Property description
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS FRIDAY 22nd MARCH at 12 NOON.This double fronted property has phenomenal potential to create beautiful and impressive accommodation from this former farmhouse within this un-spoilt and well-preserved pretty village. The location within the Vale of York allows for easy access to the historic village of Stamford Bridge, the thriving market town of Pocklington, York, and the vast rolling countryside of the Wolds. With direct views onto open countryside from the rear and set centrally in the heart of this linear village, this character home is within a perfect position having a good range of outbuildings and a private garden. The accommodation benefits from three reception rooms and three bedrooms. Skirpenbeck is a peaceful, rural village which benefits from not being on a road that is used as a short cut or through road. It is only 0.4 mile to the A168 York to Driffield road. From here, York, Driffield, the coast and Beverley can be easily reached. There is a historic church at the east end of the village. About 2 miles to the north in Scrayingham is the well regarded Lacey’s Riding school; and beyond Buttercrambe is the Northwoods fairy trail and café, Paws Park dog exercise areas and Ellers Farm distillery visitor centre.Property Description.
The property was previously a farmhouse and now offers scope for complete renovation, with the potential to extend the footprint, along with development potential of the outbuildings (some alternative uses may be subject to planning permission). With about 1571sqft in total including the outbuilding, the accommodation offers wonderful space for entertaining with a separate sitting room, family room, dining room, kitchen and three bedrooms to the first floor.The house is approached over a private drive off the village road, which leads to the rear where there is ample space for parking multiple vehicles. The rear aspect is north and west facing, and the range of outbuildings are ideally positioned within the rear garden. The front is bordered by a mature hedge and blossom tree and the rear is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees and field hedging. The garden is a blank canvas for landscaping to complement the potential of the farmhouse.The range of single storey outbuildings could be used for a variety of purposes and offers scope for re-development as ancillary accommodation to the house, potential for uses such as an office, games room, gym, or self-contained accommodation (some uses may require planning permission). Central Farm sits within a sizeable and highly private garden, stretching beyond the outbuildings to offer a beautifully sized plot. Backing onto open countryside, this offers a rare opportunity to own a property within this accessible and highly regarded village.There is an area of ground adjacent, to the east of the property, this would be available to rent as additional garden ground for £250 per annum.This is a versatile and nicely proportioned property, making it a perfect home.Services.
We understand mains electricity is installed, with oil fired central heating. The property has the benefit of a connection to a septic tank located in the garden extension area to the east. The purchaser will be given rights to use and maintain that. The Seller reserves the right to require this to be replaced with a modern package treatment plant to be shared with the seller.Viewings.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only and no access is permitted unaccompanied within the curtilage of the property.Directions.
Postcode – YO41 1HF
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The popular village of Stamford Bridge is about 2.5 miles west. The village has a primary school, a well-stocked co-op supermarket, coffee shop, wine bar and restaurant, swimming pool, play park, post office, medical centre, vets, pubs, and fish & chip shop. There is also a pharmacy, dentist, barber, hairdressers, and a choice of take away outlets (Indian, Chinese, Pizza). The popular Balloon Tree farm shop is about 3.5 miles to the west. Malton, the food capital of Yorkshire, lies about 11 miles to the north.Fangfoss is about 3 miles to the south, the village has a highly regarded CoE primary school, the Jubilee play park with playing fields and an excellent pub ‘The Carpenter’s Arms’. The village is also home to a world-famous maker of handmade rocking horses and a pottery. Fangfoss is host to an annual two-day Festival of Practical Arts. Airfield Nurseries, a short drive away, is a well-stocked garden centre. The historic estate village of Bugthorpe is about 2.5 miles to the east, where there is a village shop with post office, church and CoE primary school.Pocklington is an historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west from the town. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available. Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and well-known asset in the town and is home to a cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.The Wolds and Vale of York is an unspoilt part of Yorkshire, offering phenomenal walking and cycling opportunities with the high rolling Wolds being classic David Hockney countryside renowned for its big views and its vast, rolling arable countryside. The coast can be easily reached. Numerous golf courses are within an easy drive.York offers an excellent range of independent and state schools; universities; independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.