Front Street, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7

The Old Vicarage is an elegant and beautifully presented Georgian period property which was later extended in the Victorian era to create a well-proportioned family home extending to over 4,800 sq ft. The property has been upgraded recently and retains many original period features.

A large reception hall is accessed through the original part-glazed door, opening into a large central area; a walk-in cloakroom and WC lead off to the left of the hall. A cosy library/snug has an excellent range of fitted bookcases and a period stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove. There is a useful store room/small office leading off. The sitting room is pleasant, with windows overlooking the front gardens and a period fireplace.

The drawing room is most attractive, with a dual aspect and enjoying views across the gardens, original panelling, partly hand-painted wallpaper, wooden shutters, shaped cornicing, fireplace with cast iron inset and hearth, and open fire. A part glazed door leads into the rear gardens. The dining room is a large, impressive reception room ideal for entertaining with two large sash windows overlooking the beautiful gardens, shaped cornicing to the ceiling, dado rail and period fireplace with inset and hearth and open fire.

The real hub of the home is, without doubt, this well-appointed dining family kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, fitted with an excellent range of bespoke hand-painted wooden units with inset Belfast-style sink and granite worksurfaces, five oven electric AGA with attractive tiled splashback and extractor hood, induction hob, electric double oven, integrated dishwasher, space for free standing fridge/freezer, large central island with timber worksurface and there is a ceramic tiled floor, and walk-in pantry (this currently houses an electric lift). A useful and well-equipped utility room leads off, there is ample space for a table and chairs, and there are doors leading into the rear gardens. A rear hall with a boot room, boiler room, and WC complete the ground floor.

To the first floor, an open spindle and baluster staircase leads to a half landing with a large feature window and return stairs leading to the main landing. The principal bedroom suite is generous in size and enjoys views across the gardens and countryside beyond; this spacious and well-appointed bedroom has a period fireplace with inset and hearth, two large picture windows allow the natural light to flood into this room, there is a walk-in en suite shower room with double shower enclosure with mains fed shower, twin vanity wash hand basins with storage beneath, high-level WC and fitted storage cupboard; there is a walk-in dressing room with fitted storage and access to the lift. The guest bedroom has attractive views over the front gardens and a walk-in bathroom with a freestanding slipper bath with a chrome shower mixer attachment, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, and a period fireplace. There are three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom/storage room. A family bathroom with panelled bath, freestanding shower enclosure, inset vanity wash hand basin and level WC.

Externally
The Old Vicarage is set amongst beautiful private gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and bordered with mature trees, box hedging and mature shrubs, maintaining privacy. The gardens have been carefully designed with an attractive rose garden, terracing, vegetable and fruit kitchen garden and large seating and entertaining areas, such as the charming stone-flagged terrace, which leads out from the kitchen and is perfect for enjoying the breathtaking, far-reaching, peaceful countryside views.

The property is set back from the road and enjoys two separate gravel drive entrances with ample off-road parking. An excellent range of useful outbuildings could offer potential for conversion (subject to the necessary consent).

Location
The Old Vicarage is an elegant Grade II listed detached property which sits in well-kept landscaped gardens, enjoying views across the stunning North Yorkshire countryside. Topcliffe is a desirable village with many facilities, including a Church, Pub, Village Shop and Primary school. The nearby market towns of Thirsk, Ripon and Northallerton offer a more comprehensive range of leisure and shopping facilities. The property is ideally located for the commuter, with the A1 (M) and A19 within easy reach for regional communications. There is a regular rail service to London Kings Cross with stations at Thirsk and Northallerton.

Distances
Thirsk 5.5 miles, Ripon 8 miles, Northallerton 14 miles, Harrogate 22 miles, York 22 miles (All distances are approximate).