5 bedroom house for sale

Substantial, luxurious modern house in a treasured North Yorkshire village

No. 1 Thornton Heights is a large property standing at the head of this prestigious 2016 residential development. It is a handsome double fronted house in a generous plot, elevated and with an open outlook. Filled with light from all sides and connected to the rear garden through three pairs of bifold doors, this house is built to impress with wonderful living space and generous ceiling heights. Thornton Heights is situated in a quiet residential enclave nestled on the eastern edge of the picturesque village of Thornton le Dale.


Entrance and staircase hall, kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, drawing room, study/office
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite)
Garage, ample off street parking, landscaped gardens

Additional Information - The interiors are high specification throughout all floors, and include a Schuller Next125 German kitchen following the Bauhaus concept, new technology Ideal Vogue S26 Gen2 System Boiler, internal oak-faced doors, engineered oak flooring in the sitting room and office, porcelain tiles to the remainder of the ground floor and underfloor heating throughout this space.

The superbly realised open plan kitchen/dining/living space lies at the heart of the home and is connected to the private and sheltered, landscaped gardens via two pairs of bifold doors. Stylish and contemporary the fitted kitchen has integrated appliances including an island with induction hob and extractor fan above, larder cupboard with retractable doors, Neff appliances including two ovens, microwave oven, warming drawer, two integrated dishwashers, larder fridge, wine fridge and larder freezer. In addition there is a useful pantry and separate utility/laundry room.

The elegantly proportioned 27ft drawing room is triple aspect with bifold doors opening onto the garden terrace; it features a stone mantel and surround housing a living flame gas fire.

Facing due west the principal bedroom suite with bespoke dressing room and bathroom is swathed in natural light and enjoys far reaching views. There are five bedrooms in total, three of which are en suite. Each of the contemporary styled bathrooms are fitted to a high specification predominantly Duravit sanitary ware.

Outside - 1 Thornton Heights enjoys an elevated corner plot set back from the country lane behind wrought iron railings and landscaped gardens, with a broad frontage that includes the recently built detached garage (electric door, power and light). There are three parking spaces on the southern boundary, with a further two spaces to the front elevation.

The manicured rear gardens wrap around three sides of the house; they are designed to enjoy day long sunshine and are connected to the living areas of the house via a sandstone terrace. On the far corner is a further elevated brick sett terrace. A side garden with hard landscaping and raised beds connects to the single garage and provides a useful ‘drying yard’ outside the laundry room. The rear garden is secure with two garden gates giving access to the garage and parking area; the whole is bounded by a high hedge to the north as well as timber fencing and trellis lined with pleached laurel trees with well stocked herbaceous borders and colourful perennial climbers. There is outside lighting, outdoor taps and electric powerpoints.

Environs - Pickering 3 miles, Malton 9 miles, Scarborough 14 miles, Helmsley 15 miles, York 27 miles

Thornton le Dale lies on the southern fringe of the North York Moors alongside Dalby Forest. It is one of the most picturesque villages in North Yorkshire with a thriving community and a range of superb amenities including pubs, primary school, bakers/farmshop, chemist, independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Local sports amenities include gym, cricket, football, squash and a bowling green. There are high performing state and private schools in the area, and the nearby market town of Pickering provides all the attractions of an established market town.

Rapid access to York, Leeds and the motorway network is via the A64, some seven miles away. From Malton Railway Station there are connections to London/Scotland from the mainline service at York. West along the A170 is the A1. A local bus service connects to Scarborough, Whitby, York, Leeds, Tadcaster and Sutton Bank.

General - Services: Mains gas, water and electricity. Gas fired central heating boiler.
EPC: B
Council Tax: G
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Fixtures & fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local authority: Ryedale District Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Directions: From the centre of Thornton le Dale take the village road east (A170). On the brow of the hill, take a right turn down Hurrell Lane and 1 Thornton Heights is on your left

Photographs and particulars: July 2024
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