Victorian vicarage which 'oozes elegance' listed at £875k

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A "magnificent" elevated six-bedroom vicarage which "oozes elegance" and comes with an acre of grounds is up for sale in Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen.

Offered at £875,000, the detached Victorian period home has been described as “immaculately presented throughout” with original features retained after a renovation carried out in 2013.

According to the listing, the property sits in a “standalone position on the edge of the desirable village of Soulby” and looks over countryside towards the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Another sitting room could used as a library (Image: David Britton)

Accommodation is arranged across three floors, with six bedrooms and further development potential on the second floor, subject to any necessary permissions.

The listing highlights an “impressive central staircase” in the entrance hallway, which has ornate cornicing and two radiators.

Living spaces on the ground floor include a dining room, sitting room, library/snug, kitchen, boot room, pantry, utility room, and a toilet.

A grand master bedroom at the Soulby house (Image: David Britton)

Both the sitting room and dining room feature sash windows with working shutters, high ceilings, and large period fireplaces.

The dining room includes a marble fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a storage cupboard, while the sitting room has a marble fireplace on a slate hearth and dual aspect views over the garden and towards open countryside.

A snug room has a stone fireplace, original cornicing, and sash window.

Space for fine dining at the Soulby property (Image: David Britton)

The kitchen is fitted in a shaker style with a granite work surface, Belfast sink, oil-fired Aga, AEG hob, integrated AEG double oven, kitchen island and tiled flooring.

Adjoining the kitchen is a pantry with shelving, followed by a utility room offering further workspace, a Belfast style sink and space for white goods.

A rear porch leads to the garden, and there is access to a boiler room.

A luxury bathroom with a standalone bathtub (Image: David Britton)

On the first floor, three double bedrooms, a single bedroom currently used as a dressing room, and a large family bath and shower room are accessed from the landing.

Period fireplaces feature in some bedrooms of the £875k property. The bathroom provides a walk-in shower, claw foot bath, traditional toilet, and a double airing cupboard.

The second floor has two further double rooms, both with development potential for ensuite bathrooms by converting loft space, according to the listing.

Extensive grounds come with the property (Image: David Britton)

Outside, a sweeping driveway leads to “ample parking” and landscaped gardens described as being surrounded by established trees, flower beds, lawns, and terraces at the listed property.

Stone outbuildings and a garage are located at the rear.

Soulby is described in the listing as “peaceful” and rural, with access to the A66, M6 and Settle to Carlisle railway.

The Soulby property's kitchen (Image: David Britton)

Interested parties seeking more information, or looking to arrange a property viewing, are urged to contact David Britton Estates on 01768 881111.

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