Strensall Road, Earswick, York, North Yorkshire, YO32

A fantastic lifestyle property with beautiful grounds and gardens extending to around seven acres.

Description

A truly exceptional rural retreat located around three and a half miles from the heart of York, Wayside Farm offers a picturesque sanctuary set amidst the tranquility of Earswick Village. Nestled behind elegant gates, the property is positioned within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds extending to approximately two point six acres, complemented by an additional four point two acres of combined woodland and meadow.

The detached family residence comprises five well-proportioned bedrooms, four bathrooms, and five reception rooms. Flexibility and versatility are key elements of this home making it suitable for extended families and guests with the abundance of space and a self-contained wing.

Access is gained via a private driveway that meanders through a secluded front garden, leading through gates into a sweeping, block-paved courtyard. This elegant space overlooks a parkland-style lawned garden and continues beyond to the array of outbuildings.

The principal accommodation features four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, with generous living spaces to match. An adjoining wing provides two further reception areas, a shower room/WC, and a fifth bedroom, offering an excellent degree of flexibility for family life or guest accommodation.

The welcoming entrance hall, accessed through the front door, leads into an open-plan dining and living area, seamlessly connecting to a south and west-facing conservatory with a solid roof and Velux skylights, overlooking the private side garden. At the opposite end of the house, the dual-aspect sitting room boasts views over the main lawn and features an exposed brick Inglenook fireplace with a log burner, creating a cosy focal point. A dedicated study completes the ground floor amenities.

The well-equipped kitchen overlooks the rear garden and includes a comprehensive range of wall and base units with granite-effect worktops, a gas hob with overhead extractor, an electric oven, a gas-fired Rayburn range cooker, and an integrated dishwasher. A rear entrance leads into a utility room with space for appliances, which connects to the adjoining wing and a covered patio, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

The wing comprises a shower room/WC, a store room, a spacious family room with vaulted ceiling and dual aspect doors to the garden, a bedroom, and a separate office. The family room’s impressive design features include a log burner and ample space for multiple seating areas. A staircase from here ascends to the fifth bedroom on the first floor.

Complementing the main house are several outbuildings, including a barn divided into four sections – one housing an above-ground heated swimming pool, and a large car port capable of accommodating several vehicles. Additional facilities comprise a five-box stable, a workshop/studio, a closed barn, a pole barn, garden pod, greenhouses, potting sheds and additional storage facilities. The gardens showcase artistic planting, a variety of mature trees, and thriving vegetable plot, creating a wildlife haven with a harmonious blend of beauty and functionality. At the rear of the garden, a large pond backs on to the meadow.

Location

Earswick is less than four miles north of the City of York, just off the outer ring road (A1237) linking to the A64 with access to Leeds/Scarborough and further afield.

The village of Earswick has open country on three sides, with a footpath along the River Foss, and also benefits from a scented garden, tennis courts, play areas, a village hall and a green as well as regular bus services. Huntington is just over a mile to the south, with a post office, pub, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, Huntington Primary Academy, and Huntington Secondary school with an Ofsted rating Outstanding (2023).

There is further excellent shopping about two miles away including Clifton Moor, Monks Cross and the Vanguard Centre- which has a large Marks and Spencer. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena. There is a swimming pool and a sports and social club which offers facilities for cricket, rugby league, rugby union, football and tennis in New Earswick about one mile away. There are two Golf clubs within about five miles of the village; Heworth Golf club and Forest Park Golf Club. York Golf Club at Strensall (2.6 miles).

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

The city boasts excellent 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.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,414 sq ft


Acreage: 6.77 Acres

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