- An attractive two bedroom, two bathroom period cottage +
- Practical layout with charming period features +
- A generous, private garden +
- Quiet residential street +
- Well-placed for access to Helmsley's amenities +
- EPC Rating = D +
A charming two bedroom cottage with generous garden, situated on a quiet residential street in the historic market town of Helmsley
Description
31 Ryegate is a charming traditional stone period home situated close to the centre of the historic market town of Helmsley.
This delightful two bedroom cottage is deceivingly spacious, with a wonderful kitchen and dining area with separate sitting room and a sizeable garden. The property is brimming with charm and wonderful features including exposed stone walls, large mullioned windows and wide oak floor boards.
The kitchen is adorned with wooden cabinetry and a Rangemaster cooker with space for a sizeable dining table and chairs, in addition there is a useful utility room just off from the kitchen.
Continuing through the ground floor, the sitting room is most welcoming with wood flooring and an open fireplace. To the first floor are two bedrooms and a house bathroom, the principal bedroom at the rear benefits from an en suite shower room.
The spacious garden is of particular note, with a patio close to the house, a couple of steps lead to the garden shed and lawned garden with mature shrubs and trees.
Location
Helmsley is a fabulous town with a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor’s surgery, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery.
In addition there is an arts centre showing films and plays, as well as hosting yoga, exhibitions and concerts. Further attractions are the open air swimming pool, Helmsley Walled Garden, International Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park.
Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (2.4 miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (8 miles).
The town lies on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding National Beauty, and boasts considerable architectural character. The A170 from Helmsley links to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.
York is about 24 miles to the south and the A1(M) is about 22 miles to the west. Direct trains to London run regularly from Thirsk (14 miles) and York, some making the journey in under two hours.