6 bedroom house

A most admired village residence set in grounds of approximately 2 acres in the popular village of Little Ouseburn. This much loved family home offers six bedrooms and has been sympathetically maintained over the years retaining the original character throughout. There is an additional coach house currently used as garage which could be converted to additional accommodation such as a self contained annex subject to planning. With extensive gardens and a woodland area the property is perfect as a family home.

ACCOMMODATION Entrance Vestibule-Galleried Reception Hall-Sitting Room-Drawing Room-Dining Room-Office-Kitchen-Utility
6 Bedrooms- 2 Bathrooms- 3 Attic Rooms- Outbuildings-Coach House-Large Gardens

SITUATION The property is positioned in the centre of the popular village of Little Ouseburn which is positioned perfectly for the commuter with access to the A59 and A1M for travel further afield. The village comprises a wide mix of properties which are principally set either side of its wide main thoroughfare. There is a good choice of amenities on offer in the neighbouring village of Great Ouseburn including a village shop/post office, primary school, active village hall, sports clubs and parish church. We are informed high speed broadband is available in the village via most network providers. The towns of Boroughbridge and Knaresborough have a wide variety of amenities and are a short drive away.

DESCRIPTION The Old Vicarage is a beautiful home of fantastic proportions which has been loved and cared for by the current owners for over 40 years. The property retains many of its original features and as such has a delightful feel the moment that you enter the front door. The grandeur of the sweeping staircase is spectacular and the well proportioned rooms and high ceilings with original cornicing feature throughout the ground floor.

Positioned centrally in gardens of around 2 acres with wooded area and separate coach house, the property briefly comprises:

To the ground floor:

An oak panel entrance door leads to the entrance vestibule with stained glass panels, tiled flooring and door leads to the Reception Hall. This large welcoming space is spectacular and offers a feel of what the rest of the home has to offer. Off the hall are three reception rooms and the study.

The first room is a delightful sitting room with windows to two sides and cast iron fire surround. The central room is the formal drawing room with stone mullion bay window to the front, beautiful fireplace with tiled insert. Beyond this room is the dining room with windows to two elevations and fireplace with marble surround and hearth. To the rear of the hall is the study with window overlooking the rear courtyard area. The kitchen has a range of painted original cupboards, large pantry and rear entrance vestibule off, there is a brick inglenook with cast iron stove. Beyond the kitchen is a further room which potentially could encompass a kitchen extension (subject to necessary building regulations) and there is a utility room beyond with further entrance vestibule and rear door.

To the first Floor:

The large galleried landing leads in an L shape to six bedrooms, five of which are double. the sixth could easily be changed to an ensuite/dressing room for the adjoining double. The master bedroom is to the front and enjoys the large bay window to the front with views over the front garden. There are three further double rooms and two bathrooms. There is a door off the landing leading to the butlers pantry and rear staircase to the ground and second floor.

To the second floor:

There are three rooms in the attic space. In the past two have been used as occasional bedrooms/playrooms. There is another room which potentially could be a study space. With refurbishment, the attic space could be transformed into a fabulous teenage den.

OUTSIDE The property is approached through painted timber gates set within a brick wall with stone coping. A graveled driveway leads past the garden to the right and the woodland area to the left. Sweeping to the rear of the property and to the coach house, the driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles. To the rear of the house is a graveled courtyard area and useful brick built stores and potting sheds.

Beyond the courtyard is the Coach house. This is currently used for storage and garaging, but lends itself to being converted to additional accommodation subject to necessary planning.

The gardens are fabulous. Forming an L-shape and sweeping around the house the grounds extend to approximately 2 acres. Mainly laid to lawn, there is enormous scope for the keen gardener not to mention space for children to race around and enjoy which has been so important for the current owner.

In order to protect the character of the home and retain the whole, an overage clause has been place on the plot. Whereby in the event of planning consent being granted for any form of residential development other than conversion of the coach house, the vendor will be entitled to 50% of the uplift in value attributable to the granting of the planning consent This clause will apply for a term of 25 years.