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Full details for 5 Bedroom Property For Sale in Whitby

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Description

This charming house lies towards the lower end of this popular village, set back behind the green from Lowdale Lane, and is within walking distance of the many amenities the village has to offer, including award winning butchers and bakers, village store, Doctors, primary school and hostelries. Built in 1902 the house looks across the village and enjoys views up the Esk Valley to the front and across Lowdale to the rear from the upper windows.



The property has benefitted from significant investment in recent years with extension, renovation and modernization all having been carried out, retaining many period features such as beautiful fireplaces, high skirting boards, and original coving whilst being enhance with the addition of many cosmetic upgrades such as a new and extended kitchen, new bath and shower rooms, fitted bedroom and display furniture and a wood burning stove. Decorated throughout in a beautiful and thoughtful style, the nett result is a superb blend of period charm and modern style and function.



From the street, set behind a walled front garden, the front door opens into an wide entrance hall with a stripped and polished pine floor with staircase to the first floor, bespoke under-stairs cabinetry as a cloak and shoe store and doors to the principle reception room as well as through to the rear lobby.



Facing west the lounge is light and airy, having a large bay window, radiators, ceiling cornices and attractive bespoke part glazed display cupboards made by Gibson Bros Cabinet makers to the alcoves of the fireplace which has an inset multi-fuel stove offering warmth and a focal point to the room.



The dining room is to the rear of the house and is again a delightful room which looks out over the garden. Like the lounge there is a period style focal fireplace with fitted cupboards to the side whilst the vendors have added a very attractive glaze door with side windows to give access to the garden.



The rear lobby has a glazed door to the side and opens into the stunning kitchen by Neptune (with lifetime guarantee). Extended and completely refitted by the vendor with the 2 side windows and large Velux allowing light to flood in, the kitchen has a range of solid wood bespoke units with ceramic sink, integral dishwasher and washing machine, space for a range cooker with extractor hood over and for an American sized fridge freezer. There is a beautiful tiled floor with electric underfloor heating and a breakfast bar fitted to the wall for casual eating.



First Floor

The staircase from the hallway rises to a first floor landing off which there are panel doors to the principle bedrooms, storage cupboard, airing cupboard and bathroom. A further door gives access to the staircase to the second floor.



The bedrooms are, as you would expect of a property of this age, of generous size with the master bedroom to the room overlooking the rear garden, with a further double to the front.



Even the smaller front bedroom/study has room for a double bed if so desired.



With features of the period, built-in bedroom furniture and beautifully presentation throughout, the bedrooms continue the style so evident on the ground floor



To rear of the house is the house bathroom which again has been stylish remodelled by the vendors with roll-top bath to luxuriate in with period style hand basin and



Second Floor

The staircase rises up to a small landing, off which there are two double bedrooms, each enjoying views westward up the valley, a further large double which looks over Lowdale and a beautifully appointed and spacious shower room, with large walk-in shower, hand-basin and w.c.



Externally

The garden to the front of the property is west facing, with stone walls top by a low rail and wrought iron grate and is attractively planted with mature shrubs and box hedging with low maintenance gravel laid.



The rear garden offers space and privacy, having a high privet hedge to the roadside and high fencing to the other boundaries. The garden is largely set to lawn with paved pathways and delightful sunken seating area with further lawn beyond and mature shrubs and plants to the side. There is a small boiler room attached to the rear of the kitchen within which is situated the Valliant gas central heating boiler which is 2 years old and still under guarantee and is operated by a wireless Google nest thermostat. This space is also a useful storage area.



Beyond the garden a gate gives access to the parking area and single garage.



GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS



Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss this property, and in particular any specific issues that might affect their interest, with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view.



Directions: From Whitby take the A170 Guisborough Road before turning left onto the A169 moor road connecting Whitby and Pickering, travelling to the village of Sleights. Cross the bridge, taking the second left on to The Avenue, driving to the end and turn right on Lowdale Lane. The house is half way up on the left with the side of the house bordering onto the upper side of Orchard Road.



Services: The property is understood to be connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. The gas central heating boiler is situated in the outside store in the rear garden.



Planning: The property lies with the planning area of North Yorkshire Council. Tel:



Local Taxation: The property is assessed by North Yorkshire Council in Tax Band D.



Postcode: YO22 5BU



IMPORTANT NOTICE

Richardson and Smith have prepared these particulars in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property based on their inspection and information provided by the vendors. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services or equipment are in good working order as these have not been tested. Purchasers are advised to seek their own survey and legal advice
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