7 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial and imposing former vicarage, with numerous outbuildings, set in extensive walled gardens, in a peaceful corner of this thriving market town

Description

Dating from 1864, this handsome mid Victorian property served as a vicarage until 1975 when it sold by the Diocese into private ownership and has since only had three owners. The present owners have undertaken a rolling programme of decoration which has continued throughout their tenure, resulting in the well presented building being offered for sale today.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is ideally suited to family life with three formal reception rooms, all perfectly proportioned and bathed in copious amount of natural light, a kitchen/breakfast room and study which can be utilised for home working. The bespoke crafted kitchen has a range of base units with granite worktops, a dresser unit and an Aga with separate gas hob and electric ovens. An open doorway leads to the larger than average utility room and rear porch with associated stores and on the opposite side of the kitchen a butlers pantry and larder.

At first floor level the accommodation includes five large bedrooms positioned on all four corners of the property all with beautiful views across the gardens and roof tops beyond, served by two full bathrooms. On the second floor there are a further two double bedrooms which have been used recently as a teenagers apartment.

In addition to the useful cellars, there are a range of outbuildings, the former Carriage House, which incorporate a a workshop and adjoining stables which now serve as garden equipment stores. The courtyard between the house and carriage house provides ample space for parking, with a car port at the far end.

The gardens flank the house to the south and west, bordered by high brick walls and mature hedging which provide a great deal of privacy. Laid predominantly to lawn, surrounded by mature trees, with a large stone flagged patio extending from the southern side of the house providing the perfect venue for al-fresco dining.

The area of garden to the south of the property entrance has planning permission for a bungalow and double garage, this is available by separate negotiation.

Location

The historic town of Market Weighton lies on the fringes of the Yorkshire Wolds, between the cities of York (about 19.5 miles) and Hull (about 17.5 miles).

The town has held an outdoor market for over 750 years and has an excellent range of local artisan shops, restaurants and ample amenities including schools, churches, a doctors' surgery, dental surgeries, numerous public houses and supermarket with a petrol filling station. Sports and leisure facilities are well catered for with a sports centre, gymnasium, bowling green, tennis courts and nearby golf and polo clubs. The nearest railway station is in Brough and there is a regular bus service to a wide variety of destinations.

The town has fantastic walking and cycling routes to enjoy, including the Hudson Way or you can enjoy the challenges of the Yorkshire Wolds and Minister Way. The route 66 cycle network also passes through the town.

Pocklington market town is close to hand at seven miles distant offering a wider range of amenities, cafes, restaurants, a health centre, dentist, leisure centre, cinema, post office, banks and supermarkets. There are also tennis, football, rugby and a cricket club. Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club is situated just outside the town.

Pocklington School is a well-regarded private school taking pupils from ages 4 to 18 years and Woldgate School and Sixth Form (Academy). Queen Margaret's School for Girls is about 18.5 miles. Woldschild Montessori School, Warter (9 miles) has been voted in the top four in the country by Ofsted.

Market Weighton is a fantastic location and is well connected to the A166 to the coast, A64 and A1079, which provides connections to Hull, York and Leeds.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,624 sq ft


Acreage: 0.57 Acres