power and lighting, and a rear pedestrian door providing access to the garden.

Additional Information

• Two conventional boilers operating together to service the property

• Three independent Hive-controlled heating zones (one per floor)

• Located on one of Town Moor’s most desirable streets

• Excellent commuter links, including direct rail services to London in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Location

Situated within the highly regarded Town Moor area of Doncaster, the property is ideally positioned for access to the city centre, railway station, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, excellent schools, local amenities, and open green spaces. This exceptional home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a luxurious yet practical family residence in a prime location.