The Farm House, Glebelands, Nr Boroughbridge

The Farm House is a fabulous high specification country residence, offering around 4,300 sqft of immaculate accommodation. The property is ideal for families and sits on a private plot with far reaching views over open countryside, positioned between the sought-after villages of Aldborough and Marton-cum-Grafton, this property is truly unique.

Situation - This impressive property sits between the sought-after villages of Aldborough and Marton cum Grafton, Boroughbridge is the closest town and has a wide variety of local facilities, including a supermarket , local independent bakeries and delicatessens, boutiques, gift shops and a variety of eateries including the recently refurbished Crown Hotel. The location in the York/Harrogate/Ripon triangle offers a number of excellent state and public schools including Queen Ethelburga’s, Cundall Manor, Queen Mary’s, plus St Peter’s, Bootham and The Mount in York, and in Harrogate, Ashville and Harrogate Ladies’ College. Marton cum Grafton is a bustling and thriving village which enjoys a strong community spirit and excellent amenities, a well-regarded pub, outstanding primary school, church, post office and shop, cricket club, tennis courts, sports field and children’s play area. The village enjoys many community activities including the well attended ‘Open Gardens’ followed by the much-loved village party and monthly coffee mornings in the village hall where locals enjoy a chat and a bacon sandwich. There is a daily bus service to Ripon and York. and the local railway stations of Hammerton and Cattal connect to the East Coast Mainline station at York.

Accommodation - On entering the front door, you immediately appreciate the quality of the workmanship within this property. There is a beautiful oak staircase and panelling to the walls, and to the left a doorway into the formal sitting room having a triple aspect plus a feature brick inglenook fireplace with inset modern wood-burning stove with stone hearth. To the right of the hallway, a doorway leads to the airy family room with bi-fold doors leading to the garden patio to the rear. This is an appealing space which could equally be used as a playroom. Double doors in turn lead to the stunning living kitchen. The kitchen certainly has the wow factor, packed full of top of the range limited edition appliances and beautiful bespoke handmade units with a stunning central island and marble worktops, this area is sure to leave prospective purchasers impressed by the quality. Openings either side of a bespoke concealed bar area, lead to the dining room with feature panelling to the side wall. To the rear of the kitchen, is a utility area with marble worktops and expansive storage and leads a shower room/wc. Also off the utility room is the large boot-room, again with bespoke units with storage perfect for a growing family to hide outdoor equipment, plus recently installed bi-fold doors that lead to the rear patio area. In conjunction with the family room, this combined space creates a superb outdoor entertaining space.

The upper floor accommodation is no less impressive, approached by a return oak staircase. The master bedroom suite is more akin to a spa retreat with amazing views over open countryside. The expansive dressing room has fabulous built-in storage and hanging rails, the ensuite bathroom is exquisite with a separate bath and shower area having beautiful tiling and Crittall framed screen, and the spacious bedroom itself has a double aspect and extensive easterly views. The Guest bedroom suite is positioned at the southern end of the house and has triple aspect windows, expansive built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are situated in the centre of the house and both also have en-suite facilities. The oak staircase continues to the second floor. This is a multi-functional space, currently being a fabulous cinema room, and office area but equally it would be ideal as teenager bedroom space.

Outside - The property is approached by a gravel driveway with electric controlled double gates opening onto a large gravel parking area and outside store. A paved path leads round the front of the property, providing an outside dining space, accessed through bi-fold doors from the expansive living kitchen. To the front of the patio, is a beautiful garden with mature borders and trees with a hedge boundary and overlooking open fields. This garden extends to the south and west, and at the top of the garden is a strategically situated garden room. It is ideal for those seeking a garden setting for relaxed home working and equally provides fantastic space for outdoor entertaining. The fully insulated unit is glazed to all sides and has the benefit of integrated magnetic blinds to all windows. The lawned garden then extends round to the rear and south-western side of the property, great for afternoon sunshine and backs onto open fields, again far-reaching views. There is also a greenhouse with lighting, timber shed, and further storage.

Additional Land - Additional grassland of approximately 3.2 acres situated locally is available by separate negotiation.

The Appeal Of Our Home - The Owners Insight - We love the peace, tranquillity and privacy that our home offers together with the space both internally and externally. We have lots of room to park and our drive is privately accessed through recently installed electric gates. The
wildlife is amazing, the hares, deer, rabbits and large variety of birds all help to make our home amazing. With countryside walks literally on our doorstep, our home is a very special and private place to live.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion

Services - The property has a ground source heat pump providing central heating and hot water, there is mains electricity and private sewerage.

Local Authority And Council Tax - North Yorkshire Council. Band D

Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned within these sale particulars, only fitted carpets are included in the sale. All objects of statuary, chattels, furniture, furnishings, wall hangings, display cases, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded from the sale although some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Easements And Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public or private, rights of water, light, support, drainage, electricity and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves whether referred to or not.

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