Grade II listed detached cottage on large mature plot
An attractive Grade II listed four-bedroom detached cottage set in generous, mature gardens in the sought-after village of Holtby, five miles east of York. The house sits back from Main Street behind a gated gravel drive with ample parking and a double garage; well-stocked lawns, a stone-flagged seating area, greenhouse and brick outbuildings give the plot strong outdoor appeal.
Internally the layout suits family living: a living room with stone fireplace, separate dining room, kitchen breakfast room opening to a large conservatory, ground-floor office and snug, plus a boot room and WC. A striking double-height window with spiral staircase provides characterful circulation; the principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite and all bedrooms enjoy garden views.
Important practical points: the property is listed which will restrict alterations and could complicate consenting and maintenance. Heating is oil-fired and many windows are original single-glazed sliding sashes, so upgrading for efficiency will be needed. Council tax is high and the listed status means maintenance can be more costly.
This is a character-rich home for buyers who value setting and period detail and who are prepared for the responsibilities of a listed property. Offered chain-free, it presents immediate occupation potential and longer-term scope to sensitively update services and windows where permitted.
