Marton Court, Marton Cum Grafton, York

A generously proportioned 3 bedroom detached bungalow on an excellent plot positioned centrally in the village of Marton cum Grafton. In need of updating and improvement works throughout and offering the opportunity for purchasers to put their own stamp on a home.

Situation And Amenities - Marton cum Grafton lies west of York and mid-way between York and Harrogate. The location is convenient for shops and schools, a short distance from a number of excellent state and public schools including Queen Ethelburga's, Cundall Manor, Queen Mary's. St Peter's, Bootham and The Mount in York, and in Harrogate, Ashville and Harrogate Ladies college.

Marton cum Grafton is a bustling and thriving village which enjoys a strong community spirit and excellent amenities, a well-regarded pub, outstanding primary school, church, post office and shop, cricket club, tennis courts, sports field and children's play area. The village enjoys many community activities including the well attended 'Open Gardens' followed by the much-loved village party and monthly coffee mornings in the village hall where locals enjoy a chat and a bacon sandwich.

There is a daily bus service to Ripon and York. and the railway stations of Hammerton and Cattal are a short drive away. Boroughbridge is the closest town and this has a wide a variety of good local facilities, including a supermarket , local independent bakeries and delicatessens, boutiques, gift shops and a wide variety of eateries including the recently refurbished Crown Hotel.

Boroughbridge 3 miles, Harrogate 9 miles, York 14 miles, Leeds 18 miles, A1 2 miles. (Distances approximate)

Swallow Rise - Swallow Rise offers many opportunities for the prospective purchasers. Currently in need of refurbishment, the home is positioned on a plot which has far reaching views and on a clear day you can spot York Minster. It is likely any prospective purchaser will take advantage of the position and adapt the property's layout to maximise the views. Currently offering three bedrooms the accommodation briefly comprises: Reception hall, sitting room through to dining room, conservatory, kitchen, three bedrooms, house bathroom, separate w/c, loft space measuring over 1,000sqft. There is a double, integral garage that could be converted to further accommodation subject to planning.

Outside - The property is approached down a private lane that leads to 3 residences. Swallow Rise being the middle of these 3.

The lane then leads to a driveway which offers off-street parking for a number of vehicles and to the garage. The plot reaches to three sides and is of fantastic proportions. However like the property, it would benefit from some maintenance to reach its full potential.

Local Authority And Council Tax Band - North Yorkshire Band E

Services - The property has mains electricity, water and drainage and oil fired central heating system

Particulars And Photography - The particulars were written and photographs taken March 2024

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