The Orchard is a characterful four-bedroom period home dating back to the 1760's, providing versatile living space including an annexe. The property combines traditional brick and stone elevations with well-presented interiors, retaining a wealth of period features including exposed timber beams, brick fireplaces and stone-flagged flooring.

The ground floor offers an array of generous reception spaces. At the heart of the home is the farmhouse-style kitchen and breakfast room, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, a flagstone floor, a traditional AGA and integrated appliances, giving direct access to the courtyard. There are six distinct reception rooms, including a cosy snug, formal dining room with a wood-burning stove, music room and sitting room with double doors to the garden. A particular feature is the light-filled summer room, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and a further stove, offering panoramic views across the gardens. A dedicated home office and utility room complete this level.

The first floor provides several well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in storage and served by a contemporary family bathroom and separate shower room. The second floor consists of a vast attic space with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, offering excellent potential for further conversion or use as a substantial games room, studio or additional bedroom suite, subject to the necessary consents.

Services: Oil central heating, mains drainage, electricity and water

This property has 0.7 acres of land.

Outside

The property is set within extensive and carefully maintained grounds featuring manicured lawns, a productive kitchen garden with raised beds and mature specimen trees. The annexe, which benefits from underfloor heating, provides useful accommodation for guests or multi-generational living while a substantial garage/workshop, carport and ample parking on the sweeping gravel driveway provide further practical benefits. The combination of generous accommodation, extensive grounds and a peaceful village setting gives the property a high degree of versatility and privacy.

Situation

Situated in a secluded position, tucked away from the road, in the rural village of Baldersby, which offers a cricket ground and children’s play area, while nearby Thirsk provides a comprehensive range of shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities. The historic market town of Ripon is also within easy reach, with Harrogate and York providing further shopping, cultural and recreational opportunities. The area is particularly well served by respected independent schools, including Queen Mary’s School at Baldersby Park, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Ampleforth College and Cundall Manor School.

Transport connections are excellent, with the A1(M) accessible via Junction 50 at Baldersby, providing convenient links north and south, while Thirsk railway station offers regular services to York, Leeds, Newcastle and London King’s Cross.

Postcode region: YO7

Directions

Postcode: YO7 4PE