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Castle Howard Road, Malton

Full Description:
This substantial and unique Victorian town house occupies a splendid plot within a sought-after part of Malton, comprising a spacious principal house and a pair of adjoining residential apartments. Constructed of red brick, under a rosemary tile roof, the house dates from 1881 and offers accommodation of around 6,600sq.ft.
In brief it comprises: entrance vestibule, guest cloakroom, staircase hall, study, drawing room, dining room, garden room, dining kitchen with Aga, utility room, shower room and pantry, there are also various other ancillary rooms and an original, Victorian wine cellar. To the first floor are three superb bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), a house bathroom and additional WC. The top floor can be independently accessed and has been successfully rented as holiday accommodation, with a turnover of around £15,000. Alternatively, it provides further bedroom accommodation to the main house with three bedrooms (one single), an additional kitchen and living room. The two residential apartments are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies with a combined rent roll of around £10,000 per annum.
Located within a sought-after part of the town, West Garth was built in the classic Arts & Crafts style where flair and imagination are central to the aesthetic. With its distinctive three-storey bay to the front, the all principal rooms enjoy a fine south-facing aspect, overlooking its own grounds. The property has a number of interesting and attractive character features, including a superb main staircase, mullioned windows and original encaustic tiled floors, period fireplaces and the elegantly proportioned rooms typical of this period. More importantly this is a property which functions as a family home today, with attractive fittings and finishes and stylish presentation throughout.
Malton is a popular and well-served market town located approximately 18 miles north of York and has in recent years gained a reputation as Yorkshire’s food capital, with its monthly farmer’s market and high-profile food festivals. Named by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live, the town enjoys excellent transport links; the railway station is a short walk away and has regular services to York from where London can be reached in less than 2 hours. A full range of amenities can be found within Malton, including a variety of eateries, independent and high street retailers, good schools and leisure facilities.