Delightful country house with cottage, outbuildings and land in a popular village on the outskirts of York

Weir House is an appealing period house with eighteenth century origins. Dating largely from the twentieth century, it is constructed of clamp bricks with a pantile roof. Surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds and it comes with a stable block, paddock and outbuildings as well as a cottage that offers scope to generate income. Weir House has been a much-loved family home for over twenty years and, during that time, its gardens have flourished and are undoubtedly a key element of the property along with its edge-of-village location on the outskirts of York.

Additional Information - The kitchen breakfast room is open to the dining room, creating a 24 ft family living space with a lovely outlook from all windows. The kitchen has modern fitted units, integrated appliances, ample space to accommodate a breakfast table and a large utility room close to hand. Alongside, the dining/living room has a gas stove within a full-height exposed brick fireplace and enjoys south facing light through the window. The study has a quiet position within the house, facing the front. Across the hall, the 20 ft sitting room is a well-proportioned room with a wood-burning stove and a pair of windows, including a bay, both with garden views. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom suite is triple aspect, has two walk-in corner cupboards and enjoys a glorious outlook across the formal gardens to the grounds beyond. The bedrooms are served by a shower room as well as a house bathroom with a corner cupboard and a freestanding slipper bath tub with freestanding mixed tap and showerhead.

Outside - The gravelled drive passes between the house and cottage, garaging and outbuildings where there is ample space for turning and parking. The gardens and grounds extend to more than three acres, half of which is grassland, and the whole offers a variety of habitats. At the front the formal garden is concealed from the village road behind a high clipped yew hedge. At the rear the gardens and grounds encircle the house. They are notable for their variety; abutting the house is a garden terrace overlooking sweeping lawns with specimen trees, mature shrubs all fringed by colourful herbaceous borders. Beyond is a wildflower meadow scattered with young trees. The property has two large natural ponds, fringed with willow, as well as a smaller pond, all thriving wildlife habitats. A strip of woodland with a grassy walkway hosts a variety of native trees including horse chestnut, silver birch and beech underplanted with snowdrops, bluebells and wild garlic. The property is bounded on the north east by a small beck with a neighbouring wetland area. There is also an enclosed vegetable patch with fruit bushes and an orchard with apple, cherry and pear trees. The fenced paddock has a timber field shelter and lies alongside the stable block. A former manège now functions as a football field for children.

Cottage And Outbuilding - Damson Cottage sits on the west of the drive with its own enclosed garden and garage. It shares a gas meter with the main house and is currently tenanted (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) although has previously been run as a holiday let. We understand that the property is offered with vacant possession.

The property has two greenhouses, a potting shed, an open store, a field shelter, a chicken coop with run, and a pondside summer house situated to enjoy picturesque garden views. The stable block is of timber construction, has water and power and incorporates three separate stables.

Environs - Weir House sits towards the edge of the village alongside Weir Pond, a restored village pond which once watered livestock and is now a wildlife haven. The village itself has a thriving village hall and a church built on Norman foundations with oak panels and furniture made by the famous Robert 'Mousey' Thompson. There is also Arnup Studios, home to six artists and, just outside the village, a 20-acre award-winning garden with a specialist perennial nursery as well as The Balloon Tree farmshop with café. Holtby is highly convenient for access to York city centre amenities including its mainline railway station and superb schooling as well as Monks Cross and Vangarde shopping parks. Leeds is easily accessible via the A64, some five minutes' drive away.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: House D rating, Damson Cottage C rating.
Services & Systems: Mains electricity, gas, water. 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: City of York Council Directions: Heading south through the village on Holtby Lane, you will see Weir House on your right hand side next to the village Weir Pond.

Photographs, particulars and showreel: May 2023
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