The Old Rectory is a handsome and substantial Grade II Listed village house occupying an exceptional position in the heart of Sledmere, one of the Yorkshire Wolds' most distinctive estate villages.
Set on approximately 0.57 acres of established, predominantly walled gardens, the property offers unusually generous family accommodation with six bedrooms and three reception rooms, plus garaging, outbuildings, and ample private parking.
The house displays attractive Georgian influence with later Victorian additions and retains considerable character, including tall sash windows, high ceilings, fireplaces, internal shutters, cornicing and a vaulted cellar. These traditional features are combined with the space and practicality required for modern family living.
The current owners have occupied The Old Rectory for some 28 years and have undertaken significant maintenance and improvement during their ownership. Recent works include repointing all four elevations and the roadside wall in lime mortar, renovation of the guttering and replacement of all but one window with bespoke hardwood sash windows.
One of the property's more unusual distinctions is its setting within a landscape closely associated with David Hockney. Sledmere features in his Yorkshire work ‘The Road to York Through Sledmere’ (1997), in which The Old Rectory itself is depicted.
Privately owned houses of this scale within Sledmere rarely become available, making The Old Rectory an unusual opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of the Yorkshire Wolds' best-known villages.
Location
Set within a landscape that has inspired David Hockney during his celebrated return to Yorkshire. The village features in his work titled 'The Road to York Through Sledmere (1997)', which reflects the distinctive character of the village and its setting within the wider landscape. The Old Rectory itself is depicted within this piece (top left).
Sledmere lies within the rolling landscape of the Yorkshire Wolds, an area known for its open countryside, quiet lanes, and attractive villages. The nearby market towns of Driffield and Malton provide everyday amenities, including shops, schools, and rail connections. The historic city of York is within comfortable reach, and the east coast is also close by, with Bridlington offering sandy beaches, a harbour, and coastal walks. The wider region supports a range of outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, golf and riding.
Transport links connect the area to Hull, Leeds, York and beyond, making the location suitable for both permanent residence and a country retreat.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance porch
With tiled floor and tiered plant shelving.
Entrance hall
With a Victorian tiled floor, a single radiator, and a dado rail. Ornate cornicing to the ceiling, an access trap to the cellar, and a staircase leading off.
Utility room
With an understairs cupboard and quarry tile floor. Custom-made painted units, including a twin Belfast sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine, base cupboards, and drawers. Oil-fired central heating boiler, inset ceiling spotlights, meat hooks, cloak hooks, and shoe storage. Rear entrance door.
Kitchen
With wood laminate flooring, two oven, oil-fired Aga, plumbing for an American-style fridge, custom-made painted units including base, wall and drawer units and hardwood worktops. Four-ring ceramic hob and a Bosch single-oven with an extractor canopy over, twin Belfast sink with mixer tap and spray attachment, inset ceiling spotlights and a clothes airer.
Dining room
With wood laminate flooring, a log burner set in a stone fireplace, two single radiators, a dresser unit with base cupboards and drawers, a hardwood worktop and glazed display units, coving to the ceiling, and inset ceiling spotlights.
Drawing room
With a bow window, dado rail, open fireplace with a Baxi grate, two double radiators and a single radiator. folding wooden internal shutters to the north-facing window. Picture rail.
Sitting room
With log burner set in a stone fireplace. Two double radiators, dado rail, picture rail, folding wooden internal shutters to north-facing window and a fitted bookcase with cupboards below.
Cellar
Approached via a trapdoor in the entrance hall, stone steps lead down to a vaulted cellar with a shelving and wine bins.
Half landing
From which access is afforded to:
Family bathroom
Comprising a panel bath and a large walk-in shower. Villeroy & Boch Low-level WC with a concealed cistern, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboards below. Fully tiled walls, two heated towel rails, extractor fan, inset ceiling spotlights and a vanity mirror.
Main landing
With an enclosed staircase leading to the second floor, a single radiator under the stairs, a cupboard, and a door giving access to bedrooms three and four.
Principle bedroom
With custom-made fitted wardrobes, drawers and cupboards, matching bedside tables, two double radiators, secondary double-glazing to one window and a window seat with cupboards below to the other. Ornate basket grate fireplace.
Principle bathroom
With Jacuzzi bath, low-level WC, enclosed shower, pedestal wash-hand basin, heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights, inset speakers, extractor fan, limestone flooring and tiling to the walls. Vanity cupboard with mirror and vanity light.
Bedroom two
With two double radiators, secondary double-glazing to both windows, dado rail, picture rail, fitted custom-made elm wardrobes and an ornate basket-grate fireplace.
Bedroom three
With two single radiators, fitted wardrobes, an ornate fireplace (sealed), moulded cornices, and inset ceiling spotlights.
Bedroom four
With a pedestal wash-hand basin, fitted wardrobes and a corner desk, double radiator, dado rail, vanity cupboard with a mirrored door, moulded cornices to the ceiling, ornate fireplace (sealed), and inset ceiling spotlights. Airing cupboard.
Bedroom five
Another double bedroom with a single radiator and fitted wardrobes. Door to a large walk-in boxroom.
Bedroom six
With fitted bookcases and a single radiator.
Outside
The Old Rectory stands on a site of approximately 0.57 acres. A private access drive, enclosed by double gates, leads to a parking and turning area with an EV charging point. The drive also provides access to the two single garages.
The garages are enclosed by hinged, double wooden doors and are connected to power and light. Adjoining the garages is a useful outdoor WC and a log store. Opposite the garages, a second brick-and-slate building houses a coal shed and a garden store.
The gardens of the house lie to the North, East and West and are mainly laid to lawn, with occasional borders and mature trees. There is also a dog kennel and a York stone patio to the front (West) elevation.
Tenure
The property is Freehold and is offered with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. The property is heated via an oil-fired boiler located in the utility room.
Council Tax
The property has been assessed for council tax as being in Band F.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole Agents on 01377 241919.
Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : F
