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The Old Forge
The Old Forge
Sitting room

2 bedroom house

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2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: E*
1,829 sq ft / 170 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Detached, stone-built, period house extended and renovated
  • Thatched and probably eighteenth century in part - not listed
  • Single-storey accommodation of more than 2200 sq ft
  • 3 reception rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Beautifully appointed and with high specification fixtures and fittings
  • Ideal for downsizers, designed for independent living
  • Surrounded by glorious gardens, very private
  • Double garage and secure outbuilding
  • 5 minutes' drive from Helmsley
Charming single-storey house with outstanding gardens, located in a sought after village, just outside Helmsley.

Charming single-storey house with outstanding gardens, located just outside Helmsley

This picture postcard house is built of stone with a part thatched, part pantile roof. The older part of The Old Forge is likely to date from the eighteenth century or earlier given its cruck-framed structure. Its substantial extension was added more than fifty years ago and, being built of stone and adorned with well-established flowering climbers, feels entirely integrated. Ideal for those looking to downsize, The Old Forge has rooms of generous proportions including a triple aspect sitting room and a bedroom wing with a magnificent principal bedroom suite. Landscaped gardens wrap around the house and are bounded with high hedging that provide both shelter and privacy. On the north east boundary are the double garage and renovated stone outbuilding.

Porch, dining hall, kitchen breakfast room, utility/boot room, 3 reception rooms, principal bedroom suite with shower, 2nd bedroom, house bathroom

Gardens, double garage, outbuilding

Additional Information - This beautiful period cottage retains some fine, exposed ceiling beams and attractive, arched doorways with timber doors and traditional ironwork. The property has high specification kitchen and bathrooms and is fitted with bespoke, double-glazed windows. Flush ceiling speakers provide surround sound.

The front entrance sits within an attractive stone porch that opens onto the dining hall. Alongside, the 23 ft sitting room is full of character with a Calor-gas living flame stove and a large window offering south west views along an avenue of flowering cherry trees. The kitchen breakfast room which provides ample space to accommodate a dining table has attractive contemporary fitted units, an electric Aga and integrated appliances including a Bosch combi microwave; it is open to a useful utility/boot room with rear access. The all-year garden room is triple aspect and has wide French doors that open south west on to the sunny garden terrace. From the kitchen breakfast room, double doors open on to the inner landing (one step rising to the bedroom wing) which serves both bedrooms and the house bathroom. At the far end of the house, the magnificent principal bedroom suite is a light-filled room with a dressing area, multiple fitted wardrobes and a concealed shower room. The second bedroom is also a double and has a pair of fitted wardrobes. The house bathroom is large with contemporary fixtures and fittings that include underfloor heating, a Japanese toilet and a walk-in shower with a wall-mounted seat.

Outside - The house is set back from the road behind a low stone wall and fence with a formal row of topiarised box hedging that borders the lawn and an herbaceous border. Double gates open on to the gravel driveway with garage and ample space in front to park two cars. The detached double garage has electric doors, mezzanine storage, power and light. Attached is an outbuilding/office, also with power and light.

The gardens wrap around the house and are full of variety: there is a large paved terrace, deep herbaceous borders, a sweeping lawn bounded by high hedging of laurel and holly, ornamental shrubs and mature trees; on the southwest side is a pretty pond set within a rock garden and a central gravelled path flanked by abundantly planted beds and an avenue of flowering cherry trees that lead to a pergola and seating area. The landscaped garden has been beautifully maintained over the years, is very private and dog friendly.

Environs - Pockley lies on the southern edge of the North York Moors and benefits from stunning unbroken views across rolling hills. It is situated close to the pretty village of Harome, one of the best loved North Yorkshire villages with its Michelin starred restaurant and country hotel. Within three miles lies the thriving market town of Helmsley which has an abundance of quality shops and services. Railway stations are at Malton and Thirsk, Thirsk providing a mainline service to London Kings Cross.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Services & Systems: Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Bottled LPG gas supplied to the property. Private drainage.
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: Ryedale District[use Contact Agent Button] Directions: Entering Pockley from the A170, the house can be found towards the beginning of the village on the left hand side.

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