CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL finds family living in mature surroundings.

COUNTYSIDE views and convenience are just two of the things that could attract families and commuters to this four bedroom home near York.

Temple Garth, in Copmathorpe, was built ten years ago by Pilcher Homes on a corner plot bordering countryside.

Accessed by a private carriage driveway, it has been sympathetically refurbished and now offers modern family living in mature surroundings.

Inside, an entrance hall with an elegant sweeping staircase leads to the sitting room, which has plenty of natural light from French doors to the rear garden, a feature Portuguese limestone fireplace, a living flame gas fire, a Sky connection point and two TV points.

The dining room overlooks the rear garden and there is a study with broadband and telephone points.

The breakfast kitchen has been newly fitted with an extensive range of units and work surfaces, including double glass fronted illuminated display cupboards and a wine rack.

There are also Neff appliances, including a halogen hob, a fridge, a freezer, a double oven and a dishwasher and a dining area with feature spotlights.

In the utility room, there is a good range of units and work surfaces, a newly-fitted gas boiler and a door to the rear garden. There is a study and a cloakroom too.

The master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes incorporating a full-height corner display unit, views of open countryside and a door to the en-suite shower room, which is newly fitted with a shower, vanity units, a designer green glass bowl, a WC and a mirror.

Meanwhile, the family bathroom, which has also been newly fitted, has a white suite with a bath, a central chrome shower mixer tap, fitted vanity units, a chrome heated towel rails, spotlights and a feature mirror with lights.

Outside, there is a front garden with lawn and mature trees and an enclosed rear garden with lawn, two patios, a shed and outside lighting.

There is a double garage too.

Temple Garth is close to the A64; ideal for commuters to York and Leeds.


At a glance...

Temple Garth, Copmanthorpe

Reception rooms: Dining room/sitting room

Bedrooms: Four

Wow factor: Countryside and convenience

Price: £399,950

Contact: Redmove, www.redmove.co.uk

Phone: 01904 488444