Tockwith ~ Marston Road, York, YO26

Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Renton & Parr - Wetherby Phone: 01937 205882

<p><strong>Property Description</strong></p><p>Stirling House is a beautifully presented and sympathetically modernised Victorian family home of grand proportions. Occupying a prominent position within the sought-after village of Tockwith this period home has been lovingly restored by the current owners to combine elegant period character with stylish modern living, offering four/five bedrooms, generous reception spaces and a substantial private plot with an excellent range of outbuildings. The accommodation in further detail comprises:-</p><p>An original hardwood entrance door with fanlight opens into a spacious reception hall, where attractive herringbone-effect flooring flows through much of the ground floor. The delightful living room is flooded with natural light from the walk-in bay window and features an impressive open fireplace with slate hearth and polished stone surround. The spacious breakfast kitchen provides a sociable heart to this family home, fitted with shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops, Belfast sink and a range of integrated appliances, together with ample space for a breakfast table. To the rear a stylish guest WC and highly practical utility/boot room add further convenience and houses the wall mounted gas boiler.</p><p>The ground floor also provides a generous home office with front facing walk-in bay window and original fireplace, alongside an elegant dining room with open fire. Planning permission has been approved for a rear extension from the dining room, with further details available upon request. A particularly impressive feature is the wine cellar, accessed from the hallway and featuring a central island with marble worktop, extensive fitted wine racking and attractive tiled flooring.</p><p>To the first floor, a spacious and naturally light landing leads to the generous principal bedroom with walk-in bay window to front, dressing area and en-suite shower facility. There are three further generous double bedrooms served by a luxurious family bathroom finished to an exceptional standard with freestanding bath, vanity basin, large walk-in shower, WC, built-in storage and underfloor heating. A skilfully converted loft space provides further versatile accommodation, suitable for a variety of uses, with Velux windows, eaves storage and an additional storeroom.</p><p>To the outside, the property enjoys a substantial and exceptionally private plot. A shared gravel driveway leads to a security gate revealing private parking for multiple vehicles and access to a large carport. Beyond is a substantial workshop with fitted storage, workbench, water and electricity. </p><p>Steps lead up to a private terrace area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is a further timber double garage and a practical stone potting shed. The mature gardens are a particular highlight, with established hedging and trees, generous lawn, mature apple trees, vegetable plots and greenhouse. At the top of the garden, a secluded seating area provides an idyllic setting for relaxing, with peaceful countryside surroundings.</p><p>Overall, Stirling House combines the character and proportions of a Victorian family home with a high standard of modernisation, generous and versatile accommodation, substantial gardens and an excellent range of ancillary buildings in a popular village setting.</p>