Newton Road, Tollerton, York, YO61

A striking conversion of a former windmill, boasting spectacular views

Description

Occupying a charming rural setting on the periphery of this highly regarded village, Tollerton Mill presents a masterful and sensitive conversion of a historic windmill dating back to 1815. Remarkably, the grain mill continued in operation until 1942, when it was believed to be the last working windmill in Yorkshire.

The property has been transformed into a distinctive family home through the vision of an architect, with the current owners undertaking a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment since acquiring the property in 2009. This has included significant enhancements to the structure and infrastructure, creating a versatile and family-friendly layout.

Approached via a bespoke oak-framed entrance hall, the house features a striking fully glazed garden room that seamlessly connects to the ground-floor accommodation, arranged on either side of the mill’s original structure - an engaging juxtaposition of historic character and contemporary living space.

Additional extensions comprise a single-storey, light-filled sitting room with a pitched roof supported by exposed oak trusses and doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the landscaped gardens. On the opposite side, a double-storey extension houses a cosy snug, a bedroom with en suite shower, an office, a WC, and a utility room with direct access to the rear garden.

A highlight of the property is the exceptional kitchen, where curved walls and original beams have been thoughtfully preserved. The bespoke, handmade kitchen is designed to complement the mill’s unique architecture, featuring a comprehensive range of base and wall units, finished with granite worktops and fitted with premium Miele appliances. A central island with integrated seating provides a perfect focal point.

Stairs within the extension ascend to the first floor, which comprises a spacious principal bedroom suite with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower, a third bedroom, and a family bathroom. A light-filled landing with a picture window leads to the original mill area, accommodating a fourth bedroom and a secondary staircase to a bathroom on the second floor. This level also hosts a further bedroom, whilst a look out room/sixth bedroom provides spectacular 360-degree panoramic views across the North Yorkshire landscape, including views of York Minster and the White Horse at Kilburn.

The property is accessed via a long, curved stone driveway bordered by mature hedging, leading to a detached double garage, a turning circle, EV charging point, as well as a workshop and an additional room above, currently utilised as a gym.

The south-facing gardens are beautifully landscaped, featuring a harmonious balance of mature trees, shrubs, and lawns. Curved steps lead up to a raised terrace with bespoke curved seating, a built-in pizza oven, and a wood-fired hot tub. A wisteria-draped pergola provides an idyllic setting for outdoor dining and relaxing in the open air.

Location

Tollerton is a well served village with some useful services, including an award-winning village shop/post office, doctors’ surgery, public house and a village hall with associated tennis courts and cricket club. The nearby A19 provides quick access to the market town of Thirsk (14 miles) and the wide range of shops, schools and services that it has to offer. The A19 gives direct access to York outer ring road and Rawcliffe Park and Ride (7.5 miles), nearby is the retail Park at Clifton Moor offering a range of shops, health clubs, restaurants, supermarket and cinema.

Newton on Ouse (2.8 miles) benefits from a village hall, a highly regarded local pub,

Linton on Ouse, four miles, has a primary school (Ofsted Good 2019), there is a local store, a local pub and a village hall with playing field and play area. Nearby Linton Lock has a popular cafe.

Five miles away is Beningbrough village, a peaceful hamlet, the parish, which includes National Trust Beningbrough Hall and Park, is bordered at the south-west by the River Ouse. Across the banks to the south is Poppleton and just to north the village of Newton on Ouse, both of which have good local facilities.

The local Georgian market town of Easingwold has a secondary school and excellent range of amenities, including several supermarkets, a doctors surgery and numerous independent shops. The private school, Cundall Manor is about 8.5 miles. There are further independent schools in York: The Mount, Bootham and St Peters.

Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (about 21 miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (13.6 miles).

York city (9 miles) 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. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park.

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

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,078 sq ft