£675,000 /Sale price

Fangdale Cottage is a wonderful family home that overlooks the village stream and has been lovingly restored and extended by the current owners. Traditionally constructed of stone and pantile the accommodation now offers modern services and fittings blending beautifully with the many original features.The spacious entrance hall with parquet floor leads to the sitting room with wood burning stove and a separate snug. Beyond, the fabulous kitchen dining room with quality fittings has french doors leading to the garden. In addition there is a pantry and utility room. The cloakroom is in the entrance hall adjacent to the front door.At first floor level there are 4 bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom suite with walk in shower. From the landing there is a drop down ladder to a spacious loft room. Outside, the excellent outbuildings provide versatile space including garaging and general-purpose storage, with further potential for use as a home office or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. Patio areas adjoining the French doors offer an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, complemented by mature borders and established fruit trees. There is on site parking together with additional parking on adjacent land rented from the Hovingham Estate.Hovingham lies on the B1257 Malton to Helmsley road, some eight miles from each of these market towns. The village has useful local facilities and amenities including a good village shop, a Michelin Star restaurant, a hotel, and a highly regarded bakery. There is a GP surgery in the village, daily buses to Malton and Helmsley and monthly Farmers Markets. Malton to the south east offers many more facilities including varied and interesting shops. The railway provides links to the intercity service at York. Hovingham lies within the Howardian Hills National Landscape (formerly known as an ANOB) surrounded by lovely countryside and well placed for many recreational pursuits.