Listed for £625,000
January 6, 2026
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The oak porch opens to a rear entrance hall/boot room with a walk-in understairs cupboard and separate wc.
The kitchen/dining room is filled with natural light from three sides and offers space for a family-sized table and armchair. It features timber worktops, a Butler sink and integrated appliances including a double oven and induction hob.
The sitting room enjoys views up and down the village street and includes an electric stove, TV point, and a raised recessed cupboard housing the electric meter.
The central staircase rises to a small landing with window seat. Both double bedrooms have good head height, recessed cupboards with motion-sensor lighting and further storage beneath the windowsills. The bathroom is beautifully appointed, with bath and overhead shower, vanity unit and basin, and heated towel rail.
Outside - A gravel drive provides gated vehicular access and parking for two cars.
The enclosed rear garden is generous in size, arranged on two levels with a retaining wall and stone steps to the upper area where a timber garden shed provides useful storage. Mostly laid to lawn, the garden includes raised beds planted with perennials, a multi-stem silver birch and a mature yew tree in the far corner.
Environs - Hovingham 3 miles, Malton 6 miles, Helmsley 10 miles, York 16 miles
Slingsby lies on the fringe of the Howardian Hills, with Castle Howard to the south and the North York Moors to the north. Ward Cottage sits in a superb position on the west side of Railway Street towards the northern end of the village. Local amenities include a thriving pub, primary school, village hall, and a sports and recreation club with field and tennis courts.
Once part of the Castle Howard Estate, Slingsby offers rural tranquillity with excellent accessibility to nearby Hovingham with its village store, Michelin-starred restaurant and monthly artisan market. A number of North Yorkshire market towns lie within easy reach and York can be reached in half an hour. Malton railway station provides regular services to York and Scarborough.
Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: B
Services & Systems: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric central heating. Air source heat pump.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council
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Directions: towards the northern end of the village and on the west side of Railway Street. The house name is on the front elevation.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Photographs, property spec and property highlights video: December 2025
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