Location

Green Hammerton is a much sought-after village which lies on the northern edge of the Yorkshire ‘Golden Triangle’. It is located between York (10 miles), Harrogate (12 miles) and Boroughbridge (7 miles), with easy access to the motorway network from Junction 47 of the A1. Leeds city centre is 25 miles distant.

Railway stations at Hammerton and Cattal are each just 1.5 miles away, providing regular trains to York, Harrogate and Leeds. York railway station has regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

The village of Green Hammerton offers a wide range of amenities including a church, public house, post office with shop and cafe, doctor’s surgery, primary school (Ofsted Good 2019), sports field, a modern and active village hall with playground, hosting a number of clubs and groups. There is a local cricket and junior football club.

The nearest secondary schools are Wetherby High School (Ofsted Good 2019), King James’s School, Knaresborough (Ofsted Good 2012), Boroughbridge High School and Manor C of E Academy at Poppleton (all within 7 miles). Independent schools in the area include Queen Ethelburga’s College (3 miles), Cundall Manor (13 miles) and Bootham, The Mount and St. Peter’s in York.

There are several easily accessible ‘out of town’ supermarkets in the area, ranging from Aldi and Morrisons to Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.

Nearby, York city centre is dominated by the magnificent York Minster, surrounded by the quaint ‘Shambles’ (lanes) packed with independent shops, pubs and cafes. The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning ‘The Star Inn the City’ by Andrew Pern, ‘Skosh’ by Neil Bentinck and the Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Roots’, by Tommy Banks.

The Victorian spa town of Harrogate features an impressive range of amenities and facilities, from beautiful architecture and gardens to a wide range of boutique, independent shops and eateries. RHS Garden Harlow Carr lies just beyond the town centre.

Both York and Harrogate are host to the famous Yorkshire institution of ‘Bettys’ café and tea rooms.

The small town of Boroughbridge has a thriving high street with inviting cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants. In nearby Aldborough it is possible to explore the remains of the Roman town of Isurium Brigantum, while to the east the historic National Trust property of Beningbrough Hall is well worth a visit.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

The Wasps Nest is a charming period property nestled away in the heart of Green Hammerton. The property offers so much with its private garden, workshop, space for up to three cars and the opportunity to renovate and adapt. It is worth noting that the roof and several windows have been replaced within the last ten years and there is some damp proofing required at one end of the house.

The main accommodation spans just over 2,000 square feet and has beautiful period features such as wooden beams and sash windows. There is an excellent outbuilding which could be a gym, workshop or home office.

Upon entering, the kitchen/dining room is a bright and spacious area with plenty of workspace, fitted with an Aga. A particular highlight is the bay window overlooking the cottage style garden. A door leads through to a boot room/wine store and a glazed garden room offering superb views over the garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a new wet room and W.C. Leading off from the kitchen/diner is a well-proportioned open plan dining room and sitting room with the original range fireplace, also benefitting from south-facing views over the garden.

There is a further reception room and utility room beyond the sitting room, which could be a home office, play room or annexe.

The first floor hosts a good size principal bedroom with adjoining en suite. There are a further two double bedrooms with lovely views over the south facing garden, and a family bathroom/W.C.