Villa Cottage offers warm, character-filled accommodation which has undergone a programme of refurbishment during the current owner’s tenure, including rewiring throughout, new windows, a new roof, boiler, solar panels and fitted bedroom furniture.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming through reception hall with original quarry-tiled flooring, a WC, and two staircases to the first floor. It comprises three inter-connecting reception rooms, which enjoy original wooden flooring, a character-filled snug with exposed brickwork walls that further enhance the heritage feel. A sitting room with sash glazing, a fireplace with wood burner and access to the rear terrace and a fully fitted study that leads to the extension to the front of the property. With underfloor heating this space offers a multitude of uses such as a one-bedroom disabled access annexe or a studio/office. It has its own entrance and modern shower room with a walk-in shower and Motif blue tiles.

The charming, traditional country-style dining kitchen features a range of natural wood cabinetry and worktops that add a rustic tone. A striking original range with a working original bread over is set into the chimney breast and provides a charming focal point, complemented by red tiled splashbacks. The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out with ample worktop space and a classic Belfast sink. At the far end, a family dining area sits by a window, creating an inviting space for meals and gatherings. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful fitted utility room providing further space for storage and appliances.

The original staircase rising from the reception hall gives access to a part-vaulted double bedroom with wooden flooring, Velux and front aspect glazing, built-in storage and an en suite bathroom. The second, rear staircase gives access to two further bedrooms, both with wooden flooring and fitted wardrobes. The spacious part-vaulted L-shaped principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, while the other bedroom has a part-vaulted en suite bathroom.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Central heating with combi boiler. Solar panels.

The property is approached through a central wooden pedestrian gate set into mature hedging. A central paved path leading to the front door and annexe is flanked on each side by a wealth of landscaped mature planting and topiary.

A separate rear driveway provides private parking and gives access to the detached double garage and to the rear garden. Facing south-east, it is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature planting. It features a 13ft greenhouse adjoining a paved rear terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining

Carlton Miniott village has a church, local shopping, a Post Office, service station, pubs, a primary school, playing field and fishing lake.

The nearby market town of Thirsk and cathedral city of Ripon offer comprehensive independent and high street shopping, services, pubs, restaurants and entertainment facilities. More extensive amenities are available in Harrogate, York and Leeds. Local sporting facilities include Ripon Racecourse and numerous golf clubs, all set within breathtaking North Yorkshire countryside.

Communications links are excellent: the nearby A1(M) ensures easy access to the national motorway network, as do the excellent links from Thirsk train station which offers regular services to London Kings Cross in approx. 2 hours.