Main Street, Appleton Roebuck, York, YO23

A substantial detached family home set within private, mature gardens with annexe, gym and garaging

Description

The property is entered via an impressive central reception hall with oak flooring, creating an inviting first impression. The elegant drawing room enjoys a broad bay window overlooking the gardens and features a characterful wood-burning stove set within a recessed herringbone brick fireplace beneath a substantial oak mantel. A separate reception room to the front, with two tall windows overlooking the driveway, provides versatile accommodation suitable as a cosy sitting room, study or home office.

The heart of the home is the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room, designed with modern family living in mind. Offering ample space for both dining and informal seating, the room benefits from a deep bay window seating area and French doors opening directly onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood cabinetry, complemented by granite work surfaces, an oil-fired Aga and a peninsula unit incorporating an Armitage Shanks Butler sink. A practical utility room, also fitted with a Butler sink and external access to the driveway, sits adjacent to the kitchen. A cloakroom/WC with underfloor heating completes the ground floor accommodation.

Further enhancing the living space is a substantial garden room, offering considerable flexibility and equally suited to use as a games room, fitness studio or additional entertaining area.

The first floor is arranged around a generous central landing, which provides an attractive seating area and access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from a private shower room with underfloor heating and natural light provided by a Velux roof window. A second bedroom also enjoys en suite shower facilities, while the remaining two bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom featuring a freestanding slipper bath. Above, a fully boarded and insulated loft space, complete with lighting, offers excellent storage and potential for future conversion, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside, electric wrought-iron gates open onto a long resin-bound driveway leading to the front of the house and detached garage complex. The double garage is equipped with electric doors, power and water, plus a useful utility area. A substantial forecourt provides extensive parking and turning space for numerous vehicles, while external lighting enhances both practicality and security.

To the rear, the beautifully maintained garden extends away from the house, offering a high degree of privacy. Fully enclosed and bordered by mature trees and shrubs, including apple, pear and blackberry varieties, the garden provides a peaceful setting for outdoor enjoyment. A terrace adjoining the annexe enjoys delightful views along the length of the garden, while a winding pathway leads to a timber shed and log store positioned at the far end of the plot.

The annexe is incorporated within the detached garage building and is positioned to one side of the main residence, with gardens wrapping around two elevations. On the ground floor, a generous garden room features a conservatory-style frontage and French doors opening onto the terrace, creating an ideal recreational or entertaining space. A shower room with WC is also located on this level.

A staircase leads to the first floor, where a self-contained one-bedroom apartment extends to approximately 38 feet in length and benefits from air conditioning throughout. The accommodation comprises an open-plan living space with fitted kitchen and breakfast bar, a generous double bedroom with a south-facing aspect, and a contemporary shower room featuring a Velux window and walk-in shower.

Currently vacant, the apartment has previously generated income through both Assured Shorthold Tenancy arrangements and successful holiday lettings.

Location

Appleton Roebuck is a popular conservation village situated about two miles from the A64 which provides direct access to the A1(M) motorway and York (8 miles). The village has a real sense of community and offers an excellent range of amenities including two public houses, a well-regarded primary school along with tennis court. Tadcaster Grammar School is close by.

The village is surrounded by outstanding countryside offering scenic walks, and the nearby A1M Junction 44 (10 miles) link allows quick easy access to York, Leeds (20 miles), and Harrogate (24 miles), as well as being conveniently situated for access to the A64. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 26 miles distant.

The thriving market town of Tadcaster (5.5 miles) has a wide range of day to day amenities: banks, doctor’s surgery, dentists, supermarket, shops, cafes, bakeries, butchers, restaurants, public houses as well as a swimming pool and sports clubs. Within the town are tennis courts, badminton club, cricket and football clubs. The highly acclaimed Academy Tadcaster Grammar School is under eight miles and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Ofsted rating Good 2012) is under six miles away.

There is a train station in Ulleskelf (10.5 mile) with direct trains to Leeds, York, Hull and Sheffield. Toulston Polo Club is about seven and a half miles distant within Toulston Park and Scarthingwell Golf course is located about four miles south of Ulleskelf.

York is about eight miles to the east with a wider range of amenities and a mainline train station with regular direct services to London Kings Cross, with some services making the journey in under two hours.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,372 sq ft