George F White

Brook Villa, Londonderry, Northallerton

Quintessential Georgian property with superbly appointed accommodation and glorious gardens
• Grade II Listed detached residence • Classically presented reception rooms with original sash windows and shutters • Wealth of original period features • 4 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms • Delightful orangery overlooking well stocked walled gardens • Additional orchard and garth with views over open countryside • First class travel links with close proximity to A1 (M)

AREA

The property is situated in the heart of the village of Londonderry, just a few miles from the busy market towns of Bedale and Northallerton which offer a wide range of shopping, professional and leisure facilities. Both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are easy to get to.

There is a primary school in Leeming Village and good secondary schools at Bedale, Northallerton and Ripon. Private schools include Aysgarth Preparatory School for Boys at Newton le Willows, Cundall Manor School and Queen Mary’s School for Girls near Thirsk. Ampleforth College, Barnard Castle and Sedbergh are all within an hour’s drive.

The A1 is reached in just minutes, connecting to all the principal centres including Leeds, York, Harrogate, Darlington and Newcastle. The east coast mainline station at Northallerton is a 10 minute drive, with trains running frequently between London and Edinburgh, and both can be reached in little over two and a half hours.

DIRECTIONS

From the A1 Leeming Bar Services, follow the signs for Northallerton. Drive into Leeming Bar and turn right just past the White Rose pub onto Leeming Lane. Follow the road over Bedale Beck and through Leeming. Continue along the road past Londonderry Garage into Londonderry and you will see Brook Villa set back from the road on the left hand side.

THE PROPERTY

Brook Villa is a double fronted Grade II listed Georgian detached brick built house under a slate roof. The property enjoys many period features including panelled doors, sash windows with original shutters, cornicing, picture rails and original fireplaces. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, mains electricity, drains and water.

The superbly appointed accommodation comprises: front door, entrance hall with staircase down to cellar, sitting room, dining room, family living room, breakfast kitchen with fitted units, integrated appliances and French doors to garden, orangery with views over and access to the walled garden, side hall, utility room, cloak room and pantry.

Stairs lead to the first floor that comprises: 3 double bedrooms, a further single bedroom, 2 bathrooms and a separate WC. The attic has been converted into a home cinema that can be accessed by a drop down ladder. The attic has planning permission to be converted into 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom, architects plans are available for inspection.

MEASUREMENTS

EXTERNALLY

There is an attractive walled garden to the front of the property with lavender beds edging a finely prepared lawn. A five bar gate allows vehicular access via the side of the house to the rear garden, which benefits from well maintained brick walls to either side. A finely manicured lawn including a well established lily pond leads to an enchanting summer house which is an ideal spot for reading or rounding off a summer party. Beyond the summer house a path leads to the garth which is home to a fabulous tree house. In addition, at the far end a number of fruit trees have been planted to supplement older ones creating a useful orchard along with the vegetable patch. Views extend over open fields towards the Hambleton Hills in the distance.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU
www.hambleton.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 1211 555

COUNTY COUNCIL

North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74

IMPORTANT NOTICE

George F White for themselves, and for the Sellers of the property whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only, for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective Purchasers and Lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representatives of fact, but must satisfy themselves with inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

3. No person in the employment of George F White has any authority to make or to give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract on behalf of the Sellers.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. Descriptions of the property are subjective and used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.

This brochure was designed in September 2011.