Station Road, Tadcaster, LS24

A hidden gem on Station Road - Character-filled period home with beautiful garden retreat.

Tucked away behind a charming hedgerow towards the top of tree-lined Station Road in Tadcaster, this captivating five-bedroom period home offers a rare blend of historical charm, spacious living, and a magical garden. Originally part of the brewery laboratories, this unique home is steeped in local history and brimming with original features, from stripped pine doors, to a cellar and beautifully preserved architraves.

Set back from the road, a gravelled frontage hidden by mature hedging creates an inviting sense of privacy. A timber gate leads you up some steps along a welcoming path, framed by a flowering arch of fragrant climbing jasmine, to a sage-green front door — your first glimpse of the character that flows throughout this deceptively spacious 2,200 sq ft property.

Once inside, a central hallway guides you into the heart of the home: a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space, which spans the full length of the house. Dual-aspect windows flood the room with natural light, while a large exposed brick chimney breast with monochrome tiled hearth creates a striking focal point. The kitchen features cream wooden cabinetry with solid oak worktops, an island with breakfast bar seating, and a peninsula that subtly divides the cooking and living areas. Integrated space for all appliances is included, and a classic double Belfast sink looks out over the rear garden. Stone floors are ideal in this high traffic area of the home. A door leads down to the cellar — perfect for storage.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish rear lobby ideal for muddy boots and paws, with access to a beautifully appointed downstairs cloakroom WC. Here, bottle-green metro tiles, elegant wallpaper, a wash hand basin sitting upon a marble shelf and brass fixtures combine for a contemporary yet timeless feel.

A true highlight of this home is the expansive ground-floor living space. Currently arranged as a formal dining room and a large family lounge, this area offers flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, or even creating an open-plan reception if desired. The dining room is graced with a feature wall in William Morris' iconic ‘Willow Boughs’ print, while the lounge boasts double doors opening onto the garden and a bold ochre-yellow decorative fireplace on a granite hearth. Herringbone oak-effect flooring adds warmth and continuity.

Upstairs, a multi-striped wool carpet leads you on a charming journey through the first floor, which comprises three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room. Bedroom 1, currently used as a second lounge, is a generous front-facing space with a central chimney breast and neutral décor. Bedroom 2 features characterful built-in pine wardrobes, an iron fireplace and a cosy cream wool carpet. Bedroom 3 offers views over the rear garden, a built-in cupboard housing the boiler, and a handy wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.

The main bathroom is tastefully designed with a traditional-style column radiator, oak-effect flooring, a bath with electric shower over, and a modern wash basin. A further shower room on this floor also offers added convenience for busy family life, with walk in shower with luxurious waterfall head alongside a wall mounted wash hand basin and low level WC.

A delightful surprise awaits on the top floor. Fondly known as "48a", this cleverly designed and discreet second-floor retreat offers two more excellent bedrooms — ideal for teenagers, guests, or multi-generational living. Both rooms feature Velux windows, built-in and eaves storage, and sloped ceilings that add character, with Bedroom 4 also boasting a charming porthole window. A third, well-appointed bathroom with a double-ended bath and shower over with large Velux window completes this wonderfully versatile space.

Outside, the rear garden is a true sanctuary, with lush lawns, mature planting, and vibrant bursts of seasonal colour. A spacious patio offers a perfect spot for al fresco dining or morning coffee.

A beautiful brick porch with sage green door opens to a surprising external WC which is finished with modern tiling.

Tucked away at the rear, the fully insulated garden studio is a real asset to be used year round— whether used as a home office, art studio, or cosy reading retreat. Full-height glazing and skylights bring the outside in, while stylish laminate flooring and feature walls echo the character of the main home. A charming nook between the studio and the timber workshop evokes a Mediterranean feel — an ideal spot to relax and unwind.

The large workshop itself, currently used as a joinery space, offers practical storage or potential for creative use.

Secure gated access from the garden leads to a private shared driveway owned by this property. Off the driveway, this home benefits from the sole ownership and use of private parking for two vehicles, plus an EVC point.