Property Description
A large family home set on a good sized plot with a large block paved carriage driveway and double garage to the front and a lovely private south west facing lawned rear garden complete with patio area, pond and mature borders. The village of Escrick is surrounded by open countryside yet has easy access to York, Leeds and other major roadway networks.
The property has over 1940 sq ft of living space and the ground floor offers a selection of spacious rooms to include a 26ft dual aspect lounge with double doors leading through to a large conservatory with views over the rear garden. A 20ft dining room again with double doors onto the rear garden and a 24ft kitchen/breakfast room which provides a relaxed and sociable dining area that opens onto the rear garden. There is also a study and cloakroom/WC.
On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom and bedroom 2 both have ensuite shower rooms/WCs and there is also a family bathroom/WC.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises on the ground floor an entrance hallway with stripped wood floor boards and understairs cupboard, cloakroom/WC, study, dual aspect lounge with bow window, feature fireplace with American Oak surround and double doors leading through to the conservatory with double doors onto the rear garden. There is also a dining room and fitted kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wood Shaker style base and wall units with stone effect worktops inset with a four ring electric hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, double oven/grill, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. There is also an external utility cupboard with space for a washing machine.
On the first floor there is a galleried landing leading to the master bedroom which has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room/WC with built in wash-hand basin and WC vanity unit. There are three further bedrooms with bedroom 2 also having an ensuite shower room as well as a family bathroom/WC. The property has double glazing and oil central heating.
Outside there is a large carriage driveway with ample parking leading to the attached double garage with up and over door, power and lights. Large double gates lead to the side garden and patio and additional parking complete with a power point for a caravan or motor home. To the rear there is a good sized south west facing private lawned garden with mature shrub borders and pond with a timber bridge over leading to a pergola providing a tranquil seating area.
Location
Wenlock Drive is situated in the popular village of Escrick which is located just off the A19 and 5.7 miles south of York City centre. The property is close to local shops, public houses, hotel, restaurants, service station, primary school and Queen Margaret's Girls School and is in the catchment area for the highly regarded Fulford School. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and the A64 are 3.6 miles north for access to Leeds and further afield and the Selby by-pass is 7 miles south leading onto the M62 and other major networks.
Council Tax Band
Band F. 2011/2012 approximately £1960.83.
Directions
Leave York via the A19 in the south in a southerly direction for 5.5 miles. As you pass the petrol station on your left take the first left turning onto Skipwith Road into Escrick village. Continue and take the third left hand turning onto Wenlock Drive where the property is situated on the left just after the left hand bend.