An exceptional contemporary village house with beautifully appointed accommodation and inviting landscaped gardens

Description

The Grange is a contemporary stone house cleverly designed and constructed in the style of a period barn conversion. Representing one of the finest examples of contemporary living in the highly sought-after village of Hillam. Having been thoughtfully upgraded to a very high standard by the current owners, the property now provides exceptional accommodation over two floors, both with underfloor heating. The attention to detail is impressive and the interior design very tasteful.

A welcoming reception hall with Indian stone flooring leads to a bright inner hallway with a cloakroom and an impressive turn staircase finished with solid oak treads and balustrades. To one end of the hallway is a generous living room with a 23'0" high vaulted ceiling featuring exposed beams and a galleried landing above. A central rustic brick fireplace and log burning stove divides the room with an adjoining dining area, both with double-glazed picture windows and bi-folding doors overlooking and opening onto the inviting south west facing sun terrace.

To the opposite end of the hallway is a sensational contemporary kitchen, designed by Jeremy Wood Interiors, finished with an extensive range of contrasting solid wood units fitted at floor and wall height with granite top surfaces. There are high spec integrated appliances, including a double width ‘Belfast’ sink and a large central island unit incorporating an Aga cooker and breakfast bar. In addition, there are bi-folding doors to the front elevation leading to a paved patio area. There is also access into the separate utility room having continued units, plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Completing the downstairs accommodation and leading off the kitchen is a large storeroom which could be converted back into a garage if preferred.

To the first floor the magnificent principal bedroom showcases exposed beams to a vaulted ceiling, a feature window with double glazed French patio doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, stylish fitted wardrobes and drawers by Christopher Philips Handmade Interiors. The luxurious en suite shower room has a double length walk-in shower cubicle, attractive tiled walls and flooring, a stylish floating hand wash basin, low level flush WC and a useful storage cupboard. Bedroom two is a well proportioned double room having window to front elevation and a contemporary en suite shower room comprising of a two-piece white suite and a double length walk-in shower cubicle. There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms and a fabulous house bathroom which comprises of a three-piece white suite with a stand-alone bath, a low-level flush WC, hand wash basin and window to the front aspect.

Externally, the property is approached from Main Street via a shared driveway giving direct access to a gravelled car parking area with space for two to threel vehicles to the side of a single integral garage, currently used as a storeroom having power and lighting installed. The south westerly facing gardens enjoy a good degree of privacy having been cleverly landscaped to maximise enjoyment of the afternoon and evening sunshine. Direct access from both the living room and the dining room lead out to the raised stone flagged sun terrace bounded by a dwarf stone wall.

Location

The property is situated in an enviable position in the highly desirable village, Hillam a popular choice for the busy commuter looking for easy access to the major commercial centres of West and North Yorkshire. There are railway stations at South Milford (about two miles), Sherburn in Elmet (about three miles) and Selby (about nine miles) which have direct services to Leeds, York and London Kings Cross respectively. Monk Fyston village is just over half a mile away and has a primary school (Academy), community centre, public house with restaurant, Post Office and stores as well as a hotel. Sherburn High School (Academy) is the closest secondary school about three miles away.

The village is convenient for the motorway about two miles east from Junction 42 of the A1(M) providing excellent road links to all major routes. York is about 24 miles and Leeds centre is about 18 miles.

Selby town has a range of amenities, including a supermarket, shops, pubs, restaurants, Selby Abbey, town hall, leisure centre as well as a football and rugby club.

Castleford outlet village and Xscape Yorkshire (about seven and a half miles) is off Junction 32 on the M62 with plenty of designer shops, restaurants and a cinema.

Leeds has an abundance of facilities, restaurants, shopping, theatres and festivals including Leeds Light Night, Leeds Festival and International Film Festival. The Michelin Star restaurant by Michael O’Hare – The Man Behind the Curtain is based in the centre. Leeds has a mainline train station with direct links to Manchester, Birmingham and some journeys taking just over two hours to London. The historic Yorkshire Cricket Ground based in Headingley is about 20 miles distant and Leeds United Football premises on Elland Road is about 22.5 miles.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Photography from July 2022.

Square Footage: 2,480 sq ft



Additional Info

Selby District Council, Council Tax Band F