5 bed detached house for sale

4 The Poachers, Breighton, Chain Free YO8

Chain free - A substantial five-bedroom home in the lovely village of Breighton, offering approximately 4,669 sq ft of flexible accommodation, including an annexe wing with its own entrance. Generous living spaces and a private garden overlooking open fields make this an ideal home for family and multigenerational livingSome homes simply give you room to breathe, and The Poachers is one of them. With approximately 4,669 square feet of accommodation arranged across two connected wings, this substantial five bedroom, 5 reception room village home offers wonderful flexibility for family life, with space to come together and quieter rooms to retreat to.

From the entrance hall, you are drawn towards the rear of the house and its sociable kitchen and living accommodation. The kitchen opens into a substantial lounge/dining room, creating a layout that works beautifully for everyday life. You can cook while chatting to friends, gather around the dining table or settle beside the log burner, with views over the garden bringing a lovely sense of openness.

French doors lead outside, making the garden a natural extension of the living space during the warmer months. Just off the kitchen, a utility room, downstairs WC and external access add to the practicality- a useful place for muddy boots, children and pets to come in from the garden.

Two reception rooms sit at the front of the main house, currently used as a sitting room and playroom however could also be an ideal home office. Both are generous spaces, giving you the freedom to arrange the house around your family and change the way you use it over time.

Upstairs, the spacious first-floor landing enjoys an outlook over the garden and connects the principal accommodation to the annexe

The principal bedroom is a particularly generous room, with a separate dressing area leading through to its en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom on this floor also benefits from an adjoining dressing room, while the family bathroom features a gorgeous freestanding bath.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where two well-proportioned bedrooms share a shower room. This is a lovely arrangement for older children or visiting friends, offering a little separation from the rest of the household.

Beyond the first-floor landing, a substantial games room connects the main house to the annexe. Whether used for games, hobbies, a teenage retreat or occasional guest accommodation, it adds another useful dimension to the house.

The second wing also has its own ground-floor entrance and staircase. Here, a room currently used as a gym sits alongside a shower room, with a generous double bedroom, fitted wardrobe space and separate storage upstairs.

The owners advise that this wing was previously arranged as self-contained accommodation and that plumbing and electrical connections remain for reinstating a kitchen. For those looking to bring generations together while retaining some independence, it offers real potential.

Outside, the garden provides a peaceful setting for this substantial home. A generous paved terrace offers space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with the garden beyond enjoying privacy and views across open fields. The neighbouring llamas may even make an appearance in the outlook.

Breighton is a lovely rural village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, beside the River Derwent and surrounded by open countryside. Nearby Bubwith provides further village amenities, while Howden or Selby offers a wider choice of shops and services. With York also accessible, it is an appealing setting for those who want a quieter village lifestyle while keeping connections to the city.

With five bedrooms, generous reception spaces and a connected annexe offering scope for more independent living, The Poachers is a home that can adapt as your family grows and your needs change.