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This is a fantastic period home, with a strong presence in this beautiful corner of Pocklington. There are two reception rooms, and it is in a highly convenient location for accessing all the town amenities. This desirable property offers great appeal and flexible space. The house benefits from two bedrooms, and plenty of character. With generous entertaining space, a good-sized garden to the front and rear, the location is perfect within the thriving town of Pocklington.
The spacious sitting room is a wonderful area to enjoy and relax with a window looking over the long garden where private views can be enjoyed. The detailed, character fire surround on the open fireplace with attractive tiles is a strong focal point in the room and the adjacent recessed book and display shelves to either side is a lovely feature. The kitchen with dining area is located to the rear, there are an excellent range of kitchen units. There is an integrated hob, oven and grill and plumbing for a washing machine. There is an attractive corner dining area with built-in seating and an area to enjoy the views over the south-east facing garden. The conservatory is located off the kitchen and offers wonderful scope for further reception space, the natural light from the south-east and the private views onto the pretty garden can be appreciated. A door from the conservatory leads directly into the garden.
The entrance hall is spacious; there is a good-sized understairs cupboard and the original front door is a striking feature to have.
The first-floor landing provides flexible and impressive space, an area by the window would make an ideal space for a desk and study/office area where views towards All Saints Church and onto the cottage garden can be enjoyed. The principal bedroom is located to the front, enjoying elevated views towards the church, the room is a good-sized double bedroom which captures beautiful evening light. A space where the former fireplace once was makes a nice feature and there is integral storage. Bedroom two is located to the rear where the beautiful views towards the mature trees of Burnby Hall Gardens can be enjoyed. This room also has integrated storage. The bathroom has a shower above the bath and a heated towel rail. There are white fittings and tasteful tiling.
The house benefits from having attractive sash and case double glazed windows. The location is a conservation area.
Outside.
The front garden is laid to lawn with a path leading to the garden gate, there is a mature border with a variety of shrubs providing colour and texture and a stunning rose bush centred on the lawn which offers a striking and pretty feature. The enclosed rear garden has various seating areas, lawn, a winding path and a shed. The design enhances the cottage perfectly; it is pleasing to the eye and complements the cottage style of the house. The boundary wall, the variety of borders with stunning colour and texture creates a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy. The views toward Burnby Hall Gardens and the private and mature setting, enhance the property and makes it a stunning setting to enjoy.
Location.
Pocklington is a historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available. Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and wellknown asset in the town and is home to cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.
The Wolds and Vale of York is an unspoilt part of Yorkshire, offering phenomenal walking and cycling opportunities with the high rolling Wolds being classic David Hockney countryside renowned for its big views and its vast, rolling arable countryside. The coast can be reached with beautiful beaches at Fraisthorpe, Filey and Skipsea. Numerous golf courses are within easy reach.
The historic city of York, Hull (awarded City of Culture in 2017) and Leeds are all within reach and commuting distance. York offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.
The spacious sitting room is a wonderful area to enjoy and relax with a window looking over the long garden where private views can be enjoyed. The detailed, character fire surround on the open fireplace with attractive tiles is a strong focal point in the room and the adjacent recessed book and display shelves to either side is a lovely feature. The kitchen with dining area is located to the rear, there are an excellent range of kitchen units. There is an integrated hob, oven and grill and plumbing for a washing machine. There is an attractive corner dining area with built-in seating and an area to enjoy the views over the south-east facing garden. The conservatory is located off the kitchen and offers wonderful scope for further reception space, the natural light from the south-east and the private views onto the pretty garden can be appreciated. A door from the conservatory leads directly into the garden.
The entrance hall is spacious; there is a good-sized understairs cupboard and the original front door is a striking feature to have.
The first-floor landing provides flexible and impressive space, an area by the window would make an ideal space for a desk and study/office area where views towards All Saints Church and onto the cottage garden can be enjoyed. The principal bedroom is located to the front, enjoying elevated views towards the church, the room is a good-sized double bedroom which captures beautiful evening light. A space where the former fireplace once was makes a nice feature and there is integral storage. Bedroom two is located to the rear where the beautiful views towards the mature trees of Burnby Hall Gardens can be enjoyed. This room also has integrated storage. The bathroom has a shower above the bath and a heated towel rail. There are white fittings and tasteful tiling.
The house benefits from having attractive sash and case double glazed windows. The location is a conservation area.
Outside.
The front garden is laid to lawn with a path leading to the garden gate, there is a mature border with a variety of shrubs providing colour and texture and a stunning rose bush centred on the lawn which offers a striking and pretty feature. The enclosed rear garden has various seating areas, lawn, a winding path and a shed. The design enhances the cottage perfectly; it is pleasing to the eye and complements the cottage style of the house. The boundary wall, the variety of borders with stunning colour and texture creates a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy. The views toward Burnby Hall Gardens and the private and mature setting, enhance the property and makes it a stunning setting to enjoy.
Location.
Pocklington is a historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available. Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and wellknown asset in the town and is home to cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.
The Wolds and Vale of York is an unspoilt part of Yorkshire, offering phenomenal walking and cycling opportunities with the high rolling Wolds being classic David Hockney countryside renowned for its big views and its vast, rolling arable countryside. The coast can be reached with beautiful beaches at Fraisthorpe, Filey and Skipsea. Numerous golf courses are within easy reach.
The historic city of York, Hull (awarded City of Culture in 2017) and Leeds are all within reach and commuting distance. York offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.
