5 bed country house for sale

Primrose Farm, Hagg Lane, Dunnington, York YO19

A remarkable country home extending to approximately 6,675 sq ft, set within around 13 acres of gardens, grounds and paddocks, enjoying complete privacy at the end of a quiet country lane just four miles from York city centre.
When the gates open and you arrive at Primrose Farm, it's hard to believe you're so close to York. Almost instantly, you feel as though you've escaped to the middle of nowhere.

Surrounded by gardens, grounds, orchard and paddocks, with a wildlife pond, mature trees and no immediate neighbours, this is a home that offers a rare combination of privacy, space and accessibility.

Believed to have occupied this site in some form for over 200 years, Primrose Farm began life as a traditional Yorkshire farmhouse. Over the decades the original barns were converted, the grain store transformed and the various buildings thoughtfully connected to create the substantial country residence seen today.

The current owners have invested extensively during their ownership, planting over 800 trees, restoring the land to paddocks, upgrading heating systems, improving insulation and transforming the property into the exceptional family home it is today.

Electric wrought-iron gates open onto a long tree-lined driveway illuminated by traditional lamp posts, leading through beautifully maintained grounds before arriving at a generous turning circle and substantial triple garage. The accommodation extends to approximately 6,675 sq ft and offers an extraordinary level of flexibility.

At the heart of the house is a welcoming reception hall which beautifully links the original farmhouse with the later extensions and conversions.

To one side sits the superb Chapel Kitchens kitchen and breakfast room, created through the conversion of the former grain store. Flooded with natural light from a large roof lantern, this impressive space features granite worktops, a central island, Range cooker, extensive storage and plenty of room for informal dining and entertaining. The adjoining family room creates a wonderful open-plan living space and enjoys direct access to the gardens.

Beyond the kitchen is a dedicated cinema room complete with integrated sound system, whilst above sits a versatile ensuite room, ideal as a guest suite, teenage retreat, studio or home office.

The original farmhouse accommodation is full of character and charm. A series of reception rooms provide exceptional entertaining space, including a magnificent double-height sitting room with exposed oak trusses, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick chimney breast, wood-burning stove and extensive glazing overlooking the terrace and gardens. Double doors connect through to a formal dining room, whilst a separate snug offers a cosy retreat for quieter evenings.

One of the most unique spaces within the home is the substantial entertainment wing. Originally constructed as an indoor swimming pool complex, it has since been transformed into an impressive leisure and entertaining space. The current owners have hosted dinners for more than sixty guests here, with marquees extending into the gardens beyond. Importantly, the original swimming pool structure remains beneath the flooring, together with much of the associated plant and equipment, offering future owners the opportunity to reinstate the pool should they wish. A sauna, plant room and dedicated heating system continue to serve this wing.

Upstairs, the accommodation is arranged across several interconnected areas, creating excellent flexibility for modern family life.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys some of the finest views in the house, with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the wildlife pond, gardens and surrounding countryside. This impressive space is complemented by a bespoke dressing room and luxurious ensuite bathroom.

In total the property offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a self-contained guest suite accessed via a secondary staircase. Complete with its own shower room and balcony overlooking the grounds, it is ideal for guests, older children, multi-generational living or independent working from home.

Outside, the lifestyle on offer is every bit as impressive as the house itself.

The mature gardens surround the property on all sides, blending seamlessly into paddocks and open countryside. The orchard contains a variety of established apple, pear, cherry and plum trees, while the substantial wildlife pond forms a beautiful focal point within the grounds. Created by the current owners and surrounded by over 100 planted trees, it now attracts ducks, geese, moorhens and a wealth of wildlife throughout the year.

Three paddocks provide excellent flexibility for those with equestrian interests, hobby farming or simply enjoying the space and privacy that land provides. One paddock benefits from a field shelter and separate roadside access.

The detached triple garage benefits from electric doors, power, lighting and water supply, whilst the extensive driveway offers parking for numerous vehicles, horseboxes, trailers or recreational equipment.

Despite its wonderfully rural setting, Primrose Farm is remarkably well connected. Dunnington remains one of York's most desirable villages, offering an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and recreational facilities. The village sports club provides cricket, football, tennis, squash and bowls, whilst the surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding.

Families are particularly drawn to the area for its highly regarded primary school and catchment for Fulford School, widely regarded as one of the strongest state secondary schools in the region.

York city centre lies less than four miles away, while the A1079, A64 and A1(M) provide excellent connectivity to Leeds, Hull and the wider motorway network.

Properties like Primrose Farm are exceptionally rare. To find a home with this much history, character, land and privacy, yet still be just minutes from York, is something truly special.

Offered for sale with no onward chain.