The Green — The Green

Church House is one of the finest period houses overlooking the central green in this picturesque North Yorkshire village. Constructed from brick under a traditional pantile roof, and listed Grade II on account of its architectural qualities and significance, the property is arranged over three floors and incorporates an older brick outbuilding to the rear. The accommodation has been lovingly maintained and tastefully restored by successive owners, helping to retain immense character and numerous eye catching period features. The ground floor benefits from several flexible and nicely proportioned reception rooms, all with wonderful views across the village green, the well equipped kitchen orientating to the rear courtyard and garden. Completing the picture are a well placed study, a utility, cloakroom and cellar. A fine staircase leads up one flight to the first floor front and rear landings, which open to three double bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces, window seats and recessed wardrobes. Complementing these are two bathrooms and an extra dressing room/nursery. A second staircase leads up to the second floor where there are two further bedrooms with exposed timber beams and purlins, the fifth bedroom having a recently fitted en-suite shower room. Outside To the west of the house is an attractive range of traditional brick outbuildings, comprising several stores with a loft room above, which has potential for a number of uses, currently a games room. Adjoining this is a double garage. A gated gravel driveway leads to the south side of the house to a gravelled parking and turning area to the rear and in front of the double garage. To the south and west of this, separated by a low brick wall, are the formal gardens which extend to around 0.5 acre. A central lawn is interspersed with well stocked curved flower beds, pergola features and meandering stone pathways. There is an orchard, numerous specimen trees and a fruit garden. Completing the picture are a greenhouse and timber summer house. View payable Stamp Duty for this property