Contemporary in design and artful in nature, The Lodge is a stunning detached luxury property like no other. Pride of place in its stylish and open plan living room, complete with remote control dimmable lights, surround sound and 70” TV fitted with full Sky package and Apple TV to stream music and movies from smartphones and tablets, sits a mini grand piano either ready to be played or listened to with its pre-programmed acoustic melodies. The spacious and sociable kitchen/dining area boasts a number of high quality fittings and accessories from marble flooring with under floor heating to granite work surfaces, a range cooker to instant boiling and chilled filtered water at the touch of a button (Zip tap), and a wood burner for chillier evenings.
Each of the five comfortable bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities and TVs. For guests’ extra comfort some rooms have air-conditioning. Outside, the front terrace is set out for a family and friends outdoor dining experience, with that all-important barbecue, and the large back terrace comes complete with a private hot tub, a super hammock and lawned garden – a simply wonderful space in which to sit back, relax and enjoy.
A matter of metres across the garden is The Garage (games room), and once you step inside, you will gasp with delight. Home to an array of games such as a full-size pool table, Star Wars slot machine, retro arcade games table, air hockey and football table, complete with Jukebox, The Garage comes fully equipped with kitchenette and bar area fitted with drinks fridge, dishwasher, sink, instant hot-water tap and microwave. With a further two bedrooms on the upper floor and two bathrooms, it really is a truly unique space.
Once inside The Lodge and The Garage, you will be hard pushed to leave, however the surroundings area holds a whole host of attractions. Across the road is Skipwith Common Nature Reserve which provides a variety of wilderness walks, and the historic city of York, home to York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, The Shambles, York Dungeons, wonderful shopping and, of course, York Racecourse is just a 20-minute drive. Also nearby is the McArthur Glen designer outlet, York Maize Maze and the iconic Selby Abbey, with the beautiful North Yorkshire coast accessible in around an hour. Shop, pubs and restaurant all within 1½ miles.