An ideal opportunity for professional couples and first-time buyers to acquire this immaculately presented period cottage set within the heart of one of the regions most sought after locations.
Accommodation - The property is entered at the front into a spacious through lounge which is one of the feature rooms of the property. The lounge includes a period fireplace with cast iron basket grate set on a stone hearth with exposed brick surround. There is a handcrafted display niche with low level cupboards in addition to a dado rail and television aerial point.
The lounge leads through into a dining area which features French doors leading out onto the courtyard and garden beyond. The dining room also includes a radiator and provides space for the staircase which leads up to the first floor accommodation.
The property has an attractive galley kitchen with a stylish range of high and low level storage cupboards with rounded edge worktops and inset stainless steel sink unit.
Included within the kitchen is a built-in Zanussi electric oven with 4 point ceramic hob unit and extractor canopy. There is ample space for free standing fridge and freezer units in additional to plumbing for a washing machine. There is a breakfast bar with radiator, display shelving and recess ceiling down lighters.
The kitchen leads through an inner hall into the downstairs bathroom which has a traditional 3 piece white suite with over bath shower, and tiled splashbacks. The bathroom also benefits from a radiator, vinyl flooring and extractor fan.
To the first floor are 2 double bedrooms both include radiators, the main bedroom with a sash window is located at the front of the property, with bedroom 2 with a casement window being located at the rear and includes an airing cupboard.
To The Outside - The property fronts directly onto the Main Street of Helperby having a cobbled frontage which is common land and provides ample off road parking.
One of the main features of the cottage is the attractive rear courtyard and garden. There is a split level flagged patio adjoining the side elevation which is extensively flagged providing ample space for garden furniture.
The rear garden is laid to lawn with densely populated herbaceous borders and surrounding mature hedged boundaries providing security and privacy. The garden provides an ideal environment for hospitality and outside entertaining.
There is central heating throughout and the property offers a rare opportunity with an early inspection strongly recommended.
Energy Efficiency - The property's current energy rating is F (35) and has the potential to be improved to an EPC rating of D (64).
