Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26

Elegant Georgian village house with generous, flexible accommodation and south facing garden

Description

Ivy House is an elegant extended detached village home offering generous and highly versatile accommodation arranged across three floors, including five well-proportioned bedrooms. Situated within a conservation area, this beautiful property has been thoughtfully enhanced by the current owner, combining contemporary improvements with a wealth of original character and period charm.

Dating from the early 18th century, Ivy House is a Georgian vernacular property of impressive proportions, constructed in brick beneath a traditional clay pantile roof. Together with its gardens, the house represents one of the few surviving remnants of historic Upper Poppleton, offering a fascinating connection to the village’s agricultural past. Its attractive architecture, historic character and rarity within the area add to the considerable charm and significance of this distinctive house.

At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen and dining room, featuring a bespoke, handmade Charles Yorke kitchen, beautifully designed to combine timeless style with modern functionality. Centred around a substantial island with breakfast bar, the kitchen is complemented by striking granite worktops, a triple AGA range cooker and a Quooker instant hot water tap. A newly installed boiler provides further practical benefit. The dining area is enhanced by a charming bay window overlooking the garden, while the adjoining living room offers a relaxed and welcoming setting, complete with a log-burning stove. A spiral staircase rises to a delightful mezzanine level, providing an ideal home office or hobby room, while French doors open directly onto the courtyard garden.

A welcoming central hallway runs through the property from front to back, providing access to the principal reception rooms. The formal sitting room is a particularly inviting space, featuring an attractive open fireplace and a delightful dual aspect, creating a light and comfortable environment for both relaxation and entertaining. A separate family room provides further flexibility and could equally serve as a study, workroom or gym. A guest cloakroom and generous well planned utility room complete the ground-floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to the impressive and tranquil principal bedroom suite, offering ample storage and a lovely private en suite shower room. Two further well-proportioned bedrooms feature period detail with built-in storage and are served by a spacious and stylish family bathroom.

The second floor provides two charming bedrooms, beautifully created within the eaves and featuring attractive exposed timbers and brickwork, which add further character and warmth. A separate shower room completes the accommodation. Tasteful, neutral décor runs throughout creating a cohesive and attractive palette.

To the front of the property, there is generous off-road parking, together with a garage, double car port and useful store. The extensive south-facing rear garden is a particular highlight, offering level lawns, paved seating areas, mature planting and attractive high garden walls. This wonderful outdoor space provides an ideal setting for family life, relaxation and entertaining.

Location

Poppleton is a beautiful village with excellent amenities including Ousebank primary school - and is also in the catchment for Manor CE Academy, doctor and dentist surgeries, a superb community sports centre, gastro pubs and a variety of shops including a post office and store. Poppleton has its own railway station connecting to York and Harrogate, a Park & Ride service, and good commuter links to the A64, A1 and M1 via the nearby ring road.

Just two miles from York which boasts a vast array of attractions such as York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles, along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses, supermarkets and further landmark attractions.

The award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Further along is Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are over two miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.

York railway station offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about three and a half miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,282 sq ft



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