WHILE Phil and Kirstie may have drummed into us that 'location, location, location' is the holy grail of property buying, Ryecroft can undoubtedly prove that 'location, space and character' are a worthy equal.
Built in around 1797, this stylish Georgian family home combines spacious accommodation with original features and a stunning village setting in the heart of Herriot Country.
A wealth of accommodation – divided into a main home and adjoining annexe – make this the perfect property for a multi-generational family, or for use as a family plus revenue-earning holiday home.
Accommodation on the ground floor of the family home is set off the reception hall. It comprises a sitting room with large feature open fire, formal dining room with alcove display cabinets, study, cloakroom, and an open-plan breakfast kitchen which is home to bespoke handmade painted kitchen units and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen area and has ample room for a table in the breakfast area.
The cellar – made up of three separate rooms – is currently used both for storage and as a utility room.
Upstairs on the first floor are the family bathroom and three spacious bedrooms, including the master with a Jack 'n' Jill en-suite bathroom shared with the annexe, plus a guest bedroom with a contemporary en-suite bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are home to cast iron open fireplaces and sash windows.
Upstairs again is an attic bedroom and store room.
The adjoining annexe is a versatile property that, thanks to a separate access, could be used in a number of ways – including independently of the main home.
It includes an entrance/lounge, open-plan modern kitchen and dining room, sitting room and bathroom on the ground floor – all, except the kitchen, with French doors to the gardens.
The first floor landing – accessed via a lift – leads to two further bedrooms, one of which shares an en-suite with the master bedroom of the main house.
Ryecroft's private gardens include established beds and border, lawned areas, a pleasant cobbled courtyard, raised pond, fruit trees and a large garage.
Ryecroft is situated in Sowerby, near Thirsk, and is on the market at a guide price of £615,000.
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Luke Miller & Associates on 01845 525112.
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