Brookside, Hovingham, York, North Yorkshire, YO62

A MOST DELIGHTFUL LISTED HOUSE AND STUDIO/ANNEXE WITH SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED GARAGE, EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS AND PRIVATE ENCLOSED COURTYARD GARDEN IN A WONDERFUL STREAMSIDE POSITION Bridge Cottage lies in a wonderful streamside setting in the heart of the beautiful Estate village of Hovingham, itself centred upon Hovingham Hall, the magnificent mansion house designed and built by Thomas Worsley whose family still owns and controls the surrounding Estate and who are largely responsible for the quality and attractiveness of the village and surrounding countryside. Hovingham embodies many of the attractive qualities of a local Yorkshire village to include to a Saxon Church, stone architecture, a stream and ford and facilities include a Village shop, Bakery, Myse restaurant, The Worsley Arms Hotel. There is also a GP surgery, village hall and a bus service between Hovingham and Malton. A short distance to the north east lies Ampleforth, home to the renowned public school of Ampleforth College (now fully co-educational) where there is a well regarded Sports Centre offering a wide variety of activities to the general public. The well regarded co-educational preparatory school of Terrington Hall lies a few miles away to the south. Constructed of attractive stone elevations under a pantile roof, Bridge Cottage is an extremely attractive period house built in the vernacular style and providing excellent and flexible living accommodation. From the Entrance Hall, panelled double doors open to a charming well proportioned dual aspect Drawing Room with an attractive open fireplace whilst twin sash windows look towards Beckside Stream make for a most light and spacious principal reception room of great character. To the rear of the Hall, lies the Dining Room which leads to a Fitted Kitchen. Beyond a Rear Hall/Boot Room with Cloakroom off, is a spacious Laundry/Utility Room. To the first floor is a fine Master Bedroom with sash window and bench seat overlooking the stream with a door to a Dressing Room/Bedroom 4 which links with an adjacent Shower Room. Completing the picture and with access off an Inner Landing are two further bedrooms and a House Bathroom. To the side of the house is a good sized gravelled turning and parking area which leads direct to a substantial Detached Garage being a former stable and featuring original hay racks and mangers. Close by is a Workshop. To the rear is a wonderful private courtyard garden partly enclosed by a rear Annexe currently used as a Studio/Garden Room but equally suitable as a Home Office or for letting purposes (subject to necessary consents). Adjacent is a substantial open fronted south facing Implement Shed currently used as a Games Room, whilst adjacent is a lofted Garden Store and adjoining which is a Barn of stone and pantile construction. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole agents, Messrs Humberts York office, telephone (01904) 611828. Note: This property is EPC Exempt.