Ye Old Mill House, Yafforth Road, Romanby, Northallerton

Ye Olde Mill House comprises a unique detached country residence of traditional red brick construction with a pantile roof. The property has been extensively refurbished and very well maintained during the 65 years of family ownership.

The architect-designed property features extensive accommodation, beautifully presented to exacting standards, and spans approximately 7,860ft2. The property benefits from having gas central heating and is predominately double glazed. It is beautifully light and airy  and is superbly appointed with first-class fixtures and fittings and will make an excellent family home.

The property is entered through a substantial reception hall with a limestone tiled floor, separate boot room, cloakroom and staircase leading up to the first floor. Off the reception hall is a spacious drawing room  with its dual-aspect windows, wooden floor throughout, and a multi-fuel stove set within an elegant wooden surround. The room offers ample space for a dining table making it ideal for entertaining. Usefully, there is a kitchenette off the drawing room featuring a range of units complemented by granite work tops with doors opening out to the garden.

The reception hall also leads to a library with feature fireplace, which opens into a music room which could also serve as a snug. From the music room you continue  into the impressive family kitchen-diner, perfectly designed for modern living.

The kitchen boasts an excellent range of fitted, solid wood traditional wall and base units which are complemented by granite worktops. There is an Aga with additional gas module, integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer and central island. Adjacent the kitchen is a useful larder with shelving and additional storage space. The dining area showcases a cast iron range while the living area features a contemporary multi fuel stove. This large family room makes a perfect space for entertaining with direct access out to the courtyard.

The rear hallway has a back staircase which leads up to the first floor. The hallway also leads to the large and impressive dining room which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and has an open fire set within a stone fireplace. There is a useful butler’s pantry situated off this room providing excellent storage for crockery and wine, together with a further store. Usefully, there is also a boot room with a range of storage cupboards and hanging space, a separate plant room, together with a utility room with fitted units and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

Completing the ground floor, a door from the inner hall leads down to the cellar which has a beautifully appointed cinema room which features restored seats from Thirsk Cinema, and three further cellars perfect for wine storage.

There are two staircases leading up to the first floor, where there is a total of seven double bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite features a substantial dressing room with built in closets and storage together with a generous ensuite bathroom with twin basins and a range of storage below, a free-standing roll top bath, a walk-in shower which is fully tiled, a WC and a bidet. Four of the other bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.

Completing the first floor there is a large study featuring bespoke built-in oak shelving and cupboards together with a feature fireplace.

Ye Olde Mill House is complemented externally by extensive gardens and grounds which offer a high degree of privacy.

There is a large courtyard which is accessed directly via the kitchen diner and provides space for alfresco dining and potted plants. To the front of the property there are the large gardens featuring an impressive lawn with a substantial patio to the side and fish pond. There is a mix of flower beds, borders, shrubbery and trees with ample space for a tennis court if required.

The property may appeal to those with equine interests as there is a good range of buildings to the rear including a large steel framed agricultural building and second mono pitched building with stabling. In view of the strategic location adjacent to the Golf Club, it may also appeal to those with a golfing and recreational interest.

Ye Olde Mill House is surrounded by 20.99 acres of parkland, ensuring seclusion and offering excellent grazing opportunities.