An impressive FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOME with contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/family room opening out onto stunning south facing landscaped gardens, situated in the popular and sought after village of NETHER POPPLETON. This beautifully updated house has been decorated throughout in neutral colours and needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.Step into luxury as the front door opens to reveal a grand central reception area, seamlessly blending functionality with bespoke design. The space is adorned with custom shelving, providing both storage and aesthetic appeal. A remarkable ground floor cloakroom enhances convenience, setting the tone for the sophisticated features that define this property.The property underwent a significant extension four years ago, introducing a new heating system, radiators, electrics, and windows. Throughout the ground floor, underfloor heating and engineered oak herringbone flooring create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The 16ft living room, accessed through double doors from the reception hall, exudes comfort with a wide box bay window and a modern wall-mounted electric fire. Discover a snug or study adjacent to the living room, while the rear unfolds into an impressive open-plan extension. This space seamlessly combines a kitchen, dining area, and a spacious seating zone adorned with a contemporary multi-fuel stove. Two sets of bi-fold doors open to the superb rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring bespoke units with oak interiors, quartz countertops, two worktop pantries, and two full-length pantries, and a central island with a breakfast bar. The dining area overlooks a covered lounging space, while the living area extends to an outdoor kitchen with a versatile fire that can serve as a pizza oven and barbecue.Completing the ground floor is a spacious utility/boot room for white goods and an integral single garage/storage with an internal door for convenience.Ascend the stairs, adorned with a Roger Oak runner, to the split landing of the first floor. The master bedroom awaits with a vaulted ceiling and a Juliette balcony offering a serene garden outlook. The impressive en-suite is accessed through a fitted dressing area. Three additional double bedrooms are served by the house bathroom, featuring a free-standing bath and exceptional modern fittings.Step outside to the south-facing rear garden, a beautifully landscaped haven with outdoor lighting, patios, a lush lawn, and a covered pergola-style seating area an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining. To the front, a brick driveway provides off-street parking, complemented by a small garden area. This property seamlessly combines modern luxury with functional design, offering an exquisite lifestyle.General Remarks - Viewing - All viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Hudson Moody. Please contact our offices at 58, Micklegate, York, YO1 6LF. Telephone or our offices at The Green, Poppleton, York, YO26 6DF. Telephone . Fax: .Fixtures And Fittings - All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.Location - The property lies just off Millfield Lane in the popular village of Nether Poppleton that lies within easy reach of the York outer ring road and approximately 3 miles from York city centre. There are local shops and services in nearby Upper Poppleton, extensive amenities at Clifton Moor Retail Park and easy access to the city centre.Services - Mains supplies of water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.Local Authority York - City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Telephone .Offer Procedure - Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the office dealing with the sale, as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser, thus incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position, before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i68891864
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VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS FAMILY HOME AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN This well maintained six-bedroom family home is situated on one of York's most sought-after streets. Ideally positioned for access to the York city centre and railway station, this period property is within easy walking distance to a good range of shops and amenities on Clifton Green and there is good access to riverside walks both into the city and Rawcliffe Ings. This grade II listed building retains many original features. Accommodation briefly comprises to the ground floor; entrance hall, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, dining room, sunroom, utility and w/c room. To the first floor are three bedrooms and family bathroom, on the second floor are three further bedrooms, shower room and study. The property benefits from a pretty front garden and a private court yard garden to the rear. VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS FAMILY HOME AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN Council Tax Band G - York City Council IMPORTANT NOTE: These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The Company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately describing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i69144137
An attractive and stylish four bedroom family home on this highly regarded location within York Description18 Ainsty Grove is tucked away on a popular road in York, off Tadcaster Road. The property is a stylishly presented detached house that has been updated and extended over the years by the current owners creating a modern family home with versatile accommodation.At the heart of this exquisite home you will find open-plan living carefully designed to create three-practical zones; the kitchen, the dining area and family room, the space invites considerable natural light and views of ancient trees. This stunning home, boasts a range of integrated appliances along with ample storage and preparation space, incorporating a concealed pantry and utility. The large central island features a sink and wine cooler, with breakfast bar for four people, it is a perfect space for entertaining. The kitchen flows into a spacious dining room, illuminated by a picture window with seating. Adjacent to this area is a family room featuring a delightful bay window. From the kitchen step through the large sliding door to access the garden, where a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience awaits you, built-in seating and a dedicated BBQ area make this the perfect place for alfresco dining. The ground floor is further enhanced by a separate snug that again boasts beautiful natural light, the hallway benefits from access to a WC, a cloak room cupboard and bespoke shoe draws. Upstairs, every space incorporates natural light, several bedrooms benefit from floor to ceiling windows that open with views across an ancient forest, it's rare to come across a property in close proximity to the city that sits amongst such green space. The large principal bedroom boasts a bright and luxurious en suite. This modern shower room incorporates an electric skylight, further accentuating the bright and luxurious feel of this delightful property. There are three further spacious bedrooms served by the well-appointed bathroom. Outside, the low-maintenance garden has been landscaped to provide a grassed area with mature trees and shrubs. Extending from the outdoor dining area, a paved patio reaches to a sizeable modern outbuilding, totalling 302 square feet incorporating two rooms, a storage cupboard and WC. Currently one room is used as a gym/home office, the second room is used as a sun room benefitting from bi-folding doors that take in the views of the contemporary rear extension. Built to a high standard, this detached building could easily form a luxurious self-contained annexe. Convenience and functionality is in every detail of both the main property, the outdoor building and garden areas. Underfloor heating has been installed in the open-plan living area, en suite, main bathroom and outdoor building. The property enjoys a lighting and electrics plan that captures every practicality, from an outdoor heater to a car charge point and ambient lighting. Tucked away from view, the garden benefits from a large storage area, with a metal garden shed incorporating electrics and additional storage units. Retaining its original character, the handsome house is approached via modern double gates leading on to a resin driveway for multiple cars.LocationSteeped in history, Dringhouses, once a small Roman settlement has grown to become one of York's most desirable and sought after locations. In medieval times a small farming community, Dringhouses became an important and affluent location during the 19th century where many prominent and influential York families started to build large residential properties, today remaining a symbol of their status.Part of a vibrant suburb, on its doorstep this property benefits from a post office, cafe, gym, convenience store, spa, swimming pool, beauty salon, hairdressers, sports club, library, hotel, restaurant & pub. There are two local supermarkets and a regular bus service to local areas and further afield. York city centre is just over a mile away. The Knavesmire and York race course is less than half a mile distant.York railway station is just over two miles away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road gives access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway network. York College is only a short distance (1 mile), York University can be accessed by car or bike and is about four miles away. The nearest Primary School is at Dringhouses (Ofsted Good 2019) just under half a mile away. The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham. The property is positioned a mile and a half outside the city's historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate which also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,060 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i69670655
An impressive Georgian house situated in the popular village of Green Hammerton, particularly well placed for access to York and Harrogate DescriptionA superb Georgian village house with later Victorian additions, Watt House is situated in the popular village of Green Hammerton, extremely well placed for access to both York and Harrogate. Set back from the road beside the village green, this attractive property offers an extremely spacious and well planned accommodation. The current vendors have made a number of improvements to the property during their ownership to make the most of the space and create a beautiful family home that works well for modern living, whilst still incorporating the property's many period features.A large open-plan kitchen-sitting room has been created with dual aspect windows looking over the village green and across the garden to the rear. The kitchen has plenty of built in units under granite worktops, an oil fired Aga and central island unit. The adjoining family room features a multi-fuel stove and large bay window with views over the village green. A door from the kitchen leads to the boot room and WC. Continuing through the ground floor there is a nicely proportioned dining room with a gas real flame effect fire and built in shelves on one side. There is also a good-sized sitting room with a log burning stove, underfloor heating and French doors to garden. Behind this is a fifth bedroom, complete with en suite bathroom, utility room and direct access to the garden. This area has potential to be made into a self-contained annex if desired. The first floor has four double bedrooms and a study, served by two house bathrooms. The principal bedroom is of particularly generous proportions and benefits from a walk-in dressing room. A pull down staircase gives direct access to the loft space with Velux window, currently used as a home office.To the rear of the property there is a beautiful private garden with central lawn and planted borders, flanked by mature trees and hedges and bordered by a high brick wall on three sides. Close to the house is a patio area ideal for alfresco dining and to one side is a productive vegetable garden. On the opposite side there is a brick built garage with electric car charging point and cobbled driveway, providing parking for up to three cars.LocationGreen Hammerton is a sought-after village which lies midway between York (10 miles) and Harrogate (12 miles) with easy access to the motorway network from Junction 47 of the A1 to the west. Leeds city centre is 25 miles distant.Hammerton railway station is 1.5m away providing regular trains to York, Harrogate and Leeds.The village has a range of amenities including a church, public house, post office with shop and cafe, doctor?s surgery, primary school (Ofsted Good 2019), sports field, a modern and active village hall with playground, hosting a number of clubs and groups. There is a local cricket and junior football club.The nearest secondary schools within 6.5 miles are Wetherby High School (Ofsted Good 2019), King James?s School, Knaresborough (Ofsted Good 2012) and Manor C of E Academy at Poppleton (7 miles).Independent schools within the area are Queen Ethelburga?s College (3 miles), Cundall Manor (13 miles) with further schools in York: Bootham, The Mount and St. Peter?s.York city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is approximately half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park. York railway station has regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. Harrogate town centre has an impressive range of amenities and facilities, including a train station with regular services to Leeds and York which in turn have direct access to London, Kings Cross.Please note all distances are approximate.Square Footage: 3,219 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i71570315
A late Victorian townhouse, currently a B&B, situated in an ideal position for the city centre, Knavesmire and the race course. Description13 Albemarle Road is an end-terraced period property dating back to 1898 and originally built as a private residence, it has over the years been adapted and used as a commercial premises as a six-bedroom bed and breakfast establishment. The property offers the opportunity for an incoming purchaser to continue the business or to create a single dwelling, subject to the necessary consents.This substantial Victorian property has many period features, with high ceilings, sash windows, detailed corbels, original cornicing, deep skirtings, stained glass windows and original floor tiles in the hallway.To the ground floor is a generous hallway leading to two large reception rooms with bay windows and a kitchen to the rear with access through to bedroom seven with en suite shower room. The private courtyard garden is also accessed from the rear of the property. The accommodation also boasts a useful cellar.The first floor has three en suite bedrooms with a house bathroom and a kitchenette to the front of the house. On the second floor there are three further large en suite bedrooms. The property benefits from an attached garage accessed via Scarcroft Hill.LocationThe grand residential street of Albemarle Road runs off TheMount, south of the city from Micklegate Bar and is part ofthe Central Historic Core Conservation Area of York.Situated only half a mile walk from Bishopthorpe Road a highly popular area of York that has won the Great British High Street of the Year award in 2015, as well as being voted one of the UK's coolest places to live by The Times. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, cafe-delis, bakeries, yoga studio, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals. Rowntree Park with cafe, playground, tennis and basketball courts is just a short distance from Bishy Road. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.The property is perfectly positioned outside the city's historic bar walls of Micklegate (about half a mile) and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is about half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated close by (0.2 mile).York railway station is less than a mile away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about two miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,199 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i69227949
A beautiful renovated Georgian townhouse situated on a leafy residential no-through road. Description30 New Walk Terrace is an impressive Georgian townhouse, situated in one of the most desirable streets in York. A peaceful tree lined residential road with pedestrian access to the River Ouse, with a footpath and cycle track leading right into the heart of York.The property has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and refurbishment at the hands of the current owners, the attention to detail throughout the property is impressive and the works have certainly enhanced the overall building. The works include the addition of the lower ground floor, a full re-wire, re-plumbing and restoration of the original period features, including the sash windows, coving and marble fireplaces, enhanced by the addition of numerous contemporary fittings. The property is fronted by a luscious green parterre and boasts some very fine Georgian features. The accommodation is arranged over five floors and extends over 2,800 square feet. The sitting room is a wonderful and light and well-balanced space with its eye catching fireplace and large bay window. The heart of the home is the stunning well appointed 'Tom Howley' kitchen finished with granite counter tops and a range of quality appliances, including a Wolf range cooker, with Bora induction fan, Sub Zero fridge / freezer and Quooker Tap. The family room is a fantastic space for relaxing with the family incorporating a Sonos Sound System which is fitted throughout the ground floor. The lighting of the property is managed through the smart technology of Control4 lighting.The newly converted lower ground floor consists of a full fitted utility room with built in cupboards and a W.C. Moving to the first floor via a beautiful ornate staircase, is a fabulous principal bedroom suite. Flooded with natural light, the bedroom has south facing view over the leafy street below. Reconfigured to include a fully fitted dressing area and luxurious en suite bathroom fitted with porcelain tiles and large vanity unit. To the second floor there are two well proportioned bedrooms, each for a study for home working area. Both bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom. The third floor consists of a generous fourth bedroom, finished with an en suite bathroom.The garden is accessed directly from the kitchen, via the French doors which open onto a level patio extending either side of a manicured lawn, bordered by layered beds and high brick walls, providing a degree of privacy and shelter. At the far end is a brick built store fitted with kitchen cabinetry and a hot/cold tap. There is a lockable pedestrian gate leading to Sandringham Street.LocationNew Walk Terrace is regarded as one of York's prime residential areas, offering a broad range of local services. Nearby schools include St Oswalds CE School (Ofsted Rating Good 2019), Fulford School Academy, St Georges RC Primary School Voluntary Academy and Fishergate Primary School (Ofsted Rating Good 2023). York University is just over a mile away and , the popular 'Designer Outlet' is about two and a half miles with access to the A64 linking to Leeds and the wider motorway network. There is a regular bus service to the city centre as well as an excellent cycle network. There are several supermarkets around, including Waitrose, within about three quarters of a mile.York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross is about four miles and offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena. There are three Golf clubs within about five miles of the property, Heworth Golf club Forest Park Golf Club and Fulford Golf Club.The property is perfectly positioned about one mile outside the city's historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate which also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham all within about two miles.The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated about two miles away.The property is well positioned for vehicular access to the A64, for travel across the region and York's mainline railway station can be accessed for express services to major cities including London (Kings Cross in under two hours), Edinburgh and Manchester.Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,819 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i71172030
Elegant double-fronted townhouse in prime, central York with off street parking and south facing garden. DescriptionThis charming , imposing and rare double fronted family home is much admired in the locality and situated in the renowned, friendly neighborhood community of East Mount Road in the heart of York. It has been painstakingly and meticulously restored through a program of significant renovation and upgrading by its current owners well known in the decorative living field. The stunning house is a perfect balance of modern day living in a true period home full of working Victorian fireplaces, stained glass, stripped pine window shutters and cornices.On entry, the double width hallway immediately gives indication to the scale of the property. The flagstones have been sensitively restored to give a warming and impressive welcome to the home whilst retaining the original character. The original cornice in the hallway has been recreated and matched to the original features of the home throughout the rest of the house, emphasizing the level of detail in renovation works. To the right, a large, bright dining space with bay windows and working period marble fireplace leads through to a fully modernized kitchen space with large island and ample storage solutions. Both rooms in this combination create a fantastic space for entertaining or enjoying evening family meals. The restored floorboards and beautiful decor make this a versatile and accommodating living space suited to many needs. The kitchen space also has the additional benefit for family living and leads on to a sensitively newly built downstairs shower room and WC.Across the hallway, two impressively proportioned sitting rooms make up the downstairs accommodation both with smart shelving and useful storage. The first sitting room, a double aspect room, features a working marble fireplace creating a smart, cosy and relaxing setting to enjoy an evening of unwinding or entertaining. The second living room features a log burning fire with art nouveau surround and the benefit of double aspect views over the greenery of the south facing rear garden.The ground floor accommodation is finished off with a south facing sunroom. This wonderful addition comes complete with air conditioning and heating to make the glass room an exceptional space to dine in and enjoy the gardens year-round. To the first floor, a double width landing leads to an impressive main suite. The bedroom area offers size and space and is finished with working period fireplace and built in shelving. This bedroom space leads to an impressively sized dressing room with built in wardrobes and drawers and has the luxury benefit of its own marble tiled en suite shower room. For families requiring the additional bedroom space, the dressing area could be converted easily back into a fifth bedroom. Two further bedrooms add to the first floor living space. The second bedroom, again with working period fireplace, is south facing and has a great double aspect outlook over the homes garden and the adjacent Scarcroft Green, a wonderful aspect to overlook. Bedroom three, with working period fireplace, is currently utilised as a large home office though would make a beautifully sized double aspect bedroom should that be the preferred option. Both options feature the benefit of built in storage space with the former also having built in traditional wardrobes. The first floor is finished by the generously sized marble tiled family bathroom with a prominent cast-iron bath taking pride of place. Second floor accommodation offers a range of options for potential owners. Currently, a large bedroom with en-suite provides perfect guest accommodation. The layout could comfortably make for multi-generational living options. Additionally the top floor also provides a spacious utility room with additional space for storage. This home also benefits from a cellar underneath half of the house, creating perfect storage or workshop space or even a potential home gym. There is also a garden store currently used as potting room and for bikes but with potential to convert into an artists garden room or other such usage.To finish the property, exceptionally rare for central York, a large walled south facing garden wraps around the rear of the property to the east side, leading on to the rarity of a driveway in such a location with electric car charging point. The gardens have been wonderfully created in a cottage garden style of 'rooms' to offer an abundance of greenery and different seating areas whilst maintaining a fantastic degree of privacy.LocationThe Mount area of York is regarded as one of the city's most desirable locations with good amenities on the doorstep including a pharmacy, supermarket, hairdressers, beautician, restaurants, pubs, the popular Everyman Cinema, and a range of boutique hotels including Hotel Du Vin.Just over half a mile away is Bishopthorpe Road a highly popular area of York and has won the Great British High Street of the Year award in 2015, as well as being voted one of the UK's coolest places to live by The Times. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, cafe-delis, bakeries, yoga studio, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals. Rowntree Park with cafe, playground, tennis and basketball courts are a short distance from Bishy Road. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city's historic bar walls of Micklegate and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is less than half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated about a mile from The Mount.York railway station is within half a mile away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about three miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 3,581 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i71226943
One of the regions finest private country house estates, set in around 55 acres with additional land available. DescriptionThe sale of the Whixley Hall would offer an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest private residential estates in North Yorkshire. Grade II listed on account of its impressive facade the house dates from the mid to late 17th century and is of red brick construction, under a quality 20th century stone slate roof. An engraving in the hall inscribed 'Christopher Tancred's seat 1698' shows the south front before the C20 restoration, but little has changed since then until the central section of the south front was restored and rebuilt by Walter Brierley in 1907, but he followed the original design quite closelyThe HallTancred died in 1754 and bequeathed the hall as an almshouse for 12 elderly gentlemen. The hall remained an almshouse or 'hospital' until after 1850 but was disused in 1881. A working bell remains at the rear of the house, used to call the residents back from the grounds. The house retains many historic and fine period features, including a noteworthy dogleg staircase in the east wing. In more recent years the house and various outbuildings have received a great deal more attention, the main house having been installed with a bio mass boiler and craftsman made secondary glazing, significantly enhancing the buildings energy efficiency. The principal rooms include an impressive reception hall, generous adjoining drawing room and dining room and inviting panelled library, all perfectly proportioned and blessed with copious amounts of natural light. Complementing these are a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room with views of the formal garden and village church, study or play room and large cellars with numerous store rooms and utility areas. This is a large house but not too large, with a room for every occasion and six good-sized bedrooms served by five bathrooms and a self contained one bedroomed apartment. There are also two large attic rooms which could be incorporated into accommodation as required. The CottagesTo the north east of the Hall is The Dower House, a three bedroomed self contained cottage of brick construction under a pantile roof, part rendered on the northern elevation. The property can be accessed via a gated driveway from the village road or via the main entrance drive which leads through to a courtyard enclosed by a shared garage block providing a double garage. On the north west corner of the rear yard, accessed via a spur off the main drive is a further two bedroomed cottage, Way Cottage, with dedicated parking area and small enclosed garden.The OutbuildingsCentering around the rear courtyard and parking area are a number of well maintained and well built outbuildings, including a double height garage block with stores, a separate three bay carport, nine stables in two blocks and associated tack and feed rooms. On the opposite side of the driveway is the biomass plant room, a single garage which can serve Way Cottage, a garden store and orangery which overlooks the formal gardens to the west of the Hall.The GroundsThe Hall is surrounded on three sides by beautifully maintained formal gardens, arranged over gently undulating levels and bounded by mature hedging and high brick walls providing a great deal of privacy. To the south and west are a series of immaculate lawns bordered by clipped box and colourful layered beds, dotted with handsome specimen trees through which there are numerous views of the parkland to the south. To the east is a more formal kitchen garden, divided by gravel pathways bordered by clipped box, with various beds, parterre and specimen plants drawing the eye.To the north, behind the stable block is a sizeable vegetable garden, complete with numerous raised beds and a greenhouse. The LandBeyond the gardens to the west and north of the house, are a number of grass paddocks and woodland shelter belts extending to around 55 acres (Lot 1). There is a further 41 acres of parkland south of the minor road available by separate negotiation (Lot 2).LocationWhixley is a quintessential conservation village situated about seven miles south of the thriving market town of Boroughbridge and ten miles west of York. Set within the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, the village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and strong sense of community. There is a good pub, The Anchor, a village hall, built in 1935 on the initiative of the W.I. is much used and is the home of Whixley Badminton Club. The Hall hosts, dances, parties, quiz nights, regular bridge afternoons as well as the meetings of the Parish Council, W.I., Toddler Group and monthly resident lunches throughout the winter. There is a thriving Cricket Club with two teams. The village shop was originally opened as a community venture and is now run by Helen Tessyman who also runs the shop in nearby Marton cum Grafton. The shop itself is owned by the Parish Council.Whixley is surrounded by wonderful open countryside, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate outdoor activities and nature. The area is well served by schools for children of all ages, notably Kirk Hammerton primary, Queen Ethelburga's is under two miles away and St Olave's, St Peter's and Bootham in York around thirteen miles away.There is a regular train service from nearby Cattal and Kirk Hammerton, connecting directly to both York and Harrogate and the nearby A59 provides direct access to the A1(M) around three miles to the west and Harrogate around eleven miles away. This accessibility makes Whixley an excellent location for individuals who seek the tranquility of village life without sacrificing connectivity to regional and national commercial centres.Agent note: Part of the land is subject to an ongoing agricultural tenancy agreement (ask agent for further information). Way Cottage is currently let on a standard short hold tenancy agreement, subject to a two month notice period.Square Footage: 11,751 sq ft Acreage: 54 Acres For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_york-d196349/for-sale_i71661356
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