The Old Coach House, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, York, YO60

AN ARCHITECTURALLY IMPOSING GRADE II* LISTED COACH HOUSE OF EXQUISITE CHARACTER AND HERITAGE SURROUNDED BY CIRCA 2 ACRES OF MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE GARDENS IN A BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE YORKSHIRE SETTING.

NEARBY:

Malton 6 miles, York 12 miles

ACCOMMODATION:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Breakfast Kitchen, Living Room, Grand Gallery, Sitting Room, Family Room.

First Floor: Principal Suite, Three Guest Suites.

Outside: Private Parking, Detached Triple Garage, Outbuildings and Stores. Fabulous manicured gardens, central courtyard, and small paddock.

INTRODUCTION:

Nestled away on the edge of the Howardian Hills is the beautifully restored Grade II listed Old Coach House. From striking open-plan living spaces to grand entertaining rooms, the property has a striking presence sitting in a c-shape. Distinctive original features preserve the remarkable historical character showcased throughout. The reception rooms flow naturally between informal living and formal dining areas offering a set up perfectly suited to versatile and flexible family life. The breakfast kitchen welcomes everyday living and benefits from an AGA, which leads into an impressive double-height grand gallery, formerly the chapel, featuring intricately carved wooden doors and arched windows that provide a wonderful sense of volume and light. The rich history of the property is woven through a labyrinth of staircases and corridors, balconies, oak flooring, and huge fire places. Upstairs, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged into well-defined bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms, each occupying its own area of privacy and seclusion with views overlooking the surrounding gardens ideal for both family and hosting guests.

Outside there is an immediate sense of peace and tranquility. The formal grounds are well-distinguished yet meticulously maintained, landscaped beautifully and elegantly framed with rows of pleached hornbeam trees bordered by box hedging, whilst the main house wraps around a large gated courtyard. There are outbuildings for storage or garage use along with ample private parking. The clock tower is also a unique architectural feature of the property's heritage, once serving as a practical and decorative element. The Old Coach House not only represents an admirably distinctive family home, but one that is equipped to entertain to impress on a truly grand scale.

ENVIRONS:

Whitwell-on-the-hill is a charming and private village that lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty named the renowned Howardian Hills, between York and Malton. The village is conveniently located a two-minute drive away from Welburn village, which has a primary school, popular café/shop, church, modern village hall and public house. There are expansive, picturesque walks and bridleways from your doorstep and around the Castle Howard Estate, The Yorkshire Arboretum and a number of attractive local villages. Regarded as Yorkshire's food capital, Malton has an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities. There is also a regular rail connections to York offering direct connections to a wider network. Nearby is Terrington Hall, an outstanding independent prep school. York also is home to some excellent primary and secondary schools.

SERVICES:

We are advised that the property benefits from mains water, electricity, and a private drainage system. The central heating is oil-fired.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

North Yorkshire Council

TENURE DETAILS:

We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted on legal completion.

DIRECTIONS:

Travelling on the A64 from York towards Scarborough for 10 miles, and take the left hand turn at the top of the hill for Whitwell-on-the-hill. Turn left at the junction onto the Main Street and the property is located at the end of the road.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:

Strictly through the selling agents - Croft.