Stonegate, Whixley, York, North Yorkshire, YO26

A unique combination of period buildings forming a fabulous family home and two holiday cottages

Description

A beautifully restored early 19th-century village home blending period charm with modern comfort. The main residence features attractive brick and cobble elevations, spacious interiors, and high-quality finishes throughout. The open-plan kitchen and dining area combines traditional character with contemporary appliances, exposed oak beams, limestone flooring with underfloor heating, and bi-fold doors opening to a stone terrace - perfect for outdoor living. The relaxed sitting room with a log-burning stove, along with a dedicated home office, provides versatile living space.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses, a fitted dressing room, and an en-suite. Additional bedrooms include a guest room with an en-suite and two further doubles, complemented by a characterful house bathroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed oak trusses.

The attached Tanyard Barn offers a self-contained annexe with two double bedrooms on the ground floor and a bright, open-plan living area on the first floor, with outdoor dining access and potential for integration with the main house. Tanyard Cottage, a charming detached holiday let, generates income and features two double bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, and a private garden.

Approached via electric double gates, the property includes a cobbled driveway, ample parking, and three outbuildings. The landscaped walled gardens feature lawns, herbaceous borders, sheltered seating areas, and panoramic countryside views.

This exceptional property combines heritage, flexible accommodation, and scenic surroundings - an ideal family home or investment opportunity.

Location

Whixley is a quintessential conservation village situated about seven miles south of the thriving market town of Boroughbridge and ten miles west of York. Set within the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, the village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and strong sense of community. There is a good pub, The Anchor, a village hall, built in 1935 on the initiative of the W.I. is much used and is the home of Whixley Badminton Club. The Hall hosts, dances, parties, quiz nights, regular bridge afternoons as well as the meetings of the Parish Council, W.I., Toddler Group and monthly resident lunches throughout the winter. There is a thriving Cricket Club with two teams. The village shop was originally opened as a community venture and is now run by Helen Tessyman who also runs the shop in nearby Marton cum Grafton. The shop itself is owned by the Parish Council.

Whixley is surrounded by wonderful open countryside, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate outdoor activities and nature. The area is well served by schools for children of all ages, notably Kirk Hammerton primary, Queen Ethelburga’s is under two miles away and St Olave’s, St Peter’s and Bootham in York around thirteen miles away.

There is a regular train service from nearby Cattal and Kirk Hammerton, connecting directly to both York and Harrogate and the nearby A59 provides direct access to the A1(M) around three miles to the west and Harrogate around eleven miles away. This accessibility makes Whixley an excellent location for individuals who seek the tranquility of village life without sacrificing connectivity to regional and national commercial centres.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,013 sq ft



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