Detached Brandsby period property in 'bucolic' setting

Barfield, a detached period property, was originally two cottages built in 1894.

The house, which has undergone a comprehensive renovation, now offers a blend of historic architecture and contemporary design.

The property has an open-plan area combining kitchen, living room, and dining space (Image: Blenkin & Co)

The renovation included a two-storey extension that, according to estate agents Blenkin & Co, "forms a seamless connection between inside and out."

The house is "powered by green energy" and features an air source heat pump and high-level insulation.

Sliding doors open to a wraparound terrace, providing access to the property's tennis court (Image: Blenkin & Co)

The combined kitchen, dining, and living space is open-plan, measuring 1500 square feet in total and approached "via a flight of steps."

The combined area, described as "palatial," counts wall-to-wall sliding doors on three sides that open to a wraparound paved terrace, providing access to a tennis court and private courtyard space.

Barfield has an air source heat pump, as well as 'high-level insulation' (Image: Blenkin & Co)

The kitchen itself is equipped with "sleek" integrated units, a large island with a family breakfast bar, a quartz work surface, a Quooker tap, and an electric Aga.

The house also has three reception rooms, all with French doors opening onto lawns.

These rooms retain their period charm, with oak ceiling beams and stone fireplaces housing wood-burning stoves.

Six double bedrooms are counted in the house in all (Image: Blenkin & Co)

Upstairs, there are six double bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.

Four of these rooms rise into the roof space, and feature fitted wardrobes and sliding-sash windows.

The remaining two bedrooms are within the new extension.

The principal bedroom suite features full height, wall-to-wall windows on two sides, along with a Juliet balcony offering a private view over the garden "to the rising hills beyond."

The Howardian Hills are on the property's doorstep (Image: Blenkin & Co)

Outside, the house is bordered by open fields and mature broadleaf trees.

The property includes a detached stable block and a timber outbuilding with paned windows and a pantile roof.

The western side of the house features an all-weather tennis court enclosed by traditional high fencing.

The rear terrace is a private, "beautifully landscaped" area, featuring a pergola, flower beds, and large planters on the perimeter.

With its connection to the living room and views of the Howardian Hills, the terrace is described as "an ideal space for family gatherings and large scale entertaining."

The nearby Georgian market town of Easingwold provides a range of facilities, and York and its railway station are a short drive to the south.

Leeds Bradford Airport, meanwhile, can be reached "within the hour."

The village of Stillington also offers facilities including a store, pubs, a primary school, a doctor’s surgery, and sports facilities.

The country house of Barfield is available for offers in the region of £2.5 million.

More information is available by calling Blenkin & Co on 01904 671672.