Fine period village house with outbuildings and gardens, convenient for York and Leeds.

Ashlea sits discreetly within a generous plot in the heart of the popular village of Appleton Roebuck. Beautifully maintained over the years, this handsome house has eighteenth century origins although is predominantly Victorian with later extensions. Its well-proportioned rooms are distinguished by their high ceilings and imposing windows. Ashlea sits in delightful gardens along with garaging and traditional outbuildings at the rear. The village itself has a range of amenities and is well located for rapid access to York, Leeds and the national motorway network.

Porch, entrance and staircase hall, cloakroom wc, 2 reception rooms, library, reception hall, kitchen/dining/orangery, utility room
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2 open garages, 3 outbuildings, gardens
In all 0.37 acres

More Details - This Victorian house has some fine architectural features including well-proportioned rooms with generous ceiling heights, handsome windows with curved tops, fireplaces, original cupboards with latches, elegant plasterwork and a broad staircase with polished handrail. The two formal reception rooms face south over the front garden, one with a Baxi fireplace. At the heart of the home is the light-filled kitchen and orangery with electric underfloor heating and French doors opening directly onto the patio. The bespoke, fitted kitchen has a Marshall Alpha Range Cooker that runs the central heating and hot water systems, a separate electric hob and combination oven/microwave grill, an island unit, ceramic sink, larder cupboard, integrated appliances and a walk-in pantry/wine store. A useful utility room lies alongside. The library is dual aspect, has bespoke bookshelves and garden views. On the first floor, the bedrooms are all doubles. The principal bedroom has a fitted dressing room and bedroom 3 has wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes with concealed eaves storage cupboard behind. The bedrooms are served by two bathrooms; one has a bath tub, the other has a steam bath/thermostatic shower and underfloor heating. There is a part boarded loft with power and light.

Outside - The house is set back behind a high mature hedge and generous expanse of front lawn lined with established shrubs and a well-stocked herbaceous border. White timber gates open to the gravel driveway that continues to the rear of the house where there are two open garages and ample parking. Here also are traditional brick and pantile outbuildings, formerly three stables with a dovecote, now offering a workshop, fuel store with oil tank and coal, and store with part of the original oak stable and feeding trough remaining. The rear garden stretches out to the north with a productive orchard comprising walnut, plum, cherry, apple and pear trees all underplanted with spring bulbs and snakeshead fritillary. Within the garden is a York Stone sun terrace sheltered by a mellow wall. The whole is part walled and part bounded by a well-established hedge providing great privacy.

Environs - Bishopthorpe 3 miles, Copmanthorpe 4 miles, Tadcaster 5 miles, York 7 miles, Leeds 22 miles

The village of Appleton Roebuck lies to the south of the A64 trunk road offering easy access to York, the A1, Leeds, the business centres of West Yorkshire and beyond. There are good local amenities within strolling distance including The Roebuck Inn public house, a primary school, church, petrol station, tennis club and bus service. Tadcaster Grammar lies within the school catchment. The historic city of York with its mainline railway station and superb independent schools lies some twenty minutes' drive away. Just three miles north lies the A64 which connects to the A1(M) and motorway network.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Services & Systems: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fully alarmed.
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.
Local authority: North Yorkshire Council , Conservation Area.
Directions: From the York-Leeds A64 follow the road signs to Appleton Roebuck for three miles. Upon reaching the village you will see Ashlea some 100 metres down on the left hand side opposite the farm, identified by a sign on the white gates.