One of the finest homes in the area. A magnificent Georgian country residence brimming with period features, and set in 3.5 acres of beautiful grounds with stables and paddocks. Stunning views of the grounds and surrounding countryside greet you from every window.

SITUATION: Set down a long private driveway (approx. 1/3 mile) in open countryside just outside the village of Burstwick, approximately 8 miles east of Hull in the pleasant rural area of Holderness.

DESCRIPTION: Dating from around 1750, and offering over 3100sq ft of living space plus outbuildings, this extensive home retains beautiful period features such as large sash windows, traditional fireplaces, deep skirting boards and beamed ceilings. Versatile accommodation includes 4 reception rooms and 6 bedrooms, plus an abundance of attached outbuildings perfect for future conversion to additional living space, two garages and a large brick-built stable block.

On the ground floor, the main house comprises: Entrance hallway, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, study, kitchen, utility room, WC, rear porch, and store room.
To the first floor are: Five large double bedrooms, a smaller nursery room/sixth bedroom, a family bathroom, and a shower room.
The attached outbuildings comprise: Two large garages, a brick-built stable block with tack room, a large boiler room, a workshop, and store.
The beautiful grounds total approximately 3.5 acres and feature sweeping lawns, paddocks (approx. ¾ acre), a further woodland paddock (approx. ¼ acre), a walled garden outside the stable block which could be used as additional equestrian turnout, a raised topiary garden, and an ornamental pond. The peaceful grounds attract an abundance of wildlife, and are also home to a resident peacock.

GROUND FLOOR:

Central entrance door with windows either side opens to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 4.37m x 7.64m at widest points. A grand entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor, panelled ceiling and picture rails, two ceiling lights, three radiators, under-stairs cupboard. Opening to a cloakroom with shelves and hooks, ceiling light, and window.

DRAWING ROOM: 5.47m x 4.84m. A bright and impressive reception room with high ceiling, a walk-in bay window to the front, side window, and traditional fireplace set with a cast iron fire in a marble and wood surround. Central chandelier, six wall lights, ornamental cornicing, radiator, and display cabinet set into an alcove.

SITTING ROOM: 4.64m x 4.21m. A cosier room to retreat to, with a beamed ceiling, another walk-in-bay window, French doors to the conservatory, and a large brick fireplace in a stone and wooden surround. Four wall lights, two radiators, picture rail and wall cupboards.

KITCHEN: 3.01m x 4.91m at widest points. Fitted with wooden wall and base units with a tiled worktop, integrated fridge, double sink, oven, electric hob and extractor over, space for a dishwasher, and an in-built table. Two windows to the side, and a window to the rear, ceiling light and strip light, radiator, and tiled flooring.

DINING ROOM: 4.72m x 4.51m. A lovely reception room with a large south-facing window, beamed ceiling, cast iron fireplace in a marble and wooden surround, wall light, radiator, and door to:

STUDY: 4.85m x 2.18m. Another versatile room with many potential uses. With French doors opening to the conservatory, and two wall lights. A rolled steel joist exists above the wall between the study and dining room, offering the possibility of opening this wall to extend the dining room.

CONSERVATORY: 3.26m x 6.54m at widest points. South-facing and of brick and wooden construction with a solid tiled roof, and French doors opening to the gardens. Wall light and tiled flooring.

UTILITY ROOM: 2.81m x 1.78m. With two rear windows, a wall basin, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Tiled flooring and ceiling strip light. A lobby to the WC has a radiator and ceiling light.

WC: 1.72m x 1.10m. Side window, WC, ceiling light, and tiled flooring.

REAR PORCH: 0.93m x 3.04m. With large windows and a door opening to the rear patio, practical coir flooring, and ceiling light.

STORE ROOM: 1.68m x 0.90m. Installed with a ceiling light and electrical points.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING: 3.08m x 12.69m at widest points. With windows to the front and rear, a ceiling chandelier, three wall lights, two radiators and picture rail. Steps lead up to:

MASTER BEDROOM: 5.48m x 4.85m. A wonderfully light bedroom with a high ceiling and four windows. The two large west-facing sash windows to the front offer impressive views across open countryside as far as the Humber Bridge. With a cast iron fireplace in a marble and wooden surround, a ceiling chandelier, two wall lights, two radiators, picture rail, and fitted with a pedestal basin in the corner.

BEDROOM 2: 4.87m x 4.23m. A second generous and light bedroom with two large sash windows to the front and side. Fitted with a fireplace set in a traditional tiled and wooden surround, a pedestal basin, fitted shelf unit, ceiling light, radiator, and picture rail.

BEDROOM 3: 4.90m x 4.29m. Another excellently sized double bedroom with a large south-facing sash window looking towards the pond, a fireplace with tiled and wooden surround, fitted wardrobes, pedestal basin, ceiling spotlight fitment, and picture rail.

BEDROOM 4: 3.29m x 4.42m. A double bedroom with a large rear facing window, fitted wardrobes, pedestal basin, ceiling light, radiator, picture rail, and giving access to the loft.

BEDROOM 5: 4.77m x 4.61m. Set in the attic of the outbuildings below, with sloping ceilings, and a pretty dormer window looking into the walled garden. Fitted wardrobes, ceiling light, and radiator.

BEDROOM 6/NURSERY: 4.88m x 2.25m. With a large sash window, traditional basin, ceiling light, radiator and picture rail.

BATHROOM: 3.26m x 1.94m. Fully tiled and fitted with a tiled-in bath, pedestal basin, WC, radiator, heated towel rail, side window, ceiling light and coving.

SHOWER ROOM: 2.19m x 1.60m at widest points. Fully tiled, and fitted with a shower cubicle, WC, side window, radiator, ceiling light and coving.

OUTBUILDINGS, STABLES & GROUNDS:

BOILER ROOM: 4.78m x 4.61m. Housing the oil-fired boiler, and installed with a window, two large sinks, ceiling strip light and electrical points.

WORKSHOP: 4.65m x 4.11m. Fitted with workbenches and shelving, a window, ceiling strip light and electrical points. Door to:

STORE: 4.65m x 1.61m. Originally the coal store with the original coal hatch, window, and ceiling light.

GARAGE 1: 4.66m x 3.67m. With large sliding double doors, ceiling strip light, and electrical points.

GARAGE 2: 4.66m x 3.33m. With folding double doors, and a wall-mounted strip light.

TACK ROOM: 2.35m x 4.37m. Fitted with shelves and saddle racks, wall light, fireplace and window.

STABLES: 21.61m (in total) x 4.47m. Split into three blocks – the central block comprising 3 stalls and additional space, with a stable door, double doors, three windows and two ceiling lights. The block to the left has a stable door and wall light. The right-hand block houses a mare-and-foal stall, with a stable door, window and ceiling light. All open into the large walled garden which is secured with a gate, and could be used as an additional paddock.

GROUNDS: Totalling approximately 3.5 acres
A tree-lined private driveway (approx. 1/3 mile long) leads to the large gravelled parking area that extends to the side and front of the house. To the front of the house is a sweeping west-facing lawn with mature trees. To the south is a striking ornamental pond with a pergola, and a stepped topiary garden with statues. Beyond this are the paddocks, comprising approx. ¾ acre with mature fruit trees. In front of the stables is a large walled lawn area, and to the north-east of the house is a wooded area (approx. ¼ acre) – both of which are secured for use as additional paddocks.

COUNCIL TAX: Band G (confirmation from VOA website)

AGENT’S NOTES: The central heating system is oil-fired. Drainage is to a septic tank.

VIEWING: By appointments, please, through John P. Dennis & Son Ltd,[use Contact Agent Button]

N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Measurements are approximate and have been taken using a digital electronic device, which should not be relied upon for such matters as carpet fitting. Any plans provided are for room identification only. Prospective purchasers are recommended to check all measurements for themselves. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation.