Orchard Cottage, Borrowby, Thirsk, YO7 4QP
Property Summary
Borrowby is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, situated halfway between Thirsk and Northallerton, offering excellent access to the A19 going North or South, about 25 miles north of York, within the Vale of Mowbray, bordered by the North York Moors to the east and the Yorkshire Dales to the west.
Borrowby Academy School graded :"Good" by OFSTED is approximately 400 Metres from the property. There is a busy cheerful Pub in Borrowby and a good Restaurant/Pub in Knayton, in the next village - both in walking distance. A large Playing and sports field,, with indoor Carpet bowling, Tennis courts, Football and Cricket Clubs and is also used for Music and show purposes.
Borrowby developed in a linear form, with properties aligned along a main road that slopes northwards. A triangular street arrangement separates High Borrowby from Low Borrowby, with a communal green acting as the village centre.
Historically part of the Hambleton district (1974–2023), it is now governed by North Yorkshire Council.
The surrounding village property sales over the past two decades indicate strong demand for detached homes.
Orchard Cottage is a charming, detached brick and render residence set on a substantial plot, offering exceptional potential in a peaceful countryside setting. Surrounded by mature gardens, open views, and period character, this property represents a rare chance to secure a private, spacious home in a village where properties seldom come to market.
The property consists of a welcoming open plan porch leading to stairs, cloakroom, living room and dining room, large lounge and conservatory, open plan kitchen and dining room, separate utility area, double width garage, 4 good sized bedrooms, en-suite, family shower room. Extensive gardens to all sides.
Full Details
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch 2.85 x 1.52
Original wooden Entrance door and windows, Solid wood flooring, Leading to Stairs and Downstairs Cloakroom. Radiator.
Entrance Hall 4.58 x 2.00
Large open plan hallway leading to Livingroom, Dining Room. Solid wooden flooring, Under stairs storage cupboard.
Cloakroom 2.18 x 0.83
Window, Wash hand basin, W/c, Part Tiled walls, Solid timber flooring.
Living Room 4.69 x 3.36
Large walk-in Bay wooden framed windows, Secondary-glazing, Door to Conservatory, decorative beamed ceiling, Feature fireplace with integral Log burner, Radiator.
Conservatory 3.56 x 3.45
Timber framed windows and French doors to Rear garden, Tiled floor, Electric sockets, Light.
Dining Room 6.15 x 2.48
Wooden framed windows, Solid wood flooring, Decorative beamed ceiling,
Kitchen 3.93 x 3.34
Wooden framed window and Rear door to Garden, Full range of Base and Wall units, Solid wood flooring, Double Electric oven, Ceramic Hob, Extractor, Tiled Splashback, Graphite grey modern tall Radiator.
Utility Room 2.34 x 1.20
Wooden framed window, Solid timber flooring, Plumbed for Washing machine.
Storage Cupboard 2.41 x 0.93
Shelved, Light.
Garage 5.57 x 5.90
Double width garage with up and over door, Window to side, Sockets, Lights.
First Floor
Landing
Large open plan Landing leading to all Bedrooms and Family Shower room. Double-glazed window, Dormer window. Loft entrance, Loft ladder,Boarded, Light.
Master Bedroom 4.19 x 3.39
Double-glazed window, Full wall of mirror fitted wardrobes, Decorative beamed ceiling, Radiator.
Ensuite Shower room 2.23 x 1.62
Double-glazed window, Walk-in shower cubicle, Bar shower, Fully Tiled, Laminate flooring, Built-in storage cupboard, Wash hand basin, W/C, Full height modern chrome Towel warmer.
Bedroom 2 4.59 x 2.77
Double-glazed window, Radiator.
Bedroom 3 3.19 x 2.21
Double-glazed window, Decorative beamed ceiling.
Bedroom 4 3.00 x 2.95
Double-glazed window, Decorative beamed ceiling.
Family Shower room 2.45 x 1.40
Double-glazed window, Walk-in shower cubicle, Bar shower, Wash hand basin, W/C, Part tiled walls, Radiator.
External
Gardens
New Tarmac Driveway leading to Double garage. Lawned and Mature borders to all sides, Over 1/4 acre in total, Fruit trees.
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MATERIAL INFORMATION
The following information should be read and considered by any potential buyers prior to making a transactional decision: SERVICES: We are advised by the seller that the property has mains electricity, water and drainage and oil heating. MAINTENANCE / SERVICE CHARGE: N/A WATER METER: Yes. PARKING ARRANGEMENTS: Double garage and driveway. BROADBAND SPEED: The maximum speed for broadband in this area is shown by inputting the postcode at the following at the following link here CAR CHARGER: N/A MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL: No known issues. The information above has been provided by the seller and has not yet been verified at this point of producing this material. There may be more information related to the sale of this property that can be made available to any potential buyer.