Property history of The Old Shop, Main Street, Helperby, York YO61 2PW, 1st Jul 2009
Previously listed for sale on
1st Jul 2009
Offers over £360,000
- 4 bedroom terraced house
Property info
Property features
- 19th C Village Home
- Four Bedrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Three Bathrooms
- Stuning Kitchen
- Excellent Gardens
- Forecourt Parking
- Good Access to A19
Property description
Owned by the present family since April 2003 who have extensively improved and enlarged the property to a palatial family home, complimented by enclosed secluded gardens. The fittings throughout the property are of an exceptional standard and can only be best appreciated by an internal inspection. The overall accommodation, with oil fired central heating, comprises: Entrance vestibule, reception hall, snug, family room, dining room, fabulous kitchen, utility/cloaks, guest bedroom suite with en-suite shower room, three further first floor bedrooms, en-suite shower room and family bathroom. Lovely enclosed rear garden.
Helperby is a well served and highly desirable North Yorkshire village lying some 16 miles north of the City of York, 5 miles from Boroughbridge, 6 miles from Easingwold and 7 miles from the A19. There is a wide range of local amenities on offer in the village including a general grocers, butchers, post office, doctor surgery, thriving village hall, local sports clubs and 2 public houses. The property has been sympathetically improved and modernised by the current owners with the agents stressing an internal inspection to appreciate the proportions of the accommodation and the high standard of internal finish. Helperby with its good access to the main road network is ideally placed for those commuting to the connurbations of Leeds, Teesside, Darlington as well as needing access to the M1, M62 and A66 cross Pennine routes.
Helperby provides an excellent primary school with the village being in the catchment area for Easingwold Comprehensive Secondary School. There is a good choice of schools at primary and secondary levels in the private sector locally including Cundall Manor Prep School, Queen Mary's, Baldersby and St Peters and Bootham Schools in York.
The owners have undertaken a comprehensive programme of improvements including a new oil central heating system, double glazed windows to the rear elevation, sash windows to the front, re-plumbed, re-wired, new roof, damp proof treatments with a bonded guarantee and all building work have been signed off by the local authority.
Painted brick elevations beneath a slate roof and comprising on two floors:
Reception hall 4.19m(13'9'') x 3.63m(11'11'')
Painted panelled front entry door with window over. Tongued and grooved floor boards. Splayed bay window. Radiator. Meter cupboard. Uplights.
Snug 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Open period fireplace with quarry tiled hearth. Tongued and grooved floor boards. Four picture lights. T.V. Point. Central ceiling beam. Splayed bay window. Radiator.
Family room 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
Open fireplace with Yorkshire stone hearth. Recessed down lights. Terracotta tiled floor. Under floor heating*. Picture light. Staircase with a rope banister giving access to the first floor. Access to roof void. T.V. Socket. Wide open archway leading to:
Dining room 4.60m(15'1'') x 2.82m(9'3'')
This room is painted in a dark warm colour which is ideal for intimate dining. Recessed downlights. Exposed central beam. Velux roof light. Telephone point. Window overlooking garden. Understair cupboard. Radiator.
Stunning kitchen 6.71m(22'0'') x 3.05m(10'0'')
Circular stainless steel sink unit set into a maple work surface with granite splash back over and set between a custom made pine dresser with glazed cupboards incorporating excellent storage. A comprehensive range of base storage cupboards, breakfast bar with Maple wood work surfaces over with an additional piece of polished granite laid into the work surface for cooking preparation. Terracotta tiled floor. Under floor heating*. Integrated Zanussi extra wide fan oven* with four ring ceramic hob* with granite splash back. Stainless steel extractor hood* over. Integrated fridge*, freezer* and dishwasher*. High sloping pitched ceiling, recessed downlights and Velux roof lights. Double french doors give access to the enclosed rear garden. Single door gives access to courtyard. Windows along entire length of the kitchen.
Rear hall 3.15m(10'4'') x 0.91m(3'0'')
Terracotta tiled floor. Two windows. Recessed downlights.
Utility room 2.03m(6'8'') x 1.57m(5'2'')
White glazed pot sink unit set into a beech work surface. Plumbing for automatic washer. Mains pressurised water system. Overhead cupboards. Low level w.C. Velux roof lights. Recessed downlights. Terracotta tiled floor.
Guest bedroom 3.61m(11'10'') x 3.15m(10'4'')
High pitched ceiling and exposed timbers. Recessed downlights. Large window over looking the courtyard. Radiator.
En-suite shower room 2.13m(7'0'') x 1.30m(4'3'')
Fully tiled shower compartment with wall mounted mains shower*. Round wash hand basin set on a pine wash stand with cupboard under. Low level w.C. Terracotta tiled floor. Combined ladder radiator and towel rail. Velux roof light. Extractor fan*. Recessed downlights.
Bedroom one 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
Painted period fireplace. T.V. Socket. Window overlooking village street. Radiator. Recessed downlights.
En-suite room 1.93m(6'4'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Fully tiled shower compartment with wall mounted mains shower*. Round wash hand basin with glass shelf over. Low level w.C. Wall tiling. Recessed downlights. Combined ladder and towel rail. Extractor fan*.
Bedroom three 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.51m(11'6'')
Painted period fireplace. Radiator. This room is currently used as a dressing room. Telephone point. Window overlooking village street. Recessed downlights.
Bedroom four 3.58m(11'9'') x 3.20m(10'6'')
Window with rear outlook. Radiator. Recessed downlights.
House bathroom 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.11m(6'11'')
White three piece suite to comprise rolled edged antique style bath with claw feet and chrome mixer taps with fixed shower head over. Pedestal hand basin. Low level w.C. Combined full length chrome radiator and towel rail. Window rear outlook. Recessed downlights.
There is a cobbled forecourt to the front of the property, which provides off road parking for three cars. Panelled door leads through a passage to the rear of the property.
The Old Shop is offered with excellent gardens which are to the rear and incorporate a gravelled courtyard with a raised herbaceous bed set behind an area of brick walling. Beyond the gravelled courtyard is a raised lawned garden, which incorporates a number of established trees. The timber garden shed is included in the sale. Oil tank. Coal bunker.
The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession by private treaty. However the agent suggests that details are checked by your solicitor.
All viewing is strictly by appointment only through Gateway Estate Agents, please contact our offices at:
2 Spring Street, Easingwold, York. YO61 3BN. Tel:
E-mail
14 St James Square, Boroughbridge. YO51 9AR. Tel:
E-mail
or visit our web site:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm Easingwold Only
If required our sister company Gateway Independent Financial Services are able to offer prompt, professional advice on all areas of finding a mortgage. They are able to obtain mortgages from across the entire market place and can often obtain mortgage deals that are not available to the General Public. This can mean that you may be able to borrow more or pay less than you anticipated. As their name suggests, they are Independent Financial Advisers with no ties to any one company and all staff hold the full Financial Planning Certificate, as well as the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written quotations of credit terms available on request. A life assurance policy may be required.
If you would like a free, no obligation, valuation of your own property, please contact our office. We will offer a marketing report detailing our fees and terms of business tailored to suit your needs together with our recommendations of price.
1. These particulars have been prepared as accurately and reliably as possible, but should not be relied upon as 'statement of fact'.
2. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that goods are in good working order or otherwise (*).
3. Any measurements referred to are given as a guide only and may not be precise.
4. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned above as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
5. We have not inspected the deeds to the property and therefore any reference or inference to boundaries, rights of way etc. Are subject to confirmation.
Helperby is a well served and highly desirable North Yorkshire village lying some 16 miles north of the City of York, 5 miles from Boroughbridge, 6 miles from Easingwold and 7 miles from the A19. There is a wide range of local amenities on offer in the village including a general grocers, butchers, post office, doctor surgery, thriving village hall, local sports clubs and 2 public houses. The property has been sympathetically improved and modernised by the current owners with the agents stressing an internal inspection to appreciate the proportions of the accommodation and the high standard of internal finish. Helperby with its good access to the main road network is ideally placed for those commuting to the connurbations of Leeds, Teesside, Darlington as well as needing access to the M1, M62 and A66 cross Pennine routes.
Schooling
Helperby provides an excellent primary school with the village being in the catchment area for Easingwold Comprehensive Secondary School. There is a good choice of schools at primary and secondary levels in the private sector locally including Cundall Manor Prep School, Queen Mary's, Baldersby and St Peters and Bootham Schools in York.
Key improvments
The owners have undertaken a comprehensive programme of improvements including a new oil central heating system, double glazed windows to the rear elevation, sash windows to the front, re-plumbed, re-wired, new roof, damp proof treatments with a bonded guarantee and all building work have been signed off by the local authority.
Construction
Painted brick elevations beneath a slate roof and comprising on two floors:
Reception hall 4.19m(13'9'') x 3.63m(11'11'')
Painted panelled front entry door with window over. Tongued and grooved floor boards. Splayed bay window. Radiator. Meter cupboard. Uplights.
Snug 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Open period fireplace with quarry tiled hearth. Tongued and grooved floor boards. Four picture lights. T.V. Point. Central ceiling beam. Splayed bay window. Radiator.
Family room 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'')
Open fireplace with Yorkshire stone hearth. Recessed down lights. Terracotta tiled floor. Under floor heating*. Picture light. Staircase with a rope banister giving access to the first floor. Access to roof void. T.V. Socket. Wide open archway leading to:
Dining room 4.60m(15'1'') x 2.82m(9'3'')
This room is painted in a dark warm colour which is ideal for intimate dining. Recessed downlights. Exposed central beam. Velux roof light. Telephone point. Window overlooking garden. Understair cupboard. Radiator.
Stunning kitchen 6.71m(22'0'') x 3.05m(10'0'')
Circular stainless steel sink unit set into a maple work surface with granite splash back over and set between a custom made pine dresser with glazed cupboards incorporating excellent storage. A comprehensive range of base storage cupboards, breakfast bar with Maple wood work surfaces over with an additional piece of polished granite laid into the work surface for cooking preparation. Terracotta tiled floor. Under floor heating*. Integrated Zanussi extra wide fan oven* with four ring ceramic hob* with granite splash back. Stainless steel extractor hood* over. Integrated fridge*, freezer* and dishwasher*. High sloping pitched ceiling, recessed downlights and Velux roof lights. Double french doors give access to the enclosed rear garden. Single door gives access to courtyard. Windows along entire length of the kitchen.
Rear hall 3.15m(10'4'') x 0.91m(3'0'')
Terracotta tiled floor. Two windows. Recessed downlights.
Utility room 2.03m(6'8'') x 1.57m(5'2'')
White glazed pot sink unit set into a beech work surface. Plumbing for automatic washer. Mains pressurised water system. Overhead cupboards. Low level w.C. Velux roof lights. Recessed downlights. Terracotta tiled floor.
Guest bedroom 3.61m(11'10'') x 3.15m(10'4'')
High pitched ceiling and exposed timbers. Recessed downlights. Large window over looking the courtyard. Radiator.
En-suite shower room 2.13m(7'0'') x 1.30m(4'3'')
Fully tiled shower compartment with wall mounted mains shower*. Round wash hand basin set on a pine wash stand with cupboard under. Low level w.C. Terracotta tiled floor. Combined ladder radiator and towel rail. Velux roof light. Extractor fan*. Recessed downlights.
Bedroom one 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
Painted period fireplace. T.V. Socket. Window overlooking village street. Radiator. Recessed downlights.
En-suite room 1.93m(6'4'') x 1.37m(4'6'')
Fully tiled shower compartment with wall mounted mains shower*. Round wash hand basin with glass shelf over. Low level w.C. Wall tiling. Recessed downlights. Combined ladder and towel rail. Extractor fan*.
Bedroom three 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.51m(11'6'')
Painted period fireplace. Radiator. This room is currently used as a dressing room. Telephone point. Window overlooking village street. Recessed downlights.
Bedroom four 3.58m(11'9'') x 3.20m(10'6'')
Window with rear outlook. Radiator. Recessed downlights.
House bathroom 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.11m(6'11'')
White three piece suite to comprise rolled edged antique style bath with claw feet and chrome mixer taps with fixed shower head over. Pedestal hand basin. Low level w.C. Combined full length chrome radiator and towel rail. Window rear outlook. Recessed downlights.
Outisde
There is a cobbled forecourt to the front of the property, which provides off road parking for three cars. Panelled door leads through a passage to the rear of the property.
Gardens
The Old Shop is offered with excellent gardens which are to the rear and incorporate a gravelled courtyard with a raised herbaceous bed set behind an area of brick walling. Beyond the gravelled courtyard is a raised lawned garden, which incorporates a number of established trees. The timber garden shed is included in the sale. Oil tank. Coal bunker.
Tenure
The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession by private treaty. However the agent suggests that details are checked by your solicitor.
Viewings
All viewing is strictly by appointment only through Gateway Estate Agents, please contact our offices at:
2 Spring Street, Easingwold, York. YO61 3BN. Tel:
14 St James Square, Boroughbridge. YO51 9AR. Tel:
or visit our web site:
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm Easingwold Only
Thinking of buying
If required our sister company Gateway Independent Financial Services are able to offer prompt, professional advice on all areas of finding a mortgage. They are able to obtain mortgages from across the entire market place and can often obtain mortgage deals that are not available to the General Public. This can mean that you may be able to borrow more or pay less than you anticipated. As their name suggests, they are Independent Financial Advisers with no ties to any one company and all staff hold the full Financial Planning Certificate, as well as the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written quotations of credit terms available on request. A life assurance policy may be required.
Thinking of selling
If you would like a free, no obligation, valuation of your own property, please contact our office. We will offer a marketing report detailing our fees and terms of business tailored to suit your needs together with our recommendations of price.
Please note
1. These particulars have been prepared as accurately and reliably as possible, but should not be relied upon as 'statement of fact'.
2. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that goods are in good working order or otherwise (*).
3. Any measurements referred to are given as a guide only and may not be precise.
4. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise regarding the items mentioned above as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
5. We have not inspected the deeds to the property and therefore any reference or inference to boundaries, rights of way etc. Are subject to confirmation.