Detached house for sale in Thirkleby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7

A former vicarage with separate coach house and extensive grounds

Description
Situated in a private elevated position close to the centre of this picturesque village, The Old Vicarage is believed to date from the 16th century, with later19th century additions, the property has evolved significantly throughout its history, receiving a significant extension on the southern flank showcasing some impressive Victorian architecture, topped off by a recently built single storey garden room. A neighbouring brick annex was built by the owners to serve as an inviting garden room and home office but could be easily adapted to form a self contained annex.

Available to purchase for the first time in over 40 years, this well-proportioned and much loved family home extends to around 2368 sq ft, arranged over two floors. There are two sizeable reception rooms on the ground floor, the sitting room being an amalgamation of three rooms and the dining room more classily proportioned with high ceilings and large sash windows overlooking the surrounding garden and a trap door opening to a useful wine cellar. Complimenting these is a traditional kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility/scullery. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, all with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside and two bathrooms. In addition there are several useful outbuildings/stores and a double garage with workshop/store to the rear.

The property stands close to the southern edge of the larger than average garden which has been divided into sections; a pretty walled garden alongside the entrance driveway, with central lawn and mature hedge/shrub border dotted with specimen trees and a cedar greenhouse with its own water and electric supply, a stone patio extending around the edge of the buildings and around to a productive vegetable garden to the north which gives way to a sizeable block of mixed woodland dissected by paths and open glades. In all the grounds extend to around two acres and provide a wonderful playground for children and keen gardeners alike.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property in a prime village location, which has been well maintained but would now benefit from a degree of modernisation and redecoration.

Location
Thirkleby is a small village on the edge of the Hambleton Hills and North York Moors National Park. There are plenty of public footpaths leading from the village for country walks.

The village of Bagby (3 miles) has a thriving community and amenities including a highly acclaimed pub and restaurant. The village also has a children's play park, a sports field, and an active Village society who organise events throughout the year for all residents. The school bus for the local area picks up and drops off outside the property.

The prestige village of Coxwold with a public house is just over four miles to the east.

Thirsk is the nearest market town with excellent amenities including schools, leisure centre, cinema, supermarkets cafes, independent shops, a racecourse and a railway station linking directly to London in about two hours and thirty minutes. York is 19.5 miles to the south down the nearby A19. The A1 is easily accessible, 11 miles away.

Square Footage: 2,368 sq ft