Location

Askham Bryan is a popular conservation village with easy access to York (6 miles) and the A64, making it very popular with commuters. The village has a pub, The Nags Head, church and a bus service. Primary education is catered for at St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary School in Askham Richard (Ofsted Good 2023) only one and a half miles. Tadcaster Grammar School (Ofsted Good 2022) is under 10 miles away, Askham Bryan Agricultural college and York High School (Ofsted Good 2022) in just over two miles. York has a number of well regarded public schools.

Askham Bog Nature Reserve is situated two miles from the village and Pike Hills Golf Club is less than two miles distant.

This vibrant and historic city has an abundance of popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, independent shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets. The city boasts excellent restaurants including award winning restaurants.

York railway station is over three miles away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

The A64 ring road is less than one mile away and gives access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway network. York College is only a short distance, just over two and a half miles.

University of York can be accessed just over six miles away via the A64. The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools. Day and boarding schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Copmanthorpe village is two miles distant with a range of shops, café, takeaways, post office, pub, primary school (Ofsted Good 2023) and nursery. In addition there is a dentist and doctor’s surgery along with a sports and community centre offering tennis, cricket and football clubs.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

The Little House is a handsome Georgian detached village house, which enjoys spacious, characterful, well-proportioned accommodation which is set within the heart of the highly regarded village of Askham Bryan situated on the edge of York.

On the ground floor there is a wonderful entrance hall, from the side entrance to the house which leads through to the reception rooms; a formal dining room with a view over the front gardens and the sizeable and elegant sitting room with dual aspect and views to the front. The pine kitchen is fitted with both base and wall cabinetry providing good storage, together a tiled work surface offering ample preparation space, and a kitchen island. The kitchen has access to the courtyard to the rear and to the garden. The kitchen is open to the breakfast room which enables a nice flow through. Adjacent to the kitchen is the useful utility room with further fitted cupboards and a sink. A shower room and separate WC completes the ground floor. The elegant staircase leads up to the first floor, there are four sizeable bedrooms with a family bathroom and separate WC.

Nestled within a generous corner plot, spanning about a third of an acre, this exquisite property offers beautiful landscaped gardens boasting a stunning array of mature trees, vibrant flower beds. As you approach the property this charming property a gravelled driveway leads to a convenient carport and outdoor stores. Ample parking space is readily available on the driveway accommodating multiple vehicles with ease.