Middlecroft

About this property

Perched in the charming village of Strensall, North Yorkshire, is this fantastic semi-detached house, Middlecroft. Enjoying a superb location between the Howardian Hills AONB and the historic city of York, Middlecroft is a wonderful choice for couples or a family of four. The property benefits from two off-road parking spaces, and a private child friendly garden with furniture, perfect for dining alfresco in the summer months. Be welcomed into the contemporary sitting room, where plush seating, a Smart TV, and a lovely electric fire await, ideal for relaxing with loved ones after an adventure filled day. Continue through to the fully-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can conjure up your best dishes, ready to savour at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Head upstairs, where you can wash away the day’s adventures with your choice of bath or shower in the well-appointed bathroom, before retiring to one of two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, to catch some rest. Explore the village, where you can stock up on essentials at the supermarkets and convenience stores, treat your loved ones to a meal out at The Ship Inn, sample local ales at The Half Moon Inn, order in from Strensall Fisheries, or test out your swing at the excellent York Golf Club. Take the short drive into York, where you can visit the magnificent York Minister, tour the JORVIK Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, and York’s Chocolate Story, explore the National Trust – Goddard’s and the York Castle Museum, attend the annual races at York Racecourse, or dine at one of 10 popular Michelin Star restaurants. Next stop is Kirkbymoorside, well-known for being a gateway to the moors, where you will find a fantastic golf club, the welcoming pubs of the White Swan, Black Swan and The George & Dragon, and a delightful selection of cafes and takeaways. From here, you can venture into the North York Moors for scenic hikes and bike rides, or head further afield to Knaresborough, home to Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum, the Knaresborough Swimming Pool and Joe's Owl Encounters & Exotic Mobile Zoo. All this and more awaits at Middlecroft.

Strensall is a satellite village to the north of York with great connections into the city proper. Pubs, shops, a hair salon, a bakery, and even a fish and chip shop can all be found in this welcoming village. In addition to the nearby options, there is a village park and an excellent golf course. Strensall Common Nature Reserve is a conservation area with heathland and a fantastic variety of wildlife, such as birds, common lizards, and adders, located just outside the village. There are plenty of places to go walking and cycling in the nearby countryside, including some beautiful paths that follow the river right into the heart of York. Get in the car and drive to North York Moors National Park, where you'll find Dalby Forest, a gorgeous location for a family outing with walking and biking trails and a Go Ape centre woven throughout the forest. Just a short drive away, the picturesque market town of Knaresborough welcomes visitors to its bustling market square and quaint, friendly pubs, cafés, and shops that line the River Nidd. Enjoy an ice cream and a row boat rental in the summer, or take a stroll along the river and stop at Knaresborough Castle and Mother Shipton's Cave. This beautiful part of Yorkshire is a great vacation spot any time of year thanks to its convenient location and abundance of attractions.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with electric fire.
Gas central heating.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Rear garden with patio, lawn and furniture and secure storage for bikes.

Child friendly.

One well behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles