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A hidden gem on Station Road Character filled period home with beautiful garden retreat.

Tucked away behind a charming hedgerow towards the top of tree lined Station Road in Tadcaster, this captivating five bedroom period home offers a rare blend of historical charm, spacious living, and a magical garden. Originally part of the brewery laboratories, this unique home is steeped in local history and brimming with original features, from stripped pine doors, to a cellar and beautifully preserved architraves.

Set back from the road, a gravelled frontage hidden by mature hedging creates an inviting sense of privacy. A timber gate leads you up some steps along a welcoming path, framed by a flowering arch of fragrant climbing jasmine, to a sage green front door your first glimpse of the character that flows throughout this deceptively spacious 2,200 sq ft property.

Once inside, a central hallway guides you into the heart of the home a generous open plan kitchen and dining space, which spans the full length of the house. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light, while a large exposed brick chimney breast with monochrome tiled hearth creates a striking focal point. The kitchen features cream wooden cabinetry with solid oak worktops, an island with breakfast bar seating, and a peninsula that subtly divides the cooking and living areas. Integrated space for all appliances is included, and a classic double Belfast sink looks out over the rear garden. Stone floors are ideal in this high traffic area of the home. A door leads down to the cellar perfect for storage.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish rear lobby ideal for muddy boots and paws, with access to a beautifully appointed downstairs cloakroom WC. Here, bottle green metro tiles, elegant wallpaper, a wash hand basin sitting upon a marble shelf and brass fixtures combine for a contemporary yet timeless feel.

A true highlight of this home is the expansive ground floor living space. Currently arranged as a formal dining room and a large family lounge, this area offers flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, or even creating an open plan reception if desired. The dining room is graced with a feature wall in William Morris iconic Willow Boughs print, while the lounge boasts double doors opening onto the garden and a bold ochre yellow decorative fireplace on a granite hearth. Herringbone oak effect flooring adds warmth and continuity.

Upstairs, a multi striped wool carpet leads you on a charming journey through the first floor, which comprises three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room. Bedroom 1, currently used as a second lounge, is a generous front facing space with a central chimney breast and neutral d cor. Bedroom 2 features characterful built in pine wardrobes, an iron fireplace and a cosy cream wool carpet. Bedroom 3 offers views over the rear garden, a built in cupboard housing the boiler, and a handy wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.

The main bathroom is tastefully designed with a traditional style column radiator, oak effect flooring, a bath with electric shower over, and a modern wash basin. A further shower room on this floor also offers added convenience for busy family life, with walk in shower with luxurious waterfall head alongside a wall mounted wash hand basin and low level WC.

A delightful surprise awaits on the top floor. Fondly known as "48a", this cleverly designed and discreet second floor retreat offers two more excellent bedrooms ideal for teenagers, guests, or multi generational living. Both rooms feature Velux windows, built in and eaves storage, and sloped ceilings that add character, with Bedroom 4 also boasting a charming porthole window. A third, well appointed bathroom with a double ended bath and shower over with large Velux window completes this wonderfully versatile space.

Outside, the rear garden is a true sanctuary, with lush lawns, mature planting, and vibrant bursts of seasonal colour. A spacious patio offers a perfect spot for al fresco dining or morning coffee.

A beautiful brick porch with sage green door opens to a surprising external WC which is finished with modern tiling.

Tucked away at the rear, the fully insulated garden studio is a real asset to be used year round whether used as a home office, art studio, or cosy reading retreat. Full height glazing and skylights bring the outside in, while stylish laminate flooring and feature walls echo the character of the main home. A charming nook between the studio and the timber workshop evokes a Mediterranean feel an ideal spot to relax and unwind.

The large workshop itself, currently used as a joinery space, offers practical storage or potential for creative use.

Secure gated access from the garden leads to a private shared driveway owned by this property. Off the driveway, this home benefits from the sole ownership and use of private parking for two vehicles, plus an EVC point.