Flaxton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60

A beautifully presented contemporary village home with equestrian facilities and grounds extending to around 2.5 acres

Description

Set within approximately 2.5 acres, Rutland House is an exceptional village residence occupying a delightful position on the edge of the highly sought after village of Flaxton. Finished to an impeccable standard throughout and complemented by excellent equestrian facilities, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully appointed village home that successfully combines elegant family living with an enviable rural lifestyle.

Beautifully presented throughout, this impressive home offers spacious and thoughtfully designed accommodation, ideal for growing families, complemented by a substantial garage and excellent equestrian facilities.

The property is entered via a spacious reception hall with natural stone flooring, leading through to the heart of the home, an impressive open plan kitchen, dining and family room. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with handcrafted wooden cabinetry and granite worktops, creating a timeless and practical space. Beyond, the generous dining and sitting room provide a space both living and entertaining. Two sets of French doors open directly onto the south facing gardens, allowing natural light to flood the room and creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

The elegant sitting room provides a wonderful space in which to relax, featuring detailed cornicing and an attractive fireplace as a focal point. A generously proportioned study offers an ideal environment for home working, whilst a utility room with external access and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the delightful principal bedroom suite enjoys views over the rear gardens and benefits from a dressing area and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three also benefit from en suite facilities, whilst bedroom four is served by a spacious house bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via an electric gated driveway, providing ample parking and turning space for several vehicles, together with a double garage. The beautifully maintained gardens and grounds extend to the south of the house, extending to approximately a third of an acre and have been thoughtfully landscaped to create an attractive and private setting.

The equestrian facilities are particularly impressive, comprising a stable yard with three loose boxes and a hay barn, together with a separate potting shed providing useful storage for gardening equipment. To the rear of the property is a private lane, owned by a neighbouring property, over which Rutland House benefits from a right of access, allowing convenient access to the rear grounds and providing useful space for the storage of trailers or equestrian transport.

Beyond the formal gardens lies a paddock extending to approximately 1.7 acres of grazing land, complemented by a superb 20m x 40m riding arena,providing facilities ideally suited to those with equestrian interests.

Location

Flaxton is an attractive conservation village lying about nine miles north east of York. The village has a good community spirit with a nursery, and a public house. The village is situated for access to Sand Hutton Primary School (Ofsted Good 2024) and Huntington School (Ofsted Outstanding 2024).

Independent schools on offer in York are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

The nearby village of Strensall (about three and a half miles)(five minutes') provides a wide range of local amenities including a convenience store, chemist and Post Office. The property has good access to the A64 ( one mile) giving access to Malton(about ten miles), Scarborough (33 miles), York (about eight and a half miles), Leeds (34 miles)the A1(M) (24.5 miles) and the wider motorway.

York city boasts excellent restaurants including 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, which is about half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park. There is York Golf Club in the neighbouring village of Strensall.

York railway station has regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

The renowned stately home Castle Howard, with its shops and fabulous gardens, is about seven and a half miles away and the rolling countryside of the Wolds and Yorkshire Coast are to the east.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,305 sq ft


Acreage: 2.45 Acres

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Additional Info

Please note there is a covenant on the small parcel of land at the rear of the property. Please check with agent.