Main Street, Skipwith, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fantastic detached cottage in the village of Skipwith, complete with a large, private south-facing garden, attached garage, three generously sized bedrooms and significant living space.

Viewers to the cottage will instantly be struck by the picture book setting of the property, set back from the quiet throughfare in Skipwith, the property sits behind a small front garden with driveway to accommodate multiple vehicles.

Heading in through the front door, you will find yourself in the entrance hall leading into the large lounge that benefits from tremendous amounts of natural light from the sliding, south-facing patio doors to the rear and the bay window looking out to the front of the house.

Heading further into the house you will find yourself in the large dining room, which is built around a charming, traditional fireplace and chimney breast. Like much of the rest of the property, this room benefits from original beamed ceilings, adding hugely to the period appeal and character of the home.

To the rear of the property, visitors will find themselves in the kitchen, looking out with fantastic views on to the rear garden. The kitchen also boasts a small utility area with additional storage and a downstairs WC.

Completing the ground floor is a room that could be used as a guest bedroom or accommodation for any family members who wish to minimise their usage of stairs. Alternaitvely, this room could easily be used as a snug, craft room or office.

Heading upstairs, you will find two large double bedrooms. The principal bedroom stretches across the house from front to rear and also boasts a sizeable dressing room complete with fitted wardrobes.

This floor also contains a large bathroom with corner bath and integrated shower as well as a separate WC.

Whilst viewers will surely be wowed by the interior of this wonderful property, they will be equally blown away by the incredible south-facing garden which will delight those who enjoy spending their time outdoors. This garden stretches over 30 metres from the rear of the property and boasts a wealth of plants and trees, offering a wonderful space for true tranquility and even social occasions, as well as acting as a fantastic visiting spot for all manner of local wildlife. The garden is spoilt for sunlight throughout the day and includes a patio area as well as a brick built garden store.

Given the space available, the garden also offers tremendous opportunities to extend and expand the property for those looking for a little additional space on the ground floor.

The property also benefits from a large, attached garage with rear access. The garage has full lighting and power and as well as it's traditional use, could easily be used as a workshop or even a gym. It would also lend itself well to conversion to potentially act as additional living space.

Skipwith itself is one of the most sought after and tranquil villages in the local area - a true sanctuary away from the daily hustle and bustle. It sits a very short walk from Skipwith Common nature reserve, an incredible outdoor space for those that enjoy walks in nature. For those that enjoy their afternoons spent socialising with a wonderful meal and a few drinks, the nearby Drovers Arms is an award-winning gastropub, well known for attracting patrons from far and wide.

The village is well positioned for commuters, being just a few miles from the A19 and with direct routes into York. It also has straightforward access to the M62 motorway. For those commuting by rail, Selby station sits less than 7 miles away with direct regular services to Leeds, York, Hull, Manchester, Doncaster and even London.

Overall, this property is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to live an idyllic village lifestyle. Both interiors and exteriors offer a wealth of opportunities for modernisation and refurbishment, giving the next owners a chance to truly make this property their own and a great base for family life.

Lounge

6.42m x 3.6m - 21'1" x 11'10"

Dining Room

4.27m x 3.9m - 14'0" x 12'10"

Kitchen

4.1m x 2.15m - 13'5" x 7'1"

Guest WC

1.72m x 1.16m - 5'8" x 3'10"

Bedroom 3/Snug/Office

4.27m x 2m - 14'0" x 6'7"

Principal Bedroom

6.09m x 5.79m - 19'12" x 18'12"

Dressing Room

3m x 1.9m - 9'10" x 6'3"

Bedroom 2

3.81m x 3.6m - 12'6" x 11'10"

Bathroom

2.5m x 2.28m - 8'2" x 7'6"

First Floor WC

1.81m x 0.9m - 5'11" x 2'11"

Garage

5.98m x 3.4m - 19'7" x 11'2"