Tannery Cottage, Welburn, York

Detached village house with secure parking, half an acre of garden and outstanding views of Castle Howard.

Tannery Cottage is a double-fronted detached house that enjoys a premium position in the village, slightly elevated and with glorious views of Castle Howard, the preserve of few houses within this Conservation village. It sits on a particularly generous plot of more than half an acre and comes with off-street parking as well as a summer house/party room. This one-off property in the heart of Welburn has only had two owners since its construction in 1998 and is on the market for the first time in 24 years.

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Entrance and staircase hall, study, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, pantry, utility room, shower room/cloakroom, porch.
2 bedrooms, dressing room/occasional bedroom
Second floor loft space
Gardens and grounds, field
Drive, garden room, greenhouse, garage/workshop, potting shed
In all 0.63 acres

Outside - Double timber gates open to a wide drive, providing parking for two cars and terminating at the fixed greenhouse. Here is the log store and the porch/rear entrance. In 2012, the owners purchased the neighbouring field to create a sizeable garden with field area. The garden blends seamlessly into the field which has been planted with a variety of trees including horse chestnut, cherry trees, multi-stemmed birch and walnut. Cow slips and wild orchids can be found in the meadow grass and there is a small wildlife pond. There are six raised beds and a fruit cage, and a small orchard. A gravelled and paved area abuts the house sheltered by a trellis with a grape vine. The whole rear garden is rabbit fenced and fully enclosed for dogs.

The garden room was built in 2023 as part of the extensive renovations. It is fully insulated with double glazed windows and French windows opening west onto the sunny paved terrace where there are outdoor sockets. The small garage/workshop has power and light.

Environs - A64 1 mile, Malton 6 miles, York 14 miles, Scarborough 28 miles

Welburn is a particularly appealing village set on rising ground on the edge of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with country walks on the doorstep. Once a part of the Castle Howard Estate, the village has retained its identity and integrity and has a range of amenities. These include The Crown & Cushion public house, a highly regarded village shop/bakery/café, a garage, church, village hall and community primary School. Terrington Prep school is also within easy reach. The village is on a bus route and the nearby A64 provides rapid access to Malton, York, Leeds and the A1(M). Leeds Bradford Airport is about an hour’s drive away.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: to come
Council Tax Band: F
Services & Systems: Mains electricity and water, oil central heating. UV solar panels and Tesla battery storage system. Fibre optic to house. Very large water tank with pressurized system.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council AONB
Money Laundering Regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers are required to produce identification documents in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations. Your co-operation with this is appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Additional Notes: there is an overage clause on the field purchased in 2012. The field lies within a Conservation Area with a protected view.
Directions: Turning off the A64 into Welburn village, proceed up the village street, passing The Crown & Cushion. The property lies just beyond the garage on the right hand side.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment

Photographs, property spec and video highlights: March 2025
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