4 bedroom house for sale

Outstanding house in a Yorkshire Wolds village midway between Malton and Driffield.

West Barn is an outstanding new conversion of a traditional eighteenth century barn, located in the heart of a rural Yorkshire Wolds village. Period features blend with contemporary design to create a luxurious and practical property that has the versatility to be used in numerous ways: as a family home, for multi-generational living, a work-from-home space or for income generation.

The developer, Haxton Developments, is a longstanding family-run business specialising in the conversion and restoration of listed and historic buildings. “Our understanding of traditional building techniques and conservation policies enables us to apply the expertise needed to safeguard historic status and to integrate modern elements seamlessly.” James Haxton, MD

Entrance hall, cloakroom/wc, 48 ft kitchen/dining/living room, utility room/laundry, boot room, sitting room
Principal bedroom suite with bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms (1 en suite)
Garage, workshop, driveway parking
Gardens to front and rear

Additional Information - Constructed of handmade clamp bricks with lime pointing and a pantile roof along with cast-iron guttering, West Barn is a handsome property that retains the integrity of the original building. It has high performance timber windows and doors as well as internal finishes that include moulded skirtings, architraves and internal oak doors. There is a LED lighting system throughout the house and underfloor heating across the ground floor and in all three bathrooms.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen/dining/living room that extends more than 48 ft and comfortably accommodates a family-sized dining table and a sitting area in front of the log-burning stove. The Shaker style kitchen is fitted with units, double sink and drainer, quartz worktops and upstands. It is accompanied by a large utility/laundry room with a sink, fitted with Shaker style units. A central staircase with oak treads and a glass balustrade rises to the balconied first floor landing.

The principal bedroom is south facing and has an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms and a house bathroom, as well as an additional bedroom and house bathroom on the southern wing of the ground floor. This wing is connected to the main house through an oak-framed garden room, and could become a self-contained unit. It works equally well as an integral part of the house and includes a sitting room with a door giving access to the garden.

Outside - Entrance gates open to a gravel drive, lined with high Portuguese Laurel hedging, that sweeps westwards in an arc providing off-street parking. The integral garage has power and light. There is also an EV charging point as well as external power sockets, lighting and external taps. A path of Indian of Stone leads to the house entrance, passing a generous area of front lawn, artfully concealed from East Barn by pleached trees and a hedge. On the western side of the house a long stretch of lawn is bounded by a post and rail fence with a stone patio that is accessible from the garden room and provides an ideal place for enjoying the afternoon/evening sun. At the rear of the house lies a further expanse of lawn with shrubs and planting.

Environs - Malton 10 miles, Driffield 9 miles, Filey 15 miles, Scarborough 18 miles, Pocklington 18 miles, Beverley 22 miles, York 29 miles

East Lutton is an attractive rural hamlet in the Great Wold Valley, less than a mile from the larger village of West Lutton with its primary school and 12th century church. It is surrounded by the glorious open countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds and within striking distance of the Yorkshire coast. Neighbouring Weaverthorpe has a very popular pub, The Blue Bell Inn. Eight miles to the northwest lies the market town of Malton, known as ‘The Food Capital of Yorkshire’. This flourishing county town offers a range of services including a cottage hospital, doctors and dental practices, cafés, restaurants, independent shops and supermarkets. Its railway station connects to mainline York. The historic city of York can be reached in about 45 minutes where there is an excellent choice of independent schooling within easy reach. Pocklington School, Scarborough College and Ampleforth College are all very accessible.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Listed Grade II
Services & Systems: Mains electricity and water. Pressurised water tank. Air-Source heat pump with underfloor heating. Private sewage treatment plant, shared. Full security system including motion sensor lighting and point of entry detectors. 6 year architects certificate.
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: North Yorkshire Council Directions: Heading in an easterly direction through West Lutton and into East Lutton, the property can be found on the left hand side in the middle of the village, as denoted by the For Sale Board. What3words ///famous.bubble.brisk
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
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Particulars: September 2024
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