Sheriff Hutton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60

Exceptional lifestyle property in an enviable setting in around 15 acres and adjoining the edge of a National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Description

Originally established as a dairy farm, the estate centres on an elegant Victorian farmhouse together with an impressive collection of traditional brick with slate and pantile outbuildings dating from the mid-19th century, several of which have since been thoughtfully converted.

Extending to just over 15 acres, the property has evolved into a well-established and highly versatile rural estate, combining private family living with a range of income-generating enterprises including livery potential, holiday or residential lettings. The flexibility of the estate is reflected in both the arrangement of the accommodation and the adaptability of the outbuildings.

The principal farmhouse is a handsome Victorian residence, accompanied by an attached annexe, readily incorporated into the main house through connecting doors if desired. At the heart of the home lies an impressive kitchen and breakfast room, featuring a traditional pantry, electric Aga, central island with breakfast bar, granite work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances including a wine fridge. Adjoining are a practical utility room, boot room and dog kennel with external run. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a substantial conservatory enjoying east, south and west-facing aspects, with bifold doors allowing flexibility between the spaces; both rooms benefit from underfloor heating.

The principal reception rooms are beautifully interconnected, creating exceptional spaces for entertaining and family living. These include a superb drawing room with an open fireplace and door opening onto the terrace, an elegant dining room with further open fire, and a more intimate sitting room centred around a wood-burning stove.

The first floor provides four bedrooms and three contemporary bath/shower rooms, with the smaller bedroom currently arranged as a study. Occupying the entirety of the second floor is a highly versatile principal suite or guest accommodation, complete with dressing area and bathroom, exposed roof trusses, roof lights and far-reaching views.


Stables Cottage - Annexe
Attached to the farmhouse, Stables Cottage is an attractive two-storey cottage with independent access, as well as doors to the main house and garden, along with a patio garden and allocated parking. The accommodation includes a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room with wood-burning stove, cloakroom, two first-floor bedrooms and a bathroom. Suitable for staff accommodation.

Electric gates open onto a sweeping driveway leading through the paddocks to the farmhouse and principal buildings across the estate. The gardens surround the house and feature paved terraces, mature trees, established borders and a striking curved brick wall. Beyond, the land extends to just over 15 acres, including grazing paddocks, woodland with private walks.

The stable yard includes six loose boxes, one of which has been adapted as a pellet store, with convenient access to the paddocks beyond. Former dairy buildings provide extensive ancillary accommodation including garaging, workshop and office space, together with a gardener’s WC

Location

Cheese Vat Farm occupies a superb position within glorious countryside to the north of York, at the foot of the Howardian Hills and close to the thriving conservation village of Sheriff Hutton. Set between the Vale of York and the Howardian Hills National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), the village offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including a primary school (rated Good by Ofsted in 2020), church, village hall, public houses, garage, post office and village store, delicatessen and coffee house, sports club and regular bus service.

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with Terrington Hall School approximately four miles away and Ampleforth College around 12.5 miles distant. A number of highly regarded independent schools are also available in York, including St Peter's School, Bootham School and The Mount School.

The historic city of York, approximately 11 miles to the south, provides an extensive range of shopping, cultural and leisure amenities. Renowned attractions include York Minster, The Shambles, York Art Gallery and York Theatre Royal, together with an excellent choice of cafés, restaurants and independent retailers. Dining highlights include Roots, Skosh and The Star Inn The City.

The popular market town of Malton, often regarded as the food capital of North Yorkshire, lies approximately 10.6 miles away and offers award-winning food markets, excellent independent shops, breweries, restaurants, a cinema, theatre and railway station.

Communications are excellent, with regular mainline rail services from York to London King’s Cross in under two hours, as well as direct connections to Edinburgh and Manchester.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,534 sq ft


Acreage: 15.7 Acres

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