IF YOU are in the market for a character-filled rural home then we have just the thing… The Old Forge in Canal Head at Pocklington is an outstanding example of its kind, a lovely, sprawling mix of period charm and contemporary comfort, all wrapped up in attractive and extensive grounds.

And, what’s more, there is an awful lot of it. When the property particulars divide the first floor accommodation into two wings with separate staircases, then you know you are looking at a grandsized home!

If you want to take a tour with us then first take a deep breath and we will run you through what’s on offer… On the ground floor there is a living room, dining room, snug, family room and breakfast kitchen. And then there is a utility room, boiler room, workshop, wine store and tool store and shower room. Oh, and did we mention the large conservatory?

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room and sewing room.

And there is a large office… and a double garage. And then we’ll have to talk about the huge gardens and greenhouse and summerhouse.

As you will have gathered, this is a home with a huge amount to offer – in all senses of the words.

Merely telling you about the layout is only part of the story. There are so many highlights to talk about here, we’ll have to gather breath again… Let’s just pick out a few, starting with a quite brilliant country farmhouse kitchen, fitted with a range of oak-style wall and base units and worktops and featuring open brick recesses, warmed by a double oven and double hog Aga for cooking and a central island with electric hob for preparation and finishing.

Superb.

Along with the sitting and dining rooms, our other favourite ground floor spot is the snug – warm and welcoming with a brick feature fireplace, all lit by light streaming in from deep paned windows to two sides. Pass me a good book, a long drink and let me just relax!

Perhaps even better is the family room and conservatory area, another brilliantly bright spot with lots of windows and lots of light – an ideal place for entertaining when the spring eventually arrives.

If the inside of this house is impressive, then so too is the outside.

The property is approached by a grand brick pillar entrance and there is an extensive hard-standing area and double garage.

The gardens include west-facing lawns surrounded by mature trees and bushes and an apple and pear tree orchard and there are the added benefits of that greenhouse and summerhouse.

As we said, the property has a rural feel and yet is just a short distance away from the centre of Pocklington and all of the town’s amenities – not to mention good commuting routes to other city and urban areas.

So, does this sound like your ideal character-filled rural home?

Then contact Hudson Moody agent Alex McClean on 01904 489906, who is looking for offers in the region of £450,000.