Skirlaugh Road

DESCRIPTION

This is a unique period home in the country which may well have it all - character, attractive countryside views, extensive well presented living accomodation and land of about 2.5 acres.  The 19th century original farmhouse has been substantally but sympathetically extended and is appointed throughout with a high standard of modern fitting and decoration to include a feature 7.9m open plan dual aspect living kitchen which enjoys the distant views over farmland that exist both to the front and rear of the property.  The main lounge has doors onto a delightful semi enclosed west facing terrace overlooking the garden and downstairs also provides two of the potential six bedrooms, with a Jack 'n' Jill en-suite shower room. Outside this lovely home the facilities would suit many hobby, recreational or business needs, there being a paddock with stable/tackroom block, worshop 9m x  5.75m and high spec double garage which could be a gym or home office.

LOCATION

The pretty linear village of Old Ellerby provides its homes with rural surroundings, just a short distance off the A165 which leads from Hull (approx 9.5 miles) to towns along the East Yorkshire coast.  Hornsea is just over 8 miles and Beverley 11 miles distant.  There are local shops and a primary school in Skirlaugh (approx 2 miles)

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall

Dining Room:  Radiator.

Reception Hall:  With oak flooring and radiator.

Separate WC:  With low level toilet suite and vanity wash-hand basin.  

Lounge:  Enjoying twin pairs of French doors opening on to the garden terrace.  Integrated TV speaker system and radiator.

Kitchen / Day Room:  A light and spacious living space with dual aspect and featuring a brick wall and fireplace with multi-fuel stove at the living end.  A comprehensive range of fitted cabinets with a painted finish have granite work surfaces and include an island and breakfast bar.  Integrated electric oven and 5-ring gas hob.  Provision for American-style fridge freezer and dishwashing machine.  Underfloor heating to tiled floor.  

Utility Room:  Fitted with a matching range of cabinets including a single drainer sink.

Boiler Room:  With wall-mounted gas central heating boiler.Space is provided for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bedroom Five:  Radiator.  

Jack and Jill en Suite:  With shower enclosure, toilet and wash-hand basin.

Bedroom Six / Playroom / Study:  Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Split Level Landing:  Radiator

Master Bedroom: Fitted with air conditioning and radiator.

Dressing Room:  Well appointed with hanging wardrobe space and shelving.  Dresser unit.  Radiator.  

En Suite Shower Room:  Includes a large enclosure with plumbed shower fitting, wash-hand basin and low level toilet suite.  Approx. half to full height travertine wall tiling and heated towel radiator.

Bedroom Two:  Radiator.

Bedroom Three:  Radiator.

Bedroom Four:  Radiator.

Family Bathroom:  Spacious and well appointed including a roll edge clawfoot bathtub, toilet suite, wash-hand basin and a large shower enclosure with plumbed fitment and travertine tiling.  Radiator and linen cupboard with radiator.  

EXTERNAL

Double Garage 19’9” x 19’5” (6.07m x 5.94m):  With a high ceiling, air conditioning and electric door.

Barn / Workshop 29'9" x 19'0" (9.11m x 5.79m):  With a good provision of electric light and power points.

Garden and Grounds:  Ample parking is available on either of two drives, one to each side of the house.  To the rear of the house a large paved terrace is partly enclosed by a brick and tile structure with south-facing aspect on to the terrace and including a rear entrance porch, covered seating area and garden toilet with low level suite, wash basin and cupboards.  This area is a delightful secluded outside entertaining space which looks westwards towards open countryside across the large mown grassed garden which includes a pond in the south-west corner.  Being post and railed fenced the garden could be a second paddock.  To the north a main paddock, which includes a further pond, also has a stable block (water and electricity connected) comprising two stables each 13'0" x 9'9" (3.96m x 3.02m) and a tack room 13'0" x 6'0" (3.96m x 1.83m).  There is an orchard adjacent to the outbuildings.

Heating and Insulation:  The property has uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.

Services:  Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property.  Private drainage system. None of the services or installations have been tested.

Tenure:  The property is held under freehold title with vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax:  Council Tax is payable to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The property is shown on the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band ‘D’.

Viewing:  Strictly by appointment with the sole agent’s Beverley office on .