Location

Gilling is a pretty village set in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 19 miles from York.

Above the village is Gilling Castle and in addition there is a Grade I listed medieval parish church, a well regarded pub, a golf course and a largely refurbished Village Hall.

Ampleforth College is about 3.5 miles away.

Helmsley is a fabulous town, about six miles away 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 (about eight miles) and The Black Swan, Oldstead (about eight an a half 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 City 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, which has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers. 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.

Description

Garden Cottage is an attractive and thoughtfully extended stone-built home, offering well-balanced family accommodation, generous gardens and ample private parking.

The property is approached via a welcoming entrance porch, opening into a charming sitting room featuring bespoke alcove shelving and a log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. To the rear, the impressive kitchen/dining room is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and stone work surfaces, combining character with practicality. A well-appointed utility room provides additional storage, an integrated cooker and direct access to the outside. From the dining area, double doors open onto the terrace, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living and flowing naturally into a superb triple-aspect family room. This light-filled space also benefits from double doors leading directly onto the garden.

The accommodation comprises three well-proportioned double bedrooms, served by a stylish family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys the advantage of a contemporary en suite shower room.

Externally, the level gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a paved terrace ideal for entertaining, all enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside. A gravelled driveway, positioned behind timber gates, provides parking for several vehicles.