Elm Tree Farm Etton Road Cherry Burton Beverley HU17 7RP

REFERENCE BA0665: A fine Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse of great architectural interest and provenance that retains many of the superb period features that make Georgian architecture so interesting. From the symmetrical design to the high ceilings, fireplaces in the majority of rooms, ceiling cornicing and the superb external detailing, this property is a fantastic example of the period. The inherent character has been retained with original sash windows, exposed wood flooring and the wonderful stove in the dining room. My client has enjoyed being the custodian of this property for the past twenty years or so and is now passing this wonderful opportunity to the next owner. For the discerning buyer who has a true appreciation of period property this home is an absolute once in a lifetime purchase.

LOCATION:

Situated approximately 3 miles north west of Beverley, Cherry Burton is a vibrant quintessential English village surrounded by open countryside that has proved popular for the discerning buyer. Offering a comprehensive range of activities and amenities there is something for everyone, whether that be watching a cricket or football match on the village sports field, joining the tennis club or simply enjoying the fine ales and food at the Bay Horse public house or taking leisurely country walks. 

There is a village shop/Post Office and a village hall which hosts monthly coffee mornings, the monthly meeting of the wine club, regular live music, yoga, Tai Chi and much more. The Anglican Church, St Michaels, is well attended and the adjacent Church Hall has regular social events including the "Open Door" Community Cafe every Friday during the summer months. Cherry Tots Play Group is held in the Church Hall, Cherry Burton C of E Primary School is highly regarded.

This particular property is situated to the western edge of the village close to open countryside and within a short walk of the village amenities and occupies a private plot of about one quarter of an acre in total.

AGENTS NOTE. Some external photographs have been provided by my client to show the property at different times of the year and are for reference only.

ACCOMMODATION: Elm Tree Farm is approached via a wrought iron gate with matching fencing to either side onto a low level wall enclosure. A path subdivides the front lawn and leads to the front door which incorporates a decorative surround and fanlight above, typical of the period. The entrance hall offers a return stair-case directly in front of you and panelled doors giving access to the drawing room and sitting room. In turn, the sitting room leads to an inner lobby which gives access to the study and dining room, which overlooks the private rear garden. The kitchen is adjacent to this room and via a utility area leads to the outdoor space. The first floor offers three very well proportioned rooms with an en-suite to the main bedroom and a family bathroom. Gardens are of a westerly aspect and offer a high level of privacy and, in addition, there are a range of outbuildings to include a fourth bedroom and en-suite and a sizeable three car garage, as well as parking for numerous vehicles.

ENTRANCE HALL: With return staircase leading to the first floor, large under-stairs storage cupboard, and York flagstone flooring.

DRAWING ROOM: A well proportioned room that overlooks the enclosed cottage style front garden via the original Georgian sash window that floods this room with natural light. The raised stone hearth and fireplace creates a very pleasant focal point to the room and there is wide plank, reclaimed wood flooring, that gives a great sense of warmth to the room. In addition, there are high level skirting boards and an attractive ceiling cornice and two wall light points.

SITTING ROOM:  Almost identical in proportion to the drawing room, this room also overlooks the cottage style garden to the front of the property via the original Georgian sash window. The fireplace and wrought iron grate creates a nice focal point to this room and there is exposed wood flooring. Other features to this room are the ceiling cornice, central ceiling rose and high level skirting boards.

INNER LOBBY: Quarry tiled flooring, fitted pine dresser style unit providing storage cupboards.

STUDY: This room has been adapted from the original pantry and offers a fitted pine wood desk with storage. There is a quarry tiled floor, casement window and the original meat hooks to the ceiling are still in place.

DINING ROOM: This is a truly wonderful space, situated to the rear of the property and enjoying a dual aspect view of the private rear garden via the original Georgian sash windows. The flooring is quarry tiled and there is a fitted low level pine storage cupboard, beamed ceiling and the original meat hooks. The stand out feature to this room is, what is believed to be the original stove, by King and Co of Hull, which incorporates an oven, hotplate and central grate and is fitted into an exposed brick inglenook with wooden mantle over and has book shelves with storage cupboards to either side.

KITCHEN: A well proportioned kitchen that offers a good range of storage solutions incorporating a ceramic sink unit with brass mixer tap, storage cupboard below. A further range of matching eye level and base level cabinets and drawers that are complimented by wooden counter tops. There is space for a cooking range that has a canopied extractor above, along with space for an under-counter fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Flooring is to slate tiles which extend into the utility area.

UTILITY AREA: Counter top, eye level storage cabinet, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. A door gives access to to the enclosed courtyard.

The first floor is approached by an attractive return staircase which leads to a split level landing giving access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom. The original Georgian sash window takes full advantage of its southerly aspect and floods the landing with natural light. There are high level skirting boards and cornice to the ceiling. A loft hatch gives access to the roof space via a pull down ladder.

MASTER BEDROOM: A very generously proportioned bedroom, believed to have been two rooms originally. Located to the rear of the property, this is a dual aspect room to the east and west elevations and offers a great view of the private rear garden. Character features include high level skirting boards, exposed wood flooring, and a central ceiling beam that may have formed part of the original dividing wall. There is a fitted double wardrobe to one wall.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Comprises a three piece suite of; double shower enclosure with electric shower, glass sliding door, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin, exposed wooden floor, half tiled walls, shaver point, wall light point, and extractor.

BEDROOM TWO:  Situated to the front of the property with original sash windows to the southern elevation. This is a well proportioned double room that is bathed in natural light, high level skirting boards and picture rail, and features a fireplace with wrought iron grate creating a focal point to the room.

BEDROOM THREE: A well proportioned double room, with an original Georgian sash widow to the front taking full advantage of the southerly aspect to flood this room in natural light. There is exposed wide plank wooden flooring and the fireplace with Adam style surround and wrought iron grate creates a nice focal point to the room. There are fitted bookshelves to either side. 

BATHROOM: Comprising; panel enclosed corner bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash basin, close coupled WC, tiled walls, and exposed wooden flooring. There is a shaver point and a floor to ceiling cupboard which houses the hot water storage tank.

OUTBUILDINGS: To the rear of the property is a private cobbled courtyard with a feature brick built well and adjacent store, which houses the central heating boiler. Along the northern boundary of this area is a range of outbuildings under a slate tiled roof. One of which has been converted to create a very comfortable guest suite/fourth bedroom and ensuite. In addition there is an open wood store and a separate workshop. 

FOURTH BEDROOM/GUEST SUITE: A comfortable room with laminate wood flooring and pine clad walls. There is an en suite shower room comprising; a fully tiled shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

GARDENS: To the west elevation of the house the garden offers a high level of privacy and is enclosed by hedging and fencing. There is mature planting to the main body of the garden with a central, and very useable, lawned area, and an adjacent York-stone sun terrace that takes full advantage of the excellent levels of sunlight afforded to the westerly and southernly aspects and provides an ideal location for al-fresco dining. To the northern side of the lawn is a shingle stone path with pergola over that provides the frame work for the climbing roses. There is a further area of gravelled garden that has been designed for ease of maintenance and incorporates low level planting.

The front garden is lawned and enclosed to the southern boundary with wrought iron railings onto a low level brick wall, and a gate gives access to a central path. There is a variety of planting which creates colour and interest all year around.

PARKING: A large block-set parking area is situated to the side of the property, and has a pair of timber gates giving access to a further large block-set parking area that leads to the substantial three car garage.

GARAGE: Of brick construction under a slate tiled pitched roof. The three car garage has been designed to comfortably house a number of vehicles, and has light and power.