Hillam Road, Gateforth, YO8

Discover laidback living at Laithe House, in the peaceful village of Gateforth.

Bordering a former farm, what once was the barn wall to the rear of the property is now the boundary wall of Laithe House. Nestled back from the quiet road, and snugly enclosed by its own stone wall, glorious garden and abundance of driveway, discover the red brick rural charm of this family home. To the right of the portico entrance, a dual-entrance double garage offers you additional parking room - and an abundance of storage for gadgets and tools.

Emerging into a spacious and wide entrance hall, hardwearing Amtico flooring leads out ahead of you. With the staircase tucked away to the right, this hallway is light and bright, with doorways leading off invitingly to either side. Also on the right is the study. Secluded at the front of the house, this peaceful room is ideally situated for shutting yourself away from distractions and getting down to work. Completely separate from the main living space, will you re-envision this space as a cosy snug, perhaps a private lounge or media room for the children where they can entertain friends? Large enough to fit a double bed and handily situated next to the guest WC, this could also be an ideal guest bedroom or even a permanent bedroom for an older or dependent relative. Returning to the entrance hall, sneak a peek into the convenient under-stairs cupboard - perfect for shoes. The first door on your left from the front door offers indoor access into your spacious double garage, whilst the second leads to your contemporary kitchen.

Elbow room comes with elbow room in this crisply decorated culinary space. Above and below, an abundance of cupboard space - neutral pale cream units with modern angular handles - is separated by an unbroken length of worktop space to the right; perfect for all your slicing and dicing. Installed by a local Selby company in 2015, this modern kitchen ticks all the boxes. To the left, your handsome black Rangemaster cooker takes pride of place; a real centrepiece. Take a moment of mindfulness watching the songbirds whilst stacking the plates as you catch the morning sun through the window. Through a glazed door, locate your handy utility room with sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for your fridge freezer. After a day�s gardening, this is the perfect place for a quick clean up before heading indoors for a well-earned slice of cake and cup of tea.

Outside, a secret courtyard is the perfect sun-trap in which to enjoy your morning coffee and quiet. Ideally located next door to the kitchen is your dining room. Light and bright, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in here, overlooking your perfectly manicured garden. Double doors lead through from here to your sunny sitting room, also accessible from the main entrance hall

Large windows and patio doors invite a free-flow of light in from your south-facing garden. So private, enjoy watching the birds feed in the garden through the ample windows. In the summer months, throw open the patio doors and invite the outdoors in. When evening comes around, light the open fire, an attractive focal point within its shining reflective surround, watch the flames flicker and reflect the light. Beneath your feet, warm, pale green coloured carpet adds to this cosy feel.

Take the stairs up to the first floor to discover a wealth of spacious bedrooms. To the front of the house, discover the double fourth bedroom! Elegantly decorated in pale green, this bedroom is immediately welcoming. So expansive, there is even space for built-in wardrobes. What could be better? Next door, and currently utilised as a second study, another robustly sized bedroom awaits. Light and bright, decorated in muted neutral tones, this office serves as an additional guest bedroom when required as there is also room for a futon bed. Rinse away the aches of the day in your family shower room, on the left. Spacious and sparkling, this white bathroom is crisp and understated. Across the way, the airing cupboard offers more storage solutions, whilst to the rear, two further bedrooms await.

Looking out over your picturesque ornamental-design garden, your master suite awaits. Two windows shower light through into this super-king-sized space. Coating the walls, a decorative patterned paper featuring fern leaves with cream tones, helps to create a soothing mood. Space for your super-king-sized bed and bedside tables in here, alongside your wardrobe. Sneak a peek through to your spotless en-suite shower room. Ample storage can be found in the drawers beneath the sink unit, located next to your handy heated towel rail. Also tucked away peacefully at the rear of Laithe House is your second bedroom. Also super-king sized, decorated in soft grey tones. Neutral and relaxing; each bedroom at Laithe House is ready to accommodate your family�s unique personalities

South-facing and so serene, the garden at Laithe House is quite simply a joyous place in which to while away the hours. Quiet and peaceful, take a seat on the patio and watch nature buzz by around you. To the rear, trees offer screening for seclusion in the summertime, so why not stoke up the barbecue and invite your friends round for an alfresco evening of entertainment? Wrapping the scene up in an evergreen scarf are established borders of shining shrubbery, filled with the nodding sunny heads of daffodils in the springtime and followed by a flush of colour in the summer.

Important Information

• The septic tank was emptied in March 2025

• The Oil boiler was serviced in November 2024

• In 2023 a new rear door was fitted.

• In 2020 two new rear windows were replaced. The porch was also enclosed with glass in the same year.