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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.
No chain.
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