Kirkhills, Yearsley Bank, Brandsby, York YO61 4SW

NEARBY

York 13 miles, Easingwold 4 miles, Helmsley 10 miles. (Distances approximate)

ACCOMMODATION

Ground floor extension: Oak-framed entrance vestibule with 2 storerooms, WC and boiler/plant room, oak staircase to kitchen/dining/living area, utility room.

First floor extension : Principal bedroom, further bedroom and family bathroom

Ground floor existing: Entrance hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and WC.

First floor existing: Principal bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms, house bathroom and separate WC.

Outside: Detached double garage*, 2 bay stable and stores, private and sheltered gardens, 2 acre paddock and 23 acres of grazing land.

In all, some 26 acres.

** An additional 3,000 sq foot barn and 5.23 acres available by separate negotiation

INTRODUCTION

Kirkhills is a stone-built, 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom property built in the early 1970s and has recently been extended and part modernised by the present owners to create a beautiful living space that makes the most of the breathtaking views and its elevated position in a stunning location.

The current owners have finished the extension to a high specification creating an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with double doors leading to the terrace. It is very much the heart of this home and comes complete with dual-fuel Rangemaster gas/electric cooker, integrated appliances, central island and separate utility, featuring expansive granite worktops throughout. The inglenook stone fireplace with multi-fuel burner and underfloor heating, combined with an air-source heat pump and oil boiler ensure the property is eco-friendly. An oak staircase leads to the galleried first floor landing, bedrooms and bathroom, while the outstanding principal bedroom with its oak-framed gable wall and floor-to-roof self-cleaning, anti-sun glass panels offers simply breath-taking views.

The 3300 sq.ft. property offers an excellent opportunity for rural living on a grand scale, with the possibility of further extension (planning consent has been granted to construct an orangery at the eastern end of the property) or redevelopment to create a substantial country house – matching the older part to the new west wing. Surrounded by 23 acres of grazing land, Kirkhills commands arguably one of the most sought after positions in this rolling countryside north of York, overlooking the highly desirable Brandsby village and enjoying breath-taking panoramic views of York Minster to the south across to RAF Menwith Hill to the west.

To the front of the property, facing south-west, is a large terrace area and well-maintained lawned gardens, with raised beds to one side and hedging for added privacy. This area is perfect for alfresco entertaining. To the rear is a driveway to the house and the double garage* – with plenty of parking. There is a separate access from the road to the stables.

The land is fenced and hedged and slopes away towards the village.

There are no bridleways or footpaths on the land.

ENVIRONS

Brandsby lies at the edge of the most beautiful, undulating country at the foot of the Howardian Hills. In this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Vale of York gives way to rolling countryside and wooded terrain. The historic village of Brandsby with its 18th century church lies just a mile away, and the market town of Easingwold with its numerous shops, supermarkets and facilities is only 4 miles away.

York is an easy drive and offers larger supermarkets, theatres, museums, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.

There are a range of outstanding schools nearby, including Crayke Church of England Primary School (2 miles) and one of the UK’s leading independent schools, Ampleforth College (4 miles), as well as many more in York (13 miles).

SERVICES

We are advised that the property has mains water and electricity and private drainage. Superfast fibre broadband to the property has download speeds of up to 900MB.

LOCAL AUTHROITY

North Yorkshire Council



TENURE

We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted upon legal completion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*The garage (7m x 9m) has been newly constructed in stone but needs re-roofing as a surveyors report deems it unfit for purpose.

The property is subject to an Agricultural Restriction Covenant. Full details can be obtained from Croft

DIRECTIONS

From Brandsby village take the left hand turn sign posted “Ampleforth”. From here you will see the green coloured steel portal frame building on the right hand side, the house is located further up the hill on the right hand side.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly through the selling agent.

Croft Residential