East of York - 5 bed - £760,000 - R M English & Son - York

Property details

Bedrooms: 5

The Cottage forms part of the Main Street of this highly regarded and well sought after village of Holtby. The pretty village church can be seen from the approach, which provides a pleasant setting and cements the true village spirit. Properties rarely become available here. Access to major road links are good, with the A64 being within easy reach, suiting those who commute to Leeds on a daily basis and beyond.
The property dates back to circa 1830. Within there is a wealth of character retained, inherent of age and with the benefit of a clever refurbishment programme, carried out by the owners , where with will and a determination their intention was to retain as many of the features as possible, preserving character and rusticity, whilst introducing modern touches where necessary to create comfort and ease for today's lifestyle.
The Cottage not only boasts good accommodation we feel. it has the added attraction of a one bedroom annex, known as The Apple Barn, attached to the main house. This too has been refurbished and used as a holiday let, averaging approximately £800 per month throughout the year. To complete the property is an extensive courtyard to the rear with a garden and a range of useful outbuildings and extensive parking.
In brief: reception hallway, drawing room with open chimney and beams, a wealth of exposed brickwork and woodwork. Breakfast kitchen complete with range cooker, day room, utility room/boot room and a ground floor cloakroom To the first floor there is a master bedroom and en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and principal bathroom. The annex includes a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom, it is linked to the home if required by a doorway.
An individual double fronted period cottage offering huge character, in a sought after area, well worthy of inspection.

DIRECTIONS
Leaving York City via Lawrence Street continue along to the interchange with the A64/A166/A1079. Take the second exit onto the A166 and follow this road along, passing the signage for Dunnington Village. Shortly afterwards, on the left, is the sign for Holtby Village. Turning into the village Main Street and you will find The Cottage situated approximately half way along the road on the right, just before the church and village hall. Please note there is no For Sale board displayed outside this property.

LOCATION
The village of Holtby is situated some 5 miles travel of York City Centre. Local shopping is available at Dunnington or, alternatively, there is the local award winning Balloon Tree farm shop.
Holtby Village itself is steeped in history. The Scandinavian origins of the name Holt, which means coppice village, indicates that the Vikings were once there. The Yorvic way, which is a 65 mile recreational pathway, skirts the village and there is an abundance of cycle paths and country lanes right on the doorstep.
There is a regular bus service serving the village into York City Centre.
Forest Park Golf Club is the nearest 18 hole Golf Course and Club House. Highly acclaimed Fulford Golf Course is also nearby.



THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
Access is gained via a panelled door with high glazed fan light window over. This opens into the reception area, central to the home, with doors leading off to the drawing room and breakfast kitchen. There is a staircase leading to the first floor accommodation.
Stone flooring and a central heating radiator

DRAWING ROOM 7.54m (24' 9') x 4.43m (14' 6')
Full of charm. The fireplace with stone hearth and log burner takes pride of place, creating the focal point of the room. The flooring is traditional exposed wood, complementing the beamed ceiling and rustic brickwork. Central heating radiators and windows to the front and rear elevations. A built in cupboard offering useful storage.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.65m (15' 3') x 5.59m (18' 4')
Very much the heart of the home and, what we feel is, a proper family kitchen, equipped to take the busiest of family life styles. There are two sash windows to the front elevation, with the sink positioned under. There are a range of base and wall units in keeping with the character of the home, work preparation areas over and tiling to the surrounds. The Oil fired Aga provides hot water and cooking facilities. Beams are featured to the ceiling. Exposed wood flooring and a central heating radiator.

DAY ROOM/SNUG 3.76m (12' 4') x 3.82m (12' 6')
A useful cosy area, perfect for a day room. Once again there is a wood burning stove, standing on a raised stone hearth. Central heating radiator and rather novel, is the old bread proofing oven, set into the wall. Additionally, access can be opened up to The Apple Barn from this room, if so required.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a two piece suite. A high level flush wc and wash basin. Black and tan tiling to the floor and a central heating radiator.

UTILITY ROOM/BOOT ROOM 3.67m (12' 0') x 2.09m (6' 10')
Fitted with a range of units, sink unit, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and door allowing rear access to the terrace and courtyard.

There is a boiler room housing the oil fired boiler system for domestic hot water and central heating system.

ATTACHED ANNEX APPLE BARN
Independent access is gained from the courtyard.

KITCHEN 3.23m (10' 7') x 2.68m (8' 10')
A range of base and wall units having work preparation areas over and tiling to the surrounds. There is a Belfast sink, a Stoves built in oven, hob and extractor hood. Central heating radiator.

SITTING ROOM 3.05m (10' 0') x 4.52m (14' 10')
Having windows to the front elevation, a staircase leading to the first floor accommodation, central heating radiator and access to the main home.

TO THE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
A built in airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 3.13m (10' 3') x 4.78m (15' 8')
Central heating radiator and pitched ceiling.

BATHROOM
A three piece suite including a bath with shower over, wash basin and wc. Tiling to the surrounds and a central heating radiator.

THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE MAIN HOUSE
LANDING
Access to the roof space.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.29m (14' 1') x 5.35m (17' 7')
Fitted with oak flooring, a beam exposed to the ceiling, central heating radiator and a range of wardrobes. Access to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Very contemporary and impressive. There is a shower stall fitted into the corner, a wash stand with granite top or basin, wc and vertical radiator with stripped wood floor.

BEDROOM 2.56m (8' 5') x 2.56m (8' 5')
Central heating radiator and built in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank. Stripped wood floor.

BATHROOM
A three piece suite with shower over the bath, pedestal wash basin and wc. Tiling to the surrounds, oak flooring and a vertical radiator

BEDROOM 3.11m (10' 2') x 4.56m (15' 0')
Central heating radiator and wardrobes fitted to one wall. Stripped wood floor.

BEDROOM 3.02m (9' 11') x 4.14m (13' 7')
Central heating radiator and stripped wood floor.

EXTERNALLY
To the front there is a cottage garden with path and gate leading to the front entrance.

Access to the side leads to the rear courtyard.

REAR COURTYARD AND GARDEN
A great expanse of space is offered here for parking etc. There is a stone terrace immediately to the rear of the property. There is fencing to the rear identifying the rear boundary to The Cottage.

A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS
Three brick stores to include a garden store, workshop and coal store. There is light and power.