Thwaites Cottage, Nunnington, York

Characterful Grade II listed cottage in the heart of Nunnington, with generous single-storey accommodation, a south-facing garden and garaging.

Thwaites Cottage, with its mellow stone walls and traditional pantile roof, is an appealing residence dating from the mid-18th century. Set in the heart of Nunnington, a picturesque estate village beside the river Rye, the cottage combines period character with the ease of single-storey living.

The generously proportioned principal rooms enjoy natural light from both north and south, with windows framing views of the village and garden respectively. Outside, a south-facing garden, detached garage and traditional stone store provide useful additional space and scope for further enhancement.

Having been let for the past six years and maintained to modern rental standards, the property would now benefit from some updating, offering a new owner the chance to make it their own.

Entrance porch, sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom
Garage, store, private off-street parking
Rear garden

Find Out A Little More .... - Characterful details remain, including original sash windows at the front, some traditional cottage doors with brass fittings, the original entrance door and a fireplace. The accommodation has been maintained for letting and offers an opportunity for sympathetic cosmetic improvement.

The sitting room is a well-proportioned space with a window seat overlooking the village street and a recessed wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth, providing a natural focal point.

The kitchen is a generously sized room with a window to the front and a south-facing window above the sink overlooking the garden, and ample space for fitted units and work surfaces.

The principal bedroom is notably generous in scale, filled with light and featuring a front-facing window seat and the second bedroom, also enjoying a southerly aspect, could equally serve as a study. The adjoining shower room is fitted with a shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, wc and heated towel rail.

There are two hatches giving access to the loft.

Outside - A detached garage and the driveway in front provide parking for up to three cars. The garage has power, lighting, a window and an up-and-over door.

An attached stone outbuilding, formerly a coal store, provides additional storage.

To the rear lies a south-facing garden, mainly laid to lawn with established perimeter planting and a stone wall along its rear boundary. At present relatively simple in its layout, it offers considerable potential for more imaginative planting and a pleasant place to sit outdoors, while recognising the access arrangements described below.

Important note: Neighbouring properties benefit from rights of access across the front part of the rear garden. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the precise route, extent and terms of these rights through their legal advisers.

Environs - Hovingham 2 miles, Helmsley 6 miles, Malton 10 miles

Nunnington is a particularly attractive estate village on the banks of the river Rye, characterised by its limestone cottages and picturesque arched stone bridge. The village has a medieval parish church, community hall and Nunnington Studios, a courtyard of independent artists and businesses, including a popular café. The magnificent Elizabethan Nunnington Hall is now in the care of the National Trust.

Footpaths lead from the village into the surrounding Howardian Hills National Landscape, making this a lovely base from which to explore the countryside. A choice of pubs and restaurants can be found in the wider area, including Michelin-starred The Star Inn at Harome.

Nearby Hovingham offers a village store, bakery, café, GP surgery, monthly market and sporting clubs. To the north is the market town of Helmsley, while Malton to the south has a railway station and a wider range of amenities. Ampleforth College lies within five miles.

Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Exempt as Grade II listed
Council Tax Band: B
Services & Systems: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Conservation Area
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Directions: Thwaites Cottage sits on the southern side of the street, behind a green verge, just beyond Nunnington Studios and identifiable by the red letter box.
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