A wonderful opportunity to let this substantial period farmhouse, set in a stunning rural location on the edge of picturesque and highly sought-after village of Helperby. Mount Pleasant has been recently updated to create spacious and comfortable accommodation laid over over two floors.
Its generous proportions and thoughtful layout represents a perfect balance between modern convenience enhanced by period features throughout.
GROUND FLOOR
The ground floor accommodation is entered through the elegant reception hall, setting an inviting tone for the rest of the home.
The principal reception rooms include a beautifully proportioned drawing room and a comfortable sitting room both enjoying lovely views over the gardens and grounds. The spacious living kitchen is at at the heart of this lovely home, featuring painted Shaker-style cabinets complemented by granite work surfaces. This is a range cooker, powered by propane gas, integrated dishwasher, and space for a built-in fridge/freezer.
This well-designed space provides ample space for a dining table and seating area, making it perfect for family meals and casual entertaining. A log-burning stove and quarry tile flooring create a lovely farmhouse atmosphere. French doors lead from the kitchen to a stone flagged dining terrace and gardens beyond.
The ground floor accommodation also benefits from a laundry room/utility room with stainless-steel sink, fitted cabinetry and quarry tiled flooring.
The generously proportioned drawing room provides a stylish setting, ideal for both formal entertaining and family gatherings. Bathed in natural light from the tall sash windows, this sophisticated space features a charming period fire surround complemented by a cosy log-burning stove, adding warmth and character. For more relaxed living, the property boasts a further sitting room, this inviting space, complete with open fire, offers a perfect retreat for casual evenings and family time.
Please note that the property will be let unfurnished, and the images shown reflect the belongings of the previous tenants.
FIRST FLOOR
The first-floor accommodation is accessed via a painted timber staircase. The first-floor landing with useful storage space, leads to the principal bedroom with its en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, white sanitary ware and chrome heated towel rail.
In addition to the principal bedroom, the first-floor houses three further double bedrooms. These rooms share access to to a house bathroom and a separate shower room with modern white sanitary ware with chrome fixtures and fittings.
EXTERNAL
The property is situated in a stunning rural setting and is approached via Pasture Lane, leading to an ample private parking area, garaging, brick outbuildings and courtyard garden. The property is surrounded by fenced lawned gardens and stunning viewings over open countryside beyond, creating an idyllic setting.
LOCATION
Helperby is an historic and vibrant village set in the heart of North Yorkshire and is perfectly situated to enjoy and explore the magnificent surrounding countryside together with all that the county has to offer.
The village offers an excellent range of attractions and amenities for family life: a church; traditional village pub; award winning pub with restaurant and rooms; Church of England primary school; thriving village hall; recreation ground, sports club and cricket club.
The village enjoys direct access to the River Swale together with a network of stunning country walks and bridleways.
The surrounding villages also offer a range of farm shops providing excellent fresh local produce, traditional cosy pubs, restaurants and hotels. The award-winning Crab and Lobster Restaurant and Crab Manor Hotel is approximately 2 miles away.
A short distance in any direction you'll discover a wealth of first-class visitor attractions in the surrounding countryside. Rivers, reservoirs and pastures, woodlands, ancient monuments and breath-taking moorland are right on the doorstep. The village offers easy access to the Yorkshire Dales to the west and Yorkshire Moors to the east with many National Trust attractions including Studley Royal Deer Park and Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site.
Set amidst open countryside, yet close to the market towns of Easingwold, Thirsk, Boroughbridge, and the cathedral city of Ripon boasting a weekly market, a wide variety of shops and supermarkets, including Booths and newly launched Marks and Spencer, together with many public houses and restaurants, plus a leisure centre, swimming pool, racecourse, golf club, sports clubs and the renowned Ripon Grammar School.
The spa town of Harrogate, historic city of York and cosmopolitan city of Leeds are all within daily commuting distance.
Services: Mains electricity, water and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Energy Performance Certificate: Rating E: Full copy of the energy performance certificate is available upon request
Monthly Rental: £2,750
Deposit: £2,750 (to be held in a deposit protection scheme) Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment through Buchanan Mitchell, telephone 01423 360055 Letting: Unfurnished
Tenancy: Minimum Term 12 months with the ability to extend thereafter
Client Protection Money: RICS Buchanan Mitchell are members of the Property Redress Scheme
Available immediately