Oulston, York, North Yorkshire, YO61

AN EXTREMELY CHARMING MODERNISED PERIOD HOUSE WITH A WONDERFUL LANDSCAPED GARDEN FACING SOUTH OVER THE VILLAGE GREEN IN THIS RENOWNED ESTATE VILLAGE Ivy Cottage occupies an unrivalled south facing position overlooking the green in the centre of the attractive estate village of Oulston, itself lying amidst the gently rolling countryside where the Vale of York rises towards the Howardian and Hambleton Hills. A short distance to the north is Newburgh Priory, the centre of the eponymous Estate which once owned many of the stone and pantile houses which characterize this distinctive and popular village of great character and charm. In nearby Coxwold is a well regarded public house and restaurant and there is a wide range of local services in the Georgian market town of Easingwold, about 4 miles away to the south. There are many natural attractions in the area to include the Hambleton Hills, the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors National Park. Constructed of attractive mellow stone elevations under a pantile roof, Ivy Cottage is an intriguing blend of period charm and high specification, modern fixtures and fittings, all going to make for a most comfortable and easily manageable house of great character. Particular features include the superb south facing Drawing Room which comes complete with a plethora of structural timbers and beams, wall light points, three Yorkshire sliding windows overlooking the green and a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. To one end is a convenient Conservatory whilst opposite is a comfortable Family Room also replete with exposed timbers. Adjacent is a superb contemporary fitted Kitchen with Karndean slate-effect floor, 4-oven oil fired Aga, polished granite worksurfaces and a range of integrated units to include dishwasher and twin concealed retractable refrigerator drawers. Immediately adjoining, is a comfortable Dining Room with Karndean wood-effect floor and a good aspect towards the garden. At the northern end of the Kitchen is a spacious Study/Garden Room with French doors to the rear terrace. Close by are the Domestic Offices comprising a Laundry, WC and useful Rear Lobby/Boot Room. To the first floor is a well appointed Master Bedroom suite with contemporary ensuite Bathroom and adjoining Dressing Room with door also to a spacious Loft/Box Room. Completing the picture are three further bedrooms and a house Shower Room. The gardens are completely private and lie immediately to the rear of the property and provide a most wonderful setting for this fine property. They are well stocked with a variety of trees, plants and shrubs and impeccably designed so as to provide a point of interest at all times of the year. Immediately to the rear of the house is an enclosed partly walled flagged terrace with Clipped Yew, Rambling Rose and Orange Blossom whilst adjacent to the house is a gravelled seating area providing a most wonderful summer seating and al fresco dining area. To the rear is an attractive rockery, to one side of which steps lead up to a higher flagged terrace bounded by espalier Cotoneaster. The garden is principally laid down to a shaped lawn bounded by deep borders, each with its own characteristics brought about by an imaginative choice of plants. To the west side are Holly, Cotoneaster, Hydrangea, Lonicera Box and Bay. To the rear is a further bed containing Acer and Magnolia whilst adjacent is an ornamental pond bounded by Black Elder and Dogwood. To the eastern boundary is a further border containing Silver Birch, Osmanthus, Rhododendron, Peonies, Scots Elm and Beech. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole agents, Messrs Humberts York office, telephone (01904) 611828. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs of the rear garden were taken in 2024.