Lord Drive, Pocklington, York, YO42

An exceptional home, presented to an impressive standard. Having been meticulously cared for, this offers wonderful family and entertaining space.

An impressive family home, with beautiful detail, stunning reception space, and a generously landscaped and private garden. Located on an enviable position within this convenient, established location.

This is a beautiful and welcoming home with stunning family accommodation. The property has about 2913sqft in total. It is perfectly equipped for modern family living, being situated within a charming town on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. This is an accessible location, with easy access to the amenities of Pocklington and York. The property is in a sought-after position, and the house sits perfectly surrounded by its mature and cared for gardens.

This double fronted and imposing, attractive home has fantastic qualities and with its neutral and welcoming décor, the house is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. This is a versatile and nicely proportioned property, making it a perfect home. This stunning family home benefits from being naturally lit throughout; the accommodation offers tremendous space for entertaining and family living. It is in an ideal position, within walking distance of leisure and retail amenities. This beautiful house is enhanced throughout, equipping it for modern day living and making it perfect for family life. Time, care, and attention to detail has been invested throughout the house which has resulted in a rare opportunity to live in this impressive home. The layout offers tremendous flexibility and scope throughout; it is a perfect home for a variety of family sizes.

Property Description.
The generous and naturally bright entrance hall makes an immediate statement and provides a warm welcome. With superb width, it flows nicely into all the reception rooms, which adds to the sociable aspect of this home. The sitting room provides impressive family space which would suit a variety of configurations of furniture and the gas fire with its attractive fireplace, adds warmth and a lovely focal point. It flows into the dining room which is filled with natural light, and here, double glass doors lead into the garden. This is beautifully proportioned and the adjacent snug/bar enhances the entertaining, social and family space. The dining room is positioned next to the kitchen and family room, and this offers a perfect area for family life, the layout allows for a variety of different configurations to suit many different uses, and it offers excellent space and scope for formal dining and relaxed entertaining. Having views and double glass doors leading into the garden makes this room particularly attractive and appealing. This room enhances the sociable and entertaining aspect of this home and provides a welcoming atmosphere. The garden aspect captures lovely natural light; the house has considerable strength with the size and volume of reception space for formal or relaxed entertaining.

The kitchen has an excellent and attractive range of modern units, complemented by a central island. There are integrated appliances which include a fridge freezer, dishwasher, a gas hob, double oven and grill. A beautiful aspect of this room is the flexible space which currently provides ample room for dining, together with a family room/snug. This makes the room especially appealing for spending quality and relaxed time with family and friends. The bi-folding doors provide attractive and private views onto the east and south facing garden.

There is a separate study on the ground floor, this would also make an ideal snug or TV room, having further space for a family room makes this perfect for family life. A utility is off the kitchen, which has plumbing for a washing machine, integrated units and worksurface which match the kitchen. A door leads onto the driveway. There is a WC off the hall which has modern white fittings and there is a good sized hall cupboard.

The first floor offers equally impressive space. The galleried landing which has a window for natural light is a stunning space to be at the centre of the house. There are five nicely proportioned bedrooms, the impressive principal bedroom provides exceptional space, there is an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower. Bedroom two also benefits from an en-suite shower room and bedrooms three, four and five share the family bathroom. Every bedroom has the benefit of integrated wardrobes and storage.

This is an exquisite, contemporary family home, with fine attention to detail, it is a welcoming home which is presented in a superior condition and has been meticulously cared for and improved. The layout has been designed to allow the full benefit of the views onto the private garden.

Outside.
The private gardens are a core feature of this home. There is a pretty front garden which has been landscaped and a generously sized parking area to the side which can fit multiple vehicles, there is a detached double garage. The fully enclosed, south and east facing garden is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the sunny aspect. The rear garden has lovely structure and it is a delight to be in, providing a rich variety of colour and texture. The area to the south-west is fondly known as the ‘secret garden’, accessed through a gated arch, there is a patio, offering a lovely sun trap and space to entertain. There is a patio by the bifolding doors and a further seating area in the far eastern corner, both are perfectly located to capture the sun and enjoy the garden views, making this a key focal point for outside entertaining and relaxing. The spacious garden is beautifully presented and mirrors the quality and style of the internal accommodation.

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.