Property description
A FINE BRIERLEY DESIGNED FORMER VICARAGE IN THE HEART OF ONE OF YORK'S MOST POPULAR VILLAGES
The Old Vicarage, Main Street, Stillington, York, YO61 1LA
Description
A fine former vicarage designed by the renowned York architect Walter Brierley 'the Lutyens of the north.' The house was built around 1900 in the arts and crafts style and subsequently updated and extended by the present owners over the course of the past 15 years. The Old Vicarage stands in mature, private grounds of around 1 acre, approached via a tree lined drive leading to a large graveled parking area. A charming, detached, 18th Century Coach House has been converted to provide versatile and additional accommodation.The accommodation within the main house is laid out over two floors and benefits from oil-fired central heating. On the ground floor doors lead from a Reception Hall to three principal reception rooms, a Cloakroom/WC and a lovely, light open plan Family Room and Kitchen with painted wood units, granite tops and a two oven Aga. From here there is access to a Utility Room and Pantry.On the first floor doors from the landing lead to a spacious Master Bedroom with large En-Suite Bathroom and freestanding roll top bath. There are five further double bedrooms (three with en-suite facilities) a House Bathroom and separate WC.
Location
Stillington is one of the most sought after and desirable villages in the York area lying 11 miles to the north of the city centre on the edge of the Howardian Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. The village has excellent facilities including a community owned shop, post office, two pubs, primary school, church, doctor's surgery and Indian restaurant. Regular buses operate to York as well as to the Georgian market town of Easingwold just over three miles to the west.The Old Vicarage lies in the heart of the village in a secluded and private position hidden from the Main Street at the rear of the church.
Property Features :
- 6 Double Bedrooms
- 4 En-Suites
- House Bathroom
- Reception Hall
- 3 Principal Reception Rooms