5 bed detached house for sale

Main Street, Sinnington, York, North Yorkshire YO62

An architectural masterpiece, blending period charm with contemporary design at its best to form an exceptional home in a discreet setting.

Description
Elmsall Barn is a landmark contemporary residence, seamlessly uniting architectural heritage and modern luxury.

Set discreetly within a private plot of approximately 3.6 acres, on the edge of a picturesque village, Elmsall Barn is an exceptional fusion of historic charm and cutting-edge design. A part-conversion of an early 19th-century granary barn, complemented by a striking contemporary extension, the property is an exemplary statement of modern rural architecture - crafted with a rare attention to detail, scale, and innovation.

This extraordinary residence spans over 7,300 sq ft of internal living space, marrying original brickwork, exposed timbers and wattle and daub with steel, zinc, glass and stone to dramatic effect. A glazed link unites the original Grade II listed structure with a bold new wing, all designed with a minimalist aesthetic and built to the highest specification.

Inside, the home offers expansive open-plan living, with porcelain flooring flowing from the vast entrance hall through to the kitchen/living/dining area and out onto the terrace - creating seamless inside-outside connectivity. The heart of the home is a bespoke handmade kitchen, complete with an island, family breakfast bar, and an adjoining walk-in pantry. A separate utility/laundry room with Belfast sink is cleverly integrated for everyday practicality.

Entertaining spaces include a triple-aspect sitting room with linear glass-fronted fireplace, a cinema/media room, and a dramatic reception hall featuring a sculptural floating helical staircase wrapped around a concrete column with recessed gas fire. Throughout, architectural lighting, shadow-gap detailing, and giant sliding pocket doors create an atmosphere of refined modernity.

The principal bedroom suite occupies its own private wing, showcasing exposed trusses, vaulted ceilings, and a striking picture window overlooking the walled garden and pool. Twin dressing rooms and a luxury en suite with walk-in shower and freestanding bath complete this serene retreat. Four further bedroom suites are offered, including a ground floor suite with independent access - ideal for guests or multi-generational living.

Technologically advanced and energy efficient, the property benefits from a full mvhr system, high-performance glazing, breathable wall membranes, underfloor heating throughout, and integrated smart home technology for entertainment, security and broadband.

Gardens & Grounds
Elmsall Barn is approached via a long private drive and secure gates, opening to a gravelled forecourt framed by ornamental cherry trees. The property includes a detached barn (over 4,800 sq ft) with electric roller doors, power, lighting, hydraulic car lift and generous space for secure garaging or storage.

The landscaped walled garden features clipped box, ornamental grasses and espaliered fruit trees, creating a tranquil, contemporary outdoor setting. At its heart lies a 20-metre heated swimming pool and expansive sun terrace with outdoor kitchen and pizza oven - ideal for al fresco entertaining.

A detached single-storey garden annexe houses a home office and gym, with French doors offering poolside views. A sauna and shower room, along with plant facilities, complete this stylish ancillary space.

Beyond the garden lies an orchard, vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and a 2.6-acre paddock - a perfect setting for equestrian use, smallholding, or leisure, with discreet vehicular access to neighbouring land.

Location
Sinnington is a charming village set on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park, between the market towns of Pickering and Kirkbymorside.

The historic market town of Pickering (about five and a half miles) is known as the gateway to the Moors. The town boasts a number of public houses, supermarkets, leisure and sport facilities, local independent shops and cafes as well as a 13th century castle, the North York Moors steam railway and a museum.

There a few schools within the vicinity including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Academy), Pickering Community Infant and Junior School (Ofsted Good 2014/15), as well as Lady Lumley’s School (Academy).

Kirkbymoorside 4( miles), provides a good range of shops, a weekly market, cafes, public houses, primary school (Academy), a doctors surgery, cricket, bowling squash clubs as well as an 18 hole golf course.

The market town of Malton (9 miles) is now the artisan food capital of North Yorkshire with its award-winning monthly food and farmers markets, as well as a weekly market, and annual Food Lovers’ Festival backed by excellent local shops.

There are supermarkets, two breweries, restaurants, the Talbot Hotel, cookery school, tearooms, a cinema, theatre and Castle Gardens five acres of park.

Malton and Norton golf club boasts 27 holes and is situated about a mile outside Malton. In addition there is Malton Secondary School (Ofsted Good 2015) located on Middlecave Road.

There is a station with fast and regular trains to York with connections to London Kings Cross, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. York is the nearest city about 25 miles along the A64 which leads on to the A1(M).

Dalby Forest is about 12 miles distant with countless walks and cycle trails through stunning scenery, an adventure course and on site cafe. A dark sky discovery site, it is an excellent location for stargazing. Scarborough seaside resort is about 24 miles.

The renowned stately home, Castle Howard with its farm shop and fabulous gardens is about ten miles away.

Please note all distances and times are approximate.

A number of photographs are credited to Jim Varney

Square Footage: 7,337 sq ft

Acreage:
3.73 Acres

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