An exceptionally rare opportunity to own this exquisite Georgian home in the historic heart of Hedon. Overlooking Market Hill green, this impeccably upgraded 5-bedroom Grade II Listed home with a separate 1-bedroom cottage and a beautiful secluded courtyard garden is a truly once-in-a-lifetime find!
LOCATION: One of just a handful of lucky properties situated on the picturesque Market Hill green in the centre of Hedon, and benefitting from private gated parking. Just a stone’s throw from the local shops, library, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, the popular Wednesday Market, and doctors and dentist surgeries. Close to both Hedon Primary and Inmans Primary Schools, and Holderness Academy Secondary School, and with good transport links to Hull and other villages.
DESCRIPTION: This unique historic residence, which has been within the same family since built in the 1820s, offers versatile accommodation set across the main 5-bedroom home and the additional 1-bedroom self-contained cottage set within the grounds. Brimming with period features including sash windows, original fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and even a stone-built covered garden folly. With a private gated driveway, spectacular walled garden, and an outbuilding currently used as a workshop.
The Main Home comprises on the ground floor:
Entrance Hall with stairs to the first floor.
Drawing Room with a fireplace and views across Market Hill;
Living Room with French doors opening to the garden, original exposed beams, and separate stairs to a bedroom above.
Kitchen fitted with attractive, bespoke, hand-built solid wood units, with integrated Neff appliances – oven, 5-burner hob, and dishwasher – an island with breakfast bar and housing for a fitted microwave, space for an American-style fridge-freezer and a large corner pantry cupboard housing the boiler.
Dining Room opening through from the kitchen and with in-built alcove storage, fireplace, and lovely views to the front.
Garden Room with full-width windows with window seats overlooking the garden, a rear door, and Velux rooflight.
Downstairs Shower Room fitted with a shower, basin set into a vanity unit, WC, and heated towel rail.
Utility Room with fitted units, stainless-steel sink and drainer, and spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
First floor:
Landing with Velux rooflight and storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom with fabulous views across the green and a storage cupboard.
Second Double Bedroom with a cast iron fireplace and views.
Third Double Bedroom at the rear with 2 windows overlooking the garden and built-in wardrobes.
Fourth Bedroom currently used as a dressing room with shelves and railings (some restricted ceiling height).
Bathroom fitted with a bath, separate shower, pedestal basin, WC, heated towel rail and Velux rooflight.
Fifth Double Bedroom accessed from a separate staircase off the living room with a charming gable end window and 2 Velux rooflights (some restricted ceiling height).
Heron Cottage is a separate 1-bedroom bungalow in the grounds, dating from the 1700s and beautifully converted from an old dairy and stable block, comprising:
Entrance hall.
Lounge with stunning feature arched window, Velux rooflight to the vaulted ceiling, and double doors opening to the garden.
Kitchen nicely appointed with an integrated oven and gas hob, stainless steel sink and drainer, and space for a fridge-freezer, fitted with a motorised Velux rooflight.
Shower Room fitted with a shower, WC, and basin set into a full-length base unit giving space for washing machine, with a motorised Velux rooflight.
Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
Garden, Drive and Outbuilding:
Between the main home and the cottage is block-paved gated drive providing parking, leading to the spectacular walled garden featuring patios, lawn, raised beds with meticulous planting and beautiful mature shrubs and trees, complete with a unique covered stone folly providing a fabulous sheltered seating area with a gorgeous view towards St Augustines Church. There is a handy brick-built outbuilding (approx. 3.4m x 5.8m max) currently used as a workshop and storage.
COUNCIL TAX: 10 Market Hill – Band B; Heron Cottage, 10A Market Hill – Band A. (Council Tax bands may be subject to future revaluation). TENURE: Freehold
N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Measurements are approximate and have been taken using a digital device, which should not be relied upon for such matters as carpet fitting. Any plans provided are for room identification only. Prospective purchasers are recommended to check all measurements for themselves. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation.