5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An 18th century farmhouse with stylishly appointed family accommodation, located in a convenient, semi-rural position on the outskirts of Scarborough. Looking south across open farmland, Stepney House combines a huge amount of period character with a number of attractive period feature along with a range of stylishly presented accommodation well suited to the 21st century.

In all the house provides over 3,000 square feet of space, with accommodation arranged over four floors with the majority to the ground and first floors, where well-proportioned rooms offer a versatile layout of accommodation. In brief, a large dining hallway with a pair of reception rooms to both sides, including a cosy, dual aspect sitting room with multi fuel stove. At the rear is a side hall with utility room and the large open plan living dining kitchen, fitted with a high specification range of cabinets including a distinctive English Elm and resin topped island. To the far end is the garden room with doors out onto the garden and the cloakroom. In the basement is a large and useful space, used as a cinema room, this has an independent access out to the garden so could be utilised for a number of purposes.

There are up to five double bedrooms in total, arranged over the top two floors, one with an en-suite shower room and a bath or shower room to each floor.

The grounds have been landscaped and provide an ideal combination of entertaining areas along with traditional lawn and vegetable garden. There is plenty of parking on the driveway and within a large stone garage and storage building.

LOCATION

Scarborough's attractions are manifold and include: two spectacular sandy beaches, extensive twelfth century castle ruins, fishing harbour & lighthouse. The town is exceptionally well served for amenities, schooling and health services. The town is especially well located for those keen on the outdoors, being within easy reach of Dalby Forest, the North York Moors National Park and the Coast. Culturally, Scarborough is the home of the Stephen Joseph Theatre, where Sir Alan Ayckbourn was for many years the resident director. County cricket is played in the town in summer.