Finest period house in the heart of Haxby with a glorious walled garden

Grey Firs is a landmark property within the thriving town of Haxby. It is believed to date from the early nineteenth century with double-storey bays added some one hundred years ago and a further extension in 1981. This outstanding family property lies within comfortable strolling distance of many village amenities and is close to York city centre. A much-loved family home for fifty years, the sale of Grey Firs represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Vestibule, staircase hall, inner hall, 3 reception rooms, garden room, kitchen breakfast room, back kitchen, utility room, principal bedroom suite with dressing room, guest bedroom suite with shower room, 3 further bedrooms, house bathroom
Greenhouse, 3 outbuildings, double garage, tennis court, gardens
In all some half an acre

More Details - This period property has some fine architectural features including timber sash windows, original hall tiling, traditional panelled doors and a handsome staircase with polished handrail, ornate cast iron spindles and newel post.

The classic, double fronted layout is designed with two glorious south facing front rooms both with fireplaces, deep bay windows and window seats. At the rear, the traditional kitchen has an gas-fired Aga, a quarry tiled floor and ample space for a family-sized dining table. It extends to the maids' kitchen and, via a rear hall, to the large utility room. Double doors open onto the study/snug with double aspect views of the garden. On the first floor the bedroom accommodation is arranged around a central landing. The rooms have good proportions and high ceilings, and two have pretty cast-iron fireplaces.

The second floor is arranged as three rooms, one as a bedroom with views of York Minster. It offers opportunity for further development.

Outside - The house is set behind a low brick wall with traditional wrought-iron railings and a handsome garden gate, framed by a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. The rear garden is exceptional; it is secure and private, and surrounds the house on two sides, surrounded by a 12 ft wall that itself dates from the 1850s. The gardens have sweeping lawns, deep herbaceous borders with abundant planting, raised beds, a pergola, winding gravelled paths and paved terraces. A tennis court sits on the northern boundary, high-walled to three sides with fencing on the other. The drive sits on the western side of the house, accessed from the The Village through gate posts of brick capped by stone. A large, gravelled area provides a substantial turning and parking area in front of the double garage, with up-and-over doors, power and light. Attached to the garage and facing the garden are a number of highly versatile timber stores also with power and light.

Environs - Grey Firs lies within a short stroll of a range of amenities including independent shops and cafés, an artisan baker, supermarkets, doctors, dentist surgery, pubs, primary schools and an excellent bus service into York city centre. Clifton Moor Shopping Park with its cinema as well as both Monks Cross and Vangarde Shopping Centres and York Community Stadium lie five to ten minutes' drive away. There are good secondary school options and a number of York's independent schools are within a short drive. York Railway Station offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London Kings Cross in less than two hours. The nearby York ring road enables rapid access to Leeds via the A64 and on to the M62.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC rating: E
Services & Systems: Mains services. Gas central heating. Boiler dates from 2012 and has been serviced annually.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Local Authority: City of York Council . Conservation area.
Directions: Heading west along The Village main street, North Lane can be seen on the right hand side opposite the green and village notice board. The house is the first left on North Lane, and the drive is accessed just beyond on The Village.