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" The School House, as its name suggests, was once the village school for Skeeby, erected in 1839 with later additions in 1891, it provided classroom facilities for the local children and residential accommodation for the School Mistress who lived on the premises, it was formally closed in 1946. The two properties have been combined into one substantial home with immense character and due to its layout, by retaining the two staircases, this property has great flexibility of use and together with a building plot to the left, it could easily be extended if need be, subject to the usual consents. Beautifully and stylishly presented, this impressive home has well proportioned, flexible living accommodation and comprises: 2 reception rooms, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, double garage with utility area, 4 bedrooms dressing room and 2 bathrooms. It is approached through gated access onto a gravel driveway with substantial off road parking leading to the double garage. The well maintained gardens are on three sides with a number of sheltered alfresco seating areas and lawns in which to enjoy the stunning open countryside views. Also, at the rear is a range of really useful out buildings. The School House sits proudly in the middle of the pretty village of Skeeby commanding a prominent position close to the village church. Located midway between Scotch Corner with its excellent road links to A1M & A66 and the historic market town of Richmond a vibrant Georgian market town with a good range of local amenities. These include: well respected schools, The Georgian Theatre, The Station complex with a three screen cinema, artisan shops, restaurant and gallery, golf course, a leisure centre with swimming pool. The mainline railway station at Darlington is about a twenty minute drive away. Living Accommodation Ground Floor Solid Front Door opens into: Entrance Porch with side window, radiator, glazed door into: Hallway Staircase up to first floor, radiator. Living Room 4.57m x 4.31m Window to front, feature fireplace with wooden mantle and granite hearth housing a living flame gas fire, covered radiator, radiator. Drawing Room 4.89m x 4.34m Dual aspect, feature fireplace with marble hearth housing a living flame gas fire with remote controls, radiator. Dining Room 4.30m x 3.58m Windows to rear and side, 2 covered radiators, walk in pantry/store with window to rear and fitted shelving, door into: Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.09m x 2.68m Windows to front and rear, fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl resin sink unit with waste disposal, integrated electric oven and ceramic hob with overhead extractor, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating, radiator, door to double garage/utility room, back door onto rear courtyard. Staircase up to the first floor. First Floor Landing/Study Area Two built in storage cupboards, window to rear, loft access, oak floor, radiator. Bedroom 1 4.93m x 4.39m Dual aspect, built in wardrobe, feature beam, covered radiator, radiator. Bedroom 2 4.53m x 4.38m Windows to front, covered radiator, radiator. Bedroom 3 3.32m x 2.99m Window to rear, radiator, door into: Dressing Room 4.62m x 3.21m A versatile room that could have a number of uses. Fitted with a good range of deep built in storage cupboards, loft access, radiator. Bedroom 4/Study 3.05m x 2.57m Window to front, loft access, covered radiator. Bathroom 1 Window to rear, walk in large double shower unit, wc, wash hand basin with storage drawers beneath, heated towel rail, extractor, Karndean flooring Bathroom 2 Windows to rear, step in shower cubicle, wc, wash hand basin with vanity cupboards beneath, heated towel rail. Outside Gardens and Grounds The property sits on a substantial plot and has the added benefit of a building plot with planning permission situated at the left. Gated access leads up to the front door with a formal front garden with stone walled boundaries, laid to lawn with planted areas, a separate gated access leads onto a gravel driveway which provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. At the rear is a flagged courtyard area with a range of outbuildings incorporating 4 stores and an outdoor wc, in total measuring 13.5m x 3.27m with electricity connected. Also at the rear are a number of seating areas in which to enjoy the wonderful rural views. Double Garage/Utility/Workshop 6.47m x 6.41m With twin up and over electric doors to the front, light, power and water connected. The utility area to the rear has a range of wall and base units incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, gas boiler, back door. Building Plot 284m? With full planning permission for the erection of new dwelling with associated garage and landscaping, including site access. Council Tax Band G Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment only through the selling agent Addisons. Please contact the Richmond Branch on 01748 850698 RLD/AMM 23/3/2015 "