The Ultimate Rural Bolthole Set in 8.5 Acres Overlooking the Historic North York Moors Railway in the Heart of the National Park
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THE ULTIMATE RURAL BOLTHOLE SET IN 8.5 ACRES OVERLOOKING THE HISTORIC NORTH YORK MOORS RAILWAY IN THE HEART OF THE NATIONAL PARK. murk esk cottage, goathland, whitby, north yorkshire, yo22 5as THE ULTIMATE RURAL BOLTHOLE SET IN 8.5 ACRES OVERLOOKING THE HISTORIC NORTH YORK MOORS RAILWAY IN THE HEART OF THE NATIONAL PARK. murk esk cottage, goathland, whitby, north yorkshire, yo22 5as Situation Murk Esk Cottage is located in a secluded valley between the pretty villages of Goathland, Egton and Grosmont which together provide pubs, village shops, post office, tea room and primary school all in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. The property is surrounded by some of the county’s finest countryside in an area very popular with those passionate about the great outdoors. The A171 and A169 give access to Teesside, Scarborough, Pickering, Malton and York via the A64. The historic port of Whitby and coastal beach of Sandsend are less than 10 miles to the north east. Pickering and Whitby provide a range of shops and amenities for both locals and visitors to the area. Description Murk Esk Cottage is a superbly positioned detached property with extensive outbuildings, woodland and a rare planning permission for the siting of eight caravans on the land for bed and breakfast accommodation. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop a leisure and tourism enterprise in the National Park. The cottage has spectacular views over the Murk Esk valley. Built in sandstone with a pantile roof the property requires a full renovation, but has a wealth of period features which could be enhanced and incorporated into a refurbishment. In all, the internal accommodation extends to about 2,155 sq ft. Ground floor accommodation includes; kitchen with traditional fireplace, utility / hall, dining room complete with large cast iron range, sitting room with traditional open fire and a w/c with wash basin. The first floor includes three double bedrooms, one single room and a large family bathroom comprising bath, w/c and wash basin. Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler located in the kitchen. The property is predominantly single glazed windows throughout. Outside Caravan Bed and Breakfast Planning Consent The property is approached by a private driveway leading to a parking The woodlands are interspersed with areas of clearings and open area to the north. A small garden encompasses the north of the ground which have consent for the siting of eight caravans to provide house bordered by a post and rail fence. To the south of the property bed and breakfast accommodation. Further details and conditions is a large open garden with hedgerows, trees and traditional stone can be found via planning reference NYM/2011/0183/CU or by walls. Whilst this area is somewhat overgrown it could be made into a request from Savills York. This caravan siting consent, together with wonderful garden making the most of the views south, down the valley. the traditional farm buildings, could be further developed (subject to consents) to provide a very interesting leisure / camping business Traditional Farm Buildings ancillary to the main dwelling. Attached to the east of the farmhouse are single storey stone built traditional farm buildings, under a pantile roof. These cattle byres Land have been used latterly as showers for the caravan bed and breakfast Surrounding the property to the south and west are wonderful enterprise. This building provides storage space, but subject to woodlands with areas of clearings, these provide a wildlife area to be the necessary consents, could be incorporated into the residential enjoyed with the property and add an extra dimension to its amenity accommodation of the main house. To the north east is an off lying and seclusion, the total sale area extends to about 8.5 acres. small stone barn with a pantile roof, latterly used as a store and attached dog kennel. To the east is what remains of a traditional stone Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves barn being four walls only at waist height, but makes for an attractive The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing walled garden area. In the southern extreme of the garden is a large wayleaves, easements and rights of way public and private whether traditional stone barn which has fallen in to a state of disrepair, this specifically mentioned or not. There are public rights of way that pass provides the most wonderful backdrop to the garden albeit being through the property to the north, east and south of the farmhouse slightly overgrown. and wider curtilage. A mains water pipe and electricity line also pass through the land. The property will benefit from a private right of way for residential, agricultural, equestrian and holiday purposes along the Planning Authority Energy Performance Certificate access track coloured brown on the plan. Maintenance and repair North York Moors National Park Authority EPC – F of the lower section will be shared 50/50 with the vendor. From Murk The Old Vicarage, Bond Gate, Side House to the public highway the owner of Murk Esk Cottage will Helmsley, York, YO62 5BP Method of Sale be required to contribute 33% of any maintenance costs of the access Murk Esk Cottage is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. All track. These provisions are to repair and maintain with no obligation Subsidies and Grants perspective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with on any party to improve the access beyond its current condition. The land is not registered for any farm subsidy or stewardship Savills. Should the use of the track be intensified through additional consented schemes, nor are any entitlements to such schemes included in the development maintenance proportions may increase. purchase. Nearest Postcode YO22 5AS Services Sporting Rights Mains electricity and water, with private drainage. The private drainage Sporting rights are including in the sale, in so far as they are owned Viewing system is understood to be located in the land forming part of the sale. and subject to any lease agreements in place. Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Savills York 01904 Appropriate rights to drain from the private drainage system across the 617820 vendors retained property will be granted subject to making good any Mineral Rights damage done in maintaining or repairing the system. The provision of a The mineral rights are reserved from the sale. Health and Safety phone line or broadband connection is unknown. Given the potential hazard we would ask you to be as vigilant as Tenure possible when inspecting the property for your own personal safety. No Local Authority The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession. viewings of the traditional stone barn at the southern boundary of the Scarborough Borough Council garden will be permitted due to its unsafe nature. Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Council Tax Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HG Band D Date of Information Particulars prepared – May 2019 Photographs taken – May 2019 Reference – 19/05/10 WD floorplans Gross internal area (approx): Main House: 200.27 sq. m / 2155.68 sq.ft Outbuildings: 12.76 sq. m / 137.34 sq.ft Total: 213.03 sq. m / 2293.03 sq.ft This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Tr ac k Pa th Issues FB ( um) Murk Esk Cottage m) (u th Pa FB k Ruin Trac Ford Spring FB Path (um) rk Mu Oakly Beck CS This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Energy Efficiency Rating Savills York 98 River House, 17 Museum Street York YO1 7DJ [email protected] 01904 617820 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these 43 particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or savills.co.uk otherwise. 19/06/13 [WD]. .