4 bedroom detached house

An attractive detached, four bedroom, period house, within its own grounds. The property has been sympathetically extended and remodelled to a high standard to offer well balanced accommodation and enjoys remarkable and uninterrupted views over pastureland and Little Skipwith Common woodland.

Entered via a charming oak timber porch, the welcoming reception hall with its original oak beams, parquet flooring and Victorian cast-iron fireplace, leads to the principal accommodation including a generous study to the front elevation. To the rear elevation is the characterful lounge with oak flooring, centrepiece inglenook fireplace and Charnwood log burner. The lounge features a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and French doors onto the rear garden.

The Indian sandstone flagged inner hallway leads to a traditional country kitchen with timber wall and base units, range cooker and space for central breakfast table. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with provision for dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer and dryer. The utility, with further Indian sandstone flooring, leads to a rear door and outside, wooden framed porch.

The property is complemented by a large formal dining room with Efal log-burner and fire-place, Indian sandstone flooring and original character beams. The dining room leads through to a conservatory with mains heating, French doors and ceiling fan. Also to the ground floor is a fully tiled bathroom/WC with granite surfaces.

The handmade staircase leads to the first floor which provides four well-proportioned double bedrooms and shower/WC with fully tiled walls and granite surfaces. Two of the bedrooms have original cast-iron fireplaces and all benefit from superb views over the village green / pond to the front, and open countryside and paddock to the rear.

Externally The White House sits proudly in a generous plot of circa 0.3 acre with wrap around mature gardens bordered by fruit trees and hawthorn hedge. To the side is a spacious gravel driveway suitable for parking several cars, leading to the attractive detached original barn which is used as a workshop and garage. The barn is fitted with a mezzanine floor for added storage and adjoins with an oil store. The barn/garage has a double roller door and ample eaves storage, power and light. There is valid planning permission to reconfigure and extend the barn.

The garden which is mainly laid to lawn is enhanced by stunning floral borders and mature shrubbery. There are numerous patios from which to follow the days sun, all complemented by a wonderful and peaceful vista beyond.

In summary, a much-cherished family home which has been sympathetically extended and redesigned, using local craftsman and quality materials. Sitting proudly on the fringe of the village green in the heart of this picturesque and much sought-after village, the house offers a truly unique private setting.

LOCATION
Skipwith is a highly regarded village 8 miles south of York with recreational amenities including the popular National Nature Reserve of Skipwith Common, a local pub and St Helens church. The village has a thriving community, with a café at the village hall, a local Brownie pack, theatrical productions at the Little Theatre, tennis courts and opportunities to get involved in a local archaeological dig. The area is renowned for horse riding trails and hacking.

There are local primary schools in neighbouring North Duffield and Escrick, where there is also Queen Margarets Independent school. The York A64 and further commuting links are easily accessed via car.

DIRECTIONS
Leaving York on the A19 travelling south, continue for approximately 4 miles to Escrick taking a left hand turning signposted Skipwith. On arriving in the village proceed along York Road and the property is on the left hand side after the Methodist Chapel.