4 bed detached house for sale

Main Street, Whenby, York YO61

A delightful four-bedroom former village school, beautifully positioned within approximately 2.75 acres of gardens and paddocks, with extensive garaging and outbuildings and fabulous far-reaching southerly views across the surrounding countryside.

Extended and thoughtfully evolved by the current owner over the past 30 years, the property has been transformed into a wonderfully individual family home. Generous, light-filled living spaces have been designed to take full advantage of the exceptional setting, while character features from the original school building provide a distinctive link to the property's past.

A spacious entrance hall, featuring an attractive triple-aspect bay window, provides access to the study, cloakroom/WC, utility room and principal reception room.

An attractive timber and stained-glass door opens into the impressive split-level lounge, a generously proportioned room offering ample space for a variety of seating arrangements. A grand period-style marble fireplace provides an elegant focal point, complemented by a side bay window. Further windows and glazed double doors connect the lounge with the superb dining/garden room beyond.

Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the house, the dining/garden room is an exceptional social and entertaining space, designed to make the most of the property's wonderful southerly outlook. Arranged in two sections beneath vaulted ceilings with rooflights, the room is flooded with natural light, while two triple-aspect bay windows frame the far-reaching countryside views. Glazed double doors open directly onto the rear terrace, creating an effortless connection between the house and gardens.

A solid wood floor continues through double doors into the adjoining farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, which also enjoys lovely views across the grounds. There is ample space for a substantial dining table, while the kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of Shaker-style wall and base cabinetry complemented by marble worktops, splashbacks and upstands.

An exposed brick chimney breast with attractive arched detailing houses an oil-fired Stanley range cooker, which also serves the central heating system. Further appliances include an induction hob, double electric oven/grill, dishwasher and larder fridge.

The quarry-tiled floor continues into the spacious utility room, which is fitted with complementary cabinetry and provides space for an American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Windows and a door open to the side passageway, while a further internal door returns to the entrance hall.

The first floor provides four double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The principal bedroom suite is positioned to take full advantage of the elevated southerly aspect, with wonderful views over the gardens and countryside beyond. It is complemented by fitted wardrobes and a four-piece ensuite shower room/WC.

The family bathroom/WC has been refitted with a stylish period-inspired suite, and includes a shower over the bath.

Bedrooms two and four occupy part of the original school building and retain attractive exposed ceiling beams, adding considerable character. Bedroom four also benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the landing provides extensive fitted storage.

The property has oil-fired central heating and double glazing, with an EPC rating of E.

The property is approached through double electric gates, which open onto an extensive block-paved driveway providing generous parking for numerous vehicles.

To the right-hand side is a substantial garage block incorporating double and single garages, three stores and a first-floor studio room. The studio benefits from a rear-facing window and additional rooflight, providing a useful and versatile ancillary space.

Beyond the garages, within the adjoining field, is a large field store divided into two sections. Previously used for the storage of cars and ride-on lawnmowers, it offers excellent additional storage for machinery, garden equipment or other uses.
The house enjoys a particularly attractive setting, screened from the road by well-maintained mature hedging and surrounded by approximately 2.75 acres of gardens and paddocks.

To the rear, the south-facing garden has been designed to take full advantage of the spectacular outlook. A substantial porcelain-tiled terrace immediately behind the house provides an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, overlooking the formal lawn and the countryside beyond.

The lawn is framed by established trees, hedging and mature planting, creating year-round interest while retaining the property's wonderful open views. It descends to a lower level where a summerhouse is ideally positioned to capture the evening sun and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Tucked discreetly amongst the planting is a secluded gravelled area that was formerly a pond. With both power and water supplies retained, this space offers scope for a variety of future uses.

Beyond the formal garden lies a substantial paddock, which falls gently away towards a pond at its lower boundary, beyond which runs a stream. The paddock is currently grazed by sheep.
A further large field lies to the western side of the house, incorporating the field stores and benefiting from its own separate access from the road, adding considerably to the flexibility and practicality of the grounds.

Whenby is an attractive rural village situated close to the Howardian Hills National Landscape (formerly the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), combining a peaceful countryside setting with excellent access to nearby villages and the historic city of York.

The thriving village of Sheriff Hutton lies approximately 2.9 miles away, while York's historic city walls are approximately 13.7 miles distant, making this an appealing location for those seeking the space and tranquillity of village life without feeling isolated.

With its fascinating origins as the former village school, substantial and versatile accommodation, extensive garaging and outbuildings, approximately 2.75 acres of grounds and outstanding southerly views, this is a highly individual country home in a particularly special setting.

Council Tax

Band G 2026/2027 - Approx. £4,150

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