Scugdale Road, Swainby, Northallerton

£595,000

Guide price

This rarely available, detached village bungalow is set in a private, tucked-away position in the exceptional village of Swainby.

Approached via a large, block-paved gated driveway and surrounded by glorious mature gardens, the property would now benefit from internal modernisation and offers four bedrooms, a large living room, kitchen/dining room and good-sized utility room.

Externally, there is a double garage, outbuildings, a large greenhouse and immaculately-maintained gardens including an orchard, mature and well-stocked borders, trees, vegetable gardens and fruit cages.

Highly Desirable Village Location * Detached Bungalow * Private Position * Scope for Further Improvement * Four Bedrooms * Kitchen / Dining Room * Spacious Utility Room * Large, Gated Driveway * Double Garage * Substantial, Beautiful Gardens and Orchard

Situation and Amenities

Swainby sits just inside the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, with Scugdale Beck running through the village against the backdrop of the Holy Cross Church. The characteristics of the village and surrounding area consist of traditional Yorkshire dry stone walls, sweeping hills, sheep, heather and moor land. There is a local shop, tea room, The Rusty Bike Cafe and two pubs, both serving food. The Cleveland Way and National Cycleway pass through the village and there are a number of bridle paths close by.

Stokesley 5 miles, Northallerton 8 miles, Middlesbrough 14.5 miles, Darlington 20 miles (distances are approximate). Excellent road links to the A19, A66 and A1 providing access to Teesside, Newcastle, Durham, York, Harrogate and Leeds. Direct train services from Northallerton and Darlington to London Kings Cross, Manchester and Edinburgh. International airports: Teesside International, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford.

Accommodation

The front door opens into a partially-glazed porch which has a further door leading into the spacious entrance hall.

Positioned at the rear of the house, the large living room has a central fireplace, an arched feature alcove and a triple aspect over the beautiful gardens. The kitchen / dining room also benefits from views out over the rear grounds and has plenty of cupboard space, room for a table and access to further built-in storage. The adjacent utility room is a very good size with a separate w.c, offering the potential to reconfigure the accommodation if desired. There is a sink, work space, plumbing for a washing machine and a door leading out to the garden.

The property is currently laid out to provide four bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes whilst the other two are accessible via an inner corridor leading towards the front of the bungalow. The bathroom is fully tiled and has vanity storage and a bath with shower over and screen.

Externally

The gardens surrounding this property are simply stunning and have been lovingly cared for over the years. They are completely private, substantial and include a large greenhouse and timber outbuildings for storage.

There are meandering pathways leading through the gardens, with a woodland walk towards the orchard via the glorious lawn, which is surrounded by mature planting and trees. An alternative route could take you around to the impressive vegetable garden, where fruit cages have been left for the new owners to enjoy. The hedged front garden is also well-stocked with mature borders and trees and adjoins the driveway at the front.

Garage and Parking

There is a large, gated, block-paved driveway to the front of the property, providing plenty of parking and leading up to the double garage, which has a window and a courtesy door out to the rear gardens.

Directions

Approached via a private drive off Scugdale Road, the property can be found at What3words reference ///quirky.prettiest.approach

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays of Stokesley. Telephone: 01642 710742.

Tenure

The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority

Hambleton District Council. Telephone: 01609 779 977. Council tax band F.

Particulars and Photographs

Particulars prepared June 2023.

Photographs taken June 2023.

Disclaimer Notice:

GSC Grays gives notice that:

1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.

3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.

4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.

5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.

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