Newton Road, Tollerton, York, YO61

A striking conversion of a former windmill, boasting spectacular views

Description

Occupying a delightful rural position on the edge of this well regarded village, Tollerton Mill is a sympathetic and innovative conversion of a former windmill dating from 1815. The grain mill was still in service in 1942, when it was believe to be the last working windmill in Yorkshire. Unfortunately it then fell into disrepair and the metal from the cap was taken to support the war effort. In the early 70s it was derelict and purchased by a local architect who converted it into a dwelling. The current owners acquired the property in 2009 and began a comprehensive and thoughtful programme of renovation and refurbishment, including significant additions and improvements in the general infrastructure and layout.

The house is entered via a stunning bespoke oak framed entrance hall with fully glazed garden room leading through to the ground floor accommodation on either side of the mill creating an interesting space between its humble origins.

The owners have added two additional structures onto the mill including a single storey light and spacious sitting room with dining area, featuring a pitched roof with exposed oak trusses and doors that lead out onto the terrace overlooking the landscaped garden. On the opposite side of the mill is a double storey building of which the ground floor comprises a snug, bedroom with en suite shower, an office, a WC and a utility room with convenient access to the rear garden.

Of particular note is the exceptional kitchen, with curved walls, original beams and components of the mill being retained. The owners have carefully and sympathetically crafted a bespoke handmade kitchen into the curves of the mill walls, with a good range of base and wall units finished with granite worktops and fitted Miele appliances. There is a central island with integrated seating on one side.

Stairs within the two storey extension leads to the first floor which comprises of the principal bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room, a third bedroom and a house bathroom. The light and spacious landing with picture window leads to the original mill which houses bedroom four and a secondary staircase leading to a bathroom on the second floor, which in turn leads up to a further bedroom, on the fourth floor a look out room/sixth bedroom offers spectacular 360 degree views stretching across the North Yorkshire landscape towards the York Minster and The White Horse at Kilburn.

The house is approached via a long stone curved driveway, bordered by mature hedging on both sides, leading to the house and a detached double garage with workshop and room above, currently used as a gym.

The south facing gardens are delightful with a wonderful balance of mature trees, shrubs and lawn. Curved steps lead to the raised terrace, with bespoke curved seating and built-in pizza oven and wood fired hot tub. There is a pergola drenched in wisteria, ideal for al fresco dining.

Location

Tollerton is a well served village with some useful services, including an award-winning village shop/post office, doctors’ surgery, public house and a village hall with associated tennis courts and cricket club. The nearby A19 provides quick access to the market town of Thirsk (14 miles) and the wide range of shops, schools and services that it has to offer. The A19 gives direct access to York outer ring road and Rawcliffe Park and Ride (7.5 miles), nearby is the retail Park at Clifton Moor offering a range of shops, health clubs, restaurants, supermarket and cinema.

Newton on Ouse (2.8 miles) benefits from a village hall, a highly regarded local pub,

Linton on Ouse, four miles, has a primary school (Ofsted Good 2019), there is a local store, a local pub and a village hall with playing field and play area. Nearby Linton Lock has a popular cafe.

Five miles away is Beningbrough village, a peaceful hamlet, the parish, which includes National Trust Beningbrough Hall and Park, is bordered at the south-west by the River Ouse. Across the banks to the south is Poppleton and just to north the village of Newton on Ouse, both of which have good local facilities.

The local Georgian market town of Easingwold has a secondary school and excellent range of amenities, including several supermarkets, a doctors surgery and numerous independent shops. The private school, Cundall Manor is about 8.5 miles. There are further independent schools in York: The Mount, Bootham and St Peters.

Further afield are the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (about 21 miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (13.6 miles).

York city (9 miles) boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park.

York railway station has regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,078 sq ft