# Woodhouse, Sutton Upon Derwent, York, YO41 > Canonical listing: https://landomo.co.uk/property/22bc6a83-4876-419d-a072-06777b61cb20 This is a compact, machine-readable representation of a public Landomo listing. Verify the canonical page before presenting the property as currently available. ## Listing facts - **Status:** active - **Transaction:** sale - **Category:** house - **Asking price:** 650,000 GBP - **Location:** Sutton upon Derwent, York, GB - **Floor area:** 213 m² - **Bedrooms:** 3 - **Published:** 2026-10-07T17:31:02.970Z - **Last updated:** 2026-10-24T13:12:34.968Z - **Listed on:** rightmove-uk ## Description A distinguished country home, thoughtfully presented, offering about 1 acre of stunning grounds & barn conversion potential within this beautifully private position. A Wonderful Lifestyle in the Vale of York This distinguished and welcoming family residence offers approximately 2,293 sq ft of beautifully considered accommodation, including the outbuildings, set within around one acre of private and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. It is a home that combines the comfort and elegance of contemporary family living with the rare sense of space, privacy and freedom that comes from its beautiful countryside setting. Positioned within the highly regarded Vale of York, the house enjoys a wonderfully balanced lifestyle. Here, days can begin with coffee overlooking the garden and open countryside, afternoons can be spent walking through the surrounding landscape, and evenings can unfold around the wood-burning stove or outside on the courtyard terrace with family and friends. Yet despite its peaceful rural setting, the historic city of York and market town of Pocklington are both readily accessible, making this an exceptionally appealing place from which to enjoy both country and city life. Inside, the house has an easy, natural rhythm. Beautifully proportioned rooms, generous natural light and far-reaching views combine to create a home that feels calm, comfortable and effortlessly connected to its surroundings. The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged around the way a modern family actually lives, with spaces for quiet moments, informal family life and more sociable occasions. The reception space forms a particularly inviting heart to the home. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry and complemented by a characterful quarry-tiled floor. A half-opening stable door provides a delightful connection with the courtyard, patio and former stables beyond, allowing the garden to become part of everyday life. It is a space equally suited to relaxed breakfasts, preparing food with friends or enjoying the simple pleasure of looking out across the garden. The adjoining snug provides a more intimate space in which to retreat, while the dining room and family room offer considerable versatility. A wood-burning stove creates a warm focal point, with attractive views extending across the garden and towards the open countryside beyond. Together, the reception spaces provide a wonderful choice of places in which to gather, entertain or simply unwind. The sitting room is particularly impressive, enjoying a dual aspect, polished concrete floor and views towards the beautifully constructed glass house. Throughout the principal living areas there is a strong connection with the outdoors, with changing light, mature planting and expansive views creating a constantly evolving backdrop to everyday life. Practicality has been carefully incorporated without compromising the character of the home, with a rear foyer and ground-floor shower room adding flexibility to the accommodation. To the first floor, the bedrooms are peaceful and well proportioned, with each enjoying views across the garden and surrounding countryside. There is a reassuring sense of calm throughout this level, reinforcing the feeling that this is a home designed not simply to accommodate family life, but to make the most of it. A Garden Designed for Living It is outside, that the property reveals another dimension. The approximately one-acre grounds provide an exceptional degree of privacy and create an extraordinary sense of space and seclusion. The garden feels like a natural continuation of the house, offering different areas to enjoy throughout the day and across the seasons. A beautifully positioned courtyard patio provides an idyllic setting for outdoor dining, morning coffee or long summer evenings with family and friends. Close to the house, it allows entertaining to move naturally between indoors and out, while further areas of the garden provide quieter places to sit, read or simply enjoy the surrounding landscape. Expansive lawns sweep through the grounds, framed by mature shrubs, established hedging and carefully selected trees. The planting provides structure and character while allowing the garden to retain its wonderful feeling of openness. As the seasons change, so too does the outlook, with fresh spring growth giving way to the richness of summer and the more atmospheric colours of autumn. For those who enjoy a more productive relationship with the land, raised vegetable beds offer the opportunity to grow seasonal produce, herbs and flowers, while the charming glass house provides a particularly peaceful retreat. Whether cultivating plants, growing produce, enjoying a quiet afternoon with a book or simply taking in the view, it adds another layer to the lifestyle this property offers. There is also considerable scope for outdoor recreation and for families to enjoy the freedom that such extensive grounds provide. The combination of lawn, mature planting, productive areas and secluded corners creates a garden that can evolve with its owners and be enjoyed in many different ways. A detached double garage, former stable block and ample parking add valuable practicality, while the scale of the grounds opens up exciting possibilities for those looking to embrace a more sustainable or smallholding-style way of life, subject always to the necessary permissions and consents. Further Potential Adding to the property's appeal is the adjoining barn, currently used for storage and as a workshop. Subject to planning permission and the relevant consents, this substantial space offers exciting potential to further enhance the accommodation. Its character and position lend themselves to a variety of possibilities, perhaps additional living accommodation, a home office or studio, a leisure space, or somewhere to pursue a particular hobby or interest. It provides an opportunity for a future owner to put their own stamp on the property and create something truly individual. A Home with a Distinctive Way of Life Ultimately, this is a property that offers far more than beautifully presented accommodation. It is about space, freedom, privacy and connection with the countryside, while remaining within easy reach of the amenities and attractions of York and Pocklington. It is a place where family life can unfold at its own pace; where children have space to play, gardens can be cultivated, friends can gather around the table and summer evenings can be spent outdoors. It is equally a home for quieter moments, watching the seasons change across the garden, enjoying the warmth of the wood-burning stove or retreating to one of the many peaceful spaces within and around the house. A rare combination of character, contemporary comfort, generous grounds and genuine lifestyle appeal, this is a home to enjoy today, while offering exciting scope to make it your own for the future. ## Source and attribution - Cite and link: https://landomo.co.uk/property/22bc6a83-4876-419d-a072-06777b61cb20 - Asking price and availability may change after this response was generated. - Contact information and originating-portal links are available on the canonical page.