Drovers Cottage, East End, Ampleforth, York

Appealing modern stone house with garden, garage and parking in a sought after location with the added benefit of no onward chain.

Drovers Cottage is a modern village house that is part of a small development of five cottages built in the 1990s of stone with pantile roofs. Elevated and facing south across the valley, the house brings with it the huge advantage of off-street parking and a single garage. It is offered with no onward chain.

Hallway, wc, kitchen, sitting room, conservatory
3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite)
Courtyard garden, single garage, parking space

Freehold for sale

Additional Information - Drovers Cottage is constructed of stone with a pantile roof, built in the vernacular style. It has recently been updated with new fixtures and fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms, and has been decorated throughout. The modern fitted kitchen includes base and wall units, a south-facing window above the sink and integrated appliances including a hob, oven, fridge and washing machine. The 16 ft x 14 ft sitting room has an electric fire housed in a fireplace with a traditional timber surround and sliding doors the open onto the conservatory. The conservatory connects to the courtyard garden through double doors. The three bedrooms are all doubles. The 14ft principal bedroom suite is double aspect, has a walk-in wardrobe and a smart new shower room. The house bathroom, also newly fitted, includes a bath tub with shower over and heated towel rail.

Helmsley 4 miles, Malton 14 miles, Easingwold 9 miles, Thirsk 12 miles, York 19 miles, Leeds 55 miles

Outside - The front garden is laid to lawn and walled to two sides. Stone steps ascend to the raised terrace and traditional panelled front door. At the rear of the house is an enclosed courtyard garden built on two levels; there is a border planted with shrubs and the whole is bounded by a combination of low wall, fencing and well-established hedging. Steps ascend to the upper level which is framed on one side by wrought-iron railings. A garden gate gives access to the parking area.

A central arch within the row of terraced houses gives vehicular access to a private, gravelled, off-street parking area. Drovers Cottage has an allocated, parking space for a single car along with a single, secure garage. The garage is built of stone with a pantile roof, has power, light and an up-and-over door.

Environs - Ampleforth enjoys busy community life and is well served with a choice of pubs, doctors’ surgery, village store, churches and a bus service. It is home to the eponymous co-educational public school, and also has Church of England and Catholic primary schools. The thriving market town of Helmsley is close by and the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors National Park lies over the road. Within a half-hour drive is Thirsk railway station with its mainline service and the historic City of York lies some forty minutes’ drive to the south.

General - Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric storage heaters.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Conservation area
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Directions: 50 yards up the hill from the junction at Old Station Road and The White Swan.
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Photographs & Particulars: October 2023
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