Main StreetFulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4PJ

Rich in history and character, The Old School House dates from 1771, when it was founded by John Key as a school for local children in the area. At the time, the house stood amid open fields, with Fulford still very much a rural village comprising just a handful of houses, a blacksmith’s and an inn reputedly frequented by the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin.

The property continued to serve as a school until 1865, after which it became the schoolmaster’s residence. In 1930, The Old School House was sold at auction and subsequently became a private home. The current owners have been custodians of this fascinating property since 2000, thoughtfully refurbishing and caring for both the house and its substantial garden - once the playground enjoyed by generations of local children.

Today, this distinctive home has been sensitively extended and improved beyond its original footprint to provide approximately 2,249 sq ft of versatile accommodation, successfully combining its historic character with the requirements of modern family life.

Three reception rooms are positioned to the front of the house. These include a cosy lounge and a more formal sitting room, where a log-burning stove set within a handsome stone fireplace creates an inviting focal point and French doors open directly onto the garden. The third reception room is particularly versatile, with its triple-aspect windows and doors providing excellent natural light, making it ideal as a study, library or creative studio.

To the rear, the spacious kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the home and enjoys a wonderful connection with the garden. Roof windows, together with an impressive glazed wall incorporating double doors, flood the room with natural light and create a bright and welcoming space for everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinetry, complemented by timber work surfaces, integrated appliances and generous preparation and storage space. An adjoining utility room provides further storage and laundry facilities, together with a guest cloakroom.

A characterful dog-leg staircase rises to the first floor, where there are four excellent bedrooms. Both the principal bedroom and second bedroom benefit from private en suite facilities, while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Generous built-in storage further enhances the practicality of the accommodation.

The garden is a particular highlight with a generous plot providing an exceptional sense of space and privacy. Double gates open onto a substantial block-paved driveway, providing off-street parking for several vehicles - a particularly valuable asset in this location.

Beyond, the garden offers a wonderfully peaceful setting, with established lawns, mature trees, well-stocked borders and a choice of attractive seating areas plus a summerhouse. There is ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining and family life, while the mature planting creates a delightful sense of seclusion.

With its fascinating history, generous proportions, extensive garden and excellent private parking, The Old School House is a rare and highly individual home in a sought-after Fulford setting.

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