4 bedroom detached house

An imposing, generously proportioned detached family home occupying an elevated and most private position within this peaceful and increasingly fashionable village with the A1M and Cathedral city of Ripon in striking distance.

This well planned detached family home boasts bright accommodation over two storeys which has been highly considered including upgraded dining kitchen, refitted wet facilities and substantial gazebo.

The property has the benefit of sealed unit double glazing and oil fired central heating as well as solar panels for which the vendor has use of to offset their personal electric bill. Briefly comprises: 14’7” central reception hall, 25’11” living room with windows to three elevations affording a delightful vista of the rear garden, study, 23’1” refitted dining kitchen comprising extensive wall and base units including island with granite worktops, high quality Siemens, Miele and Neff integrated appliances and French doors leading to the patio garden with extensive, well stocked grounds beyond. Separate utility room with boiler, space for washer and dryer, wall cupboards and broom cupboard. Downstairs fully tiled W.C, under stairs storage and secure alarm system. To the first floor, accessed via a large landing are four double bedrooms all with large fitted wardrobes – principal with en-suite shower room – and house bathroom.

The property has a low maintenance front garden and a large block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles leading to a detached double garage with numerous power points, lighting and an electric up and over door with a bunded oil tank behind the garage. To the rear is a most generous and well stocked garden with extensive lawn and patio areas – one of which has the benefit of a fitted gazebo with water feature alongside - ideal for al fresco dining. There is also a summer house, workshop, two greenhouses (all with power) plus a garden shed. The current vendors have created many planted boarders and feature flower beds. Beyond the formal garden is a large orchard with water supply, storage shed and paddock beyond with vehicular access through the garden. The entire plot is thought to extend to approx. 1.75 acres.

Located in the village of Exelby, the development is 2 miles south of Bedale and minutes from the Leeming Bar junction of the A1M, providing easy access to all major cities in the North East. The village has a community gastro Public House, offering a part time delicatessen and cafe and a strong social calendar. Bedale is a flourishing North Yorkshire market town with a wide array of shops, a weekly market, a monthly farmer market, a golf course, schools and a library. The East Coast mainline can be quickly accessed at Northallerton or Thirsk.