5 bed detached house for sale

Moor Monkton, York YO26

An exceptional period property with equine facilities and extensive outbuildings, located in the desirable and tranquil village of Moor Monkton—ideally positioned between York and Harrogate with excellent access to the A19 and A1(M).

A beautifully presented and significantly extended period home with equestrian facilities, extensive outbuildings, and land extending to approximately 1.4 acres, located in the highly sought-after village of Moor Monkton, between York and Harrogate.

Set on the main street of the peaceful and well-connected village of Moor Monkton, Orchard Cottage is a charming and spacious family home, which has been thoughtfully upgraded and maintained by the current owners. The property boasts a wealth of original character including exposed beams, oak flooring, and a stunning brick inglenook fireplace with log burner, which forms the centrepiece of the spacious sitting room. Oak doors open from here to a front-facing study and a rear snug, offering further living space or the potential for a sixth bedroom.

The dining room, with exposed brickwork and a large front window, flows into a bespoke open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, complete with oil-fired Aga, further dining area and garden room with French doors opening out to a terraced seating area, making this the perfect space for entertaining. Additional ground floor features include a large utility room, boot room, pantry and storage. To the first floor, are five well-proportioned bedrooms, two family bathrooms and the principal bedroom, benefitting from walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room.

Externally, the property offers an excellent range of outbuildings and equestrian facilities. To the front is a lawned garden enclosed by mature hedging, while to the rear lies a generous south-facing garden with a lawn, terraced seating area, mature trees, and well-established borders. A gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to a triple garage.

Beyond the main garden area is a range of high-quality outbuildings including a large workshop (with preliminary plans for conversion to an annexe), five loose boxes, a saddle room, tractor store, two bay areas, and an additional storage room. There is also a beautifully maintained vegetable garden, ideal for those with a passion for growing their own produce. The equestrian facilities include a small holding paddock and a larger paddock of approximately 1.4 acres.

Moor Monkton is a charming and peaceful village with a strong sense of community. It offers a range of local activities including a book club, garden club, and pop-up pub. The location provides easy access to York (7.5 miles) and Harrogate, with excellent transport links via the A59 and A1(M). There are also excellent schooling options nearby, including Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Bootham, The Mount, and St Peter’s in York. Nearby Poppleton offers additional local amenities, primary and secondary schools, and a train station with regular services to York, Harrogate, and Leeds.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful and versatile family home in a beautiful rural setting with extensive facilities and excellent connectivity.

General Remarks

Viewing

All viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Hudson Moody. Please contact our offices at The Green, Poppleton, York, YO26 6DF or our head office at 58, Micklegate, York, YO1 6LF.

Location

Moor Monkton is a charming rural village, ideally situated approximately 7.5 miles west of York city centre, just off the A59. This sought-after location combines peaceful countryside living with excellent connectivity to both York and Harrogate. The village boasts a friendly and active community, offering a variety of recreational activities including a book club, garden club, and a popular pop-up pub hosted in The Old School House. Local amenities include an equestrian centre, fishing lakes, and the historic 12th-century parish church.

For families, primary and secondary education is provided by highly regarded Academy schools located in nearby Poppleton, less than five miles away. Poppleton itself offers a wide range of village amenities, including a Co-op store, butcher, post office, public houses, dentist, doctor’s surgery, library, and the Poppleton Centre which hosts a variety of sports and activities. The village also benefits from a small railway station on the York to Harrogate and Leeds line, with regular services.

Independent schooling options are also excellent. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is around eight miles from Moor Monkton, with prestigious schools such as Bootham, The Mount, and St Peter's located in York.

York railway station provides regular and efficient services to key destinations such as Manchester, Edinburgh, and London, with some journeys to London Kings Cross taking under two hours.

Services

Mains supplies of water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority York

Harrogate Borough Council, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2SQ.
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Offer Procedure

Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the office dealing with the sale, as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser, thus incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position, before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations.