The Wheelhouse, Skelton, YO30
York
£550,000
Freehold
It’s location within the old village of Skelton will make it popular for those looking for a village lifestyle, but not too far from the hustle & bustle of the city centre. It would benefit from some upgrading but presents in very nice condition and is fully double glazed and has central heating.
Internally a generous hallway with cloakroom/WC and storage cupboard leads to the principal reception rooms including a wonderful triple aspect lounge with feature gas fire, dining room, study and kitchen with breakfast room & utility room. The kitchen has all electric cooking facilities, an island and space for an undercounter fridge and dishwasher.
Stairs from the hallway lead to a first floor landing and four bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a fully tiled en-suite shower/WC. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are both well-proportioned and have built in storage. Bedroom 4 is a good size single. These bedrooms are all served by the family bathroom with corner bath, shower, basin, WC and bidet.
Externally the property has wraparound mature gardens with an abundance of trees and shrubs. It has off street parking for two vehicles and a detached double garage. There are also wonderful views over a local green area.
LOCATION
2 The Wheelhouse lies in the heart of the village of Skelton, which is notable for its 13th Century church and attractive village green. The outer ring road (A1237) is just 1.3 miles to the south and York city centre is just over two miles further. The village has a handy local shop with Post Office, garden centre, doctors and veterinary surgery as well as a Primary School.
A short distance away is the Clifton Moor Retail and Leisure Park, with restaurants, cinema and shopping including a Tesco Extra Supermarket. Close by are the Ings providing wonderful river walks and cycle track into the city. The Homestead Park and York Sports Club are also located a short distance away. The Secondary School Catchment school has a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, making this is a popular location for families.
DIRECTIONS
Leaving York, take the A19/Shipton Road travelling North. At the ring road roundabout, continue straight on for approximately one mile and take the right hand turn into St Giles Road at the Blacksmiths Arms and follow the road which will in turn become The Village. Turn right into Orchard View, then left into The Wheelhouse, where No2 is the first property on your right hand side.
