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"A handsome detached period country house surrounded by beautiful countryside, set between the market towns of Pickering and Malton.

Description

Wath Hall, a remarkable country residence that seamlessly marries traditional charm with modern elegance. Nestled within meticulously maintained gardens and grounds extending to approximately 3.06 acres, providing a wonderful space for a growing family and surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Vale of Pickering.

The property has been thoughtfully modernised, enhancing its original features without compromising the character. Constructed from local, honey hued stone beneath a slate roof, the principal residence boasts an impressive space of approximately 4,786 square feet. Uniquely, this property is not listed, granting you the freedom to tailor it to your tastes. The adjoining annexe, requiring a degree of modernisation, provides versatile accommodation, with potential to create an ideal for space for guests, dependent family, or a holiday let.

The generously proportioned family friendly accommodation is arranged over two floors, enjoying many period features and wonderful natural light, including high ceilings, feature fireplaces, bay and sash windows, deep skirting boards and picture rails.

To the front of the house there is a welcoming and large light filled sitting room, beyond is a more generous drawing room with French doors leading to the garden. In addition, there is a separate study and a dining room with three large windows overlooking the front garden.

The modern kitchen is to the rear of the property with pantry, adjacent is a sizeable conservatory overlooking the garden. The modern fitted kitchen enjoys a range of integrated appliances, incorporating an Aga with fitted wall and base units in a shaker style, providing good storage and the central island with breakfast bar provides great preparation space and room for more informal dining. There is an adjoining utility room with direct access to the courtyard. The downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and two separate bathrooms with wonderful elevated views. There are four further light and spacious bedrooms, three of which benefit from en suite bathrooms.

The enchanting gardens wrap around the house, with the south facing aspect providing breath taking views across the rolling landscapes towards the Wolds. The grounds are fully fenced and enclosed, offering a safe haven for children and pets alike. Beyond the residence, there are two well tended grass paddocks, complete with field shelters and a water supply.

There is an adjoining parcel of land extending to about 5.61 acres which is also available for purchase, subject to separate negotiation.

Location

The hamlet of Low Marishes is home to a Church of England chapel. With a farm shop and tearoom situated on the A169. Situated between the market town of Malton 5.4 miles and Pickering 6.2 miles .

Malton is now the artisan food capital of North Yorkshire with its award winning monthly food and farmers markets, as well as a weekly market, and annual Food Lovers Festival backed by excellent local shops. There are supermarkets, two breweries, restaurants, the Talbot Hotel, cookery school, tearooms, a cinema, theatre and Castle Gardens five acres of park. Malton and Norton golf club boasts 27 holes and situated about a mile outside Malton. In addition there is Malton Secondary School Ofsted Good 2023 located on Middlecave Road.There is a station at Malton with quick and regular trains to York, with connections to London Kings Cross on the fast East Coast mainline. The Transpennine trains from Malton originate in Scarborough and, after York, go on to Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. York is the nearest city, about 18 miles along the A64 which leads on to the A1 M .

Pickering is a charming and historic market town and is home to the North York Moors Railway. The historic market town of Pickering is known as the gateway to the Moors. The town boasts a number of public houses, supermarkets, leisure and sport facilities local, independent shops and cafes as well as a 13th century castle, 12th century church, petrol stations, a steam railway and museum. There are local primary and secondary schools within the vicinity both schools are rated Good by Ofsted .

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage 4,786 sq ft


Acreage 3.06 Acres

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Additional Info

There is a public footpath which runs through the paddocks and, according to the definitive map, terminates in the north eastern corner of the eastern paddock."