5 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb detached home thoughtfully extended and remodelled to provide spacious and sociable family accommodation, with a remarkable elevated position overlooking the village green.

The centrepiece of the house is the impressive living dining kitchen area, bathed in light with bi-fold doors onto the terrace and garden beyond. Within this space is a generous seating area, dining area with contemporary log burning stove and hand-built kitchen.  

The bespoke kitchen is complemented by quartz worksurfaces, with a large central island, range cooker, integrated appliances, and a superb breakfast bar. A separate utility offers further fitted units and sink and courtesy door to side.

There are two further reception rooms to the front elevation, including the sitting room with log burner and playroom with French doors. Furthermore, is an office and WC.   

To the first floor are five bedrooms including the generous master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, fitted wardrobes and ensuite with freestanding bath. There are three further double bedrooms (en-suite shower to bedroom three) and a single bedroom, all with fitted wardrobes and one with ensuite. In addition is a luxurious house bathroom.

Externally the property is approached via a sweeping driveway providing ample parking, flanked by mature hedges. To the rear is a well screened and generous garden, comprehensively landscaped, mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and a good degree of privacy. A large terrace spans full width and provides ample space for outside dining and entertainment. At the top end is a versatile garden room/office with store and tasteful children’s play area.

Grove House provides a fabulous opportunity to secure a substantial and much improved home with a remarkable setting to the front elevation, providing wonderful views throughout the seasons. The work and redesign have been done to the highest standard throughout.

LOCATION

Situated 7 miles south of York city centre the attractive and popular village of Stillingfleet is mentioned in the Domesday Book and even has its own Facebook account where parishioners document the delights of the village. The centre of the village is in a conservation area and includes a Village Green with a beck flowing through attracting wildlife and insects. The 12th Century St Helens Church and the many local groups provide an opportunity to get to meet other villagers. The village also has a Cricket Club, Women’s Institute, toddlers and history groups. The property is in the catchment area for the highly regarded Fulford Secondary School. York also offers a number of exceptional independent schools including St Peters, Bootham and The Mount. Queen Margaret’s School for Girls is just four miles away.

DIRECTIONS

From the outer ring road (A64) in the south at the junction with the A19, follow the A19 towards York and take the first left hand turning signposted to Naburn. Continue through Naburn for approximately 3 miles to Stillingfleet. On entering the village along York Road, travel past the church and over the bridge. Take an immediate right after the bridge, the property is situated a little further on the left.