5 bedroom house

An attractive Grade II listed period farmhouse and attached granary forming a superb family home with a large south facing garden.


Description

Standing gable end to the main street, Pond Farm House is one of the oldest properties in this picturesque village. The core of the building dates from the late 17th century when the original farmhouse was accompanied by an outbuilding, thought to be a granary. The buildings have been amalgamated and updated throughout the 19th century and in recent years have undergone a significant programme of restoration and renovation resulting in the beautiful family home which is being offered today.

Whilst the property has been significantly modernised it retains a great deal of character and numerous period features which draw the eye around every turn. The style and standard of the refurbishment has certainly enhanced the building and created a layout which is in perfect harmony with modern lifestyles. Every room is of near perfect proportion, many with a really cosy feel, the kitchen/dining area being a real highlight. Designed and fitted by Chapel Kitchens in Nun Monkton a true farmhouse kitchen complete with a five oven Aga, beamed ceiling and stone flagged floor. This extends through into the former granary which now hosts the vaulted dining area which in turn opens onto the south facing patio and garden beyond.

The theme continues upstairs, where each of the five bedrooms exhibit a eye catching range of period fireplaces, beamed ceilings and traditional sash windows which provide contrasting views of the gardens and village street scape. Unlike many Grade II listed buildings there are ample bathrooms and plenty of storage space to support the five double bedrooms, all tastefully decorated and recently updated.

Perhaps one of the biggest assets is the larger than average rear garden, which extends to just over an acre and boarders open countryside to the south. Laid predominantly to lawn, dotted with mature trees, there are several sitting areas designed to take advantage of various stages of the day, as well as a useful timber garden store and generous gravelled parking area to one side.

Location

Alne is one of the most sought-after villages in the area, lying west of the A19, close to Easingwold. York, Harrogate and Leeds are all within commutable distance, the A59 is easily accessible via Aldwark Bridge and from there the wider motorway network.

The village has a village hall, church, pub, bus service and recreation ground with sports field as well as a primary school. The four star Aldwark Manor Golf and Spa Hotel which has a swimming pool and gym can be found in the adjacent village, and the award winning village stores and post office are in the neighbouring village of Tollerton.

The local market town of Easingwold has a secondary school and excellent range of amenities, including a several supermarkets, a doctors surgery and numerous independent shops. The private schools Cundall Manor and Queen Ethelburga's College are both within eight miles.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,163 sq ft




Acreage: 1.33 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, York