It would be a rare thing indeed to find a period house that hadn’t changed over the years to accommodate the needs of its owners, the ever-changing whims of interior design and the fashions of the day, particularly when that property’s heyday was some 200 years ago and even the domestic use of electricity was still some 50 years away.

The Elms is no exception.

A handsome Georgian family home both inside and out, The Elms has not only been extended in the 1920s, but also sensitively renovated and modernised by the current owners to create a wonderful balance between old and new.

While the formal entrance to the house symmetrically bisects its typically Georgian facade with rectangular sash windows and columned portico, it is the side entrance which is used today.

This opens into the hallway, off of which are the kitchen, which is home to a good range of fitted units and a range cooker in an alcove, and has ample room for a dining table; a cloakroom; a room that is currently used as a study with a separate bathroom, but could easily be converted into a bedroom, and three fine reception rooms.

Two of these are part of the original Georgian house with high ceilings and large original sash windows, while the 1920s extension now houses an open-plan dining room and bar with doors that open onto a terrace with barbecue area, making it perfect for entertaining.

From the side hall double doors open into the original courtyard which has been converted into an orangery thanks to the recent addition of a glazed roof, and is now used as a beautiful additional living space.

Off of this is a gym/studio created from an outbuilding. In addition, there is a useful cellar ideal for additional storage.

A grand staircase with original handrail and spindles in the main entrance hall leads upstairs to a stylish family bathroom and four spacious bedrooms, including the generous master bedroom which boasts two walk-in wardrobes/dressing rooms as well as a large en-suite bathroom. Three of the bedrooms benefit from stunning views over open countryside beyond the gardens.

The outdoor area of the property is not to be overlooked.

The garden is surrounded by tall beech hedges which create a wonderfully private feel. It comprises a lawned front garden and lawns plus a number of entertainment spaces in the rear garden, including a covered outdoor kitchen area and terrace for alfresco dining. To the side of the house is ample parking for multiple cars and an electric car charging point – a modern-day necessity beyond the wildest dreams of The Elms’ original owners.

Alongside a gravelled driveway is a garage and a two-storey self-contained one-bedroom annexe/holiday cottage.

The ground floor of the annexe is made up of a wide entrance hall with a contemporary shower room beyond. Upstairs are an open-plan bedroom and living space with a kitchenette equipped with a wood-burning stove.

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The cottage is currently let on a short-term basis via a holiday letting company and over the past few years has earned in excess of £20k p.a.

The Elms is a multifaceted property with plenty to offer – both a stunning family home and a revenue-making opportunity with the convenience of living just seven miles from York city centre yet the delights of being in the countryside and benefitting from a village atmosphere.

The Elms, Gate Helmsley, is on the market at a guide price of £1.15m. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the York office of Savills on 01904 617800.