5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set behind a pretty dry stone wall, this superb stone-built five bedroom house, with private walled garden and double garage, is situated in the highly sought after village of Helmsley.

Description

This beautifully finished five bedroom house sits on the periphery of the prime North Yorkshire village of Helmsley, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Built in 2015, this impressive house has been built to exacting standards with a spacious and well thought out layout. The property sits behind an attractive front garden encased by a dry stone wall.

The ground floor layout has been designed with modern living in mind; the spacious entrance hall gives way to a generous sitting room extending the width of the house, with bi-fold doors opening to the garden. Double doors open to the dining room, a flexible space that would work equally well as a snug, playroom or study.

The shaker style kitchen is particularly spacious, adorned with plenty of cupboards, built in quality appliances, granite worktops and freestanding central island unit. There is ample space for a dining table. Bi-fold doors open to the patio, perfect for entertaining in the summer months. The utility room sits just off from the kitchen.

The first floor comprises five bedrooms, most notably the principal bedroom suite which has the advantage of an en suite bathroom and built-in wardrobe. There are three further double bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom suite. Bedroom five is currently used as a study.

To the rear of the property there is a lawned garden with patio area. The double garage sits at the bottom of the garden. Part of the garage has been partitioned to create an insulated room with multiple power points, ideal for a number of different uses. There is parking for two cars to the front of the garage as well as visitor parking at the entrance of the development.

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, 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, and boasts considerable architectural character. The A170 from Helmsley 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: 1,740 sq ft