Warthill, York, North Yorkshire, YO19

A handsome detached family home, set within a delightful village

Description

Willow House is a wonderful family home which has been stylishly presented with generously proportioned accommodation and a sizeable garden set within the village of Warthill only five and a half miles from York city centre.

Entry to the house is via large double wooden doors into an expansive and inviting hallway which lead through to the principal reception rooms and kitchen dining room. The superb sitting room has a dual aspect with ornate ceiling roses and a fireplace and leads through to the conservatory with exposed beams and double French doors that open to the side garden. A good-sized family room and study are adjacent to the sitting room.

The stunning kitchen dining room is well proportioned, providing an excellent space for entertaining, with French doors leading into the conservatory. There is a range of modern wall and base units with integrated appliances and a large kitchen island with integrated hob. Beyond is the useful utility room with separate toilet and additional storage cupboards together with direct access to the side of the house and stairs lead upto the studio above the garage as well as to the first floor. A cloakroom and toilet complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has two dressing rooms and en suite shower room. The guest suite also benefits from a bathroom with separate shower. Arranged over the remainder of this floor is a large bedroom currently being used as a studio/work area and two further good sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes and the family bathroom with a separate shower.

In addition to the accommodation is a substantial loft with three separate rooms with potential to create further bedroom/living space, subject to the necessary planning consent.

To the front there is a lawned area with a gravelled driveway proving ample parking and leads to the side of the property where there is a triple garage with room above. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and a hedge defines the borders. Within the grounds is a considerable workshop with a large store with bi-folding doors.

Location

Warthill is a popular village located two miles from the village of Dunnington, which has a wide range of local facilities and many local activities, including the Sports Club which offers cricket, football, squash, tennis and a bowls teams. There is a local pub, scouts hut, village church and a local play park with a picnic area. There are local shops along with a café, bakery, Post Office, an award winning florist and newsagent. There are lovely walks on the eastern edge of the village in Hagg Wood.

Stamford Bridge is within four miles and offers a wide range of amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, veterinary clinic, local supermarket, post office, café, hairdressers, public house and well regarded primary school. A mile to the west of the village is the highly popular The Balloon Tree Farm shop and cafe.

Excellent schooling is available, including the well regarded Warthill primary school and Huntington secondary school, both of which are Ofsted rated outstanding. There are independent schools on offer within the city, The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

The historic cathedral City of York (5.5 miles) boasts an excellent range of shopping facilities, attractions, race course and restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate.

There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross (6 miles) offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena.

York railway station has regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

The village allows for quick access to York, the A64 outer ring road and west to Leeds and the A1M for the wider motorway network.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,523 sq ft



Additional Info

North Yorkshire Council, Band G