Grange Lane, York

SUMMARY
A rare opportunity to acquire this four bedroom, period property set on around four acres of land. This unique property includes a residential house with gardens, consisting of a paddock to the north of the house & land to the south, including a medieval moat, a vineyard & an orchard.


DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire this four bedroom, period property set on approximately four acres of land. The property includes a residential house dating back to the 1690s with later additions in the 18th and 19th centuries, with gardens, consisting of a paddock to the north of the house & land to the south, including a medieval moat, a vineyard & an orchard.
The property also includes a certified exempt caravan site, licensed for five touring caravans, a converted stable block, part of which is used as toilet and shower facilities for the caravan site and part of which is self -catering accommodation and part of which was, until recently, used as an office.
The caravan site and holiday let usually takes only an hour or so a week to operate but can generate a net profit of £12k to £15k per annum.
The entire property has a very large graveled car park for the exclusive use of the property.
Located in a peaceful setting, adjacent to farmland, the home itself consists of four beautifully designed reception rooms, a dining kitchen with a wonderful wood burning stove and a generous sized utility room providing access to a w.c. The first floor has three fantastic sized double bedrooms, a single bedroom with an adjacent w.c and wash basin and the four piece house bathroom with a luxury whirlpool bath tub. There is a separate shower cubicle with a power shower.

Auctioneer's Comments 
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 inc VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Entrance Hall 
The property is accessed from a patio laid out with stone overlooking the front garden which offers opportunities for dining and entertaining,

Dining Room 15' 4" x 14' 4" ( 4.67m x 4.37m )
Upon entering the property from the entrance hall, is a grand dining room which is in a Queens Anne's and Georgian style, with dark wood beams, a window looking over the front of the home and two feature arches.

Drawing Room 17' 9" x 19' 4" ( 5.41m x 5.89m )
The drawing room is off the kitchen/dining room, which has characterful dark wood beams, a window to the front of the home as well as a superb brick built, decorative fireplace, repurposed from a blacksmiths forge, with a bar behind, perfect for entertaining.

Music Room 16' 1" max x 14' 1" max ( 4.90m max x 4.29m max )
The third reception room is currently used as a music room, with a decorative fireplace, dark wood beams and to the side of the home, a window and a French door leading to the side garden.

Living Room 20' 1" x 14' 6" ( 6.12m x 4.42m )
The living room has wonderfully high ceilings with dark wood beams, a window looking over the rear of the home and three windows to the sides.

Rear Hallway 
A great size rear hallway with a door out to a courtyard laid out to gravel and stone suitable for seating and a door in to the kitchen.

Kitchen/ Dining Room 13' 6" x 22' 6" ( 4.11m x 6.86m )
A spacious dining kitchen with an integrated oven and hob, a beautiful wood burning stove, a window to the rear of the home, ample space for a dining table,

Utility Room 7' 7" x 13' 10" ( 2.31m x 4.22m )
A fantastic size utility room with fitted wall/base units, a door to a W.C and a door to the rear of the home.

Bedroom One  18' 10" x 13' 10" ( 5.74m x 4.22m )
The primary bedroom has two arch windows to the side of the home, a window to the front and multiple built in wardrobes/storage with built in seating area.

Bedroom Two 19' 10" x 13' 10" ( 6.05m x 4.22m )
The second double bedroom has a window to the front of the home and built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Three 16' 2" x 14' 1" ( 4.93m x 4.29m )
The third double bedroom is a fantastic size with two windows to the side of the home, a feature fireplace and a fantastic amount of walk in loft space.

Bedroom Four  10' 8" x 13' 6" ( 3.25m x 4.11m )
The fourth bedroom is an L shape, with a window to the rear of the home and an adjacent WC and washbasin.

Bathroom 
The house bathroom has a w.c, a wash hand basin, a whirlpool bath tub, built in seating and a separate shower just to the left of the bathroom.

Converted Stables 
The converted stables dating from about 1845 are divided into four units. One unit provides toilet and shower facilities for the caravan site. One unit was until recently used as an office for a professional practice. and two units are used as a self contained holiday let, comprising of an open plan lounge/dining room/kitchenette, a double bedroom with an en suite and a shower room.

Exterior  
The entire property has a very large graveled car park for the exclusive use of the property. To the side of the driveway there is a secure storage unit which is home to a John Deere sit on lawn mower, which is included in the sale. This property is semi detached and joined to a similar building, built in the 1690's in Queen Anne style. The land that the property sits on has very impressive history, dating back to the 12th and 13th century and small parts possibly to the 4th century, with substantial stone remains around the property. The vineyard was planted in 2012 and has yielded harvests, however does currently require some TLC to bring it back to its' former glory. The orchard provides bumper crops, in season of apples, rhubarb, gooseberries, blackberries and raspberries and that next to the orchard there is a small vegetable garden.

Location  
This is an incredibly rare find within York, being just 3 miles from Yorks' historic city centre, yet having such a peaceful and rural feel to the home. The home is set within a beautiful landscape, with mature trees and gardens, access by a long, gravel driveway.


DIRECTIONS
The property is located just off Grange Lane, which is accessed from Askham Lane in Acomb. To reach the property you need to drive past Westfield Primary School, which is on Grange Lane, and continue straight until you reach a junction of two roads, from here you need to stay left, continuing on Broad Lane.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.