Millington, Pocklington, York, YO42

An exquisite home, with attention to detail, and impressive reception and family space. Featuring a wonderful garden room with a relaxing atmosphere, the gardens offer an oasis, and the tranquil setting enhances this property wonderfully.

This is a beautiful and welcoming home which is presented in a superior condition and has been meticulously cared for. This accommodation is perfectly enhanced for modern living. It is situated within a charming and peaceful setting; highly convenient for York and Pocklington. The property has outstanding accommodation with high-quality and tasteful fixtures and has multiple improvements to enrich it.

Benefitting from being naturally light throughout, the accommodation offers flexible space which strengthens the living and entertaining capacity of the house. It is in an ideal position within this highly desirable village in which to enjoy country walks and cycling. The property has space for formal, family dining and entertaining which then flows into the beautiful garden. Having attractive proportions, the layout has been designed to allow the full benefit of the views onto the private and pretty gardens to the front and rear. Time, care, and attention to detail has been invested throughout the house which has resulted in a rare opportunity to live in this immaculate and pristine property.

Property description.
The storm porch offers a welcoming entrance, and the generous hall adds a warm feel to the house. There are two reception rooms to the front, both offering flexible and attractive space and an inviting feel, where the scope for entertaining can be fully maximised. The sitting room has a pretty, triple aspect to the front and rear where the views onto both attractive outlooks can be enjoyed. The sitting room has double doors leading into the rear garden and a wood burning stove provides a lovely focal point. This is a nicely balanced room, with ample space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying family life. The second front reception room lends itself to multiple uses including office space or as a fourth bedroom. It has a lovely, sunny outlook onto the front garden and seating area.

The well sized country style kitchen with dining area is located to the rear and this enhances the whole property admirably with the prettiest of views onto the rear garden. With an excellent range of cream coloured shaker style units, there is a central island, a breakfast bar, plumbing for a dishwasher, an integrated induction hob and extractor fan, oven and grill, together with a dining area. There is a door leading into the garden. Beyond the kitchen is the garden room, which is a phenomenal asset to have; this offers tremendous further flexible reception space which is currently used as a sitting room with dining room.

The full wall length of floor to ceiling glass, incorporating patio doors allows natural light to fill the room, there are attractive garden views and it makes a stunning reception and entertaining space. The stone flagged floor and wood burning stove enhance the character and charm of the property. The remaining ground floor accommodation includes a WC, utility room with sink and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a boiler room / boot room providing a generously sized amount of storage capacity.

The first floor mirrors the strength of the ground floor accommodation. The principal bedroom has elevated views to the south, there is a full wall length of high-quality, floor to ceiling integrated wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms both have integrated storage, share the family bathroom. A good-sized cupboard is located on the landing, suitable for storage or use as a hobby room. There is a heated airing cupboard; a fitted extending ladder allows access into the partially boarded attic.

Outside.
The pretty cottage style garden to the front instantly catches the eye and sets the double fronted house off perfectly. Offering privacy, the front garden can be enjoyed at all times. It has an attractive and mature copper beech hedge to the front, a lovely seating area which captures the sun throughout the day. The patio area is enclosed by beautiful lavender borders.

A relaxing seating area is perfectly placed in the porch. Ample off-street parking on the stabilised gravel drive is available. An outside tap and log store are located to the south-eastern side of the house.

There is gated access from the front to the rear. A useful and practical storage area is located to the north-western side. The fully enclosed rear garden is a tranquil haven, with a patio positioned by the sitting room, garden room and kitchen, offering perfect outside entertaining space for family enjoyment during the warmer months. A further patio is located beyond. There is lawn, mature trees, borders with a variety of shrubs providing a rich mixture of texture and colour throughout the year. A nicely positioned corner seating area offers views back towards the house and over the garden. With outside water and power supplies the garden also benefits from a useful good sized garden shed.

Location.
Millington is a pretty, un-spoilt village near Pocklington and in the heart of the beautiful, rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds. Providing easy access to York, Millington is a highly sought-after village. The area is renowned for stunning cycling routes and walking, Millington Woods and Millington Pastures are nearby, and the Yorkshire Wolds Way passes by to the east of the village. The Grade 1 listed St. Margaret's Church sits at the top of the village. The Gait Inn is a popular pub and there is a tearoom, The Ramblers Rest. This part of the Wolds is known for its beautiful un-spoilt countryside, big open views, and sky.

Kilnwick Percy is located about one mile to the south, the current hall was designed by John Carr of York in 1790 for a Leeds wool merchant, Robert Denison, to replace the Elizabethan Hall. At its peak, the estate covered 2600 acres until split. Now home to the Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre, the hall is a popular retreat, with café, shop and walks can be enjoyed around the grounds, lake, and woodland. The KP Club golf course is located nearby, set in 120 acres of parkland, this 18-hole course also has a driving range. There is a restaurant and café, gym, and spa.

Pocklington is a historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available within close walking distance.

Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and well-known asset in the town and is home to cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.

The historic city of York, Hull (awarded City of Culture in 2017) and Leeds are all within reach and commuting distance. York offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.