CROPTON FOREST LODGE STAPE, NEAR PICKERING, NORTH

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ESTABLISHED 1860 CROPTON FOREST LODGE STAPE, NEAR PICKERING ,YO18 8HY Malton18 miles, Pickering 9 miles, Whitby 21 miles,38 miles (all distances approximate.) A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL HOLIDAY COTTAGE COMPLEX IDYLLICALLY SITUATED WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK

Cropton Forest Lodge – An outstanding holiday cottage complex, finished and presented to a extremely high standard, reflected in its 5* status and impeccable customer reviews. Cropton Forest Lodge comprises of five, very spacious properties, set in six acres of grounds and land. ______

Middlehead Cottage –Detached period cottage, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Three Bedrooms, Bathroom, Private Garden. Meadows Edge – Entrance Hall, large Living Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms – both with En-Suite Shower Rooms Brock Cottage – Dining Kitchen, Sitting Room, Two large Double Bedrooms – both with En-Suite Shower Rooms Willows End – Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Three Bedrooms; two with En-Suite facilities and a further House Bathroom The Lodge – Beautifully presented and only recently completed spacious owners accommodation. Four bedroom, three reception room property, privately situated on the south west corner. ______

An excellent range of communal facilities including laundery, boot room and light, spacious conservatory. Ample off street parking. Double garage and a range of store rooms with further development potential (subject to planning) ______

Land & Grounds – Privately situated within approximately six acres of grassland, gardens and meadow and occupying a stunning south facing position. www.croptonforestlodge.co.uk

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE

GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 3

DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION Cropton Forest Lodge is an exceptional holiday complex. Over the past ten years, the site has been completely transformed by the current owners with great care and imagination to CONSERVATORY / RECEPTION provide a beautifully appointed owners home together with a first rate complex of four letting 9.90 m (32'6'') x 3.12 m (10'3'') cottages, superb communal facilities and grounds. A testament to its quality is its 5 star Enjoy Stone flagged flooring. Double doors opening out onto the terrace. Exposed stone walls. grading, its 5 star Tripadvisor rating and its listing with esteemed holiday cottage website Alastair Sawday`s `Special Escapes`. BOOT ROOM 3.20 m (10'6'') x 2.20 m (7'3'') Each distinctive property has been finished off and presented to the highest of standards, with Fitted benches. Coat hooks. Two fitted wardrobes providing a good level of storage. Alcove bespoke joiner fitted kitchens in each property, hand crafted beams, solid oak floors and high with fitted shelving. Radiator with fretted cover. Panelled walls to part. Internal window. quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The property is situated within the beautiful North Door to; York Moors National Park and is set within six acres of grassland, wild flower meadow and gardens with fantastic countryside views. The property is an ideal base for a leisure business LAUNDRY ROOM being peacefully located within stunning countryside, yet the market town of Pickering is only 3.25 m (10'8'') x 3.16 m (10'4'') 9 miles away, with York, Malton and Whitby all within easy reach. Range of bespoke fitted wood base and wall units with fitted cupboards with tall storage cupboard and shelving. Two automatic washing machine points. Tumble drier point. Double The accommodation is really quite unique, both in terms of what is on offer and the flexibility sized ceramic Belfast sink. Radiator. Panelled walls to part. of the facilities. There is great scope for the business to be expanded further and the site opened up to cater for any number of ventures, as a superb wedding venue for example, tailor CLOAKROOM made course centre, bed and breakfast or as an equestrian holiday complex. Alternatively the 2.00 m (6'7'') x 1.97 m (6'6'') property would make a super family home, ideal for cross-generational living. The cottages High flush WC. Wash hand basin. Casement window to the side elevation. may be let on a longer term assured shorthold tenancy (AST) to those living within the Parks. INTERNAL COVERED HALLWAY Set in around six acres the land creates an incredible degree of privacy, but would also appeal Stone flagged floor. Exposed stone walls. Half glazed windows looking out onto the south to those with equestrian or small holding interests. The property comprises of five properties facing courtyard garden. Three sets of French doors opening out onto the courtyard. The in total; hallway leads out from the conservatory and winds around to Meadow`s Edge, Brock Cottage and Willows` End, with the covered hallway ending at the entrance to The Lodge. The Lodge - Owners accommodation – Beautifully appointed and very spacious family accommodation. Boot room, large dining kitchen with bespoke fitted units, stunning open plan MEADOW`S EDGE living dining area with steps leading up to a further sitting area. Large ground floor bedroom/ further reception room and ground floor shower room. On the first floor, large landing with FRONT DOOR living and study space, double bedroom with high quality en-suite, large house bathroom and Bespoke solid painted front door with stud work. spacious, dual aspect Master Suite with interconnecting living room/ fourth bedroom.

Middlehead Cottage - The original farmhouse, believed to date back some 160 years, and ENTRANCE HALL has a wealth of original features including wide floorboards and beamed ceilings. Large sitting Stairs to the first floor. Radiator with fretted cover. Under stairs cupboard housing Grant oil room with cast iron stove, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and house bathroom. To the fired central heating boiler and water tank. Door to living area. front and side there is a private cottage garden and flagged patio area. LIVING KITCHEN Meadow`s Edge – A spacious two bedroom property with large living room, with a feature 6.20 m (20'4'') x 4.64 m (15'3'') inglenook fireplace with cast iron stove. Both of the large double bedrooms have en-suite Solid oak floors throughout. Beamed ceiling. Range of bespoke shaker style painted base and shower rooms. wall units incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated

Brock Cottage – Well specified accommodation comprising; living room, dining farmhouse appliances including; Bosch dishwasher and Bosch fridge. Hotpoint electric oven with chrome style kitchen, two large double bedrooms both with en-suite facilities. extractor hood over. Large living area with Inglenook fireplace housing cast iron wood burning stove. Casement windows to the rear over looking the fields to the back. Two radiators with Willows` End – Spacious cottage providing three bedroom accommodation, large living fretted covers. Television point. room, dining kitchen, en-suites to two rooms and a further house bathroom.

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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. 3.00 m (9'10'') x 1.50 m (4'11'') Wash hand basin and low flush. WC set into vanity cupboard units. Fitted large shower cubicle with bi fold door, aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Electric light and shaver point. Exposed beams. Half panelling to the walls. Extractor fan.

BROCK COTTAGE

FRONT DOOR Bespoke solid painted front door with stud work.

SITTING ROOM 4.64 m (15'3'') x 3.96 m (13'0'') Solid oak floor. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Television point. Casement window to the rear with views over the fields to the back. Stairs to the first floor.

DINING KITCHEN 4.00 m (13'1'') x 2.80 m (9'2'') Solid oak floors throughout. Beamed ceiling. Range of bespoke shaker style painted base and wall units incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances including Bosch dishwasher and Bosch fridge. Electric oven with chrome extractor hood over. Casement windows to the rear over looking the fields to the back. Door to the front. Boiler cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR

Meadow`s Edge spacious living area LANDING FIRST FLOOR Loft access hatch. LANDING Window to the rear on the half landing. Half panelled walls. Loft access hatch. Fitted store BEDROOM ONE cupboard. Radiator. 4.16 m (13'8'') x 3.30 m (10'10'') Beamed ceiling. Radiator. High level television point. Casement windows to the rear and front. BEDROOM ONE Double fitted cupboards. 4.10 m (13'5'') x 4.00 m (13'1'') Built in joiner fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Two casement windows to the rear with lovely EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM views. Casement window to the side. Beamed ceilings. High level television point. 3.00 m (9'10'') x 1.80 m (5'11'') Wash hand basin and low flush WC set into fitted units. Large fitted shower cubicle with bi EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM fold door, aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. 2.80 m (9'2'') x 2.00 m (6'7'') Electric light and shaver point. Exposed beams. Half panelling to the walls. Casement window Wash hand basin and low flush WC set into vanity cupboard units. Fitted large shower cubicle to the front. with bi fold doors, aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Electric light and shaver point. Exposed beams. Half panelling to the walls. Casement BEDROOM TWO window to the rear. 3.00 m (9'10'') x 3.00 m (9'10'') Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Television point. Casement windows to the rear and front. Double BEDROOM TWO fitted cupboards with access to water tank. 5.33 m (17'6'') x 3.60 m(11'10'') Large double room. Two windows to the front elevation. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. High level television point. Fitted walk in wardrobe. 5

Casement windows to the rear overlooking the fields to the back.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.80 m (9'2'') x 1.80 m (5'11'')

Wash hand basin and low flush WC set into fitted units. Large fitted shower cubicle with bi- fold door, aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. SITTING ROOM Electric light and shaver point. Exposed beams. Half panelling to the walls. Casement window 5.04 m (16'6'') x 3.80 m (12'6'') to the front. Solid oak floor. Beamed ceiling. Cast iron log burning stove set on a stone hearth with surround and solid oak over mantel. Two radiators with fretted covers. Beamed ceiling. WILLOWS` END Television points. Two casement windows to the rear over looking the fields to the back.

FRONT DOOR FIRST FLOOR Bespoke solid painted front door with stud work. LANDING ENTRANCE HALL Loft access hatch. Radiator on half landing. Casement window to the rear. Half panelling to the Stairs to the first floor. Radiator with fretted cover. Under stairs cupboard housing Grant oil walls. fired central heating boiler and water tank. Door to sitting room to left and kitchen to right. BEDROOM ONE DINING KITCHEN 6.10 m (20'0'') x 3.00 m (9'10'') max 3.99 m (13'1'') x 3.24 m (10'8'') Casement windows to the front and rear. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. High level television point. Solid oak floors throughout. Beamed ceiling. Range of bespoke shaker style painted base and Double fitted cupboards. Exposed beams. Feature fitted oak headboard. wall units incorporating two bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and a separate hygiene sink unit. Integrated appliances including; Bosch dishwasher and Bosch fridge. Large Rangemaster gas / electric cooker with tiled splash back and fitted extractor canopy over.

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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.77 m (9'1'') x 1.80 m (5'11'') Wash hand basin and low flush WC set into fitted units. Large fitted shower cubicle with bi fold door, aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Electric light and shaver point. Exposed beams. Half panelling to the walls. Casement window to the front.

MIDDLEHEAD COTTAGE

FRONT DOOR Solid wood panelled painted door.

SITTING ROOM 7.10 m (23'4'') x 2.70 m (8'10'') Cast iron multi fuel stove set on a stone hearth with solid oak over mantel. Window to the front with window seat. Windows to the rear and side elevations. Television point. Beamed ceiling. Timed convector wall heater.

ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to the First Floor.

DINING ROOM 3.20 m (10'6'') x 2.90 m (9'6'') Windows to the front and side elevations. Beamed ceiling. Karndean wood effect tiled flooring. Fitted alcove. Timed convector wall heater. Fitted under stairs storage cupboard.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. KITCHEN 3.00 m (9'10'') x 1.80 m (5'11'') 3.95 m (13'0'') x 2.17 m(7'1'') Wash hand basin and low flush WC set into fitted units. Shower cubicle with bi fold door, Range of bespoke fitted base and wall units incorporating double drainer stainless steel sink aquaboard lining and chrome shower over. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Electric light and unit with mixer tap. Beamed ceiling. Timber door to the rear, out onto the courtyard. shaver point. Exposed beams. Three quarter panelling to the walls. Casement window to the front. FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM TWO LANDING 3.00 m (9'10'') x 2.00 m (6'7'') Window to the rear. Stripped floor boards. Radiator. Casement window to the rear elevation. BEDROOM ONE HOUSE BATHROOM 3.30 m (10'10'') x 3.30 m (10'10'') 2.00 m (6'7'') x 1.80 m (5'11'') Floorboards. Beamed ceiling. Window to the front elevation, with pretty views over the Matching white suite comprising of; low flush WC and wash hand basin set into vanity unit. meadow to the front. Beamed ceiling. Bath with shower over and fully tiled surround. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Half panelled walls to part. Electric light and shaver point. Casement window to the front. BEDROOM TWO 3.30 m (10'10'') x 2.93 m (9'7'') BEDROOM THREE Floorboards. Beamed ceiling. Window to the front elevation, with pretty views over the 4.00 m (13'1'') x 3.00 m (9'10'') meadow to the front. Beamed ceiling. Fitted cupboard. Casement windows to the side and rear elevations. Radiator. High level television point. Fixed bespoke panelled headboard.

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GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM 2.80 m (9'2'') x 1.77 m (5'10'') Panelled walls to part. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC set into solid wood and painted vanity cupboards. Large shower cubicle with aquaboard lining and chrome fittings. Recessed lighting. Limestone travertine floor. Access to heating manifold.

DINING KITCHEN 6.00 m (19'8'') max x 5.70 m (18'8'') Limestone travertine floor. Bespoke range of fitted painted shaker style base units incorporating a triple bowl ceramic Belfast sink with fitted drainers. Solid oak worktops. Integrated appliances including automatic dishwasher. Brittania stainless steel range cooker set with a tiled insert and extractor canopy over. Windows to the front and side. Oak plank door to the living area. Telephone, television and internet point.

BEDROOM THREE 3.00 m (9'10'') x 2.17 m (7'1'') Floorboards. Beamed ceiling. Window to the rear elevation. Beamed ceiling. Access to loft

BATHROOM 2.65 m (8'8'') x 2.00 m (6'7'') Matching white suite comprising of bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Wooden effect vinyl floor covering. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Electric shaver point. Tiled splash back to part. Convector heated ladder towel rail.

THE LODGE – OWNERS ACCOMMODATION LIVING/DINING AREA 7.10 m (23'4'') x 4.63 m (15'2'') SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR Open plan, with split mezzanine style accommodation. Limestone travertine flooring. Half glass door. Windows to both sides. External doors to both sides leading out onto private area within the

BOOT ROOM courtyard and to the garden. Large brick Inglenook fireplace housing cast iron multi fuel stove 4.10 m (13'5'') max x 3.80 m (12'6'') max set under a carved oak mantel. Beamed ceiling. Six oak steps up to;

Range of bespoke joiner fitted painted base units incorporating ceramic Belfast sink with mixer SITTING ROOM tap. Casement window to the front. Limestone travertine floor. Underfloor heating 5.94m (19'6'') x 5.47m (17'11'') throughout. Beamed ceiling. Solid oak plank door to Kitchen Three windows to the rear. Limestone travertine flooring with underfloor heating. Beamed 8 ceiling. Wall light points. Television point.

RECEPTION ROOM/BEDROOM 4 6.00 m (19'8'') x 5.56 m (18'3'') Limestone travertine flooring. Windows to the front and side. Beamed ceilings,

REAR ENTRANCE HALL Limestone travertine floor with under floor heating. Door to covered hallway leading to holiday cottages. Stairs to the first floor with window on the half landing. Under stairs cupboard housing Grant oil boiler and water cylinder. Second heating manifold under stairs

FIRST FLOOR Hand crafted solid wood staircase. Window on the half landing. Half panelled walls.

SIDE LANDING 7.70 m(25'3'') x 1.50 m(4'11'') max Casement window to the rear. Fitted cupboard.

MAIN LANDING SNUG 4.00 m(13'1'') x 3.00 m(9'10'') Casement window to the side. Radiator. Telephone point.

BEDROOM ONE 4.40 m(14'5'') x 2.90 m(9'6'') Radiator. Casement window to the rear, with lovely views across pasture land towards the forestry.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.80 m(9'2'') x 1.60 m(5'3'') Walk in shower cubicle with stone tiled walls. Low flush WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Tiled walls. Fitted mirror with recessed lighting. Casement window to the rear. Extractor fan. Wood floor.

REAR LANDING Door to bedroom three. Door to;

BEDROOM TWO 3.90m(12'10'') x 3.10m(10'2'') Casement windows to the side and front. Radiator. Double doors opening into

BEDROOM THREE/DRESSING ROOM 3.90 m(12'10'') x 2.90 m(9'6'') Casement window to the side. Radiator. Door opening out into the rear landing.

HOUSE BATHROOM 3.20 m(10'6'') x 1.90 m(6'3'') Natural stone tiled walls. Bath with shower over set in a panelled surround. Low flush WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Panelled walls. Tiled walls. Fitted mirror with recessed lighting. Casement window to the front. Extractor fan. Wood floor. 9

OUTSIDE GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS Cropton Forest Lodge is approached via a metalled Forestry Commission single track road Mains water, septic tank. Oil fired central heating.. Wireless internet connection is available. with ample parking to be found on the large tarmac parking area to the side of the property. At the centre of the complex is a sheltered landscaped courtyard garden. The emphasis here EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES has been on colour and scent with honeysuckle and wisteria trained up the walls, beds filled The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, drainage with herbs, lavender, poppies and lupins among other and with several herbaceous shrubs. and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Surrounding the property are mature shrubs and trees with the wild flower meadow stretching out to the front, up to the forestry and farmland behind. The owners property has SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS its own, very private garden, set well away from the guest accommodation there is a large It is assumed that sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale. patio are, ideal for sitting out and taking in the fabulous views. COUNCIL TAX & BUSINESS RATES LAND Band D Current amount payable: to be confirmed. Business Rates: To the rear of the property is a large grass field, measuring 4.5 acres approximately. The field is bounded on the east by post and wire fencing, with a rebuilt stone wall to the west of the TENURE property, and a recently (2010) planted hedge/tree fence to the north. There is a water supply We understand that the property is Freehold and vacant possession will be granted upon completion. at the back of the property. To the front is a further open grassed area, currently used a meadow land and measures 0.8 acres approximately, and could easily be fenced in to create a METHOD OF SALE useful paddock. The house, complex, buildings and gardens sit in one and a half acres. The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The agents reserve the right to

conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion, should interest be sufficient. To be kept DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP informed of sales progress, interested parties should inform the agents of their interest on 01653 697 6.50 m (21'4'') x 6.50 m (21'4'') 820 or 01751 472 766. Twin double painted doors. Concrete floor. Over head and metal shelving storage. Electric light and power. VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the Agent’s office in Malton, 01653 697820 or Pickering 01751 472766. STORE ROOMS

There is a series of four sizable store rooms to the eastern edge of the property, adjoining the IMPORTANT NOTICE conservatory, which have the potential to create either a further holiday home, office suites All measurements are approximate (and in the case of the buildings have been taken externally). The for the business or staff accommodation - subject to all necessary planning consents services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service reconnection. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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SITTING AREA – THE LODGE LIVING ROOM – THE LODGE

BEDROOM – THE LODGE KITCHEN – THE LODGE