Summary - ELM BANK THE LANE GATE HELMSLEY YORK YO41 1JT
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Substantial four-bedroom home with gardens and workshop, close to York.
Extremely large detached farmhouse-style home, circa 3,116 sq ft
Recently extended and modernised; reclaimed materials retained for character
Four double bedrooms, two en suites plus family bathroom
Multiple reception rooms with log-burning stoves and patio access
Renovated kitchen with island and underfloor heating in parts
L-shaped private garden, two patio areas, garage/workshop and driveway
EPC rating D; buyers should consider potential energy improvements
Council tax level described as expensive; check ongoing running costs
A rare, spacious detached farmhouse-style home set in Gate Helmsley, about 7 miles east of York. The house has been recently extended and modernised, combining reclaimed-period character with contemporary finishes. High ceilings, large reception rooms and four double bedrooms suit a growing family wanting versatile accommodation and country living within easy reach of local amenities.
The ground floor offers multiple reception rooms, each with a log-burning stove and sliding doors to patios, plus a renovated kitchen with central island, underfloor heating and courtyard views. The new extension provides a third reception or formal dining room with full-height sliding glass doors to a lower patio — ideal for entertaining or family life that flows outdoors into the landscaped L-shaped garden.
Upstairs are original and newly created sleeping spaces: two front double bedrooms (one en-suite), a master with Juliet balcony, a stylish central bathroom with skylight, and a recently added fourth double bedroom with private staircase and en-suite — useful as a guest suite or teenager’s retreat. Outside there is a driveway, garage/workshop and ample parking.
Practical points to note: the property’s EPC is rated D and council tax is described as expensive. Although recently renovated, buyers should check running costs and the EPC improvement potential. The village location offers a quiet rural lifestyle with excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, but those needing frequent city access should note the seven-mile distance to York.
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