THE PROPERTY

A superb opportunity to buy a period detached house on a substantial plot of over half an acre with fabulous ground floor entertaining space in this highly regarded residential area.  The Grade II listed property is set back from the road behind mature trees and twin sets of double gates providing an ‘in and out’ drive.  The substantial property of approximately 4000 sq ft offers superb ground floor space that could be used in a variety of ways.  There is also the potential for a self-contained annex with two bedrooms.  There are 4 bedrooms including a master suite plus a box room in the main part of the house.  The large plot of over half an acre allows for great gardens, off street parking and garaging.

While there is much period charm to the house including the sweeping staircase and high ceilings it is surprisingly energy efficient with a ‘C’ EPC rating.  Off street parking is also plentiful on the driveway behind a remote operated high gate that gives access to a double garage and a single one plus a further, more secure car hardstanding area.  This lovely property has been a much loved family home for many years and is now ready for the next chapter in its long life.

The property has certainly been a well maintained and practical home in its current configuration, but we feel that it offers the opportunity to be reconfigured to suit a variety of purchasers' preferences.  There may even be the potential to convert it to commercial use (subject to any necessary permissions).  The substantial billiard room with stunning fireplace could make a very grand reception room.  Current trends for a living kitchen space could be met by moving it to where the current sitting room is located with its adjacent dining room and conservatory.  The sizable rear garden has been landscaped to create a number of different areas and there is a substantial ornamental pond with charming bridge over.  There are also two former stables in addition to the extensive garaging space.

The accommodation in full comprises to the ground floor: Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, WC, large Reception Room currently housing the billiard table, Snug, Office, Sitting Room with split level floor and wood burning stove, Conservatory with raised views over the garden, Dining Room, Study, fitted Kitchen with breakfast bar, Breakfast Room, Pantry and Utility Room with a large Store Room off.  To the first floor of the main part of the house there is a galleried Landing, Master Bedroom suite with Dressing Room and En Suite Shower Room, 2 further Double Bedrooms (one with fitted wardrobes), a larger single Bedroom with extensive fitted furniture and a Box Room.  There are two further bedrooms in a first floor annex area that also has a shower room and separate WC.  It might provide a suite of rooms for a more independent member of the family or as guest bedrooms but could also be more permanently separated off with independent access and the ground floor space below (the dining room), subject to any necessary permissions.  The property benefits from extensive double glazing with double glazed units inserted into traditional windows to the front and uPVC double glazing in other areas.  There is gas fired central heating.

The accommodation is extensive and the possibilities are many.  Only a full internal inspection will allow you to fully appreciate all that is available and how it might work for you, though our 360 degree tour will provide a reasonable overview.  Please don’t hesitate to request a physical viewing.  No forward chain.

LOCATION

The house is located on the eastern edge of the East Yorkshire village of Cottingham.  Cottingham provides an extensive range of shops, local amenities and schools.  These are supplemented by those available in Hull and nearby Beverley. 

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Vestibule - with double doors leading to…

Entrance Hall - a grand spacious hallway with sweeping staircase to the first floor, door to cellar and ceiling mouldings.

Cloak Room - with hand basin and window to rear.

WC - low flush WC and window.

Billiard Room - this large room with its superb fireplace would make a great and grand more formal reception room with an attractive timber floor and two windows to the front.

Cinema Room - this room would also potentially make a lovely snug with double doors from the hallway, ceiling mouldings and a feature fireplace. 

Study

Sitting Room - a spacious room with split level floor and feature ceiling to one half of the room, ceiling mouldings, wood burning stove, double doors to the conservatory and double doors to the dining room.

Dining Room - a spacious room with a lower ceiling providing a more intimate atmosphere, windows to two aspects and a door leading to staircase providing access to the annex rooms.

Study - a further study.

Kitchen - a spacious L-shaped room with a range of base and wall mounted attractively fitted units, breakfast bar, twin Belfast sink, range cooker, granite style worksurface, window and door to rear, space for American fridge freezer and fitted dishwasher.

Breakfast Room - window to side.

Pantry - a range of low level fitted units.

Boiler Room - cupboard housing the boiler, plumbing for washing machine and Belfast sink.

Store Room - a spacious store room.

Cellar - a small cellar with reasonable headroom ideal for wine storage.

First Floor Landing - a spacious landing with tall arched window to the rear aspect.

Master Bedroom Suite - a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ceiling mouldings.

Dressing Room - extensive fitted wardrobes.

En Suite Shower Room - a modern three piece suite with large walk in shower, hand basin and low flush WC.

Bedroom 2 - a double bedroom.

Bedroom 3 - a double bedroom with windows to two aspects and fitted bedroom furniture.

Bedroom 4 - a good sized single bedroom with fitted bedroom furniture.

Boxroom - a small bedroom, possibly a nursery.

House Bathroom - a modern four piece bathroom suite in white comprising panelled bath, shower unit, low flush WC and wash hand basin.

Annex Landing

Annex Bedroom 1 - a double bedroom with a range of fitted bedroom furniture.

Annex Bedroom 2 - a reasonable single bedroom with windows to two aspects.

Annex Shower Room - shower unit and pedestal wash hand basin.

Annex WC - low flush WC.

Driveway - There is a spacious gravelled driveway to the front of the property with twin sets of wrought iron high gates providing an ‘in and out’ driveway.  There are mature trees and herbaceous beds forming a front garden which provide considerable screening from the road.  A low level wall with pillars and iron railings form the front perimeter.

Parking and Garaging - The driveway provides access via a remotely operated high level timber gate to a more secure parking area which supplements that available on the driveway.  This in turn gives access to a double and single garage with up and over doors, power and light plus extra storage in the old hayloft above the double garage.

Rear Garden - Despite the good sized front garden, extensive parking and footprint of the house itself there is still a large amount of the 0.56 (approx.) acre plot to provide a stunning mature rear garden.  Much loved and cultivated by the current owners there is an expansive area of shaped lawn, well stocked beds and borders, a patio adjacent to the house and a substantial roofed pergola on the eastern side of the garden which is perfectly positioned to enjoy the later evening sun.   There is a large ornamental pond with a timber bridge over the narrow portion.  There are two timber stables providing useful storage.  The garden’s perimeters are formed by an older wall, rich with character to one boundary and fencing to  the others.  A really lovely mature spacious garden which will be a real draw for many potential purchasers.

Note:  Some of the photos we use were taken in 2024 when the house was still fully furnished and we are using them to give a representation of how it can look.

Heating and Insulation:  The property has a gas-fired radiator central heating system and extensive double glazing. 

Services:  All mains services are connected to the property.  None of the services or installations have been tested.

Council Tax:  Payable to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.  The property is shown in the Council Tax Property Bandings List in Valuation Band ‘H’ (verbal enquiry only).

Tenure:  Freehold.  Vacant possession upon completion.

Viewings:  Strictly by appointment with the agent’s Beverley office.  Tel: (01482) 866844.

• Grade II listed
• Approx 4000 sq. ft. internal space
• Potential for self-contained annex
• Approx 0.56 acre plot