Renovated farmhouse and barns near York, Yorkshire

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Renovated farmhouse and barns near York, Yorkshire

Former farmhouse, extended into two adjacent barns, in the village of Melbourne, near York, in Yorkshire


A detached former farmhouse sympathetically extended and seamlessly integrated with two converted barns to form a four bedroom family home, set amongst private and sheltered gardens in the village of Melbourne, 12 miles south east of York


PASTURE HOUSE, MELBOURNE, YORK

A detached former farmhouse sympathetically extended and seamlessly integrated with its two converted barns to form a delightful four bedroom family home, with over 3,500 sq. ft. of versatile living space set amongst sheltered gardens. Extensive period features include open fires, sash windows, stripped pine panelled doors and exposed beams.

Melbourne is an attractive village lying in unspoilt countryside 12 miles south east of York. It has a well-regarded primary school, village shop / post office and pub, whilst more extensive facilities can be found five miles away in Pocklington.

The accommodation, which has oil fired central heating, comprises:

ENTRANCE HALL - An impressive entrance hall with doors on three sides leading to the gardens, stairs to the first floor and doors off to the principal ground floor rooms.

CLOAKROOM - Wash basin and WC.

DRAWING ROOM (28’3” x 19’9” max.) - A lovely light and airy L-shaped room, with windows to three sides including a large bay window. Open fire with classical cast iron basket grate in a period marble surround. TV and telephone points.

SITTING ROOM (11’9” x 11’1”)- A cosy room with a cast iron open fireplace in a timber surround, flanked by bookshelves and cupboards. TV point.

DINING ROOM (21’2” x 13’11” max.) - Dual aspect windows, cast iron open fireplace in a period marble surround.

DINING KITCHEN (28’10” x 14’1”) - A wonderful room overlooking one of the garden areas, created along with the utility room from one of the barns. Large bay window with window seat. Fitted pine wall and base units with tiled work surfaces. One and a half bowl sink unit. Bosch electric oven with four ring halogen hob and hood over. Oil fired Aga cooker set in a brick-built inglenook with beam over. Plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted fridge. Terracotta tiled floor. Exposed beams. TV and telephone points.

UTILITY ROOM (13’10” x 11’6”) - Fitted units and cupboards with wooden work surfaces. Belfast sink. 48 bottle fitted wine rack. Plumbing for washing machine. Terracotta tiled floor.

LEISURE ROOM (37’5” x 14’1”) - A stunning conversion of the second barn, providing an informal alternative to the Drawing Room. French windows leading to garden. Wood burning stove set in a brick-built inglenook with beam over. Pine floor. Exposed timbers. TV point.

OFFICE (15’9” x 13’6”) - Pine floor. Exposed timbers. Telephone point and Broadband link.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING LEADING TO:

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - A sizeable and impressive suite comprising:

Dressing Area (13’6” x 7’8”) - Range of fitted stripped pine wardrobes. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom (14’1” x 14’1”) - Windows to three sides. Fitted cupboards. TV and telephone points.

Shower Room (9’9” x 5’4”) - Tiled shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower unit. White suite comprising WC and twin wash basins over made-to-measure cupboards. Fitted mirror.

HOUSE BATHROOM (9’6” x 9’6”) - White suite comprising bath, WC and wash basin over made-to-measure cupboard. Shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower unit and wetwall panelling. Aqualoc laminated flooring.

BEDROOM TWO (13’5” x 13’5”)

BEDROOM THREE (14’4” x 14’4”) - Fitted stripped pine wardrobe.

BEDROOM FOUR (10’10” x 6’8”) - With access to partly boarded loft area.

OUTSIDE

GARDENS - The extremely private and sheltered gardens surround the house on three sides, providing both ‘sunrise’ and ‘sunset’ patio areas. The principal section has been formed from the old fold yard, with a central lawn surrounded by flowerbeds and shrubs. Beyond the drive lies a small, ‘hidden’, walled garden with eucalyptus and apple trees. To the other side of the house is the highlight, a garden designed by a local Chelsea Flower Show award-winning landscape gardener, consisting of paved and gravel areas, raised deck, small water feature and a wide variety of plants and shrubs.

GARAGE (20’6” x 18’2”) - Detached brick double garage with remote control electric doors, light and power.

FUEL STORE (19’ x 10’) - A sizeable brick-built coal and wood store.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possesion on completion of sale.

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