4 bedroom house

NO CHAIN - An appealing detached residence nestled in its own walled grounds totalling approximately 1/5 acre, "Holly Cottage" is a traditional farmhouse style home which retains an abundance of charm, character and a host of original period features.

The impressive double fronted home boasts quirky living arrangements arranged over two levels in addition to a cellar. At ground floor level there is a welcoming central entrance with a drawing room and formal dining room either side of a turning staircase. A cottage style fitted kitchen with a beautiful AGA opens to a breakfast area and an Edwardian style porch to the side elevation. The remaining accommodation features a cloakroom/wc, utility room, study and a stunning Amdega conservatory.

At first floor level there are two excellent sized bedrooms overlooking the garden, two further single bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite with a cast iron ball and claw bath.

Outside there is an attractive formal walled garden which enjoys a southerly aspect and is mainly laid to lawn.
A gated driveway offers extensive off street parking and leads to a large garage with a workshop to the rear in addition to a garden store.

The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and full planning permission for a double storey extension.

The History Of Holly Cottage - Holly Cottage was constructed circa 1770 by the wealthy Sykes family, namely Joseph Sykes. The house was originally occupied by James Webster who was the local school master, with numerous lessons taking place at the property. The original dwelling has been altered and extended over the years with the most recent extension built circa 1996. Despite this, the property has retained numerous original features including quarry tile flooring and beams in the kitchen, several butchers hooks, ceiling decorations, fire place and oak flooring in the drawing room, various original windows, shutters and a "Newcastle" fire sign

Accommodation - The property is arranged over two floors and comprises

Ground Floor -

Central Entrance Hall - The welcoming entrance hall sits central to the property and is accessed via a solid timber door. A stone tiled floor runs throughout and a turning staircase leads to the first floor accommodation with a storage cupboard beneath

Drawing Room - The elegant drawing room enjoys views of the garden through sliding sash windows with concealed shutters. A feature fireplace houses a open grate fire with hearth, mantle and brass fender. There is beautiful decorative coving, ceiling rose and exposed timber flooring

Dining Room - The well appointed dining room features sliding sash windows with concealed shutters which enjoy views of the garden. A free standing gas stove is recessed within the chimney breast and sits beneath a mantleplace

Breakfast Kitchen - The "country cottage" style breakfast kitchen features a selection of base units with mounted worksurfaces beneath glass fronted display cabinets. A Belfast sink unit sits beneath a butchers block work surface and draining board. A stunning AGA is the centrepiece of the room and is set within an exposed brick chimney breast with a ceramic tiled splashback. A rustic terracotta tile floor runs throughout the kitchen and continues to the breakfast area, beamed ceiling, a sliding sash window is to one elevation and a further window and door to the side which leads to an Edwardian style entrance porch. There is also access to the cellar

Inner Hallway - Leading to the additional accommodation which includes:

Utility Room - With fitted wall and base unit, roll top worksurface and stainless steel sink unit. There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a floor mounted boiler beneath a sash window

Cloakroom/Wc - Fitted with a two piece suite comprising WC and wash basin. There is a sliding sash window

Study - A useful study away from the main accommodation, with a sliding sash window

Conservatory - The handmade Amdega conservatory is a beautiful addition to the side of the property. With a brick base, solid timber construction and a rustic terracotta tiled floor

First Floor -

Landing - The split level landing provides access to the accommodation at first floor level. There is a window which enjoys views of the garden and a useful airing cupboard

Master Bedroom - The master bedroom is of generous proportions and features an open grate fireplace, decorative coving and a sash window overlooking the garden

En-Suite - The en-suite is fitted with a traditional four piece suite comprising free standing cast iron ball and claw bath, pedestal wash basin, WC and shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower. A casement window is to the side elevation and there is an open grate fireplace

Bedroom 2 - A second generous bedroom with a sash window overlooking the garden. There is a feature open grate fireplace and a built-in cupboard

Bedroom 3 - With a sash window

Bedroom 4 - With a sash window

Bathroom - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash basin and a panelled bath. A dormer style sash window to the elevation

The Grounds - The walled grounds of the property offer excellent privacy and total approximately 1/5 acre. Accessed through timber double gates which lead to a long gravelled driveway with extensive parking facilities. A formal lawn enjoys a southerly aspect and there are well stocked, established borders. Towards the bottom of the garden there is a brick and block store

Garage/Workshop - The large garage is accessed via timber double doors, with an opening at the rear to an additional workshop. The workshop also has personnel access from the garden

Planning Permission - The property comes with full planning permission for the erection of a two storey extension to the side following demolition of existing conservatory, and construction of new entrance doorway with canopy to the front. More information can be found on the East Riding Planning Portal using Ref. No: 22/01355/PLF

General Information - SERVICES - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected to the property.
CENTRAL HEATING - The property has the benefit of a gas fired central heating system to panelled radiators.
GLAZING - The property has a mixture of timber sash and casement windows.
COUNCIL TAX - From a verbal enquiry/online check we are led to believe that the Council Tax band for this property is Band G. (East Riding Of Yorkshire). We would recommend a purchaser make their own enquiries to verify this.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS - Carpets, curtains & light fittings may be purchased with the property and these will be specified upon inspection but would be subject to separate negotiation.

Tenure - We understand that the property is Freehold

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the sole agents.

Mortgages - The mortgage market changes rapidly and it is vitally important you obtain the right advice regarding the best mortgage to suit your circumstances.
We are able to offer professional Mortgage Advice without any obligation. A few minutes of your valuable time could save a lot of money over the period of the Mortgage.
Professional Advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Thinking Of Selling? - We would be delighted to offer a FREE - NO OBLIGATION appraisal of your property and provide realistic advice in all aspects of the property market. Whether your property is not yet on the market or you are experiencing difficulty selling, all appraisals will be carried out with complete confidentiality.

Agent Notes. - Philip Bannister & Co.Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them (iii) no person in the employment of Philip Bannister & Co.Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information, particularly if you contemplate travelling some distance to view the property.
Philip Bannister & Co.Ltd advise they do not test fitted appliances, electrical and plumbing installation or central heating systems, nor have they undertaken any type of survey on this property. These particulars are issued on the strict understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Philip Bannister & Co.Ltd. And prospective purchasers should check on the availability of the property prior to viewing, Photograph Disclaimer - In order to capture the features of a particular room we will mostly use wide angle lens photography. This will sometimes distort the image slightly and also has the potential to make a room look larger. Please therefore refer also to the room measurements detailed within this brochure.
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