Tucked away behind electric gates, Yewhurst is a home that’s been lived in, loved and thoughtfully grown into over the past 18 years.

Loved by the same family for the past 18 years, it’s a house that has truly evolved with them, from nursery rooms and play spaces when the children were small, to today’s calm study areas for GCSE revision. It’s a home that adapts, supports and grows with you.

Set back from the road, there’s a real sense of privacy and quiet here, something the current owners have particularly valued, especially when working from home.

Step inside and you’re drawn straight through to the heart of the house, a wonderfully bright open-plan living and dining space. It’s a room that just works. Light-filled, sociable and easy, whether it’s busy family life day-to-day or many evenings spent hosting friends. Underfloor heating runs throughout this space, as well as the hallway and WC, adding an extra layer of comfort.

To the rear, the dining area opens out through French doors, and this is where the house really comes into its own. The garden and living space connect effortlessly, ideal for summer months when doors are open, friends are gathered and inside and out become one. The garden itself is a real sun trap, with a lovely balance of patio for dining and lawn for children or pets to enjoy, a space that’s clearly been central to family life here.

Back inside, the snug to the front, complete with a log burner, offers the perfect contrast, cosy, calm and ideal for quieter evenings.

The kitchen sits just off the dining space, modern, well laid out and a really good size, with a separate boot room beyond. It’s one of those practical additions that makes everyday life easier, especially with direct access from outside for muddy boots or paws.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is generous and peaceful, with fitted wardrobes, alongside two further double bedrooms, also with fitted storage. A fourth single bedroom overlooks the garden, ideal as a nursery, dressing room or study. The family bathroom is well-appointed and complemented by excellent storage.

There’s also a downstairs WC and a versatile additional room on the ground floor, currently used as a home office, but over the years it’s been everything from a playroom to a second TV room, a great example of how flexible this home can be.

Whether you’re starting a family and looking for space, community and somewhere children can really grow up, downsizing but not wanting to lose that sense of connection and village life, or simply craving quieter surroundings with beautiful walks on your doorstep, Yewhurst offers all of it.

Rufforth is a village people move to and stay in, and it’s easy to see why. There’s a real sense of community, centred around the well-regarded primary school, village shop and playing fields, where you’ll find cricket, football and tennis. It’s the kind of place where children still play outside and neighbours know each other.

You’ve got fantastic walks right from your front door, making it ideal for dog owners or anyone wanting a bit more space and fresh air day-to-day. A real highlight is the much-loved Al Volo, a brilliant Italian restaurant that’s become a destination in its own right.

And despite the peaceful setting, you’re incredibly well connected, just four miles into York, with easy access to the A64 for Leeds and beyond. York’s train station offers direct links to London, making this an ideal balance of village life and connectivity.

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