Property description
This property is a stunning Detached Country House occupying a superb site set on its own fronting a small lane surrounded by open countryside enjoying panoramic views in a delightful rural setting yet only a mile and a half outside Northallerton which affords a full range of facilities. It stands in Gardens and Paddocks extending to approximately 4.25 Acres (1.72 ha) and is therefore of particular appeal to those with equestrian interests. It is located just off the A684 Bedale road just outside the village of Ainderby Steeple within easy reach of both the A1 and A19 trunk roads for rapid access to major centres and there are main line rail connections at Northallerton. Durham/Tees Valley International Airport also lies within a short drive whilst the nearby Hambleton Hills and North York Moors National Park afford some of the region’s most picturesque scenery together with a wide range of outdoor leisure pursuits.
The house has been extensively refurbished in recent years by the present owners and offers spacious, beautifully appointed and versatile accommodation which includes six reception rooms, a superb Farmhouse style Living Kitchen, Five Bedrooms and three Bathrooms, two being en suite. Oil fired central heating is installed together with custom made double glazed timber windows. Outside there are attractive landscaped Gardens which are totally private with a return driveway to the front and a large block paved courtyard area to the side affording extensive parking. In addition there is established woodland to the east and south and Grass Paddocks to the south and west. An internal inspection is highly recommended.
The accommodation comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
Elegant Entrance Hall
With oak flooring, oak front door, two radiators with fretwork covers, inset ceiling lights, roof light windows. Two staircases to first floor including feature staircase to double galleried bridge style landing.
Cloakroom / WC
With half panelled walls, oak floor, period style white suite including low level WC, pedestal basin, period-style radiator with towel rail, inset ceiling sensor lights, extractor fan.
Study
10' 0\" (3.05m) x 7' 0\" (2.13m)
With window to front, oak floor, radiator, inset ceiling lights.
Dining Room
14' 0\" (4.27m) x 11’ 8” (3.55m)
With splayed bay window to front, feature oak panelling to plate rack height, open fireplace with marble slips & hearth and oak surround and mantle, radiator with carved oak cover, part glazed double doors from the hall.
Sitting Room
15' 2\" (4.62m) x 10' 9\" (3.28m)
With bay window to front, radiator with fretwork cover, corniced ceiling, recessed fireplace with cast iron multifuel stove on herringbone brick hearth.
Drawing Room
19' 6\" (5.94m) x 17' 9\" (5.41m) max into bay
With wide bay window to side and oak bi-folding doors opening to rear garden, oak parquet flooring, recessed brick fireplace with inset cast iron multifuel stove on stone hearth, ornate ceiling cornice, inset lighting, radiator with fretwork cover and built-in oak book shelving.
Snug
14’ 0 (4.26m) x 9’ 0” (2.74m)
With window to rear, oak flooring, recessed fireplace with cast iron multifuel stove on herringbone brick hearth and timber mantle, alcove shelving, inset ceiling lights, radiator with fretwork cover, oak floor. Open archway to:
Delightful Family Room
17' 3\" (5.26m) x 18' 0\" (5.49m)
With vaulted ceiling overlooked by double galleried bridge style landing, roof lights, full height oak screens and bi-folding doors which open onto rear garden, oak flooring, radiator with fretwork cover, inset ceiling lights,. Open archway to:
Superb Farmhouse Style Living Kitchen
23' 0\" (7.01m) x 20' 4\" (6.2m)
With three windows overlooking rear garden and two arched full height glazed screens to the side. Range of custom-made cream Shaker style units with Silestone worktops incorporating twin bowl Villeroy and Boch Belfast porcelain sink, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Arched recess housing Falcon stainless steel range cooker with five ring ceramic hob and twin ovens, extractor hood over and tiled splash backs, inset ceiling lights, twin wall-mounted plate racks. Large central island unit with solid oak top incorporating drawers, cupboards and storage areas. Tumbled limestone flooring with underfloor heating, water feed for American style fridge. Walk-in shelved Pantry with oak flooring.
Utility Room
13' 8\" (4.17m) x 8' 9\" (2.67m)
With window to rear range of custom made cream Shaker style units with full height built-in shelved cupboard, polished granite worktops with twin-bowl Belfast porcelain sink, fitted wall shelving, inset ceiling lights, tumbled limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Grant oil fired boiler, inset ceiling lights, window to rear, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
Spacious Side Entrance Hall / Boot Room
12' 4\" (3.76m) x 9' 2\" (2.79m)
With arched oak entrance door and matching double glazed side panels, window to rear, tumbled limestone flooring with underfloor heating, inset lighting.
FIRST FLOOR
The house has two staircases one of which gives access to a feature Bridge Style Galleried Landing which overlooks the Family Room, with oak banisters and balustrades and galleries to both sides, inset ceiling lights, radiator with fretwork cover, roof lights, spacious storeroom.
Master Bedroom Suite comprising:
Bedroom with Sitting Area
23' 2\" (7.06m) x 18' 10\" (5.74m)
With two Velux windows to side and windows to rear, double French doors opening to Juliette balcony enjoying delightful southerly views over the garden and countryside beyond, red Jotul cast iron wood burning stove on tiled hearth, oak floor range of fitted cupboards, inset ceiling lights.
Superb En-Suite Bathroom
21' 0\" (6.4m) max x 9' 0\" (2.74m)
With window to rear and two Velux windows to side enjoying views of the hills. White suite comprising free standing roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, walk-in travertine tiled shower enclosure with glass screen and mains thermostatic shower with fixed head, pedestal basin, low level WC, radiator with fretwork cover, period-style radiator incorporating heated towel rail, Karndean flooring.
Bedroom 2
15' 2\" (4.62m) x 10' 6\" (3.2m)
With double French doors enjoying southerly views over the garden with Juliette balcony and twin matching side windows inset ceiling lights, radiator with fretwork cover.
En-suite Bathroom
With window to rear, half panelled walls, white suite comprising freestanding roll top bath on ball and claw feet with mixer tap and spray attachment and mains thermostatic shower over, travertine tiled wall, pedestal basin, low level WC period style radiator incorporating heated towel rail, Karndean flooring, inset ceiling lights
Bedroom 3
12' 9\" (3.89m) x 10' 9\" (3.28m)
With window to front, wall length range of fitted furniture including two double wardrobes with high level cupboards over, radiator, inset ceiling lights.
Bedroom 4
11' 9\" (3.58m) x 11' 8\" (3.56m)
With window to front, wall length range of fitted furniture including two double wardrobes with high level cupboards over and range of full height shelving, radiator, inset ceiling lights.
Bedroom 5
10' 3\" (3.12m) to wardrobes x 8' 8\" (2.64m)
With window to side, built in double wardrobe and matching shelved cupboard with store cupboards over, radiator with fretwork cover, inset ceiling lights.
House Bathroom
14' 1\" (4.29m) x 7' 0\" (2.13m)
Window to the side, white suite including panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, large walk-in travertine tiled shower enclosure with mains thermostatic shower with fixed rose and adjustable spray head, pedestal basin, low level WC, period style radiator incorporating heated towel rail, half panelled walls, radiator with fretwork cover, inset ceiling lights, shelving, Karndean floor.
OUTSIDE
Twin five-bar gates give access to a large gravelled return driveway to the front of the property which affords extensive parking and in addition there is a large block paved Courtyard area to the side of the house.
The house stands in a superb site which extends to approximately 4.25 acres (1.72 ha) surrounded on all sides by open countryside which affords superb views together with an exceptionally high degree of privacy. To the front of the property is a gravelled patio area with borders and beds stocked with a wide variety of ornamental shrubs and an established wisteria. Beyond this is a lawn with a fenced Orchard to the side of the house. Planning permission has been granted for the erection of an Oak framed Double Garage.
The remaining land is arranged in two large paddocks but could be further divided if required. To the eastern side is a belt of deciduous mixed woodland containing approximately 300 trees while at the end of the garden is another small copse of mixed deciduous woodland. In addition there is a timber garden shed, log store, implement shelter and charming tree house.
Agent’s Note:
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts and, before arranging an inspection, availability. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Services, fittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact.
Local Authority
Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU
Tel. No. 01609 – 779977.
Council Tax Band - G (i)
Energy Rating – To be Assessed.
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