Main Street, East Cottingwith, YO42 4TN

Welcome to this absolutely stunning 4/5 bedroom character property in East Cottingwith, a picturesque village located in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire. This beautiful property boasts three floors of spacious living accommodation, with a large garden overlooking The Ings, making it the perfect place to call home.

Upon entering the property through the charming oak frame porch, you are immediately greeted by a spacious and grand entrance hallway, setting the tone for the rest of this wonderful home. With engineered oak flooring, it's the perfect space for taking muddy boots off after a long Sunday walk with the family. The living room exudes charm and character, with it's elegant décor and stunning fireplace complete with stone hearth, reclaimed brick surround and wood mantle over the wood burning stove (reclaimed from the original farm buildings which once stood on the site), this room is perfect for relaxing on an evening and entertaining guests. It has ample space for the whole family to spread out over furniture and has gorgeous views to the rear, down the garden and beyond. Just off the living room, there is a light filled conservatory with double French doors, leading outside to the stone flagged patio area - yet another room with views of the garden. 

Moving through the rest of the ground floor of the property, you will find a spacious kitchen diner, approached via double doors from the entrance hall. The kitchen is a perfect blend of modern and rustic, with gloss cream coloured wall and base units with solid oak worktops, as well as a stand alone oak breakfast island with storage, that is perfect for family meals and gatherings. This space boasts a sleek 1.25 bowl resin style sink with arch chrome mixer tap with spray facility, two essential integral wine storage cupboards, Bosch electric double oven, Bosch ceramic hob, brand new integrated Bosch dishwasher and lots of space for furniture, American style fridge freezer and access to the utility room. The black tiled floors in here contrast the light kitchen units beautifully, creating a lovely mix of classic and new styles.

The handy utility room is fitted with matching kitchen wall and base units, with oak worktops incorporating a single stainless steel sink, space for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, and where you'll find the oil fired central heating boiler and ingenious central vacuum system for the home. The ground floor also has a cloakroom, comprising low flush WC and solid walnut vanity drawer unit with built terrazzo effect ceramic hand wash basin and black tiled floors. 

The property has five generously sized bedrooms that are spread across the three floors of the house, and accessed via a fabulous winding central staircase. The large master bedroom is located on the first floor and boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside and rear garden, and is completed by a stylish en-suite with shower, built in wardrobes and ample floor space for further storage to be added. The second and third double bedrooms are located on the same floor, offering plenty of space and privacy for family and guests. The second floor holds the fourth and what could be, fifth bedroom. Both rooms have sloped ceilings, with the addition of large Velux windows bringing in lots of light, plus handy eaves storage. The current owners are utilising this space well as an airy and open office come relaxing space, however it could easily be turned back into a fifth bedroom if desired with a stud wall. 

The family bathroom is found on the first floor, and compromises of a contemporary four piece suite, with a tile enclosed bath, stylish solid walnut vanity drawer unit with built in ceramic hand wash basin and terrazzo effect tiled splashback behind, low flush WC, plus a separate shower cubicle with folding doors.

The large south-west facing garden is a real highlight of this property, offering a perfect space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. With it's mature trees and absolutely stunning views of The Ings and beyond, this garden is a true haven of peace and tranquillity. With it's enclosed extensive lawn areas, paved patio area, private fenced boundaries, pretty flower and hedged borders, you will be immediately captured by the true beauty of this garden. 

The property is approached via a gravelled driveway with block paved parking area beyond providing generous off road parking provision and a brick built attached garage with pitched roof, further complemented by a large timber framed car port. There is a small front lawn with pretty boarders and a paved pathway linking the front and rear via a wooden gate. 

The attractive conservation village of East Cottingwith lies just under 10 miles to the south east of York's outer ring road (20min drive to the city centre) and around 7 miles to the south west of the market town of Pocklington, which can be accessed by road. However, for those who like to explore, The Pocklington Canal runs for 9.5 miles between East Cottingwith and the Canal Head, and is just a stones throw from the property. It is also very close to the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve for even more rural exploration. Located in the heart of East Cottingwith, this property offers access to local amenities, including local Butcher & Cafe in the village, The Boot & Shoe Inn Pub and Half Moon Brewery in Ellerton (30min walk or 4min drive) and further amenities in the surrounding villages of Thorganby, Melbourne, Sutton Upon Derwent and Elvington.

The property is well connected to nearby towns and cities, including York, Hull, and Leeds, making it the perfect location for those who value the peace and tranquillity of village life, without compromising on convenience. For any horse loving/riding residents of the village, there is also a full livery yard only a stones throw from the property, plus a children’s park, mother & baby group, an active village hall which holds activities such as pilates, shows, events, kids clubs. 

Overall, this stunning property offers an extremely rare opportunity to own a spacious family home in a picturesque village setting. This property is sure to impress even further in person, so don't miss out - book a viewing today!