Ashdale Road, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62

A detached period home in the highly sought-after market town of Helmsley, offering generous off-street parking and a garage

Description

Set behind wooden gates, this period home occupies a prime position within the highly sought after town of Helmsley. The property boasts ample off street parking, a garage and attractive gardens.

Arranged over two floors, the property was constructed in 1926 and extends to approximately 2,010 sq ft of light filled accommodation. A welcoming entrance hall leads to an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area, thoughtfully designed with an extensive range of fitted cabinetry, integrated appliances and a Rangemaster cooker. The space also benefits from a log burning stove which creates an attractive focal point. Bi fold doors open onto the west facing garden, creating a fabulous space for alfresco dining.

The sitting room features a lovely bay window and is equipped with a log burning stove. There is also a study, ideal for working from home, which could alternatively be used as a ground floor bedroom if required. In addition, there is a wet room and WC to the ground floor.

To the first floor, there are four bedrooms. The generous principal bedroom and bedroom two benefit from dual aspect windows. Bedrooms three and four enjoy views over the west facing garden. The loft is of considerable size and offers excellent potential for conversion into an additional bedroom and bathroom. It is already fitted with velux windows, is fully boarded out and insulated, primed for conversion subject to the necessary consents.

Externally, the property benefits from ample off street parking and a garage which is fully equipped with water and electricity. The front garden hosts a variety of fruit trees.

Location

Helmsley is a fabulous town with a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor’s surgery, opticians, dentists, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery.

In addition there is an arts centre showing films and plays, as well as hosting yoga, exhibitions and concerts. Further attractions are the open air swimming pool, Helmsley Walled Garden, International Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park.

Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (2.4 miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (8 miles).

The town lies on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty, the A170 which passes through it links to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

York is about 24 miles to the south and the A1(M) is about 22 miles to the west. Direct trains to London run regularly from Thirsk (14 miles) and York, some making the journey in under two hours.

Helmsley has a primary school, and Ryedale secondary school is just under three miles to the east of the town. Ampleforth College is about four miles away.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,010 sq ft