Location

The historic town of Market Weighton lies on the fringes of the Yorkshire Wolds, between the cities of York (about 19.5 miles) and Hull (about 17.5 miles).

The town has an excellent range of local artisan shops, restaurants and ample amenities including schools, churches, a doctors' surgery, dental surgeries, numerous public houses and supermarket with a petrol filling station. Sports and leisure facilities are well catered for with a sports centre, tennis courts and nearby golf and polo clubs. The nearest railway station is in Brough.

The town has fantastic walking and cycling routes to enjoy, including the Hudson Way or you can enjoy the challenges of the Yorkshire Wolds and Minister Way. The route 66 cycle network also passes through the town.

Pocklington market town is close to hand at seven miles distant offering a wider range of amenities, cafes, restaurants, a health centre, dentist, leisure centre, cinema, post office, a weekly market and supermarkets. There are also tennis, football, rugby and a cricket club. Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club is situated just outside the town.

Pocklington School is a well-regarded private school taking pupils from ages 4 to 18 years and Woldgate School and Sixth Form (Academy). Queen Margaret's School for Girls at Escrick is about 18.5 miles. Woldschild Montessori School, Warter (9 miles) has been voted in the top four in the country by Ofsted.

Market Weighton is a fantastic location and is well connected to the A166 to the coast, A64 and A1079, which provides connections to Hull, York and Leeds.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

High Common Farm is fantastic period property which has been extended over the years and has a range of useful outbuildings and a paddock. Situated off a quiet road the property is surrounded by open countryside.

The main house accommodation spans over 2,100 square feet and is arranged over two floors. To the ground floor is a welcoming hallway giving access to the two well proportioned reception rooms. The family room is an inviting space centred by a cast iron fireplace. Following on from the family room is the delightful dining room which connects to the sitting room. The spacious sitting room, originally the old cowshed with exposed beams, offers a triple aspect via large windows with views over the south facing garden, there is access via the French doors onto the courtyard.

The kitchen/ breakfast room is adorned with plenty of storage and preparation space along with a two-oven oil fired Aga. In addition to the Aga there is also an Electric oven, hob and grill. French doors lead out to the garden, a perfect place for your morning coffee. To complete the downstairs is a useful utility room and separate W.C.

Continuing to the first floor, are four good sized bedrooms and a house bathroom. Of particular note is the principal bedroom with an en suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom two and four have wonderful views over the south facing gardens.

The property benefits from a one bedroom self-contained detached annexe with a bedroom, bathroom and open plan kitchen/dining and living space, ideally suited for a dependent relative or for holiday lets. Adjoining, is a large office space, ideal for home working and a separate store. There is a triple detached garage, perfect for motoring enthusiasts needs. In addition, there is a barn, currently used as a workshop.

A lovely feature of the property are the beautiful established private gardens with extensive lawns and mature borders. To the back of the grounds is a vegetable garden. The paddock is around an acre and is fully fenced and secured.