The Old Coach House, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, York, YO60 7JJ

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Croft Residential - York Phone: 01904 595662

AN ARCHITECTURALLY IMPOSING GRADE II* LISTED COACH HOUSE OF EXQUISITE CHARACTER AND HERITAGE SURROUNDED BY CIRCA 2 ACRES OF MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE GARDENS IN A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE YORKSHIRE SETTING. <br/> <br/>NEARBY: <br/> <br/>Malton 6 miles, York 12 miles <br/> <br/>ACCOMMODATION: <br/> <br/>Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Breakfast Kitchen, Living Room, Grand Gallery, Sitting Room, Family Room. <br/> <br/>First Floor: Principal Suite, Three Guest Suites. <br/> <br/>Outside: Private Parking, Detached Triple Garage, Outbuildings and Stores. Fabulous manicured gardens, central courtyard, and small paddock. <br/> <br/>INTRODUCTION: <br/> <br/>Nestled away on the edge of the Howardian Hills is the beautifully restored Grade II listed Old Coach House. From striking open-plan living spaces to grand entertaining rooms, the property has a striking presence sitting in a c-shape. Distinctive original features preserve the remarkable historical character showcased throughout. The reception rooms flow naturally between informal living and formal dining areas offering a set up perfectly suited to versatile and flexible family life. The breakfast kitchen welcomes everyday living and benefits from an AGA, which leads into an impressive double-height grand gallery, formerly the chapel, featuring intricately carved wooden doors and arched windows that provide a wonderful sense of volume and light. The rich history of the property is woven through a labyrinth of staircases and corridors, balconies, oak flooring, and huge fire places. Upstairs, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged into well-defined bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms, each occupying its own area of privacy and seclusion with views overlooking the surrounding gardens ideal for both family and hosting guests. <br/> <br/>Outside there is an immediate sense of peace and tranquility. The formal grounds are well-distinguished yet meticulously maintained, landscaped beautifully and elegantly framed with rows of pleached hornbeam trees bordered by box hedging, whilst the main house wraps around a large gated courtyard. There are outbuildings for storage or garage use along with ample private parking. The clock tower is also a unique architectural feature of the property's heritage, once serving as a practical and decorative element. The Old Coach House not only represents an admirably distinctive family home, but one that is equipped to entertain to impress on a truly grand scale. <br/> <br/>ENVIRONS: <br/> <br/>Whitwell-on-the-hill is a charming and private village that lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty named the renowned Howardian Hills, between York and Malton. The village is conveniently located a two-minute drive away from Welburn village, which has a primary school, popular café/shop, church, modern village hall and public house. There are expansive, picturesque walks and bridleways from your doorstep and around the Castle Howard Estate, The Yorkshire Arboretum and a number of attractive local villages. Regarded as Yorkshire's food capital, Malton has an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities. There is also a regular rail connections to York offering direct connections to a wider network. Nearby is Terrington Hall, an outstanding independent prep school. York also is home to some excellent primary and secondary schools. <br/> <br/>SERVICES: <br/> <br/>We are advised that the property benefits from mains water, electricity, and a private drainage system. The central heating is oil-fired. <br/> <br/>LOCAL AUTHORITY: <br/> <br/>North Yorkshire Council <br/> <br/> <br/>TENURE DETAILS: <br/> <br/>We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted on legal completion. <br/> <br/>DIRECTIONS: <br/> <br/>Travelling on the A64 from York towards Scarborough for 10 miles, and take the left hand turn at the top of the hill for Whitwell-on-the-hill. Turn left at the junction onto the Main Street and the property is located at the end of the road. <br/> <br/>VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: <br/> <br/>Strictly through the selling agents - Croft. [use Contact Agent Button]