Property description

A delightful, detached, 19th century, period, former farm house situated in Wistowgate, just 12 miles South of York. The property, which possesses tremendous character, has been tastefully improved, yet still retains its period features. Currently offered for sale exclusively as a family home or alternatively as an established guest house, internal inspection is essential to appreciate its many qualities.The home has been substantially upgraded by its current owner. Improvements include: a new, wood fronted kitchen with integral appliances, UPVC double glazed windows, installation of a brand new, central heating boiler in 2013, an addition of a conservatory to the rear as well as modernised bathrooms and shower rooms.The home comprises 6 bedrooms, 4 of the bedrooms come equipped with en-suites. The additional 2 share a house bathroom adjacent. The home is reached through a stable door leading to the kitchen/breakfasting area. There are two entrance halls, the original entrance can easily be reinstated. Rooms to the ground floor include: a spacious lounge, a useful study, a large dining area with an open plan staircase to the first floor, a kitchen/breakfasting area, a downstairs utility area, a pantry with ample storage, a snug and an extended conservatory.The upper floor consists of: a landing with original beams, a house master bedroom with en-suite, a second bedroom, a family bathroom comprising a three piece suite, 4 guest bedrooms all with en-suites and an attic library reached via fold down stairs off the landing. Outside and to the front of the property you will find an enclosed, private, lawned garden, a 1.5 integral garage with electric doors and onsite parking. The rear garden is South West facing and comprises: a gate to the private garden, landscaped patio area, 2 water features, a chicken coup and shed with power and garden lighting.The property lends itself for multiple uses: ideally as a family home, also suitable as a Bed & Breakfast, with a guest accommodation, perfectly located to the side of the building, ideal for a dependent relative.

Entrance Hall
Reached via stable door

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 18' 5'' x 16' 1'' (5.61m x 4.90m)
Kitchen area: Attractive, solid wood fronted, farm house style floor and walls units - Granite work tops - Sink unit - Cooker recess for Range Master - Integrated appliances including dishwasher - Separate seating area - Beamed ceiling - Separate breakfasting area - Built in solid, wood fronted dressing table unit with leaded glass display - Radiator - Leading to dining room

Dining Room - 18' 6'' x 17' 9'' (5.63m x 5.41m)
Feature brick fire place with recess incorporating multi fuel burner - Beam ceiling - Double glazed, french patio doors leading to garden - Radiator - Mahogany, solid wood staircase leading to galleried landing

Lounge - 18' 5'' x 18' 9'' (5.61m x 5.71m)
Front and side UPVC double glazed, picture windows - Cast iron fire place - Beamed ceiling - Radiator

Study
UPVC double glazed window - Originally the entrance hall, now used as an office

Snug
Oak wood flooring - UPVC double glazed window - Radiator - Leading to utility room

Utility Room
Plumbed for automatic washer - Space for white goods (fridges etc) - Cloakroom/WC off with wash hand basin - Leading to 1.5 integral garage with twin electric, roller shutter doors - Second stair case leading to upper floor - Pantry

Conservatory
Brick and timber construction - Double glazed french doors leading to the rear

Landing
Galleried landing - Drop down steps leading to boarded loft space

Master bedroom - 18' 5'' x 18' 9'' (5.61m x 5.71m)
Aspect to front and side picture, UPVC, double glazed windows - L-shaped range of fitted wardrobes - Radiator - En-suite shower room off

En-suite
White suite - Walk in glass fronted shower cubical

Bedroom 4
Aspect to the front - Off galleried landing - Radiator

Bedroom 5
Aspect to the rear - In two sections - Radiator

House bathroom
White suite with bath, low flush WC, hand basin - Part tiled walls -Radiator

Bedroom 3
Aspect to the front - Bedroom with 3 piece en-suite - Radiator

Bedroom 2
Aspect to the front - Bedroom with en-suite - Radiator

Storage/Library
Reached from drop down ladder off landing - Electric supplied - Boarded out areas: library, floor gantry leading to floor store room over master bedroom

Outside
Reached view double, wooden gates - Tarmac driveway - Twin garages - Enclosed, walled gardens to the front and side, divided by a further wall in-between - Lawns - Well stocked borders - Second garden area adjacent to the conservatory - Chicken coop/shed with caging and electric supply - Private

Property Features :

• Traditional, 19th Century, 6 bedroom former farm house
• Detached family home with versatile accomidation
• Tastefully improved, yet still retaining period features
• UPVC double glazed windows
• Replacement of central heating boiler in 2013