Listed for £845,000
March 4, 2026
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The western wing of the house accommodates the sitting room, study and hallway which also offers an optional main entrance. The sitting room with engineered oak floor, fitted cabinetry and wood-burning stove enjoys light from tall windows and French doors facing the front garden. The ceiling rises dramatically to incorporate the staircase with useful understairs cupboard, leading to a galleried landing illuminated by a skylight.
All four bedrooms are generously proportioned, each enjoying the benefits of high ceilings and exposed beams and trusses. The principal bedroom comes with a fitted wardrobe, an en suite shower room and a window with far-reaching views. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a well-appointed house bathroom with bath and shower over.
Outside - The front garden is both secure and private, enclosed by mature hedging and timber fencing to two sides with pleached hornbeam providing additional screening. A driveway passes through timber gates to a gravelled turning and parking area with an external tap, positioned in front of the attractive oak-framed carriage house/garage. This open two-bay garage is fitted with power and benefits from a small loft space above. Adjacent is a secure store with clear polycarbonate roofing. A south-facing paved terrace, complete with outdoor power points and a dedicated barbecue area, is complemented by a strip of lawn.
To the rear lies a substantial, family-sized garden bordering the grassy banks of the beck. The garden is private and enclosed, bounded by established beech hedging and tall timber fencing. A rose arch set within a beech hedge divides the upper and lower sections. From the upper garden there are delightful views across the village towards the rising wooded hills, together with an extensive lawn, orchard and timber shed. The lower section incorporates a vegetable garden and raised beds, with a gate providing direct access to the village pathway that runs alongside the beck. A decked seating area with power occupies the far corner, enjoying a sunny south-west facing aspect.
Environs - Malton 4 miles, York 21, Yorkshire coast 25 miles
Settrington is a highly regarded village located some four miles south-west of Malton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. The village has retained the charming vernacular architecture and environment typical of an estate village, with stone cottages set amidst a central green and tumbling beck. Local amenities include a well-respected primary school, village hall and an active village community with sports clubs (tennis and bowls) and social groups.
The A64 is easily accessed via nearby Scagglethorpe (with its Ham & Cheese public house), providing excellent road links east to the coast and west towards York and the wider motorway network. Malton is a thriving market town offering secondary schooling and an impressive range of established independent shops, cafes and services, and a railway station with connections to the mainline at York. Recreational opportunities include swimming and gym facilities, golf at Malton & Norton and Ganton, tennis, squash and bowls at Malton Rackets Club, and extensive walking in the surrounding Wolds and the nearby Howardian Hills.
Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C Rating. Exempt as grade II listed.
Council Tax Band:
Services & Systems: UV solar system feeds into mains electricity and diverts to hot water using a Solar PV Immersion Diverter. Oil central heating (boiler 2006). Mains drainage. High speed fibre broadband with internal hard wiring.
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 Conservation Area
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Directions: The drive to the property is accessed from Back Lane on the western boundary of the village.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Photographs, property spec and property highlights video: January & February 2026
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