5 bed detached house for sale

Parkside Lane, Hovingham, York, North Yorkshire YO62

An impressive detached stone-built house enjoying open views across the Hovingham Estate, offering high-specification accommodation over four floors, set within a generous plot with private

Description
Wheelworth House is an impressive, detached stone-built residence occupying a generous plot on the eastern edge of the highly regarded village of Hovingham. Enjoying far-reaching views across the rolling parkland of the Hovingham Estate, the property was constructed in 2012 and offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors. The house is finished to a high specification throughout and is complemented by a private garden, ample off-street parking and a detached double garage with loft storage above.

The property is entered via a welcoming reception hall, where an imposing oak staircase rises through the house and immediately sets the tone for the quality and scale of the accommodation. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining room, fitted with underfloor heating, bespoke cabinetry beneath granite work surfaces, and a comprehensive range of integrated Miele appliances, alongside an electric three-oven Aga. A separate utility/boot room and adjoining cloakroom provide excellent practical space.

To the opposite side of the ground floor is a full-depth sitting room, featuring an impressive stone fireplace with log-burning stove and patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The first floor provides three bedrooms, including an excellent principal suite with both dressing room and en suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves this level, as well as two further bedrooms located on the second floor.

The lower ground floor offers versatile and well-considered accommodation, comprising an entertainment/family room, home gym, study, useful store and the biomass boiler room.

Outside, the rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The detached double garage includes a useful first-floor loft space, while the driveway provides generous parking for several vehicles.

Location
Hovingham is a destination “Estate” village set in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The idyllic location of the village, perfectly placed as a base for many local activities, has numerous outstanding features, including historic Hovingham Hall, a delightful Saxon Church, Marr’s beck and a lovely playground, all in picturesque settings much appreciated by children and adults alike.

The Hovingham Village Market is run by village volunteers to provide a monthly market with a range of over 50 stalls offering local produce and crafts. Running monthly from February to December, with an additional special Christmas Market on the third Saturday of December. Hovingham also benefits from a village shop and the fabulous Hovingham Bakery.

The market towns of Malton and Helmsley are eight miles equidistant and offer extensive local facilities including a station linking to York at Malton and a variety of local shops, restaurants and cultural offerings. Slingsby and Helmsley both offer very good primary schools with Ryedale School and Malton School for secondary education. Ampleforth College is also within a reasonable distance.

York is 20 miles away and offers more extensive amenities including a mainline station with direct services to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.

Square Footage: 3,522 sq ft



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