Chapmangate, Pocklington, York, YO42

A desirable Victorian house with period detail, generous entertaining space, a good-sized garden within the thriving town of Pocklington. No onward chain.

This is an impressive home which has two lovely reception rooms, it is in a highly convenient location for accessing all the town amenities. This desirable property offers great appeal and flexible space. The house benefits from two double bedrooms, a spacious garden, and attractive character. The flexible reception space makes this a wonderful home for entertaining. There is the benefit of additional flexible rooms including a study and a further room converted from the loft which could be a games room or snug. There is about 1233 sqft in total.

The generously sized entrance hall provides a warm welcome and feel to the house. The sitting room located to the front benefits from classically high ceilings, attractive coving, deep skirtings and exposed timber flooring. The fireplace acts as a stunning focal point. The adjacent dining room enhances the reception space and how the space could be used. This room is as equally impressive as the sitting room and offers wonderful entertaining capacity. The kitchen is beyond, where there are an excellent range of storage units, and a door leads into a courtyard.

The half landing leads into a room which could be used as a study, guest room or games room and this has integrated storage. The family shower room is located off this which has white fittings. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, each are generously proportioned and have attractive former fireplaces adding to the character of the house.

On the landing, a spiral staircase leads to the converted loft which has a Velux window, excellent space with sockets, it has a radiator and the size allows it to have multiple different uses.

The door from the kitchen leads into a courtyard where two outbuildings attached to the house can accessed and make ideal garden storage. There is a pathway leading north which takes you to the fully enclosed and generously sized garden. This is a rarity for being so central in Pocklington. This provides immense potential and appeal to create a wonderful and attractive outdoor space to enjoy the privacy and natural light from this lovely garden.

Location.
Pocklington is a historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available. Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and wellknown asset in the town and is home to cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.

The Wolds and Vale of York is an unspoilt part of Yorkshire, offering phenomenal walking and cycling opportunities with the high rolling Wolds being classic David Hockney countryside renowned for its big views and its vast, rolling arable countryside. The coast can be reached with beautiful beaches at Fraisthorpe, Filey and Skipsea. Numerous golf courses are within easy reach.

The historic city of York, Hull (awarded City of Culture in 2017) and Leeds are all within reach and commuting distance. York offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.