Barkston Ash, Main Street, LS24

"Ashton Cottage"  is a beautifully refurbished period cottage, thoughtfully modernised while retaining its inherent charm. The home now offers a warm, inviting interior with quality finishes, generous natural light and far reaching rural views. With a superb open plan dining kitchen, stylish new bathroom, fresh décor and newly laid carpets throughout, the property is ready to move straight into and enjoy. The gardens and large driveway with detached double garage complete a wonderfully balanced village home. The accommodation benefits from recently installed double glazed windows, gas fired central heating and in further detail comprises:-

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with attractive floor covering, staircase to the first floor and a useful understairs WC. The lounge is a cosy, characterful room with deep windowsill, fitted shutters and a wood burning stove set beneath an oak mantle. Double internal oak doors lead through to the impressive dining kitchen, a bright and sociable space with window to the side and French  doors opening onto the private rear garden. A newly fitted kitchen with "Shaker Style" wall and base units, attractive Quartz work surfaces with matching upstands, ceramic sink and integrated appliances including fridge, induction hob with extractor, dishwasher, oven, warming drawer and washing machine. There is a most useful pantry with original cold slab. The dining area enjoys views over the garden and open farmland beyond.

To the upstairs, the landing provides access to the loft and an airing cupboard houses the gas boiler. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with lovely open views towards Sherburn In Elmet and benefits from fitted wardrobes. Bedroom two is another comfortable double with built in storage, while bedroom three is ideal as a single room or home office. All are served by a beautifully appointed house bathroom featuring a panelled bath with shower over, washbasin with storage and low flush WC.

To the outside, the property offers a much larger than expected block paved driveway set behind metal gates, leading to a detached double garage with newly installed electric roller door, with light and power laid on, window and door to rear. The rear garden is attractively landscaped with a stone flagged patio, decorative borders, stone walling and steps rising to a neat level lawn with open views across adjoining farmland.

Barkston Ash is a popular village set off the A162 some five miles south of Tadcaster/A64 and within easy commuting distance of both Leeds and York. The village dates back to 1090AD and has a highly respected primary school and many local amenities including two children's nurseries, churches and a village hall, and benefits from two licensed pub/restaurants.