4 bedroom detached house for sale

We are delighted to offer to the market this substantial farmhouse together with a 3.56 acre paddock that will appeal to buyers with equestrian interests and anyone looking for a renovation project. The Farmhouse benefits from PVCu double-glazing to most windows and LPG central heating, however, it would now benefit from a programme of modernisation and improvement and has the potential to create an impressive family home. Planning consent has been obtained for alterations to the existing building including the conversion of an adjoining barn to create a fabulous new kitchen and alterations to the existing second-floor accommodation to form a master bedroom suite including a balcony that affords sea views.   The property also benefits from a good-sized garden, an orchard, and a neighbouring paddock.

Location

Smiddy's Farm is located on the edge of the East Yorkshire coastal village of Skipsea, just 5 miles North of Hornsea, 9 miles South of Bridlington and 11 miles from the market town of Driffield. Skipsea is a popular East Coast village that lies within walking distance of the beach and enjoys a good range of amenities including a public house and village shop.

The Farmhouse and paddock are accessed from Cross Street in the centre of the village, turning right into Cleeton Lane which becomes a single-track lane and the property is situated on the left-hand side. 

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

With chequerboard design tiled floor, moulded cornices to the ceiling, dado rail, picture rail, under stairs cupboard and single radiator.

Living Room

With wooden flooring, living flame gas fire in a tiled fireplace, TV point, moulded cornices to the ceiling and a double radiator.

Sitting Room

With tiled fireplace, and double radiator.

Dining Room

With wooden floor, dado rail, alcove cupboards, exposed beams to the ceiling and a Vaillant wall-mounted gas-fired central heating boiler.

Kitchen

With a basic range of base and wall units, larder cupboard, inset sink with mixer tap, electric oven and four-ring ceramic hob, plumbing for an automatic dishwasher and space for a fridge and freezer.

Utility Room

With enamel sink, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, staircase to the first floor office, exposed beams to the ceiling and rear entrance door.

Shower Room

With shower cubicle

Store Room

WC

With low-level WC.

Adjoining Barn

This impressive structure features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and has been approved by the planning authority for conversion into a new kitchen to the main farmhouse.  

First Floor

Landing

With dado rail, moulded cornices, and picture rail. enclosed steep staircase to the second floor.

Bedroom One

With a double radiator, original fireplace, dual aspect windows and partial sea views.

Bedroom Two

With a single radiator, dual aspect windows and picture rail.

Bedroom Three

With a single radiator, picture rail and original fireplace.

Bathroom

With white suite including an encased bath with shower and curtain over, low-level WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin.  Large airing cupboard, shaver point, single radiator and partial sea views.

Second Floor

The attic accommodation comprises of two rooms that currently have restricted head height but could be utilised as additional bedrooms.

Outside

The property enjoys good-sized gardens to the front and side together with a gravelled rear courtyard.  To the front is a well-screened lawned garden and a private access drive that leads to the side of the property where there is a parking and turning space.  The planning consent for alterations to the house also included a provision for the erection of a triple garage on land that currently forms part of the orchard.

Land

A 3.56-acre paddock is located opposite the property on the other side of Cleeton Lane.  The paddock is sown to grass and the southern boundary has been planted with a variety of young trees.  The vendors will consider offers to exclude this land if it is not required.

Services

The property is connected to mains electricity and water. LPG gas is supplied by an above-ground tank supplying hot water and central heating via a modern boiler. Domestic drainage is to a newly installed private sewage treatment plant.

Planning 

All planning enquiries should be directed to: East Riding of Yorkshire Council planning department, County Hall, Beverley.  Copies of the notice of decision and the associated plans for the alteration and conversion of the adjoining outbuiilding can be viewed by going to the planning authorities public access website and using the planning reference 22/03034/PLF.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights Of Way

The property is sold with the benefit of all granted and public rights of way, water courses, water drainage, electricity supplies, and wayleaves, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants.

Tenure

We understand that the property is Freehold and that vacant possession will be given upon completion. 

Council Tax

Band: E (East Riding of Yorkshire Council).

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents on[use Contact Agent Button].