Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Ashtons - York Sales Phone: 01904 918169
Occupying a peaceful position overlooking the village green, this exceptional Grade II listed detached former farmhouse dates back to the 1730s and offers an abundance of character, charm and period features throughout. Rich in history and occupying a generous plot, this substantial home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly individual residence in a picturesque village setting.<br/><br/>The accommodation extends to over three floors and retains many original features including exposed beams, feature fireplaces and traditional detailing. An entrance vestibule opens into a welcoming hallway, leading through to a formal drawing room and a second spacious reception room centred around an impressive Inglenook fireplace. A versatile sitting and dining room provides further living space, while the heart of the home is the stunning breakfast kitchen, fitted with a range of units, a central island and pantry, flowing through to a bright garden room with views across the south-facing gardens.<br/><br/>Further ground floor accommodation includes a study area, utility room and shower room. To the first floor are four generous double bedrooms, one benefitting from access to a private shower room, alongside a traditional family bathroom complete with roll-top bath. From the second bedroom, stairs lead to a substantial attic space with Velux windows, central heating and carpeting already in place, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of future uses, subject to any necessary consents.<br/><br/>Externally, the property enjoys beautifully maintained south-facing walled gardens, featuring lawned areas, mature planting and patio seating spaces ideal for entertaining and outdoor living. Ample off-street parking is available via both the roadside frontage and a gated rear driveway.<br/><br/>In addition to the main residence, the grounds incorporate five chalets currently arranged as guest accommodation. These highly versatile buildings offer a wealth of potential for residential use, whether as guest suites for visiting family and friends, independent spaces for older children or teenagers, hobby rooms, home offices, studio space or ancillary accommodation to complement the main house, subject to any necessary permissions. This unique arrangement provides exceptional flexibility for modern family living and further enhances the appeal of this remarkable home.<br/><br/><b>Anti-Money Laundering Compliance</b> - We are legally required to conduct Anti Money Laundering checks on all purchasers, sellers, and giftors. These checks become mandatory when a seller accepts a purchaser's offer on a property. Anti-Money Laundering checks are valid for 6 months from the date they are completed. If your purchase does not proceed and you make an offer on another property more than 6 months later, or if your checks are more than 6 months old when making a new offer, you will need to complete and pay for new checks. We use a partner supplier MoveButler, to carry out these checks on our behalf. They will contact you directly once your offer has been accepted (subject to contract) to complete the electronic verification process securely. There is a non-refundable charge of £30 + VAT per purchaser and per giftor for these checks.. This fee must be paid before we can issue a memorandum of sale to solicitors and is non-refundable under any circumstances. Ashtons receive a portion of this fee from MoveButler as compensation for facilitating these checks and our administrative role in the compliance process.<br/><br/>
