Field House, Askham Bryan, York

Superbly situated modern detached family house with garden and field

Field House is a modern detached house, built in 1988 and constructed of brick and pantile. As the last property on the north side of Main Street it enjoys a superb rural setting surrounded by open countryside on two sides. The internal layout is versatile and designed for families to include a kitchen with breakfast area and well-designed open plan living space. The house comes with a garage, garden and secure rear garden.

Entrance and staircase hall, cloakroom/wc, 3 reception rooms, office/playroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room
Principal bedroom suite with bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, house bathroom
Double garage, driveway, landscaped garden
Field extending to nearly ½ acre

Find Out A Little More... - The ground floor living space includes a living room with a fireplace housing an open fire, flanked either side by a dining room and a snug. This versatile space extends some 38 ft and is illuminated by natural light on three sides. From the snug, French doors open onto the garden patio giving open country views. The kitchen/breakfast room comfortably accommodates a family-sized breakfast table and has a modern, fitted kitchen with a Range cooker and a window with garden view. A separate room with a further set of French doors opening onto the garden provides an ideal space for a study or playroom. A staircase from the large entrance hall rises to the central landing with four double bedrooms and a house bathroom. The principal bedroom suite has a pair of windows facing south and a bathroom with a four-piece suite including a bath-tub and shower.

There is a planning permission for a rear extension.

Outside - The house is set behind a low brick wall lined with flowering cherry trees and an area of lawn. A gravel drive sweeps in front of the house, continuing on the western boundary to the detached double garage at the rear of the property. The brick-built double garage/store with pantile roof has a window, a door to garden, roller doors, power and light.

The private rear garden has been landscaped to make the most of its corner position. There is an elevated patio abutting the house with steps descending to the curved lawned area, dotted with fruit trees and bounded by a hedge. A gravelled patio area enjoys maximum sunshine and is situated alongside a glazed balustrade on the far boundary to enhance the unbroken views across open fields beyond.

A garden gate gives access to the adjacent agricultural field, with separate access from Main Street. The agricultural land extends to 0.48 acres (0.16 hectares) and is currently planted as wildflower meadow.

Environs - York city centre 5 miles, A1(M) 10 miles, Leeds 20 miles, Harrogate 22 miles, Leeds Bradford airport 26 miles

Askham Bryan is one of the most desirable villages in the affectionately named ‘A64 corridor’. Its rural location belies its easy access east to the historic city of York with its mainline railway station and west to the A1(M) and Leeds. It is a traditional Conservation village with a popular pub The Nag’s Head, a village hall, Norman church and village pond dating from medieval times. The renowned Agricultural College lies at the edge of the village. Neighbouring Askham Richard has a primary school and the independent private schools in York are easily accessible.

Specifics - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: F
Services & Systems: All mains services, gas central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Gren Belt and Conservation Area
Directions: Field House lies at the far eastern end of the village, on the north side. From the A1237/York ring road, upon approaching the village, Field House is the first property on the right hand side. What3words ///quick.dishes.raft
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
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Photographs, particulars and showreel: July 2024
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