2 bedroom house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Attached period cottage with a charming walled garden
- Well laid-out accommodation of nearly 1500 sq ft
- No onward chain
- West facing outlook over the village green
- Easy strolling distance of Hovingham Stores
- Village with cricket ground, tennis courts, bowling green, playpark
- Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In between Malton and Helmsley, half an hour's drive to York
Swallows Cottage enjoys a fine outlook and idyllic setting in the heart of this beautifully preserved estate village in the Howardian Hills known for the range of amenities it has to offer. The property has retained much of its character including exposed beams and a traditional cast iron cooking range made by Stubbs of York. This much loved home is available on the market for the first time in over thirty years.
Dining and staircase hall, kitchen, sitting room
2 bedrooms, bathroom, landing, loft space
Walled rear garden, 3 stores, garden annexe
Additional Information - The main entrance lies on the south elevation of the house accessed via the paved side alley with external lighting and space to accommodate the recycling and refuse. The door opens to the dining/reception hall with the original cooking range (not functioning), a west facing window, ample space to accommodate a dining table and a staircase with useful understairs cupboard rising to the first floor. Alongside, the well-proportioned sitting room has a feature fireplace housing a raised cast iron grate open fire, two window seats providing an outlook along the village and a glazed door opening to the rear garden. The well-proportioned kitchen has integrated appliances, a kitchen sink below a window offering a garden view and an external door. On the first floor is a generous landing with an airing cupboard and access to two bedrooms. Both are large doubles with high ceilings and windows providing an attractive rear outlook.
Outside - The attractive rear garden is accessed via a secure garden gate opening to the shared side alley. The alley has a log store and security lighting. The garden is enclosed by stone walls and includes a paved patio, a lawned area with a stone trough and an herbaceous border on one side. Attached to the house are two stores, one of which is secure. At the far end of the garden is a secure, stone-built annexe with a pantile roof. Formerly used as an office, it has a west facing window, electric heating and power. Adjacent is a separate store, also secure.
Environs - York 16 miles, Malton and Helmsley 8 miles, Easingwold 10 miles
Hovingham is the Estate village of the Worsley family and retains its timeless charm with a tumbling beck, parkland and cricket ground. Known for its strong community and multiple amenities, the village has a bakery, village store, hair & beauty salon with cafe, cricketers bar within the Worsley Arms hotel, Myse; a fine dining restaurant, GP surgery, village hall, monthly artisan market, cricket and tennis club. Located midway between Malton (with its railway station) and Helmsley, the village lies within easy reach of Ampleforth and Terrington for independent schooling, and the catchment area for 'Outstanding' Ryedale School. The city of York has a mainline railway station connecting to London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool which can be reached in little more than half an hour. The North York Moors and Yorkshire coast both lie within easy reach.
General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: G
Services & Systems: Mains electricity, water, drainage. Electric heating.
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: North Yorkshire Council Conservation Area
Money Laundering Regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers are required to produce identification documents in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations. Your co-operation with this is appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Directions: Heading into Hovingham from Malton, the house can be seen on the right hand side just before the Worsley Arms Hotel.
Photographs, particulars and showreel: February 2024
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