5 bedroom house

The Elms is an attractive period property offering versatile accommodation within established gardens.

Dating from the late 17th century, the property has undergone extensive restoration in recent years, including double glazed, wooden sash and bay windows, and underfloor heating whilst maintaining many of the original character and features.

This charming house is blessed with copious amounts of natural light thanks to the large, new double glazed sash windows. You can enjoy views of the beautiful garden from the principal reception rooms and bedrooms and even while luxuriating in the free-standing copper bath in the master en-suite. The interior is exceptionally stylish throughout and finished with high-quality fittings.

At the heart of this stylish home is a stunning kitchen of handmade painted timber and a central island unit. A place to entertain, to cook and to eat, this fantastic family room opens to the dining area with a stunning inglenook fireplace with log burner and impressive views over the garden from the large bay window

A practical boot room and separate shower room are positioned just off the kitchen and a small cellar/cloakroom off the entrance hall.

The drawing room is both elegant and cosy, with a floor to ceiling bookcase and pretty open fire place. A second sitting room also overlooks the garden and benefits French doors leading on to a fantastic outdoor patio area and garden kitchen complete with a Fuego pizza oven, BBQ, Belfast sink and plenty of preparation space. The ideal place for al fresco dining and entertaining.

To the first floor the feeling of space and light continues you will find four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and wonderful views over the garden. There is a second staircase to the rear of the property.

The accommodation is spacious at 2800 square feet, briefly comprising- Kitchen/dining room, drawing room, sitting room, boot room, downstairs shower room, small cellar/cloakroom, master bedroom with dressing/laundry area and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and a shower room. In addition you will find an outdoor boiler room with the recently installed biomass heating system, a large lockable shed and a garage.

The annex has its own access and comprises kitchenette, double bedroom and bathroom.

Outside does not fail to impress. In 1972 James Russell (1920-1996), recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s highest award the Victoria Medal of Honour, consulted with prior owner of The Elms, over the design of the gardens. A sweeping drive leads you through the pretty grounds, bound by original walls and mixed hedgerows.

Directly adjoining the gardens there is an additional paddock available by separate negotiation, with an orchard, fruit and vegetable patch, old stable block and access onto the riverside footpath. In all, approximately 2 acres in a truly magical setting for this unique property.

The Elms enjoys a lovely peaceful position by the Grade I listed church in the vibrant village of Bubwith which has excellent amenities including a well-regarded primary school, butchers, and delicatessen, a general store, a doctors’ surgery, a public house, and large leisure centre. Bubwith is conveniently located for access to the A19 for York and Selby, the A1079 for Pocklington and the M62/M18 for those travelling further afield. The nearby Minster town of Howden, 6 miles south, offers further amenities and a railway station (with free parking) with frequent services to London Kings Cross, Leeds and York.

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