VILLAGE properties tend to be centuries-old traditional cottages or large stone-built houses, but if you are after something more in keeping with the 21st century, look no further than Thistle Dhu in Great Barugh, near Malton, marketed by Reeds Rains for £325,000.

This is an attractive, detached, modern family home with plenty of contemporary facilities, but it does offer some classic touches, including ceiling coving throughout, a traditional-style staircase and cast-iron open fire in the lounge.

The house is entered via a uPVC door which opens into a long entrance hall with a staircase leading to the first floor. Doors lead to the downstairs accommodation, including the lounge, kitchen and toilet, which contains toilet, pedestal wash basin and halogen lighting.

The generous lounge features double-glazed sash windows at the front and french doors that lead to the dining room, while the fireplace provides a focal point in the room.

The dining room is light and airy with double-glazed sash windows at the side and two overlooking the back, halogen lighting and french doors leading to the breakfast area.

The breakfast kitchen is a lovely open plan room with a range of modern wall and base units with roll top work surfaces, integrated electric hob and fan assisted electric oven with extractor hood over.

There’s a sink and drainer unit, space for a dishwasher, plus halogen down lighting, tiled flooring and double-glazed sash windows, while double doors lead out from the breakfast area to the back garden.

The utility room is reached via an archway from the kitchen, where there’s a range of wall and base units with sink and drainer, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, part-tiled walls, halogen down lighting and a door leading to the side garden.

Climb the stairs to the first-floor landing which contains a walk-in airing cupboard with shelving and accesses the loft, while doors lead to the three bedrooms.

The large master bedroom has two double-glazed sash windows with views over the front and en-suite facilities including a shower cubicle, toilet, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath, part-tiled walls, halogen lighting, double-glazed sash window and extractor fan.

The second bedroom has double-glazed sash windows at the back, halogen lighting and its own en-suite shower room, containing bidet, toilet, pedestal wash basin, large shower cubicle, halogen lighting, extractor light, window at the front and a shaver point.

The third bedroom also has its own en-suite shower room, comprising shower cubicle, toilet, pedestal wash basin, part-tiled walls, extractor fan and over-stairs storage cupboard.

The wonderful gardens are one of the main features of Thistle Dhu. At the front is a walled garden with off-street parking. There’s also a garage with double timber doors, and a gated side access with raised flower beds, patio area and stunning open views. At the back is a timber summerhouse with decking area, mature gardens with fruit trees and vegetable plot.

For further information or to book a viewing, phone Reeds Rains on 01653 692479 malton@reedsrains.co.uk