Property description

ONE OF THE FINEST HOUSES IN HOLDERNESS - APPROACHING 6,000 SQ FT - STANDING IN APPROXIMATELY 5 ACRES

LOCATION
The property lies close to the centre, but on the southern fringe of the Holderness village of Burton Pidsea, lying approximately 10 miles due east of the city of Kingston Upon Hull. The property is approached from New Road across either one of two wide tree lined gravelled driveways, one of which leads to the front of the property, the other leading to a rear courtyard. The village of Burton Pidsea has a range of services and facilities including the notable 12th century Church of St Peter & St Paul, a Post Office & general store, a village hall, playground & playing fields, two public houses & restaurants, a motor garage and petrol station plus a primary school. In addition the village has an all weather tennis court, county standard crown green bowling and neaby there is an 18 hole golf course and driving range at Burstwick. There is highly regarded secondary schooling at either South Holderness Technology College in Preston and Withernsea High School to which there are daily bus services.

ACCOMMODATION
The property is arranged on the ground and one upper floor with cellarage, as shown by the dimensioned floorplan forming part of these particulars of sale, a brief description being as follows.

ENTRANCE HALL - 5.38m x 3.66m
The hall is approached from the front of the property via an attractive open fronted pillared porch through double opening oak doors. The windows to either side of the front door have original oak shutters. The hall has polished porcelain flooring and a wide, elegant curved oak staircase is a particular feature which leads to the first floor.

DRAWING ROOM - 6.17m max x 4.27m
Having an open fireplace with recess grate set within a period fireplace surround. A particular feature of the sitting room is the curved bay window which is complemented by built-in seating that allows views over the south facing lawns and paddocks. Deep ornamental moulding to the high ceiling.

DINING ROOM - 6.17m max x 4.27m
The period fireplace incorporates an open dog grate fire with original period surround and tiled hearth. A curved bay window gives views across the front lawns and paddocks, there being a dado to the walls and deep moulded coving to the high ceiling.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.56m x 5.49m
This superb recently re-modelled room, commissioned and installed by Avebury Rose of Doncaster, comprises an extensive range of bespoke cabinet made furniture in maple hardwood, granite work surfaces throughout, integrated dishwasher unit, underslung twin bowl sink in stainless steel with waste disposal, a six ring Rangemaster by Aga gas/electric oven, a large side by side Rangemaster fridge freezer. Featuring a central island unit incorporating a built-in microwave oven and breakfast table, both finished in granite in addition to which there is a LCD T.V. & entertainment centre. This spacious area has ample room for a large settee that would complement the built-in window seating. Furthermore, the flooring is of polished porcelain and benefits from underfloor heating. Direct access can be gained to a separate large utility room with further doorways from the kitchen that lead to a large walk-in pantry/store approximately 17'8\" x 5'9\" and a series of steps lead down to a substantial cellar.

UTILITY ROOM - 6.55m x 3m
Also commissioned and installed by Avebury Rose of Doncaster, the extensive series of bespoke fixtures & fittings are likewise installed to match the kitchen design with cabinet crafted maple furniture, an underslung stainless steel sink and finished in granite. There is an integrated automatic washing machine & separate dryer, coat & shoe storage, laundry and other storage units. Polished porcelain flooring and cleverly housed oil fired central heating boiler unit.

SECONDARY HALL - 3.8m max x 3.76m
With polished porcelain flooring, high ceiling and ornate cornice. Off the hallway a second stairway leads to the upper floor and there is a cloakroom with the usual toilet facilities plus a gymnasium and study. A doorway from the hall provides a secondary entrance from the front of the property.

CLOAKROOM - 2.54m x 1.14m
Being half tiled to the walls with tiling to the floor and ornate cornicing. Containing a suite in white comprising a low level w.c. with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.

STUDY - 5.84m x 4.5m max
This attractive room with solid oak flooring and tall ceiling has a recessed built-in bookcase, together with an attractive open fire set across one corner of the room with brick inset incorporating a dog grate and wall mounted flat screen TV. A feature of this room is the deep curved bow window to the front elevation with window seating, there being a dado to the walls and deep moulded coving to the high ceiling.

GYMNASIUM - 3.8m x 2.54m
With solid oak wood flooring and wall mounted flat screen/DVD combination T.V.

FAMILY ROOM - 9.68m max x 7.62m max
This superb room is arranged in an L-shape with the flooring being partly tongued and grooved oak with the remainder being carpeted. Having a coal effect gas fire set within an attractive fireplace surround with built-in flat screen television over and two sets of double opening French doors that lead to the side and rear of the property. Ornate cornicing.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING & LIBRARY - 5.49m x 3.6m
This fine galleried landing has double opening glazed bar doors to a roof balcony over the front porch, the landing leading onward to a large inner landing with extensive in-built library shelving. Direct access from the main landing can be gained to bedrooms 2 & 3.

BEDROOM 2 - 6.25m max x 4.27m
Having an extensive range of fitted wardrobes which extend across the whole of one wall. Fine views are available through the curved bow window across the front lawns and the paddocks to open countryside. Ornate cornicing.

BEDROOM 3 - 6.3m max 4.27m
With ornate cornicing. Extensive views are available through the curved bow window over the south facing grounds. A doorway from this bedroom leads to a large, recently re-modelled en-suite bathroom.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 4.27m x 2.72m
Containing a white suite comprising a freestanding roll top bath, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and separate walk-in shower cubicle, tiling to the floor and part tiling to the walls.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - 8.05m x 4.27m max
Having a curved bow window to the front elevation giving fine views across the south facing lawns and paddocks. Direct access can be gained to an en-suite bathroom through a separate large dressing room off which there is a second en-suite bathroom to the master suite.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 1 - 3.73m x 1.57m
Having tiling to the floor and mosaic tiling to the walls containing a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower cubicle, semi-pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c.

DRESSING ROOM - 4.65m max x 2.8m
Fully fitted white bespoke cabinetry, racking and wardrobe hanging. Off which there is a doorway to a second en-suite bathroom.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2 - 3.96m max x 2.41m
Complementing the design of En-suite Bathroom 1 being partly tiled containing a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower cubicle, a vanity unit and wash hand basin, heated towel rail, inset bath and low level w.c.

BEDROOM 4 - 6.05m max x 5.94m
With views to the rear of the property. Direct access can be gained to an en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 2.16m x 1.22m
Being part tiled containing a large walk-in shower cubicle, vanity unit and wash hand basin and low level w.c.

BEDROOM 5 - 3.38m x 3.1m
With views to the rear of the property. Off this bedroom there is a useful walk-in wardrobe which leads to an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and a separate doorway leads to an en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 2.46m max x 2.03m
Being partly tiled containing a suite comprising a large walk-in shower cubicle, low level w.c. and vanity unit and wash hand basin.

FAMILY BATHROOM - 3.5m x 3.35m
Being partly tiled containing a large walk-in shower cubicle, an inset bath, vanity unit and wash hand basin and low level w.c.

LANDING LIBRARY - 8.79m x 2.44m
Having an open fireplace with cast iron inset to either side of which there are built-in library bookshelves, this landing being a particular feature of the property.

BEDROOM 6 - 3.1m x 3.05m
Being situated at the rear of the property.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The grounds extend to approaching 5 acres, the formal gardens being around an acre with the remainder being made up of fenced paddocks and woodland. The property is approached by a tree lined drive through either one of two pillared entrance drives from New Road, each drive being bounded by shrubs, bushes and trees. The main lawns stand to the south of the property and extend to the western boundary, the eastern boundary being made up of a deep spinney of trees and high brick walling which is a Grade II Listed wall. The paddocks, which lie to the south of the formal gardens are sub-divided by post and rail fencing to allow for rotation of grazing, the southern boundary being formed by mature hedging to Back Lane with separate gated access.

OUTBUILDINGS

GARAGING
A double garage of brick construction is to be built by the present owner within the rear courtyard, at the same time as a new western boundary wall is to be built to the courtyard. Legal undertaking will be given to complete the erection of these structures within 8 weeks of the completion of any sale.

OFFICE/STORE
A small modern building of brick construction stands to the rear of the main house and comprises a small office area with separate toilet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Standing to the northwest and adjoining the property now to be sold is a further parcel of land in the ownership of the present owner of the subject property. This parcel of land which extends to approximately 0.40 acres, is made up of a brick built two storey stable building and a separate brick built garage which adjoin a large walled pond with jetty in addition to which there is an area of mature woodland.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Gas is available within the adjoining road. A sophisticated alarm system is installed.

CENTRAL HEATING
The property has the benefit of a comprehensive oil fired central heating system.

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.From verbal enquiries we are advised that the property is shown in the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band H.*

TENURE/SERVICE CHARGES
We understand the property to be freehold.*

Property Features :

• Elegant Country House
• Six Bedrooms
• Five Reception Rooms
• Gardens And Paddocks
• Approaching 5 Acres