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" A RARE CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH EXTENSIVE PRIVATE GARDENS AND STABLES SITUATED WITHIN A POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREA LESS THAN 4 MILES TO THE EAST OF YORK CITY CENTRE. REALISTIC OFFERS INVITED. What sets 'The Gables' apart from its charm and character are its EXTENSIVE PRIVATE GARDENS & STABLING. It is therefore likely to appeal to those with outdoor interests, whether gardening, keeping a pony or similar pursuits. This 3 bedroom character cottage (or 2 should an extra reception room be prefered), located within Murton's Conservation Area, is typified by its wood ceiling beams & brick inglenook fireplace to the living room. There is also the POTENTIAL TO ADD ADDITIONAL BEDROOM IN THE LOFT subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. The accommodation, which benefits from gas fired central heating comprises: Entrance Hall, Kitchen breakfast room, cloakroom, living & dining room. To the 1st floor are 2 double bedrooms & en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. The property has a secluded & long pathway bordered with mature trees leading to an extensive private garden (approx 85ft x 60ft) with 2 stables built to the rear. Garage & ample off street parking facilities. Murton lies a little under 4 miles from York city centre which can be reached by the local bus service and also provides easy access to the outer ring road and the A64. An internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate the internal character and external extensive gardens and stables.

ENTRANCE HALL Approached via storm porch to the rear of the property. Wood panelled entrance door. Single glazed window to the side elevation. Separate internal window to the kitchen. Open plan coats area. Quarry tiled flooring. Pine Panelled door to: KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 3.91m(12'10'') x 3.18m(10'5'') narr to 6ft 11 Range of pine fitted wall and base units with tiling to splashbacks. Worktops incorporating a 1.25 bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Space for gas cooker. Wood ceiling beams. uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the garage and rear garden entrance. Breakfast bar with pine fitted base units beneath and integral fitted wine rack. Space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Internal single glazed window to the entrance hall. Radiator. Pine panelled door to: CLOAKROOM / WC Two piece white suite comprising wall mounted corner wash hand basin with tiling to splashbacks. Low level WC. Wall mounted Ocean gas fired central heating boiler. Single glazed opaque window to the rear elevation. Space for tumble dryer. DINING ROOM 3.56m(11'8'') max x 3.18m(10'5'') A good sized reception room with uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Radiator. Feature inglenook brick fireplace with brick inner and hearth which the vendors inform has the potential to be opened up into a working fireplace. Wood ceiling beams. Quarry tiled flooring. Understairs storage. Radiator. Pine panelled door to: INNER ENTRANCE HALL Wood panelled door providing side access entrance with opaque glass window over. Staircase to first floor landing. Pine panelled door to: LIVING ROOM 3.61m(11'10'') max x 3.45m(11'4'') into bay A spacious room with uPVC box seat window to the front elevation with fitted storage cupboard beneath. Wood ceiling beams. Attractive fireplace with cast iron surround and brick inner housing cast iron multi fuel burning stove. Tiled hearth. Radiator.Television point. Telephone point. FIRST FLOOR A staircase leads off from the inner entrance hall to a first floor landing. Radiator. Access hatch to roof space. Pine panelled door to: BEDROOM 1 3.58m(11'9'') max rear ward. x 3.20m(10'6'') A good sized master bedroom with fitted pine wardobe. Wood ceiling beams. Radiator. uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Radiator. Matching pine skirting boards. Pine panelled door and step down to: EN-SUITE BATHROOM Three piece white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and traditional roll top bath with ornate claw feet including chrome hand held shower attachment with matching taps. Wall mounted Mira electric shower with monsoon syle shower head. Part tiled surround (bath and shower area only). uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Extractor fan. Radiator with attached chrome towel rail over. Pine floor boards. BEDROOM 2 3.63m(11'11'') max rear ward. x 2.77m(9'1'') A further double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Wood ceiling beams. Fitted pine wardrobe. Matching pine skirting boards. Radiator. Telephone point. Further storage cupboard which the vendors advise could be used to provide access to a third bedroom or loft room subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent. EXTERNALLY / GARDENS The property is approached via a gravel drive way leading upto a single detached garage located to the rear of the property providing ample off street parking facilities. To the front is a small walled forecourt. To the rear beyond the garage is a long paved pathway lined with mature trees which then opens up into an extensive 'secret garden' approximately 85ft long by 60ft wide set within fenced boundaries and containing both young and mature trees with well stocked borders. There are three wooden storage sheds, a greenhouse and twin stable block located to the far end of the garden. Outside water tap. External lighting. GARDEN Alternative photograph. STABLES There are two stables located to the rear of the garden one currently used as a workshop and the other for wood storage. The first stable block measures approx. (14ft 3in x 11ft 11in). The second measures approx. (13ft 7in x 12ft 5in). LOCATION The village of Murton lies approximately 4 miles to the east of York city centre. The nearby A166 trunk road gives easy access to York and the A64 bypass serving Leeds and the West Yorkshire conurbations. The village has a pub and provides access to a variety of countryside walks with a bus service to the city centre.
From York proceed out of the city along Lawrence Street continuing into the Hull Road. At the Grimston Bar roundabout take the first exit onto the A166 towards sign posted to Bridlington. Then take the first left hand turning for Murton onto Murton Lane. The property can be seen on the right hand side by the 'For Sale' board, virtually opposite the next left hand turning onto Murton Way. VIEWING All viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Hudson Moody. Please contact your personal agent, Alex McClean on 07760 628915. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale. AMENITIES The property has the benefit of all mains services. Gas central heating and uPVC double glazing to the majority of windows. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession by private treaty on completion of sale. The agent suggests that these details are checked by your solicitor. LOCAL AUTHORITY City of York Council, Library Square, York, YO1 1XH. Tel: (01904) 613 161. MORTGAGE ADVICE For a smoother process we recommend that you speak to our mortgage adviser as early on in the process as possible. A decision in principle from a mortgage lender can place you in a more favourable position when putting in an offer on a property. We are able to offer independent mortgage advice from the whole of the mortgage market, ensuring you get the best possible advice and mortgage deal suitable for you. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday and evening appointments by arrangement. OFFER PROCEDURE Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the branch dealing with the sale. Any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991 you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations. THINKING OF SELLING? If you would like a free, no obligation valuation of your own property please contact any of our offices. We will provide you with a marketing report detailing our fees and terms of business tailored to your needs together with our recommendations on price. DRAFT PARTICULARS These draft particulars have not yet been approved by our vendor. As such, the content should not be relied upon as statement of fact, and we would recommend that approved details should be obtained before a commitment to purchase is made.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars have been prepared as accurately and as reliably as possible, but should not be relied upon as 'statement of fact'. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we would be pleased to check the information. Please do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
2. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment or facilities and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order, or that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise.
3. Any areas, measurements, floor plans or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise.
4. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or by otherwise regarding the items mentioned above and as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
5. No person in the employment of Hudson Moody has any authority to make or give any representation or warrenty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendor.
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