Entrance Hall Drawing Room Morning Room Rear Hall
Dining Room Breakfast Kitchen Utility Room Conservatory
Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room
3 further first floor Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
4 second floor Bedrooms and Bathroom 3
Gas Central Heating Detached Double Garage
Substantial traditional Outbuilding
Small paddock and kitchen garden adjacent to the River Derwent
Description
Bridge Farm is a substantial and imposing period property constructed of attractive mellow stone elevations under a pantile roof with coped stone gables and shaped kneelers. The property, formerly a farm house, possesses many interesting period architectural features which include sash windows, dressed stone window surrounds and keystones, period fireplaces, an attractive closed string staircase and a plethora of structural timbers, the most significant of which are believed to have originated from the keel of a Whitby Whaler. Bridge Farm is a splendid family house but also has great potential and would make an excellent Bed & Breakfast (subject to consents).
Listed Grade II as being of architectural and historic interest, and as the name suggests, Bridge Farm lies adjacent to the former crossing over the River Derwent in the village of Yedingham. The present house dates principally from the mid eighteenth century with a significant late eighteenth century extension but is believed to have earlier origins possibly dating back to Elizabethan times. Local records show that it was occupied as a farm in 1639 and then became a Coaching Inn (The Grapes) in the mid eighteenth century before becoming used in part as the village post office as witnessed by the post box in the front elevation.
Yedingham itself is located in open countryside approximately midway between Malton and Scarborough and is therefore well located for quick and easy access to the amenities of the nearby towns, including direct rail links with York which provides services to London (Kings Cross), Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh and Leeds.
Accommodation
The accommodation is on 3 floors and with gas fired central heating includes:
Ground Floor
A six panelled front door with glass over light opens to the:
Entrance Hall
160 x 78 to include staircase to first floor. Double radiator, three wall light points, doors to both front reception rooms.
Drawing Room
160 x 1410 to chimney breast housing fine dressed stone fireplace flanked by a wide shelved display recess and a bay containing a sash window with deep sill beneath. Panelling below dado level, four wall light points, bay to front elevation with sash window, working shutters and window seat beneath all with architrave around, double radiator. A particular feature of this room is the massive ceiling beam and other structural timbers which add considerably to the appeal and charm of the accommodation.
Morning Room
121 x 138 to large stone chimney breast to much of one elevation with recesses to either side, one containing built-in timber display cabinet. Large beam and other ceiling timbers, wall light point, sash window to front elevation with working shutters, window seat and panelled reveals all with architrave around, double radiator, panelled door to Utility Room
To the rear of the Entrance Hall is an unusual part glazed arched door with architrave around opening to the Rear Hall (160 x 49) with exposed ceiling timbers, two delft racks, double radiator, studded door to the Conservatory, door also to the:
Dining Room
160 x 143 to large stone chimney breast housing fireplace with wooden over mantle with, to one side, panelled double doors to shelved store cupboard and adjoining display recess. Double radiator, French doors to the Conservatory.
Breakfast Kitchen
137 x 200 to include chimney breast housing Rayburn Nouvelle gas fired stove. Extensive range of heat resistant work surfaces with wooden cupboards and drawers beneath and with matching wall cupboards to include plate rack, open shelving and full height store cupboard. Exposed ceiling timbers, delft rack to three elevations, quarry tiled floor, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and vegetable sink, plumbing for dishwasher, double radiator, 4 ring gas hob, Ideal Mexico 2 gas fired central heating boiler, bay housing sash window opening to Conservatory. Door to:
Utility Room
73 x 82 Ceramic sink with adjoining work surface and hot and cold water taps, wall cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker point, sliding door access to good sized understairs storage area, door also to:
Cloakroom
Low level flush WC with wooden seat, wall mounted washbasin, double radiator, recessed store cupboard.
Conservatory
426 x 66 widening to 120 into twin bays arranged symmetrically to either side of central French doors opening to the rear terrace. Stone floor, glazed elevations above external dwarf wall and Perspex roof providing an extensive seating area with a good open aspect over the gardens and adding greatly to the flexibility of use of the accommodation and forming one of the principal attractions of the property.
First Floor
Landing
239 x 81 widening to 91 over part. Approached from the Entrance Hall up a single flight of stairs with turned hardwood handrail and shaped balusters. Two double radiators, sash window to the front elevation with window seat beneath, two wall light points, staircase to second floor, door to
Bedroom 1
126 x 1311 to chimney breast housing fireplace with shelved display recesses to either side. Double radiator, sash window to front elevation with window seat beneath, door to recessed wardrobe cupboard (58 x 36) with hanging rail and built-in shelving, door also to:
En Suite Shower Room
34 x 91 into tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted Aqua Lisa showerhead. Low level flush WC with wooden seat, wall mounted washbasin with tiled splash back and shaver socket above, single radiator.
Bedroom 2
165 x 155 to chimney breast housing period fireplace with recesses to either side. Sash window to front elevation with window seat beneath, double radiator, vanity unit comprising recessed washbasin with store cupboard beneath and wall light point above.
Bedroom 3
160 x 158 Dado rail, two double radiators, period fireplace, sash window to rear elevation with panelled reveals and architrave around, vanity unit comprising recessed washbasin with store cupboard beneath and wall light point above, interconnecting door to:
House Bathroom 1
91 x 84 lengthening to 101 to one side of shelved Linen Cupboard. Panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower unit, pedestal washbasin with shaver/light socket over, low level flush WC and bidet, double radiator. Sash window to rear elevation with built-in store cupboard beneath.
An Inner Landing with folding doors to a recessed Airing Cupboard gives access to Bedroom 4 and Bathroom 2 as follows:
Bedroom 4
106 x 149 to include built-in vanity unit comprising recessed washbasin with store cupboard beneath and built-in wardrobe cupboard to one side. Sash window to rear elevation with panelled reveals and architrave around, double radiator
Bathroom 2
103 x 51 Matching suite of panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower unit, pedestal washbasin with shaver/light socket over and low level flush WC. Single radiator, low level store cupboard.
Second Floor (which could easily be converted to a self contained flat).
Approached up a continuation of the staircase leading directly to a central Landing with a plethora of exposed structural timbers, single radiator and skylight. Provides direct access to all of the accommodation on this floor.
Bedroom 5
144 x 153 to include 2 ft deep wardrobe cupboard to one elevation. Velux roof light to rear elevation, gable window, double radiator, vanity unit of recessed washbasin with store cupboard beneath.
Bathroom 3
102 x 83 Suite of panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower unit, low level flush WC with wooden seat and pedestal washbasin with tiled splash back, single radiator, Velux roof light to rear elevation, hatch access to roof void.
Bedroom 6
141 x 102 plus entrance lobby area with door to recessed hanging wardrobe. Heavily beamed ceiling, vanity unit of recessed washbasin with shaver/light socket over and with store cupboard beneath, double radiator, two wall light points, gable window.
From the Landing a panelled door leads to an Inner Landing with hatch access to roof void and doors to two further Attic Bedrooms which are currently principally used for storage.
Bedroom 7
157 x 138 Exposed structural timbers, gable window, double radiator, boarded floor, Velux roof light to front elevation.
Bedroom 8
135 max. x 191 max to include 21 deep store cupboard to much of one elevation. Exposed structural timbers, gable window, two double radiators, Velux roof light to front elevation, boarded and chipboard floor.
Outside
Immediately to the side of the property a five bar gate opens to a gravelled driveway which leads past the house to a similarly gravelled terrace immediately to the front of the Sun Room. Close by is a Detached Double Garage (202 x 169 internal) of stone elevations under a pitched pantile roof with twin double doors to the street, concrete floor, electric lighting, power supply, personnel door to gardens, external security light, lean-to timber Log Store.
The garden lies beyond and is principally laid down to lawn being bounded on the eastern side by a gravelled pathway and to the side of which is a small area of lawn bounded by a raised stone edged bed containing various annuals and perennials and to the front of the adjacent boundary wall is a well stocked shaped border and a number of climbing plants to include Ivy, Roses and Honeysuckle as well as a Eucalyptus and an Ash. Adjoining is a Traditional Range (2411 x 179 internal) of stone and pantile being open to the ridge and comprising two open fronted bays and originally the cart shed. Adjoining is a small Stable and a lean-to timber framed Chicken Shed. The western boundary is marked by a deep, shaped bed containing a plethora of well established trees, plants and shrubs to include Cypress, Viburnum, Holly, Buddleia, Robinia, Laburnum and a host of other climbing plants and shrubs providing valuable protection from the road and forming a perfect backdrop to the property. To the far end of the garden is an octagonal Greenhouse of glazed elevations above a dwarf stone wall and nearby a path continues past various other trees and plants to include Cypress, Juniper, Portugal Laurel, Apple and Variegated Holly. Between Cypress and Laurel hedging a wrought iron gate leads to the lower lawn which is screened from the road by Lime and Poplar and which is partly given over to a fruit garden and a vegetable garden. The lawn descends to the River Derwent to which it enjoys frontage and where there are a number of Willow and from where there is a lovely open aspect north over the river to unspoilt pastureland beyond. Adjacent is the eponymous Bridge over the River Derwent from which the property takes its name.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the joint agents.
Directions
Heading due north from York on the A64 trunk road, bypass Malton and after about 6 miles turn left on to the B1258 heading due north for Yedingham which lies about 3 miles away. Carry on through the village and Bridge Farm will be seen clearly on the right hand side of the road being the last house before the River Derwent.
Services
Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. There is a zoned gas fired central heating system supplied by the Rayburn stove supplemented by the gas boiler. There is a pressurized hot water supply system.
Tenure
The property is Freehold.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures and fittings usually denominated landlords fixtures on the property and belonging to the Vendor will be included in the sale. Carpets, curtains, furniture, fixtures and fittings usually denominated Tenants fixtures are excluded from the sale. All objects of statuary, chattels, furniture, furnishings, wall hangings, display cases, pictures, prints, light fittings and garden ornaments and statues are specifically excluded from the sale.
Local Authority
Ryedale District Council, Malton (01653) 600666.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Messrs Rounthwaite & Woodhead for themselves and their vendors and lessors whose agents they are give notice that these particulars are produced in good faith, set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No person employed by Messrs Rounthwaite & Woodhead has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. The dimensions in the sales particulars are approximate only and the accuracy of any description cannot be guaranteed. Reference to machinery, services and electrical goods does not indicate that they are in good or working order. All reference to prices and rents etc. exclude VAT which may apply in some cases.
