This cheerful and spacious home is an ideal match for a growing family looking to settle into a friendly, well-connected neighbourhood with room to spread out. With flexible living space, a generous garden, and excellent future potential, it offers both comfort for today and possibilities for tomorrow. Early viewing is strongly advised to appreciate the lifestyle on offer.

Set on a quiet, residential street in the popular Sowerby area of Thirsk, this detached home makes an excellent impression from the outset. Inside, it opens into a bright and welcoming hallway with a ground-floor WC—very handy for family life and visiting guests. The heart of the home is the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, designed with both everyday comfort and entertaining in mind. There’s plenty of room for a large table, comfy seating, and space for little ones to play, all flowing effortlessly to the rear garden through patio doors that let in natural light all day long. The kitchen itself is well-equipped with ample counter space and storage, making it easy to keep things tidy while still cooking up a storm.

Upstairs, there are three genuine double bedrooms and one well-sized single, offering flexible options for children, guests, or a home office. The main bedroom enjoys the privacy of a sleek en-suite shower room, while the family bathroom is finished to a modern standard, perfect for busy mornings. Everything is clean, contemporary, and easy to maintain, so you can focus on living, not updating.

The rear garden is one of the standout features—generous in size, fully enclosed, and mostly laid to lawn, it's just the thing for outdoor play, summer barbecues, or simply letting off steam after school. A paved patio area makes a natural spot for seating, and there’s ample room to plant borders or even add a vegetable patch. To the front, there’s a well-kept lawn and a wide driveway offering off-street parking for several vehicles, leading to a single garage.

The garage, currently used for utilities and storage, offers exciting potential. Subject to permissions, it could be converted into an annexe for a relative or teen in need of independence—or incorporated into the main living space if you're after an even bigger ground floor footprint. That flexibility means the home can easily adapt to your family's changing needs over time.

Poppy Drive sits within a modern, family-friendly development in Sowerby, a well-established part of Thirsk known for its community feel and ease of access to everyday essentials. Within walking distance, you'll find local shops, a supermarket, parks and play areas, and a choice of well-regarded primary and secondary schools—ideal for busy parents who want to be near the school run but not on top of it. The charming market town of Thirsk is just a short hop away and offers everything from independent cafés to pubs, leisure facilities, and a good helping of character.

For commuters, there’s quick access to the A19 and A1(M), while Thirsk railway station provides direct connections to York, Leeds, and London Kings Cross—making that early Monday train much less of a chore. Surrounded by the scenic North Yorkshire countryside, with the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales within easy reach, it’s a great spot for families who like a blend of village feel, modern convenience, and the great outdoors right on the doorstep.

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Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, EV Charging, Garage, Off Street
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Gas Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Broadband: FTTP