9 Pottergate, YO62

9 Pottergate is a stunning stone built cottage oozing charm and character in the heart of the stunning market town of Helmsley. Helmsley for those less familiar is a fabulous town with a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor's surgery, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery. It its highly regarded as one the best places to live in North Yorkshire.

The house has been beautifully renovated to exacting standards by our discerning client. Entering the rental market for the first time this is an exceptionally rare find. The home offers deceptively spacious and beautifully appointed accommodation, incorporating a self contained annexed studio to the rear, across the charming landscaped rear garden.

During the renovation and refurbishment significant care has been taken to preserve all of the period features worth saving, some having been uncovered as part of the process, others enhanced, the result being a property that showcases its era, but provides a practical layout and tech suited to modern lifestyles. For example the entire ground floor benefits from under floor heating and the house has been re-insulated, re-wired and has a new central heating system giving an excellent EPC rating. Overall its the type off house so many cannot find, period features, charm and character but it all just works!

The standard of finish throughout the property is particularly high but one of the highlights is the kitchen/living area, showcasing a bespoke handmade kitchen, finished with a gas fired Aga and quality appliances, striking exposed stone feature walls and quality limestone tiled floors. The space is bathed in natural light and opens onto the rear terrace via bi-folding timber double glazed doors. In addition there is a nicely proportioned dining room featuring rustic oak flooring, beamed ceiling and feature fireplace with cast iron stove, leading onto an inviting snug.

Completing the ground floor is a study or fifth bedroom with striking ensuite shower room - perfect for elderly guests who prefer not to use the stairs. This room or the snug area would make a super home office for those working from home full or part time.

There first floor continues to impress with four lovely bedrooms. The principal bedroom wing is of course a highlight with its own dressing area and seriously luxurious bathroom.

The second bedroom is also with en-suite and has a bank of built in wardrobes. The two further double bedrooms share a gorgeous family bathroom, all finished to an equally high standard.

Completing the accommodation is a separate self contained single storey stone barn/annexe at the end of the rear garden. This has been finished and dressed to the same standard as the main house, fitted with quality fixtures and fittings, which include a kitchenette, shower room and mezzanine bedroom area - perfect for teenage children, house sitters or guests or perhaps an office.

The garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide numerous points of interest and sitting out spaces, the overall area being larger than most in the area and also incorporating a useful stone outbuilding, pretty green house, bike shed and an off street parking area, enclosed by timber gates.

Do enjoy the photo reel and be sure to book your viewing soon as we anticipate strong interest in this exceptionally rare find to the rental market.

Location

Helmsley is a fabulous town with a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor's surgery, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery.

In addition there is an arts centre showing films and plays, as well as hosting yoga, exhibitions and concerts. Further attractions are the open air swimming pool, Helmsley Walled Garden, International Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park.

Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (2.4 miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (8 miles).

The town lies on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty, the A170 which passes through it links to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

York is about 24 miles to the south and the A1(M) is about 22 miles to the west. Direct trains to London run regularly from Thirsk (14 miles) and York, some making the journey in under two hours.

Helmsley has a primary school, and Ryedale secondary school is just under three miles to the east of the town. Ampleforth College is about four miles away.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.