2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Overview

Clock Cottage is a highly individual, true bungalow, benefiting from a prime location upon the sort-after Main street, of Copmanthorpe. This well maintained, detached home with pleasant gardens, driveway and garage is sure to appeal to a range of purchasers, particularly those who are looking for single story accommodation, close to village amenities and good transport links.A walled frontage, with attractive planting, gives way to a lawn adding softness to the front facade of the property. The stepped entrance has a handrail and could easily be modified for disabled access if required. A driveway provides ample off-street parking for one car and leads to a single garage, complete with utility area to the rear. An iron gate gives access to the rear garden. A welcoming entrance porch provides space for shoes and coats as well as providing an enclosed divide between the living room and the external door.The spacious living/dining room occupies the central area of the home, ideally placed for access to both front and rear. Patio doors and a bay window create a naturally light room with views over the attractive, rear garden. A modern stone effect fireplace acts as a focal point to the room. The kitchen is located to the front of the property overlooking the Main street, whilst benefiting from the slightly elevated position which gives privacy to the room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of shaker style base and wall units with laminate work preparation areas over. A stainless steel sink and drainer sits below the window overlooking the frontage. Integrated appliances include an oven, hob and extractor fan with splashback, as well as a dishwasher and a fridge. Space is provided in the garage for a utility area which gives space for a tumble dryer and washing machine alongside another sink. The gas fired central heating boiler is also located within the garage.To the opposite end of the property, the principal bedroom is located to the rear and therefore benefits from attractive views over the garden. This is a good size double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.Bedroom two, located to the front of the property is another good size double bedroom, currently used as a home office.Serving both bedrooms is a modern shower room with walk-in shower, low-level WC and wash hand basin within a vanity unit. There is a frosted glazed window to the front elevation for ventilation and light as well as an extractor fan and heated towel rail. Storage is provided off the inner hallway in the form of a cupboard ideal for linen coats and shoes.The sizeable, fully enclosed rear garden features a large patio and lawns with well established trees shrubs adding character. There is also a garden shed, a central raised flower bed with lamp and side access to the front.Copmanthorpe is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of York, west of Bishopthorpe and close to the villages of Acaster Malbis, Askham Bryan and Askham Richard. An ideal location for commuters, the A64 Leeds to Scarborough road is situated to the North of the village, the A1237 York Outer Ring Road links off the fly-over, whilst the East Coast Main Line runs through its south-east periphery, with the nearest station being York, just over three miles away. The village is served by a local bus service from York as well as a service provided by the Yorkshire Coastliner, linking the village to Leeds, York and the East coast; perfect for a day out.As many of the street names suggest, originally the village was a place for tradesmen and farming. Now Copmanthorpe is a village with many local amenities, with two churches, a post-office, a library, a coffee shop, a hairdressers, a pharmacy, local shops, a public house, takeaways, doctors and a dentist.Copmanthorpe has an active community.  Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre provides sporting and social facilities including the now famous Copmanthorpe Carnival. Other clubs and societies worthy of mention are the children's play area, allotments, Women's Institute, drama group, youth club and both scouts and girl guide troops. There is a dedicated sports area at the Recreation Ground which is the home of Copmanthorpe Football Club and Copmanthorpe Cricket Club. Tennis and bowls are also played here.Copmanthorpe not only has its own nursery, playgroup and primary school, it also falls into the catchment area of the highly regarded Tadcaster Grammar School.  Copmanthorpe Village Website:                         EPC Rating: D