FOX & HOUNDS HOUSE WESTOW Tel: 01653 697820 CHARTERED SURVEYORS • AUCTIONEERS • V ALUERS • LAND & ES TATE AGENTS • FINE ART & FURNITURE ESTABLISHED 1860 FOX & HOUNDS HOUSE WESTOW YORK Malton 6 miles, Stamford Bridge 7 miles, Pocklington 13 miles, York 14 miles Distances Approximate A SUBSTANTIAL, SIX BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED HOUSE OF SIGNIFICANT CHARM & CHARACTER LOCATED WITHIN A WELL-REGARDED VILLAGE; COMPRISING PRINCIPAL HOUSE WITH 4 BEDROOMS & ANNEX/GRANNY FLAT WITH 2 BEDROOMS __________________ ENTRANCE HALL – SITTING ROOM – DINING ROOM – DINING KITCHEN – UTILITY ROOM – REAR HALL – CELLAR FIRST FLOOR LANDING – MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS – HOUSE BATHROOM HIND QUARTERS: BREAKFAST ROOM – LIVING ROOM FIRST FLOOR LANDING – TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS – BATHROOM & WC __________________ OUTSIDE: GARAGE – AMPLE PARKING – STABLE BLOCK & ATTRACTIVELY LANDSCAPED, SOUTH FACING GARDENS __________________ POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE YET WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE A64 GUIDE PRICE £565,000 FREEHOLD 3 Fox and Hounds House is a most attractive village property which is believed to SITTING ROOM date from the mid to late 1700s . The house, which is understood to be amongst 7.00m(23'0'') x 3.70m(12'2'') the oldest in Westow, has a fascinating history, starting life as a farmhouse but Open fire with intricately carved pine surround, cast iron insert and stone hearth. then later operated as the village pub until the early 1930s. The property retains a Coving. Sash windows to the front and rear with original shut ters. Television significant amount of its original character as well as features such as ceiling point. Two wall light points. Two radiators. cornicing, panelled internal doors, sash windows and window shutters and is rightly deserving of its Grade II Listed status. DINING ROOM 5.00m(16'5'') x 4.10m(13'5'') (max) The house enjoys a versatile layout, which allows for part of it to be occupied as a Open fire with stone surround, cast iron insert and stone hearth. Yorkshire semi-independent annexe. In total there are six bedrooms and three bathrooms, sliding sash window to the front and casement window to the rear. Ope n arch the floor area extending to nearly 2,400 sq.ft, excluding the cellar. The through to the dining kitchen. Radiator. accommodation includes entrance hall, an elegantly proportioned sitting room with open fire, a dining room which opens onto a kitchen with AGA, a utility DINING KITCHEN room, breakfast room and living room. The rear hall provid es access to the 3.80m(12'6'') x 3.70m(12'2'') garden as well as stairs to both the first floor and cellar. Range of joiner built kitchen cabinets incorporating a Belfast sink. Two oven, oil fired AGA. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Yorkshire sliding sash window to t he The gardens lie entirely to the rear of the house and are perfectly south facing. front and casement window to the side. The majority is laid to lawn and interspersed with shrub borders and several trees including ap ple and fig. A flagged terrace stretches across part of the house, UTILITY ROOM making for a very pleasant spot to eat outside and overlooks a pretty lily pond. 4.00m(13'1'') x 1.80m(5'11'') The garden includes a productive vegetable patch and at the far end is a useful Stable door to the side. Oil fired central heating boiler. Automatic washing stable block. A gravelled dr ive leads to a generously proportioned garage with loft machine point. Worktop and wall cupboard. Door to the breakfast room. above. REAR HALL Westow is an attractive conservation village set in pleasant countryside, in an area 3.40m(11'2'') x 1.60m(5'3'') where the landscape of the Howardian Hills opens out into the rolling hills of the Quarry tile floor. Staircase to the first floor. Stone steps leading down to the Yorkshire Wolds. The village benefits from a highly regarded pub and restaurant, cellar. French windows opening onto the rear garden. Radiator. The Blacksmith’s Arms and has a well-supported cricket club. The nearby market town of Malton (6 miles) offers a good range of amenities, including shops, CELLAR restaurants and cafes, tennis courts, swi mming pool, gym, cinema and excellent 7.00m(23'0'') x 2.80m(9'2'') schools. There is easy access to York, approximately 14 miles, with all its varied Concrete floor. Electric power and light. Coal chute. Workbench. facilities, including a mainline railway station with direct services to London Kings Cross in less than 2 hours. FIRST FLOOR LANDING ACCOMMODATION Two loft hatches, one with pull down ladder to a part boarded space with electric light. Yorkshire sliding sash window to the front. Series of fitted cupboards, one ENTRANCE HALL housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater. Thermostat. Quarry tile floor. Understairs cupboard. Shelved recess. Radiator. 4 BEDROOM ONE LIVING ROOM 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.70m(12'2'') 4.20m(13'9'') x 4.20m(13'9'') Plus 2.50m x 1.30m Fireplace with multi-fuel stove and timber mantel shelf. Door opening onto the Coving. Period fireplace with timber surround, cast iron and granite insert. Sash garden. Sash window to the rear. Staircase to the first floor. Electric radiator. window to the front. Conservation roof light and casement window to the rear. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR EN-SUITE BATHROOM LANDING 2.40m(7'10'') x 2.30m(7'7'') Yorkshire sliding sash window to the side. White suite comprising: bath with shower over, pedestal basin and low flush WC. Conservation roof light to the rear. Extractor fan. Radiator. BEDROOM FIVE 3.50m(11'6'') x 3.10m(10'2'') BEDROOM TWO Yorkshire sliding sash window to the rear. Fitted wardrobe. Electric radiator. 4.20m(13'9'') x 3.30m(10'10'') (max) Period fireplace with cast iron insert. Yorkshire sliding sash window to the front. BEDROOM SIX Radiator. 4.10m(13'5'') x 2.50m(8'2'') Period fireplace with cast iron surround. Yorkshire sli ding sash window to the BEDROOM THREE rear. Cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater. 4.10m(13'5'') x 2.50m(8'2'') Book shelves. Electric radiator. Yorkshire sliding sash window to the side. Radiator. BATHROOM & WC BEDROOM FOUR 2.70m(8'10'') x 1.40m(4'7'') 2.40m(7'10'') x 2.20m(7'3'') White suite comprising: bath with shower over, pedestal basin, bidet and low flush Casement window to the rear. Radiator. WC. Extractor fan. Yorkshire sliding sash window to the side. Heated towel rail. Wall mounted electric fan heater. HOUSE BATHROOM 2.30m(7'7'') x 2.10m(6'11'') OUTSIDE White suite comprising: bath with shower over, pedestal basin and low flush WC. Casement window to the rear. Extractor fan. Radiator. Behind the house are well tended, south facing gardens, which have been attractively landscaped and feature lawn, shrub borde rs, paved terrace, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and pond. A graveled driveway extends along the 'HIND QUARTERS' eastern boundary and leads to a large garage. BREAKFAST ROOM GARAGE 4.00m(13'1'') x 3.50m(11'6'') 5.60m(18'4'') x 4.80m(15'9'') Range of floo r and wall units incorporating a stainless steel sink unit. Four ring Stone and pantile construction. Electric power and light. Loft storage area above. hob, extractor hood and electric oven. Beamed ceiling. Quarry tile floor. Fire surround with Yorkshire range. Yorkshire sliding sash window to the side. STABLE BLOCK Original farmhouse door to the garden. Telephone point. Electric radiator. 7.10m(23'4'') x 3.60m(11'10'') Two stable doors to the front. 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Council Tax: Band: E (Ryedale District Council). Tenure: We understand that the property is Fr eehold and that vacant possession will be given upon completion. Post Code: YO60 7NE. Note: The property is Listed Grade II as being of architectural and historic interest. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the Agent's office in Malton. All m easurements are approximate and are intended for guidance purposes only. Services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service reconnection. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. 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