Summary - ORCHARD COTTAGE MOOR MONKTON YORK YO26 8JA
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Character country home with stables, large garden and conversion potential, close to York and Harrogate..
- Five bedrooms and three bathrooms in extended period cottage
- Approximately 1.4 acres of paddocks and extensive grounds
- Large stable block, five loose boxes, saddle room and outbuildings
- Bespoke open-plan kitchen with oil-fired AGA and garden room
- Triple garage, gravel driveway and generous parking
- Preliminary plans for workshop conversion to annexe (not approved)
- Oil central heating; property runs on oil fuel (buyer responsibility)
- No mobile signal on site; council tax described as quite expensive
Orchard Cottage is a spacious period family home set in about 1.4 acres in peaceful Moor Monkton, halfway between York and Harrogate. The house combines original country character — exposed beams, oak floors and a brick inglenook with log burner — with a large bespoke open-plan kitchen and garden room that opens onto a terraced south-facing seating area. The home suits families who need generous living space plus hobbies or home working areas.
The property’s equestrian and outbuilding provision is a key asset: a large stable block with five loose boxes, saddle room, workshop, tractor store and further stores plus paddocks. Preliminary plans exist to convert the workshop into a self-contained annexe, offering potential for multi-generational use or rental income, though those plans are only at a preliminary stage and are not guaranteed permissions.
Practical points to note: heating is oil-fired with a boiler and radiators and the property is on private oil supply; there is no mobile signal on site. The plot and buildings will require regular maintenance — grounds, outbuildings and stables demand ongoing upkeep and associated costs. Council tax is described as quite expensive, reflecting the size and status of the dwelling.
Overall this is a rare rural family home for buyers seeking character, equestrian facilities and significant outdoor space, with scope to add value through conversion or refurbishment. Viewers should be comfortable with oil heating, limited mobile reception and the responsibilities of maintaining extensive gardens and outbuildings.
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