Location

East Cottingwith is an idyllic village on the western edge of East Yorkshire, about 13 miles north-west of York. The village has a local church and village hall. The nearby village of Ellerton has a popular public house, The Boot and Shoe, a local brewery, the Half Moon micro-brewery and a shop at Southview Farm. There are a number of activities within the village community and there is a useful website.   

The village of Bubwith is about five miles away with a convenience store, post office, butcher, public house, hairdresser, church, doctors surgery, a primary school (Ofsted Good 2024) as well as the renowned delicatessen; the Jug & Bottle. The village boasts a sports and leisure centre, with tennis, cricket and football clubs. The Oaks Golf Club and luxury spa is less than four miles away with a gym and swimming pool.   Elvington is a popular village convenient for York (6.4 miles) with a pub, hairdressers, village shop, doctors surgery and sports club along with an active village hall offering a variety of clubs and groups. Within the village is Elvington C of E Primary School (Ofsted Good 2024).

Allerthorpe lakeland park is great place for watersports and open water swimming sessions. Set in 53 acres with three lakes, cafe and various activities for the whole family as well as seasonal events. The Country Park has a stunning 18-hole golf course and on site restaurant and bar.

Pocklington market town has an excellent range of amenities, cafes, restaurants, a health centre, dentist, leisure centre, cinema, post office, banks 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 4–18 years and Woldgate School and Sixth Form (Academy).   

There are mainline rail stations at Howden and York with regular services to London Kings Cross, Leeds, York and Hull. The M62 gives access to Leeds and the wider motorway network. Monks Cross and The Vanguard shopping centre are about 16 miles away and offer extensive shopping including a flagship Marks and Spencer and various supermarkets. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena.      

The historic city of York is a hive of activity with an abundance of shopping facilities and restaurants, two theatres and York Racecourse. York railway station is located on the East Coast mainline and offers regular services to Edinburgh and London, with some journeys taking under two hours to London Kings Cross.   

The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate. York further boasts a number of exceptional private schools including The Mount, Bootham, St Peter's and The Minster School.

Description

Seed Hay Barn, is a charming period property which has undergone a remarkable transformation by the current owners. What began as a traditional hay barn has now evolved into an exquisite barn conversion, showcasing both character and contemporary elegance throughout.

Tucked away, off Church Lane, the house is approached via a gravelled driveway which leads you to a private courtyard. The entrance hallway, with a beautiful oak staircase welcomes you to this unique home and leads to the generous sitting room where you can relax and enjoy the impressive brick built inglenook fireplace. A family room provides an informal area to enjoy a movie or relax by the log burner with mezzanine space above. The home office is a great space to work in offering plenty of room for desks and storage.

Linking the north end of the barn to the south side is the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room which has been designed to a high standard with crittall style doors, sleek worktops and contrasting base cabinets, fitted in 2024. Integrated appliances include a Neff double dishwasher, touch hot point tap with filtered water, microwave/plate warmer drawers, Miele induction hob and Bosch gas hob plus two Miele ovens. A large island unit with plenty of seating make this a great place to gather with family. Original exposed timber beams and brickwork add warmth and texture to complement the modern finish perfectly. A second hallway and staircase gives access to a super walk-in pantry with wine cooler and a separate utility. The gym is a great wellness zone with suitable flooring for weights and fitness equipment and also incorporates a WC and fitted cupboard.

The garden/dining room is flooded with natural light and makes the most of the features which include rustic brick pillars and king post trusses. With ample space for a huge table and chairs as well as multiple sofas, entertaining here will be a joy.

On the first floor,to the south side is a spacious and private principal bedroom with a full en suite bathroom as well as a stairs to a mezzanine with second floor storage. A large feature window and several small windows, which once provided ventilation shafts for keeping the seed dry, provide light and views. The second bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room, ideal for guests. Two further double bedrooms on the north side of the barn are served by a family bathroom along with a small study room/bedroom five.

The house has many modern and convenient systems including a Hive control for heating, hot tub electrics, Wall of Sound boosters, hard ports in all rooms, ethernet, surround sound speakers for the home cinema and electrics for a projector. Waterpipes are fitted for a coffee machine in both the kitchen and the larder. Under floor heating is installed in the kitchen/dining room, all the lighting is recent and the front door and windows have been upgraded. The heating system is also recently updated including a new boiler and oil tank.

The property is approached via a private gravelled driveway that leads to a newly installed entrance, complete with electric gates and a state-of-the-art intercom system for seamless access to the ample parking area. There is a sunny west-facing courtyard, the perfect outdoor oasis for entertaining. The enclosed mature, private garden is mainly laid to lawn and equipped with a bespoke outdoor kitchen, barbecue area, and an authentic Turkish grill, ideal for al fresco dining. Set within an expansive plot extending to just under half an acre.

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