Gilsforth Lane, Whixley, York

44 Gilsforth Lane is a modern double-fronted property, sensitively extended by the current owners to provide almost 1,500 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with useful cloakroom and includes a spacious family room with contemporary inset feature gas fireplace and double-glazed doors to a generous light filled orangery with a glass lantern and under floor heating, and a well-proportioned study/ bedroom with bespoke storage. To the rear is a large L-shaped kitchen/dining room with a range of contemporary high-gloss wall and base units, modern integrated appliances including a dish washer, fridge freezer, microwave and built-in double oven, a newly fitted glass lantern, which fills the space with natural light and a door to the front aspect and French doors to the terrace. A useful neighbouring fitted utility room with space for a washer and dryer and a door to the integral double garage which completes the ground floor facilities.

On the first floor the property offers a generous principal bedroom with Hammonds built-in wardrobes and modern en suite shower room, two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and a modern fully tiled family bathroom. The property offers further potential to extend the accommodation into the loft space, subject to planning.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas-fired central heating.

Set behind level lawn and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a central paved pedestrian path and a block-paved side driveway providing private parking and giving access to the integral double garage with electric door. The generous enclosed garden to the rear is laid to mainly to level lawn interspersed with mature trees and features a raised decked seating/dining area and a large, paved terrace, both ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Whixley is an historic village located to the east of the A1, equidistant between Harrogate and York, with a thriving community spirit and a good range of day-to-day amenities including a village shop, church, village hall, public house with restaurant and park. Nearby Knaresborough and Boroughbridge both offer a wider range of facilities, while the historic spa town of Harrogate and the cathedral city of York provide more extensive shopping, recreational and leisure facilities. Communications links are excellent: the nearby A1(M) ensures easy access to both the north and south of the country and the national motorway network, as do the excellent links from Cattal train station which offers regular services to Harrogate, York, Leeds and central London.

The area offers a wide range of independent schools including Queen Ethelburga’s College, Harrogate Ladies’ College, Ashville College, St. Peter’s, Brackenfield and The Mount.