HIGH MEADOWS GREAT EDSTONE, YORK

HIGH MEADOWS GREAT EDSTONE, YORK

Tel: 01653 697820 CHARTERED SURVEYORS AUCTIONEERS VALUERS LAND & ESTATE AGENTS FINE ART & FURNITURE E S T A B L I S H E D 1 8 6 0 HIGH MEADOWS WAPPING LANE, GREAT EDSTONE YORK Kirkbymoorside 3 miles, Pickering 7 miles, Helmsley 8 miles, Malton 12 miles, Scarborough 25 miles, York 32 miles Distances Approximate SPECTACULARLY LOCATED FOUR BEDROOM RESIDENCE ENJOYING UNPARALLELED VIEWS & OCCUPYING A SUPERB ELEVATED SITE WITHIN LANDSCAPED GROUNDS, PADDOCKS & MODERN GENERAL-PURPOSE BUILDING. IN ALL APPROXIMATELY 8.93 ACRES PORCH ENTRANCE HALL LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM DINING KITCHEN REAR HALL CLOAKROOM REAR PORCH THREE GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOMS (ONE EN-SUITE) HOUSE BATHROOM FIRST FLOOR LANDING FOURTH DOUBLE BEDROOM ATTIC STORE ROOM OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING ATTRACTIVE GARDENS AMPLE PARKING GARAGE UTILITY ROOM GREENHOUSE 43FT GENERAL-PURPOSE BUILDING GRASS PADDOCKS PANORAMIC VIEWS IN TOTAL APPROXIMATELY 8.93 ACRES GUIDE PRICE 650,000 FREEHOLD 3

High Meadows is a substantial detached property occupying a superb, elevated position and affording spectacular, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and the North York Moors and set within landscaped gardens with adjoining land and modern workshop. Built in 1986 to an individual design, the property offers a versatile arrangement of accommodation with generously proportioned rooms, most of which enjoy a very pleasant outlook. In total there are four double bedrooms, one of which is to the first floor and a substantial attic store room offers clear potential to create a further bedroom suite, or even a first floor reception room, subject to securing any appropriate consents. North York Moors steam railway is based at Pickering, some seven miles east. Malton is located approximately twelve miles south of the village and from here there is easy access to the A64 providing links to the wider metropolitan area. Malton benefits from a comprehensive range of amenities, including a train station with regular services to the main line station of York, where there are direct services to London, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Properties of this type in such situations are rare to the market and viewing is strongly advised. The property is presented and maintained to an excellent standard with the benefit of oil fired central heating and Upvc double glazing. The accommodation, which extends to almost 2,000ft 2, briefly comprises: porch, entrance hall, sitting room with log burning stove, dining room, dining kitchen with Aga, inner hall, cloakroom, rear porch, three double bedrooms including a guest room with en-suite shower room, family bathroom, first floor landing, bedroom four and attic store room. Situated on the edge of the village, at the far end of Wapping Lane, High Meadows is approached via a gated and graveled driveway with plenty of room to park in addition to a single garage with adjoining utility/boiler room. The front of the property faces west and overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden with well-stocked shrub borders and lawn bordering onto a ha-ha, allowing for uninterrupted views across the adjoining grass field. There are additional garden areas to either side which are also meticulously maintained and include paved areas, pond, orchard, vegetable patch, a variety of trees and a greenhouse. Beyond the dwelling is a modern, steel-framed workshop which provides excellent storage and suitable for housing of livestock or machinery. Forming part of the property and adjoining the north-east boundary is a useful paddock, part of which has been planted up as an attractive spinney, with a combined area of 0.68 acres. The grass field which adjoins to the west is a scenic meadow, from which the property takes its name and is studded with several fine mature trees and amounts to 7.69 acres. The total site area, including the gardens and grounds is estimated to extend to 8.93 acres. Great Edstone is an attractive and peaceful hill top village located on the doorstep of the North York Moors National Park and only three miles from the Georgian market town of Kirkbymoorside. The town benefits from a large number of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and an 18 hole golf course. The village falls within the catchment area for Ryedale school at the nearby village of Nawton, which has a reputation for excellence. Each of the nearby market towns has something different to offer; the 4

ACCOMMODATION FRONT PORCH 2.7m x 1.9m (8 10 x 6 3 ) Quarry tile floor. Casement windows to the front and side. Panelled front door to:- ENTRANCE HALL 5.8mx 2.3m (min) (19 0 x 7 7 ) Staircase to the first floor. Understairs cupboard. Oak flooring. Telephone point. Large, walk-in cupboard. Thermostat. Two radiators. DINING KITCHEN 5.8m x 3.6m (19 0 x 11 10 ) Range of oak fronted kitchen cabinets with polished granite work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Island unit with matching work surface. Two oven, oil fired AGA. Four ring electric hob with extractor hood above. Electric double oven. Coving. Telephone point. Casement windows to the side and rear. Radiator. LIVING ROOM 5.5m x 4.9m (18 1 x 16 1 ) Double aspect room enjoying breathtaking views. Cast iron, log burning stove set on a quarry tile hearth within a brick surround with oak mantel. Coving. Television point. Three wall light points. Radiator. REAR HALL 3.6m x 2.1m (11 10 x 6 11 ) Coving. Automatic washing machine point. Coat hooks. Half paneled walls. Casement window and stable door to the Rear Porch. DINING ROOM 4.9m x 3.2m (16 1 x 10 6 ) Coving. Two wall light points. Casement window to the side and feature window onto the Entrance Hall. Radiator. CLOAKROOM 1.8m x 1.0m (5 11 x 3 3 ) White low flush WC and wash basin. Tiled floor. Half tiled walls. Casement window to the rear. REAR PORCH 2.5m x 1.4m (8 2 x 4 7 ) Tiled floor. Door opening onto the driveway at the rear of the property. Windows to two sides. 5

BEDROOM ONE 4.3m x 3.6m (min) (14 1 x 11 10 ) Casement window to the front. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. BEDROOM TWO 4.5m x 3.7m (14 9 x 12 2 ) Casement window to the front. Radiator. BEDROOM THREE 3.8m x 3.2m (12 6 x 10 6 ) Casement window to the side. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Velux roof light. Walk-in storage cupboard. BEDROOM FOUR 4.8m x 3.6m (15 9 x 11 10 ) Casement window to the side. Fitted wardrobe. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.2m x 1.1m (10 6 x 3 7 ) White suite comprising: double shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit and low flush WC. Extractor fan. Feature stained glass window onto the Bedroom. Heated towel rail. ATTIC STORE ROOM 8.1m x 4.8m (to eaves) (26 7 x 15 9 ) Casement window to the side. Loft hatch. Cold water header tank. HOUSE BATHROOM 3.6m x 3.0m (11 10 x 9 10 ) White suite comprising: bath, wash basin, low flush WC and walk-in shower cubicle. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater. Casement window to the rear. Radiator. 5

OUTSIDE The property is situated in the most delightful gardens and grounds which have been lovingly developed to create a garden which provides year-round colour and variety. To the rear of the property is a gravel driveway leading though to the garage and a parking area. To the front of the property is a lovely mature lawned garden with mixed herbaceous borders and with a Ha-Ha providing the most superb elevated views over toward, Kirkbymoorside, the Vale of Pickering and North York Moors National Park. The garden includes a patio area and further mature borders to all sides and access through to the grazing paddocks and outbuilding beyond. UTILITY ROOM 5.2m x 1.6m (17 1 x 5 3 ) Oil fired central heating boiler. Casement window to the rear. Personnel door to the side. Electric light and power. GARAGE 5.2m x 2.7m (17 1 x 8 10 ) Electric, roller shutter door. Concrete floor. Electric light and power. BARN / GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING 13.1m x 7.6m (43 0 x 24 11 ) Three bay, steel frame construction with profile steel roof. Roller shutter door and personnel door to the front. Electric light and power. Concrete floor. The views from the garden and grounds are quite superb and the plot faces west and benefits from some spectacular sunsets. 5

AGRICULTURAL LAND In all the property is situated in approximately 8.93 acres of which approximately 7.69 acres comprises permanent pasture grazing land suitable for providing grazing for livestock or horses. The land comprises two main grazing fields and a smaller holding paddock adjacent to the building. The land includes a number of mature specimen trees interspersed throughout. The land is situated within a ring fence and slopes from east to west leading down to the public highway. The land is bordered by post and wire stock proof fencing and mature hedgerows. The land has been registed for BPS subsidy payments but these will only be transferred to a new purchaser if they are eligible to claim, i.e. have a total area of 5ha/ 12.35 acres or more. AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CLAUSE Please note that there is an Agricultural Occupancy Clause attached to the property. Please note that the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed in agriculture, as defined by Section 221 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1962, or in forestry, and dependents of such persons. Please note that any prospective purchaser must meet this criterion. However we strongly recommend interested parties take note and legal advice on the decision of Shortt v Secretary of State (2015). EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars or not. A footpath crosses the land. SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS Sporting, Timber and Mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale. BOUNDARIES The vendors will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary fences and hedges etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax: Band: D. Post Code: YO62 6PD Tenure: We understand that the property is Freehold and that vacant possession will be given upon completion. Planning: Ryedale District Council, Malton. Tel: 01653600666. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the Agent s office in Malton. All measurements are approximate and are intended for guidance purposes only. Services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service reconnection. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. 5

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