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A delightful bungalow set in the village of Sowerby is presented to the open market with viewings simply essential. With the living area to the rear of the property, to focus on the splendid gardens, this is an ideal home for those wishing to reside in a village with town close to hand.

The Village Of Sowerby - The village of Sowerby links with Thirsk, but retains its own identity and is set in the heart of 'Herriot country', gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to the east. Thirsk is also the Darrowby of the late 'James Herriot' (Alf Wight), famous vet and author. On Front Street, which is the main road through the village, an avenue lined with trees, are an old timbered house and the historical village church, and over Cod Beck at the southern end is an old pack horse bridge. Local facilities include the reputable Fantino's restaurant, a public house and a nursing home. There are two schools in Sowerby -Thirsk School on Topcliffe Road, and also a primary school. The village is within easy access of the A19/A168 for commuting both north to Teesside and south to York.

The Market Town Of Thirsk - Thirsk is ideally placed for those who enjoy country pursuits and together with a popular race course, excellent golfing facilities and myriad opportunities for individual and team sports, it offers a charming environment in which to live. It is situated in the heart of 'Herriot country', between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors National Parks.

The thriving market town of Thirsk is conveniently located for easy access by road to:
The Spa town of Harrogate (22 miles)
Historic York (21 Miles)
Leeds ( 30 Miles) and
Teesside (23 Miles)

Thirsk has the following excellent rail connections:
Trans Pennine Express to York, Leeds and Manchester
and the Grand Central Train line giving direct access to
London Kings Cross in under 2 ½ hours.

The excellent road and rail connections, together with Durham and Tees Valley Airport (25 miles) and Leeds/Bradford Airport (35 miles), make Thirsk an ideal location for those wishing to enjoy the country life but retain superb access to the remainder of the UK and
indeed internationally.

There are three primary schools and a secondary school in Thirsk. Additionally, within a 20 mile radius, well respected private schools include: Queen Mary's, Cundall Manor, Ampleforth and Queen Ethelburga's.

Property Description - Entry to the home is through a side door leading to the breakfast kitchen where there is a pleasant range of fitted base and wall units with ample work surface. There is also, to the front elevation, a dining area under a large window. From the kitchen, the inner hall has doors to the living room, bedrooms and also a shower room. It is worth noting that there is also a useful storage cupboard.

To the rear of the home, the living room offers fitted shelves and storage and has double doors to the large conservatory which takes commanding views over the garden with doors opening to the grounds, this makes an ideal entertaining space.

The master bedroom is of a very good size and is located to the front elevation of the property whilst the second bedroom, also a double is to the rear of the home with views over the gardens. Completing the property is the shower room which comprises a step in shower cubicle, w.c, wash hand basin and a window to the side elevation.

Externally, the rear gardens offer excellent areas for seating and are filled with an abundance of flowering and herbaceous beds and borders with a lawn garden. To the front, there is a smaller garden designed for ease and large driveway allowing for ample off road parking. There is also a garage with up and over entry door.

Please note that the home has full gas central heating

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