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The Maltings, Alne (Ref10672646)
Property Summary
Style: Detached 3 Bedroom Period Cottage
Highlights: Completely Refurbished and Extended. Beautifully Decorated Throughout.
Three words: Chocolate Box Cottage
Overview
Duderl Cottage is positioned on the edge of the idyllic village of Alne and is a charming blend of character and rustic style, it is a place you want to call home.
The Grade II Listed cottage was the original stable block of the former Malt Kiln Brewery and dates back to 1860. It was converted seventeen years ago and enjoys an exclusive setting for five barn conversions and detached cottage.
This stunning property has been sympathetically extended and completely refurbished this impressive home providing a third bedroom or could be a dressing room/home office. It is beautifully decorated in a stunning style throughout; every wall is adorned with subtle Farrow and Ball tones complimented with tasteful wallpaper, stylish flooring ( New flooring in the sitting room )and sash windows with newly fitted shutters to the ground floor.
With attention to detail and all the finishing touches, any lucky buyer can simply move their furniture in and call it home!
Step Inside
The Cottage is tucked away to the rear making it lovely and private. Pull into the gravel driveway and you immediately have sense of tranquil living. Walking through the pretty painted gate the garden is just as immaculate as the inside. The superior oak-built porch is welcoming and a lovely addition.
Inside you are greeted with a stylish bespoke kitchen. Thoughtfully designed, it offers everything you could wish for! The subtle tone of the Farrow and Ball painted cupboards marries perfectly with the granite worksurface. The Smeg Rangemaster is ideal for the master chef, we can imagine super Sunday lunches with friends and family. Also fitted with American style fridge freezer, dishwasher and a newly fitted washing machine. The central island provides additional cupboards and is ideal for busy breakfasts or chatting whilst watching the chef at work.
The sitting room is simply stunning, the focal log burner makes it cosy and there is plenty of space for squishy sofas and dining table. Continue through to the snug or could be a home office or formal dining room. With pitched ceiling and newly fitted shutters it is the perfect place to relax and snuggle up on the sofa on a wintery night watching a movie with the warm glow from the log burning stove!
Full Details
Upstairs
The spiral staircase is quirky adding a touch of contemporary style. Upstairs is just as beautifully decorated in the gorgeous style as the rest of the cottage. There are two double bedrooms, one with Farrow and Ball painted wardrobes. The single also has a painted wardrobe and built in dressing table, the current vendors use this as a dressing room. The skylight allows lots of natural light to flood in. The family bathroom with rainfall shower over the bath is perfect for busy mornings or a place to unwind after a hectic day, perhaps with a glass of fizz!
Agents Note
The vendor has informed us that The Maltings has a very informal and sociable committee, meeting twice a year to discuss maintenance and up keep of the communal areas, cutting the hedges, bin store etc . Each property pays £10 a month.
Services
LPG, mains drainage, Viessmann Boiler installed approximately 3 years ago
Directions
Turn off the A19 down Forest Lane. At the T junction turn right and the property can be identified by a For Sale feeder board.
Local Life in Alne
Alne is a highly desirable village nestled in farmland and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. This picturesque countryside village is located approximately twelve miles north-west of York and four miles from Easingwold with excellent transport links making it ideal for commuting.
In the village there is Alne County Primary School and Playgroup, the Village Hall, Alne Cricket Club, Tennis Clubs, two nursing and care homes; Oak Trees and Leonard Cheshire, Blue Bell Inn pub, The Alders Caravan Park and St Marys Church.
Entering Alne from the York direction you will find a beautiful fruit and veg stall selling delicious homegrown produce
The village hosts the annual Alne Street Fayre in June which has been mentioned by The Times as one of the top 20 days out. It’s a fabulous day for everyone in the village to get together!
There are plenty of country walks nearby, a park and bus service routes to Easingwold, Thirsk and York.
Alne is the ideal village for anyone looking for a quiet, village lifestyle.
