Rose Cottage, Main Street, Melbourne, YO42 4QJ • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED COTTAGE DATING BACK TO LATE 1700's • LIVING ROOM • DINING ROOM • GARDEN ROOM WITH Location EXPOSED WELL • DINING KITCHEN, UTILITY AND DOWNSTAIRS WC • FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND ONE LARGE SINGLE • MASTER WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM & FAMILY BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER • OIL CENTRAL HEATING AND uPVC Melbourne has a thriving community spirit and holds DOUBLE GLAZING • DOUBLE GARAGE PLUS DOUBLE CAR PORT WITH PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL PARKING • MAGICAL GARDEN many activities within the village hall and chapel. It is WITH POND AND SEATING AREAS • EPC RATING = D • situated approx. 5 miles south west of Pocklington and approx. 9 miles south east of York. Within the village are an infant & primary school, local village shop and public Asking Price £485,000 house. There is also an outreach Post Office that visits. Recreational facilities ae located on the edge of the This delightful yet spacious cottage dating back to the late 1700’s is full of surprises. Having been upgraded to a high village. Pocklington Canal has SSSI status. The canal standard by the current owners, the size of the accommodation is not what you would expect in a cottage of this age. basin provides boat trips and is a lovely area for families The hidden gem of this property is the garden to the rear that is full of the ‘wow’ factor. to walk and enjoy the countryside. Melbourne is ideally To the front is the entrance hall, with boot room, and then leads into the good sized living room with log burner and placed to enjoy village life, yet be within easy reach of feature brick wall. There is a large dining room, and from there is the superb garden room with exposed well, log burner major road and rail networks. and two sets of French doors. This is the most peaceful room to relax and enjoy the views over the garden. Directions The kitchen is a lovely open plan arrangement including dining and seating areas. There are extensive fitted units and As you approach the village from Pocklington, the work surfaces with ceramic sink, and under unit runway lighting. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, and the free propety is on the left hand side after Campey Lane. standing range stove is available by separate negotiation. Off the kitchen is the utility with an inset Belfast sink. The rear lobby has a cloakroom off it. Moving upstairs, off the good sized landing area are four double bedrooms and a large singe. The master bedroom has an ensuite with bath, hand basin set in vanity unit with mirror, and WC. A family bathroom has a bath with separate walk-in shower, hand basin and WC. To the outside is where you will be amazed with one of the most surprising gardens we have seen. It really is the garden that keeps on giving! Immediately behind the house is a patio and a path leading to another seating area and then the bridge over a pond where there is another patio to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The lawn extends around established beds of trees and shrubs where you will find a further garden area and vegetable plot, with summer house tucked away in the corner overlooking the garden. You approach the property through a 5-bar gate to the front garden with another gate leading to plenty of parking and the double garage with workshop. This is currently utilised as a typical ‘man cave’ with good sized storage area to the first floor. Subject to planning permission, this would make an ideal annexe for dual family living. There is a double car port, wood store and lawn mower shed. If you have a caravan or motor home, there is plenty of space to accommodate this. There is planning permission to add another bedroom over the garden room, and the current 5th bedroom to become an ensuite. You would just require building regulations approval. It is rare to find a beautiful property with such a magical garden, and we are sure you will agree that this is a unique opportunity. BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOME WITH THE MOST MAGICAL GARDEN R M English Ltd, 2 Railway Street, Pocklington, YO42 2QZ Tel: 01759 303202 Viewing strictly by appointment Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band D Local Authority East Riding of Yorkshire Council Services Mains electric and drainage. Oil central heating. rmenglish.co.uk Offices in York, Pocklington and Market Weighton R M English Ltd, 2 Railway Street, Pocklington, YO42 2QZ Tel: 01759 303202 Disclaimer R M English, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and R M English have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise..