6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A striking Georgian townhouse situated in the heart of Easingwold with beautiful garden and garages.

Description

Situated in a prime position overlooking a broad green in Easingwold’s fine Georgian Market Square, Roecliffe House is a superb double fronted property dating back to the 18th century and is a excellent example of the architecture of its time.

The property has been extensively re-modelled and refurbished and now provides immaculate accommodation with wonderful period features throughout. The property has the unusual benefit of a particularly large plot totalling around 1/3 of an acre.

Arranged over three floors, with living accommodation totalling around 5,200 square foot, the layout is spacious and bright throughout. The property is entered through a sizeable reception hall with an elegant sweeping staircase leading to the first floor.

Accessed from the main entrance hall to the front of the property is two good size reception rooms with attractive fireplaces and both overlooking the market place. There is a further snug which has the added benefit of a wood burner.

The heart of the home is the kitchen/ breakfast room with beautifully fitted oak cabinetry, granite worktops, equipped with a 4 oven AGA and a range of other high end appliances. There is a central island unit with a breakfast bar providing a space for casual dining. From the breakfast room is the marvellous addition of the bright orangery installed with underfloor heating leading through French doors to walled courtyard. A rear staircase hall extends from the back of the kitchen and allows access to a second W.C., study and utility room. The rear staircase leads up to an extensive games room and gym which has its own bathroom. This space could be utilised as annex as there is a separate external entrance.

The superb first floor encompasses three good size double bedrooms, one of which is en suite and well appointed family bathroom. The generous principal bedroom has a fabulous dressing room and en suite bathroom.

To the third floor are a further two bedrooms which benefit both from walk in wardrobes. They share a nicely fitted bathroom suite.

There is a delightful walled courtyard garden which offers a wonderful contrast with the patio to enjoy al fresco dining. Just beyond is a further large lawned area. From the courtyard there is access to the double garage and useful store room. Parking for three cars can be found at the front of the property, with additional parking at the rear, through the gates.

Location

Easingwold market town has an excellent range of amenities, including supermarkets, a doctor’s surgery, dentist, butchers, cafes, restaurants, public house, bank and numerous independent shops along with a weekly farmers market. The town is on the edge of the Vale of York and close to The North York Moors National Park (just over six miles) and Howardian Hills an Area of Outstanding National Beauty.

There is a primary school (Ofsted Good 2019) and a secondary school (Ofsted Outstanding 2022) within the town.

The private schools Cundall Manor and Queen Ethelburga's College are both within about nine miles, with further independent schools on offer in York including The Mount, St Peter’s and Bootham.

Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Black Swan, Oldstead (9 miles) and The Star at Harome (16 miles). Along with The Abbey Inn, Byland Abbey (7.4 miles)

York city centre (14 miles) boasts an excellent range of shopping facilities, attractions and restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on the popular Micklegate. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park.

York railway station offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

Thirsk (11 miles) offers a wide choice of shops, pubs, banks, a local cinema, leisure facilities, supermarkets and a racecourse. The mainline railway station has train services to London, some making the journey in as little as two hours fifteen minutes.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,200 sq ft