Gilbertson Farm Cottage, Escrick Road, Wheldrake, York, YO19

A charming country cottage with exceptional living space, attractive gardens and flexible ancillary accommodation

Description

Combining the character and warmth of a period-style country home with the comforts of modern living, the cottage features a wealth of appealing details. Exposed timber beams, cottage-style doors with traditional iron latches and character fireplaces complement the more contemporary elements of the accommodation.

The triple-aspect sitting room provides a particularly welcoming reception space, with a wood-burning stove forming a natural focal point. French doors open directly onto the garden, creating an easy flow between the house and its outdoor surroundings.

At the centre of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room extending to more than 30 ft. Filled with natural light, this versatile space is designed equally well for everyday family life and entertaining.

Quarry-tiled flooring runs throughout, with underfloor heating adding comfort underfoot. French doors open from the room onto the south-west-facing paved terrace, making it an especially enjoyable space from which to appreciate the garden.

The kitchen is comprehensively fitted, incorporating granite work surfaces, a central island, integrated appliances and an Rayburn. Within the adjoining sitting area, a second wood-burning stove sits between fitted shelving and cupboards, creating a cosy secondary living space.

A rear hall provides access to a useful utility room and separate cloakroom.

The cottage offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from good ceiling heights. Two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while Bedrooms one and two overlook the length of the garden, enjoying attractive views and a strong sense of connection with the surrounding grounds.

The house bathroom and en suite are both well appointed and incorporate underfloor heating.

A notable feature of Gilbertson Cottage is the way the house is positioned to take full advantage of its south and west orientation. The principal rooms and garden enjoy good levels of natural light, while the outlook extends across the grounds and away from neighbouring properties.

Immediately adjoining the house is a sheltered paved terrace, enclosed on two sides and accessed directly from both the sitting room and the kitchen/dining/family room. Its south-west orientation provides a particularly pleasant setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by post-and-rail fencing, with mature trees providing structure, privacy and a distinctly established character. A five-bar gate marks the eastern boundary.

The attached brick-built double garage is fitted with electric up-and-over doors and an EV charging point, with provision for a further charger.

Above the garage is a first-floor room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed roof trusses and rooflights. The space benefits from distant views towards York Minster and includes a TV point and separate WC. This versatile accommodation could lend itself to a variety of purposes, subject to any necessary consents.

Gilbertson Cottage is approached along a sweeping shared driveway, leading through the front garden to a private parking area and double garage. There is also potential to create a private driveway down the side of the paddock, which could further enhance the property's access arrangements.

Set in all about 0.55 acre of grounds.

Location

Gilbertson Farm Cottage is situated east of the A19, providing excellent road links to York, the A1(M), Leeds and the wider motorway network.

Wheldrake is a popular and attractive village offering a good range of amenities, including a local store, post office, café, pub, church, primary school and regular bus services to York. The village also benefits from numerous sporting and leisure activities, with nearby Swallow Hall offering golf, tennis and a restaurant. Escrick provides further amenities including a primary school, Parsonage Hotel and popular restaurants.

York city centre is approximately eight miles away, with the Designer Outlet around 10 minutes' drive and Vangarde and Monks Cross approximately 20 minutes away. The area also provides easy access to York Sport Village, David Lloyd Leisure Centre and the University of York.

The property is within the catchment area for Fulford School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and is conveniently located for York’s leading independent schools, including The Mount, Bootham, St Peter’s and The Minster School, as well as Pocklington and Queen Margaret’s School.

York railway station provides regular services on the East Coast Main Line, including London and Edinburgh. The city also offers an excellent choice of restaurants, independent shops, cafés and leisure facilities.

Wheldrake 1½ miles, Escrick 2 miles, A1(M) 19 miles and Leeds 29 miles

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,944 sq ft


Acreage: 0.55 Acres

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