Property description

A charming, spacious and versatile period family home in this desirable rural village location. Believed to have origins as a Jacobean farmhouse circa 1680. Offering superb large family gardens bordering woodland and enjoying a rural outlook. 4/5 bedrooms, extensive living accommodation, oil fired central heating, and abundant character features.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Dales & Shires - Yorkshire Estate Agents - are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and charming detached period family home, believed to have it's origins around 1680. Located in a delightful backwater location on the outskirts of this desirable village, with excellent gardens adjoining woods and farmland. The extensive and versatile accommodation comprises a hallway, lounge, dining room, sitting room, dining kitchen, superb conservatory, shower room, utility, four good sized bedrooms, large office/occasional bedroom and family bathroom. Externally there are generous gardens to all sides, lawns, orchard, a driveway, large rear seating area and a useful detached former stables/workshop. Featuring abundant charm and character, exposed beams, open fireplaces, light and airy accommodation, panelled doors, attractive views and oil fired central heating. We anticipate this property will appeal to a variety of discerning buyers and we advise an early viewing to appreciate the location, size, gardens and value.

LOCATION
This established and highly desirable village enjoys convenient access to York, Selby, Leeds, major transport links and many other local villages. The village itself, along with the other nearby villages enjoys a wide range of amenities, shops and recreational facilities. There is surrounding beautiful countryside and farmland, with the Yorkshire Wolds and the East Coast within easy reach. York, Selby, Leeds, and Harrogate are also within easy reach and provide a further wide choice of shops, schools, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. The excellent transport links make this area a popular choice with commuters.

DIRECTIONS
Located next to the duck pond in Little Skipwith. Sat Nav location: YO8 5SL

GROUND FLOOR
Front entrance with hallway and understairs cupboard. To the rear is a glazed porch to the kitchen.

Lounge - 17' 5'' x 11' 3'' (5.31m x 3.43m)
Large reception room with feature fireplace and front and side windows.

Dining Room - 12' 1'' x 10' 6'' (3.68m x 3.2m)
Central formal dining room with feature fireplace and doors to the lounge, kitchen and hall.

Sitting Room - 12' 2'' x 11' 11'' (3.71m x 3.63m)
Comfortable further reception room with feature fireplace and front window.

Kitchen / Diner - 25' 1'' x 7' 6'' (7.65m x 2.29m)
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surface, integrated appliances and space for a range cooker. Open into a breakfast/dining area with rear window and further open into:

Conservatory - 11' 9'' x 7' 2'' (3.58m x 2.18m) max.
This superbly designed conservatory enjoys an attractive outlook over the secluded gardens and rear woodland.

Utility Room - 12' 0'' x 7' 4'' (3.66m x 2.24m)
Generously sized with ample alliance and cupboard space, rear window and door to:

Shower Room - 7' 4'' x 5' 0'' (2.24m x 1.52m)
Fitted shower suite.

FIRST FLOOR
Spacious and light split level central landing with front window overlooking farmland.

Bedroom One - 17' 5'' x 11' 3'' (5.31m x 3.43m) max.
Large double bedroom with front window.

Bedroom Two - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.66m x 3.66m)
Double bedroom with front window.

Bedroom Three - 16' 0'' x 7' 4'' (4.88m x 2.24m)
Double bedroom with rear window.

Bedroom Four - 8' 5'' x 7' 6'' (2.57m x 2.29m)
Good sized bedroom with side and rear windows.

Office / Occasional Bed 5 - 12' 6'' x 12' 0'' (3.81m x 3.66m)
A versatile space, ideal as a home office, occasional bedroom or additional sitting room. Front window.

Bathroom - 13' 0'' x 7' 5'' (3.96m x 2.26m)
Large family bathroom with a fitted bath suite and separate shower cubicle. Rear window.

OUTSIDE
The property enjoys a superb, relatively private and secluded position on this country lane, overlooking farmland to the front and private woodland to the rear. There is a gated side driveway providing off street parking. The extensive family gardens include large lawned areas to three sides, a large paved seating area, orchard stocked with abundant fruit trees (inc. walnut, plum, apple, cherry, pear, raspberries and gooseberries), well tended borders, hedges and a large screened vegetable plot. The detached brick built former stables/workshop is ideal for various uses.

Agent's Notes
We understand that this property is held on the remainder of a 500 year 'peppercorn' rent lease, with the orchard area being owned outright.

Property Features :

• Charming Rural Former Farmhouse
• Large Well Stocked Family Gardens
• Versatile 4/5 Bedrooms
• Extensive Living Accommodation