5 bedroom detached house for sale

This beautiful, detached cottage is located in the highly regarded Village of Hillam. This exquisite property has period features, spacious accommodation throughout and a delightful extensive garden, The property must be viewed to appreciate the unique charm, location, privacy and high standard of accommodation on offer.

Upon entering this charming cottage, you are greeted by a welcoming reception hall having an open fire, stone tiled floor, staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation and a guest W.C with an understairs storage cupboard. Progressing further into the property is a versatile reception room/family room which is an ideal space for relaxing in, having a stone surround fireplace with a fitted log burner and stairs leading down the converted basement/gym room. The basement is a fantastic private space, which has a gym room and a TV room perfect for older children. Leading off from the aforementioned reception hall is a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining room, forming a sociable living space. The stunning kitchen has attractive country-style units fitted at floor and wall height with solid wooden work top surfaces, a brilliant central Island unit and a range of high-quality integrated appliances including a fabulous range cooker. This room is the hub of the house and features a Redbrick feature wall, stone tiled floor and ample space for dining table and chairs, making it perfect for family gatherings. Access is also gained to a useful utility room having a counter level work surface, storage cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, and a stable door. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a stylish living room having a central fireplace housing a multi-fuel burning stove with Redbrick surround, beams to the ceiling and French doors leading out to the garden.

To the first floor is a spacious landing area leading to five well-proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom is beautiful, having a window seat, delightful views of the garden and its own luxury en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom which is being used as a home office. All the bedrooms are complemented by a modern house bathroom, which is appointed to a high standard and comprises a three-piece suite with a separate shower cubicle.

Outside the property benefits from a driveway to the front providing off street parking for multiple cars with an electric car charging point. To the rear of the property is a beautiful garden that provides privacy with simply stunning countryside views. The garden consists of three sections, with the first section having a south facing patio area, making it ideal for entertaining guests or al-fresco dining. The second section has lawned garden with a child’s playhouse and the final section of this delightful garden is an orchard with a variety of fruit trees, and an extensive lawned garden with a children’s climbing frame, shed and a seating area at the bottom of the garden which overlooks the farmers’ fields and countryside.

Situated in an enviable position in this highly desirable village, Hillam is continually a popular choice for the busy commuter seeking ease of access to the major commercial centres of West and North Yorkshire via the A63 and A1/M1 link road. The railway stations at South Milford, Sherburn in Elmet and Selby are each within a 10-minute drive and have direct services to Leeds, York and London Kings Cross respectively. In the adjacent village and within walking distance there is the much sought-after Monk Fryston C of E Primary School which is rated by Ofsted as 'Outstanding'. There is also a local cricket club, a popular pub and a strong community spirit.