Moor Monkton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26

A modern detached bungalow occupying an impressive private plot in the sought-after village of Moor Monkton

Description

Set within the sought-after village of Moor Monkton, this detached bungalow occupies an impressive and private plot, incorporating well-screened gardens and excellent parking provision.

Inside, a central hallway provides a natural division between the principal reception rooms and bedroom accommodation. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook over, and direct connection to, the garden, with traditional-style cabinetry and an attractive pitched ceiling with timber-clad finish. The kitchen flows naturally into the formal dining room, which benefits from dual-aspect views and double doors opening through to the principal sitting room. This welcoming space features a log-burning stove and further dual-aspect windows, creating a light and comfortable room with a lovely connection to the the rest of the house.

The bedrooms are all well proportioned, with the generous principal bedroom offering ample storage space. A house bathroom serves the bedroom accommodation.

Outside, the driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a large detached garage. The well-screened gardens feature a level lawn, mature planting and established borders, creating a wonderful sense of space and privacy. A summer house provides a versatile additional space, ideal for entertaining, hobbies or storage.

The property offers an exciting opportunity to create an exceptional village home, with scope for extension or further enhancement, subject to the necessary consents. With its generous plot, extensive private gardens and excellent outbuildings, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a bungalow with considerable potential in such a desirable setting.

Location

Moor Monkton is a wonderful rural village, conveniently located about seven and a half miles west of York city centre off the A59, boasting an active community, offering a range of recreational activities including a book club, garden club and a pop up pub within The Old School House. There is a local equestrian centre, fishing lakes and a 12th century church.

The local primary and secondary schools (both Academy) are in the village of Poppleton less than five miles distant. Poppleton village has a Co-op store, butcher post office, public houses, dentist, doctor’s surgery, library and Poppleton centre offering a range of sports and activities. There is also a small railway station on the York to Harrogate and Leeds line with regular services.

Queen Ethelburga's Colegiate is within about eight miles of the village with further independent schools in York; Bootham, The Mount and St Peter's.

The historic Cathedral city of York boasts an excellent range of shopping facilities, attractions and 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 with 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.

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 beautiful Spa town of Harrogate has an impressive range of amenities, excellent shopping and supermarkets including a Waitrose, beautiful parks and the famous Bettys Café tea room. The town has a train station with regular services to Leeds and York which in turn have direct access to London, Kings Cross and Edinburgh.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,207 sq ft


Acreage: 0.49 Acres

Directions

///shocking.interviewer.hogs