A Grade II Listed former schoolmaster's house built in 1854, enjoying an elevated position overlooking the picturesque village green and offering buyers an exciting opportunity to continue the renovation of this fascinating 3 bedroom village home, boasting a wealth of original architectural features throughout and benefitting from off road parking at the rear.

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Property Overview - A fabulous Grade II Listed former schoolmaster's house built in 1854 and designed (along with the adjoining school) by the celebrated York architect George Townsend Andrews (1804-1855). Retaining a host of original architectural features such as stone flagged floors and the original arched front door and an exciting opportunity to take on and continue a renovation programme of cosmetic and general improvement. The surprisingly spacious living space on offer includes a reception hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms and a bathroom, complemented by off road parking, lawned front garden and a small range of outbuildings within a charming walled courtyard at the rear.

Inside - The ornate original arched front door opens into an entrance lobby and a spacious reception hall with original stone flagged floor, elegant staircase and doors leading off into a sitting room with wood burning stove and village green views and a 20'7" (6.27m) long dining kitchen with further stone flagged flooring, period open fire and a newly appointed kitchen with chunky timber worktops and period style twin sink, freestanding appliance space, quarry tiled floor and a walk-in larder.

The first floor landing features the original light shaft and original painted doors leading off into a principal bedroom with period fireplace and en-suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms (1 with period fireplace and both enjoying elevated views and rural glimpses) and a spacious bathroom featuring 2 period wash basins, stripped pine floorboards and a shower over the bath.

Other internal features of note include gas fired radiator central heating and single glazing with original stone mullions and window surrounds throughout.

Outside - The south west facing front garden is mainly laid to lawn and overlooks the village green. The 55' (16.74m) long walled courtyard benefits from 3 original outbuildings that include a workshop (13'8" x 10'10" / 4.16m x 3.30m), fuel store and a utility room plus gated pedestrian access out to a wheelie bin area and a double width parking bay accessed off Back Lane via a shared drive with the neighbouring former school and Parish Hall.

Services - We have been advised by the vendor that all main services are connected to the property.

Energy Efficiency - This property's current energy rating is E (50) and has the potential to be improved to an EPC of B (81).

Council Tax & Postcode - This property sits within Hambleton District Council and is in the tax band of D. The postcode for the property is YO30 2BN.

Tenure - We have been informed by the vendor that the property is freehold.

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