4 bedroom house

A particularly fine early 19th century village house with later additions, standing in beautiful mature gardens and grounds extending to about two acres.


Description

Glebe House was the former vicarage, standing in close proximity to the 12th century All Saints church, enveloped by beautiful mature gardens and grounds extending to about two acres. The house is believed to date from the late 1800's and has been extended since then to form a substantial family home of considerable character. Many of the rooms of near perfect proportions, the majority benefiting from larger than average picture windows increasing the natural light levels and enhancing the views of the wonderful gardens.

The house stands back from the main street in this peaceful rural village, flanked by mature hedging and a high wall providing a great deal of privacy. Vehicular access is via a gated driveway to the north leading to a parking area and double garage, pedestrian access is via a gate with stone flagged pathways leading to the main entrance and a side door. This opens into to a utility/boot room and on to a well equipped kitchen which has a well proportioned breakfast area. Just off this is a versatile room, currently used as a dining room but equally well suited to a family/play room. On the south facing side of the house is a generous sitting room and to the west a study/snug, leading out into a very inviting timber framed conservatory which has a fabulous view of the garden.

On the first floor, via a grand entrance hall and turn staircase is a large principal suite and three double bedrooms served by a house bathroom, all neutrally decorated and with contrasting views of the gardens.

This is a true family home, large but not too large, rooms of near perfect proportions and just the right balance of period features and modern fittings. Perhaps one of the greatest highlights is the garden which has been carefully planned and meticulously maintained over the last thirty years. Divided into contrasting areas or rooms, there is a huge variety of planting with layer upon layer of established seasonal shrubs and flowers, framed by mature trees. On the northern flank there is a secret garden perfect for children and a more formal parterre, leading to a productive fruit garden. Completing the picture is a paddock.

Location

The picturesque village of Kilnwick lies in an idyllic location, surrounded by Yorkshire Wolds countryside, between the market towns of Beverley, approximately eight miles to the south, and Driffield, approximately seven miles to the north. There is a wonderful village community, with regular social events hosted at the village hall and the All Saints Church. Beswick & Watton school is situated just a mile to the east of the village.

In 2017, local beneficiaries gifted some six and a half acres of land at the west end of the village to serve the community, accessed via a tree lined pathway which dissects the gardens of Glebe House, which now forms a woodland plantation which saw 1,000 trees planted by local volunteers and wooden play area with various seating and picnic areas

The village lies along the 'Minster Way Walk' - a popular walking route between the fabulous Minsters of York and Beverley - as well as enjoying convenient access to a network of country lane cycling routes.

Please note al distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,555 sq ft




Acreage: 2.12 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, York