Single‑storey country cottage on 1.8 acres with views, garage and private parking — ideal family retreat.
South‑ and west‑facing plot with sweeping countryside views
Nearly 1.8 acres of gardens and paddock, fully enclosed
Versatile single‑storey layout — up to four ground‑floor bedrooms
Large 31 ft sitting/dining room with new wood‑burner (2025)
Modern kitchen/breakfast fitted 2022 with Rayburn range cooker
Integral garage, workshop, mezzanine storage and secure parking
Oil‑fired heating and private drainage; EPC rating E
Very slow broadband; potential for energy upgrades
Set in almost 1.8 acres within the Howardian Hills AONB, The Paddocks is a single-storey stone cottage that combines vintage character with recent updates. The house faces south and west to capture long, open views across its garden and adjoining grassland, with a paved terrace and pergola for sheltered outdoor living. Generous room proportions and a 31 ft sitting/dining room give flexible living space ideal for family life or countryside retreat use.
The accommodation is versatile: a modern kitchen/breakfast room fitted in 2022 with a Rayburn range, a large utility room, three double bedrooms plus a study that can serve as a fourth bedroom, and two bathrooms (one en suite). Practical features include an integral garage with workshop and mezzanine storage, a secure parking area, summerhouse, potting and storage sheds, and mature planted gardens that flow into paddock land edged by drystone walling and hedging.
Recent upgrades include a newly fitted wood-burning stove (2025) and a largely refreshed interior from the mid-1980s conversion and subsequent renovations. Heating is provided by an oil-fired Rayburn and boiler, with private drainage in place. The property sits in an affluent, low-crime hamlet with easy access to nearby Gilling East and larger centres such as Helmsley and York.
Notable practicalities: broadband speed is very slow, the main heating fuel is oil (not a community supply), and the property has an EPC rating of E and council tax band above average. The house offers strong privacy and a large plot for those prioritising outdoor space, but purchasers should note running costs and modernisation needs typical of rural, stone-built homes.