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" A MOST CHARMING HIGH QUALITY STYLISH RESIDENCE IN A PRIVATE POSITION JUST A STONE S THROW FROM THE MARKET PLACE

Quern House lies within a completely enclosed private plot a very short distance away from the centre of Kirkbymoorside. It therefore occupies a good convenient central position in this most charming of market towns yet with the benefit of seclusion and almost complete privacy.

Located approximately equidistant between the renowned Georgian market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, Kirkbymoorside is readily accessible to amenities in these centres. The town itself has the usual facilities of churches, public houses, a post office, GP surgery, chemist and a variety of other shops and retail outlets. The main A64 Leeds Scarborough trunk road may be joined at Malton 15 miles , whilst the nearby North York Moors National Park and Dalby Forest offer miles of hill walking and outstanding scenery.

Constructed in the vernacular style of stone elevations under a pantile roof with stone kneelers, window sills and lintels, Quern House is a most attractive well appointed, individual property of quite some quality and style featuring double glazing virtually throughout and decorated with impeccable taste. To the centre of the house is a spacious Oak boarded Entrance Hall with Cloakroom off and to the western elevation is an impressive Drawing Room of elegant proportions with central fireplace with carved wooden mantelshelf and surrounds and stone hearth housing a Hamlet wood burning stove. There are French doors to both the front and rear gardens, the latter via a superb double glazed Conservatory with tiled floor, underfloor heating and garden door. There is a good sized Dining Kitchen featuring Oak floor, exposed timbers, full height Oak cupboards, recessed ceiling lights, Oak worksurfaces with painted cupboards and drawers beneath, Stoves electric Range with double oven and 4 ring hob with extractor hood over, single drainer ceramic sink with mixer tap and plumbing for washing machine. Adjoining is a convenient Utility Room with Lobby to the rear courtyard. Approached from the Dining Area is a comfortable Sitting Room with built in bookcases and a dual aspect over the front garden.

There is a spacious Master Bedroom suite comprising a double Bedroom with recessed hanging wardrobe, shelved display recess and ensuite Bathroom with rolltop bath with antique style mixer tap and hand held shower unit, corner tiled shower cubicle and antique style wash stand with Vernon Tutbury ornate ceramic sink. Completing the picture are two further bedrooms and a House Shower Room with fully tiled shower cubicle.

The property is completely enclosed by stone walls and is approached across a brick sett driveway providing convenient off street parking. To the front of the house is a south facing stone terrace adjoining a walled garden comprising a shaped lawn bounded by various annuals and perennials, Pyracantha and Ivy while specimens include Laurel, Weeping Willow, Acer and Silver Birch. To the south east corner is a hexagonal Summer House designed to take full advantage of the afternoon sun. To the rear of the property is an enclosed stone flagged courtyard bounded on one side by a high tiered wall with a number of climbing plants to include Clematis, Hydrangea and an Espalier Apple. To one corner, is a greenhouse whilst adjacent steps lead up to a stone and pantile Garage with electric roller door, boarded ceiling, power supply and electric lighting.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the sole agents, Messrs Humberts York office, telephone . "