DON’T you find it interesting looking into the history of a house’s name? Well perhaps not the likes of Chez Nous, Mon Repos or Dunroamin, but here’s an intriguing one; Morven Lodge, which you will find in Tadcaster Road in Copmanthorpe.

Clearly the place must have been christened after Fingal’s kingdom in the Ossianic poems, or was it? Perhaps instead the inspiration came in the wake of a spectacular hike made to the Morven summit in Caithness. A peak so awesome that it can be seen from a huge area stretching from the Cairngorms to Orkney.

We’ll never know for sure because this house has been here for more than a century. But not being completely sure is half the fun.

Of course the British house name is an important part of this island's culture. It has even been nominated as an icon of England by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

However, the origins go back a long, long way. It seems the whole idea began with the medieval gentry, but since our homes are proverbially our castles, many of the rest of us have since been drawn towards giving a name to our much loved family pile.

And it’s not just an affectation. Many estate agents will tell you that a good name can actually raise the visibility and profile of a property.

Not that this one needs much of a helping hand. Here we have a very desirable period detached residence dating back to 1903. Standing handsomely in its own grounds, Morven Lodge even has the air of a Scottish laird’s manor about it.

The house has been subject to a programme of sympathetic modernisation work in recent years and that means as well as enhancing the property’s character; the owners have painstakingly made sure that many original features have been retained.

The real give aways in properties like this are the ceiling heights, dado rails and period fireplaces; you simply can’t replicate these things. They are as good a provenance of a property’s history as you can get.

And Morven Lodge has them by the bucket full. Take the grand entrance hall as a fine example with its imposing wood burning stove and original exposed beams, very Arts and Crafts. What a warm welcome this will give visitors on a cold winters night.

Then there is the first reception room - a cosy one at that - known as the snug, with its undoubtedly original Arts and Crafts brick fireplace. The snug also looks over the rear garden, which makes this the perfect place to get away from the day’s hustle and bustle and lose yourself in thought.

But the room you really want to head for is the second formal reception, a beautifully presented grand drawing room in subtle, neutral colours with a fabulous stone fireplace to one end and double doors, looking over the large side garden at the other.

As with any good period property there is a good sized formal dining room, this one is to the rear of the house and again has doors leading to the garden.

Then we come to the galley kitchen, with its range of painted wall and base units, not to mention a highly covetable range cooker. The stripped pine panel door really suits this room, but the focal point for us has to be that wonderful parquet floor.

In their rush to tile everywhere, too many designers forget about this type of flooring, which in an Edwardian property is about as perfect as you could hope for. The kitchen also leads to a separate and very useful utility.

Up the stairs, then and onto the first floor, where we find three double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a further house shower room.

A further ascent to the second floor reveals another double bedroom with en suite and a large, spacious office which could easily be used as a fifth double bedroom if required.

Come to think of it this would make the perfect teenage annex. Just imagine that, your 16 year old thinking how great you are. That’s worth the asking price alone, surely.

Outside Morven Lodge is surrounded by substantial mature gardens and benefits from a large garage together with extensive driveway parking.

Located in the highly sought after village of Copmanthorpe, which benefits from excellent commuter links and local amenities, including a highly regarded primary school and in the catchment for Tadcaster Grammar School, this house is a really fantastic proposition.

“We are delighted to be marketing such a beautiful family home and feel the surrounding gardens and village location will make the next owners very happy,” says Jack Griffin of Ashtons, who are marketing the property.

In summary, Morven Lodge is a delightful Arts and Crafts home in a super condition. Who cares if it was christened after Fingal’s kingdom in the Ossianic poems, or even the Morven summit in Caithness. Names may raise the visibility and profile of a property, but this is one place that doesn’t need a helping hand.

It really is that good.

AT A GLANCE

Morven Lodge, 19a Tadcaster Road, Copmanthorpe
Reception rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 4/5
Bathrooms: 3
Gardens: substantial and mature
Wow factor: Many original features
Price: £850,000
Contact: Ashtons
Tel: 01904 659222