£885,000

6 bed detached house for sale

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Freehold

£885,000

6 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Hook, Goole DN14

6 beds
2 baths
EPC rating: E

Key Information

Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
G

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Hook Church of England Primary School 0.3 miles
  • Kingsway Primary School 1 mile
  • Goole 1.4 miles
  • Saltmarshe 1.7 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Freehold
  • Fine Georgian Residence
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Grade II Listed
  • Cellars And Attic
  • Wealth of Period Features
  • Superb Former Stables/Garage
  • Council Tax Band G
  • Freehold/EPC = E
Hook House is a fine example of a significant Grade II Listed georgian residence, being one of the most prominent and important houses in the area. A house of great elegance and appeal with a wealth of period features. Accommodation of over 5,500 sq. Feet plus extensive cellar and attic. Grounds of around 0.6 acre with substantial 1,700 square foot outbuilding/former stables with garage and further potential for conversion to annex, leisure or "work from home" space, subject to permissions. Lovely countryside views to the front on the fringe of this delightful riverside village.

Introduction

Hook House is a fine example of a significant Grade II listed Georgian residence, being one of the most prominent and important houses in the area. The property exhibits a wealth of period features and has been sympathetically refurbished at considerable expense by the current owners to create a home of great appeal and elegance. Indeed this beautiful home has become a real "labour of love" for the owners who will be loath to leave, albeit due to family circumstances. The property stands in grounds of around 0.6 of an acre on the fringe of this delightful riverside village, overlooking countryside to the front, with views towards Howden Minster. The formal garden is secure being ideal for children and pets. The stunning accommodation extends to over 5,500 sq. Feet plus extensive cellars and substantial attic space which also has further potential, perhaps as a cinema room. There is also an attractive substantial brick and pitched tiled roof. The outbuilding, formally stables, complete with an array of features, which currently comprises a large garage, store and workshop extending to approximately 1,700sq. Feet. The building affords great potential for conversion into a variety of uses such as annex accommodation, leisure or "work from home" space, subject to appropriate permissions being obtained. As depicted on the attached floorplan, the formal accommodation includes an impressive central entrance, 3 grand reception rooms, study, kitchen, family room and utility. There are 6 bedrooms, dressing room, 2 bathrooms and a library to the first floor. Outside, the property has a wide frontage to Church Lane and the block set driveway provides ample parking, turning and access to the garage and former stables.

Location

Hook House is situated in the popular residential riverside village of Hook being approximately 1.5 miles north east of Goole town centre. This delightful village is home to many period properties and has the benefit of a village convenience store, children's play park and access to riverside and country walks. The village also has a thriving primary school rated outstanding by Ofsted. The property lies approximately 2 miles from Junction 36 of the M62 motorway which links into the national motorway network and regional centres. The property is close to railway stations at Howden and Goole. The station at Howden offers cross country travel and direct access to London.

Entrance Hall (8.53m x 2.41m approx (28'0" x 7'11" approx))

With a solid six panel entrance door with top light. Stone flag paved flooring, central archway, deep moulded coving, original staircase with polished handrail.

Drawing Room (6.76m x 5.51m approx (22'2" x 18'1" approx))

Extending to 23'0" into a deep bay window overlooking the garden. An impressive 8 foot tall Victorian mantel fireplace with canopy, open grate, moulded coving and ceiling roses.

Drawing Room Fireplace

Sitting Room (5.49m x 4.88m approx (18'0" x 16'0" approx))

With shuttered windows to two elevations providing countryside views. Feature fire surround with inset stove.

Dining Room (5.51m x 4.90m approx (18'1" x 16'1" approx))

With shuttered windows to front and side elevations. Stunning ceiling rose, deep moulded coving, beautiful carved fire surround housing a cast dog grate.

Rear Hall

Under stairs access to cellar. Passage to W.C.. Door to rear garden. Features a stained glass window.

Cloaks/W.C.

With low level W.C. And wash hand basin. Small stained glass window.

Side Entrance Hall (5.49m x 2.31m approx (18'0" x 7'7" approx))

Providing access to the main hall, study, kitchen and a secondary staircase up to the first floor. Geometrically tiled flooring.

Study (4.04m x 3.84m approx (13'3" x 12'7" approx))

With a shuttered window to the west elevation, two internal windows, tiled flooring. Originally a very large pantry, this room includes a built in floor to ceiling shelved cupboard of approximately 165 cubic feet.

Kitchen (5.33m x 4.98m approx (17'6" x 16'4" approx))

The farmhouse style kitchen has original exposed beams, windows to two elevations and tiled flooring. There is a selection of fitted units, work surfaces, sink plus drainer unit and built in double oven, 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood above. Tiling to the floor.

Family Room (5.41m x 4.27m approx (17'9" x 14'0" approx))

Featuring a stunning original working Georgian range and wash copper. There is an original central beam with large meat hooks attached, door to courtyard.

Boot Room/Laundry

A useful room with attached store housing the gas fired central heating boiler which is zoned for maximum economy.

First Floor

Landing

Featuring a stunning large stained glass arched window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom 1 (5.49m x 4.88m approx (18'0" x 16'0" approx))

With windows to front and side elevations providing views across the countryside. Feature yorkstone fire surround with inset cast iron and tiled fireplace, door to dressing room.

Dressing Room (3.20m x 2.64m approx (10'6" x 8'8" approx))

Window to front elevation overlooking countryside.

Bedroom 2 (5.54m x 4.88m approx (18'2" x 16'0" approx))

With windows to front and side elevations overlooking countryside and the garden. Yorkstone fire surround with inset cast iron and tiled fireplace.

Bedroom 3 (5.49m x 3.35m approx (18'0" x 11'0" approx))

With views across the garden.

Bedroom 4 (5.51m x 3.40m approx (18'1" x 11'2" approx))

With views across the garden. Ornate Queen Anne style wooden fire surround with cast grate.

Bathroom 1 (5.49m x 3.18m approx (18'0" x 10'5" approx))

With 4 piece suite comprising an independent shower cubicle, feature claw footed bath, low level W.C., wash hand basin, tiled surround. A boxed staircase provides access to the attic.

Bedroom 5 (4.47m x 3.78m approx (14'8" x 12'5" approx))

With window to west elevation overlooking the courtyard, stables and onwards to the parish church and countryside. Original pine fire surround with cast grate.

Bedroom 6 (5.28m x 3.96m approx (17'4" x 13'0" approx))

With window to the west elevation overlooking the courtyard, stables and towards the parish church and countryside.

Bathroom 2 (5.41m x 3.28m approx (17'9" x 10'9" approx))

With suite comprising a claw footed bath, large shower enclosure, low level W.C., wash hand basin. There is a Portland stone fire surround with cast grate. A large corner airing cupboard houses the insulated hot water cylinder.

Library (8.59m x 4.32m approx (28'2" x 14'2" approx))

This double ended room has original Georgian period fireplaces at both ends and four windows, two being shuttered and west facing overlooking the parish church and two east facing overlooking the garden.

Second Floor

Attic (9.14m x 8.33m approx (30'0" x 27'4" approx))

A great space which affords potential for conversion into additional accommodation, perhaps as a cinema room. (Subject to appropriate permissions being obtained).

Cellars

Outside

The property has a wide frontage to Church Lane and the overall plot extends to approximately 0.6 acre. A wide pillared entrance opens to a block set driveway and courtyard which provides ample parking and turning space. To the front of the property lawns extend and there are mature trees. The private walled garden is mainly lawned with well stocked flower borders. This space is secure and therefore ideal for children and pets.

Rear View Of Property

Side View Of Property

Outbuilding/Garage

Measuring approximately 1700sq. Feet.
There is a substantial brick and pitched tiled roof outbuilding, formerly used as stables and currently comprising a large garage, store and workshop. It is worth noting that this stunning building affords great potential for conversion into a variety of uses such as annex accommodation, leisure or "work from home" space subject to appropriate permissions being obtained.

Services

Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.

Internet

The house is served by fibre-to-the-cabinet high speed internet.

Tenure

Freehold.

Council Tax Band

From a verbal enquiry we are led to believe that the Council Tax band for this property is Band G. We would recommend a purchaser make their own enquiries to verify this.

Fixtures & Fittings

Fixtures and fittings other than those specified in this brochure, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, may be available subject to separate negotiation. If there are any points of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the agent. Brough Office .

Agents Note

For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings for this property. All measurements provided are approximate and for guidance purposes only. Floor plans are included as a service to our customers and are intended as a guide to layout only. Not to scale.

Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct and any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them (iii) no person in the employment of Matthew Limb Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information, particularly if you contemplate travelling some distance to view the property.

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