Summary - Rivendell, Melbourne YO42 4RD
5 bed 2 bath Character Property
Spacious family house with half-acre garden and countryside views.
Five double bedrooms, principal with en-suite
Set on roughly half an acre in the well-regarded village of Melbourne, this five-bedroom detached character home blends Victorian charm with spacious, flexible family living. The property was formed from former workers’ cottages and has been extended and updated over time, retaining high ceilings and generous room proportions throughout. Three reception rooms plus a light-filled garden room offer defined spaces for family life, home working and entertaining.
The garden is a standout: mature lawns, specimen trees, vegetable beds, greenhouse and open views across adjacent fields deliver rare privacy and scope for outdoor living. A long gravel driveway and detached single garage provide parking for several cars. The hamlet setting is peaceful with low crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — practical for commuters and remote workers heading to York, Pocklington or Hull.
Practical points to note: heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators, and there are two bathrooms servicing five double bedrooms. The plot is unusually large for a Main Street location and offers potential for extension or subdivision, subject to planning consent. Overall, the house suits a growing family seeking space, character and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside.
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