STOREY HOUSE FARM , PICKERING, NORTH MOORS NATIONAL PARK

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ESTABLISHED 1860 STOREY HOUSE FARM HARTOFT PICKERING NATIONAL PARK Rosedale Abbey 3 miles, Pickering 9 miles, 16 miles, 18 miles, York 35 miles. (All distances approximates

A BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED 38 ACRE RESIDENTIAL FARM

Storey House: A traditional period farmhouse which has been modernised and extended to provides spacious family accommodation with lovely views. The accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Entertaining / BBQ Kitchen, Dining Room, Inner Hall, Snug, Office, Back Hall, Boot Room, Kitchen, Utility Room. To the first floor is a Master En-suite Bedroom, Three further Bedrooms, Bathroom and Study. To the second floor are two Bedrooms, Study and Bathroom.

Holiday Cottage: A spacious and well appointed three bedroom, two bathroom holiday cottage. The accommodation comprises: Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom. To the first floor are two Bedrooms and a Bathroom.

Buildings: A small range of relatively modern buildings providing good quality general purpose storage and some more older buildings requiring renovation but offering potential subject to consents.

Land: In all around 38 acres of which approximately 33 acres is productive grassland utilised for grazing and interspersed with around 3.7 acres of mature mixed woodland shelterbelts, Hartoft Beck frontage and the land offers both environmental and sporting value.

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE In all approximately 38 acres (15.37 ha)

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DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND Storey House Farm is an attractively situated residential farm, comprising a substantial 6 bedroom period farmhouse which has been sympathetically extended and modernised, a 3 bedroom holiday cottage, a range of buildings and in all is situated in around 38 acres of grass land interspersed with mature trees and shelterbelts.

The farm is situated in a beautiful elevated position in an unrivalled position and there are lovely views over the land and woodland beyond. The property is south facing and the grounds receive good sunlight throughout the day. The house extension has been designed to utilise the superb position and fine views and provides a contemporary feel in a period house.

The property benefits from a 3 bedroom holiday cottage and is situated in an ideal position for a tourism based business, Hartoft being an excellent base to explore the North Moors, Heritage Coastline and the local market towns of Pickering, and Helmsley, all of which have a variety of attractions. There are a number of good quality footpaths and bridleways nearby, providing high quality rural walks and direct access to nearby bridleways which provide excellent hacking over the attractive National Parks countryside.

The general setting would make the house a superb residential or lifestyle property base and further buildings could possibly be remodelled and developed to ancillary accommodation or holiday cottage accommodation subject to the necessary consents.

The property is attractively accessed over a private driveway passing a duck pond and an orchard. The farm is situated within 38 acres, in a lovely ring fence with the benefit of having no rights of way or footpaths across it, making it ideal for those looking for a private rural property. The Hartoft Beck flows along the southern boundary and there are lovely woodland walks along the beck.

LOCATION The property is beautifully situated in a prominent and elevated position in open countryside, and has outstanding south facing views over the land, which is completely private. The property has two accesses with an “in-and-out” road access off a council maintained road.

Hartoft comprises of a small cluster of properties located only three miles to the south of Rosedale Abbey. Rosedale Abbey is a busy rural village and the principal settlement in the Rosedale Valley. Rosedale Abbey is an important tourist destination and offers unrivalled opportunities for outdoor recreation within the National Park. Within the village is a deli and stores, tea room, public houses, primary school and craft workshops.

Pickering, known as ‘The Gateway to the Moors’ is a charming market town with a wide range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, sports centre, restaurants, public houses and an array of retailers. The town also boasts a number of visitor attractions. There is the \ terminus of the North York Moors Railway, an 18 mile steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the Moors. There is a 12th century castle, a museum of rural life and a

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STOREY HOUSE ENTERTAINING / BBQ KITCHEN Storey House farmhouse is a substantial detached period property has been sympathetically 5.29m (17'4'') x 3.98m (13'1'') renovated and extended to provide spacious accommodation and has been designed and re- Indian limestone floor with underfloor heating. Bifold doors opening out onto the limestone modelled to make the most of the elevated setting and fine views. terrace; creating a seamless in/out entertaining area. Exposed stone walls. Fitted kitchen with solid Butcher Block worktops incorporating stainless steel sink unit. Integrated fridge freezer, The property is situated in a lovely elevated position with exceptional views over the farmland integrated wine cooler and electric oven with matching halogen hob and extractor hood and the National Park countryside. overhead. Integrated dishwasher. Candelabra light fitting and bespoke pendant light. Interconnecting door to the Holiday Cottage. The property has well-proportioned rooms and amounts to around 1,800 sq.ft, comprising:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL Bisca wrought iron and oak return staircase. Indian limestone floor with underfloor heating. Sash windows to both sides. Wall lights. Oak panelled door.

SITTING ROOM 7.65m (25'1'') x 5.20m (17'1'') Bespoke carved fireplace, Jotul multi-fuel fire can be open or closed. Oak floor. Double doors leading out onto the gravelled Terrace. Door out to the side. Casement window. Exposed beams. Recessed ceiling lights.

INNER HALL Radiator. Fitted cupboard. Telephone point.

SNUG 3.70m (12'2'') x 3.60m(11'10'') Oak beams. Cast iron wood burning stove set on a stone hearth with period stone fireplace.

END HALL Door outside. Stairs to the First Floor. Electric wall heater. Fitted bookcase.

OFFICE 2.80m (9'2'') x 2.00m (6'7'') Radiator. Casement window. Fitted shelving. telephone points,

DINING ROOM 6.10m (20'0'') x 3.30m (10'10'') Cast iron multi fuel stove set on a stone hearth with matching carved surround. Fireside fitted cupboards. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Sash window with window seat. 5

REAR HALL Timber stable door. Radiator. Two casement windows to the side. Recessed lighting.

UTILTY ROOM Range of white gloss fitted base and wall units incorporating stainless steel sink unit. Recessed ceiling lights. Washing machine and tumble drier point. Stairs to the First Floor. Heated ladder towel rail. Window to the rear.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN 4.90m (16'1'') x 4.50m (14'9'') Range of fitted base and wall units incorporating two door Racing Green Aga set within exposed brick recess with inset feature timber. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Two casement windows to the south east. Two casement windows to the north west. Telephone point. Dishwasher point. Beams.

BACK HALL 2.80m (9'2'') x 2.00m (6'7'') Timber panelled door with fan light.

BOOT ROOM 2.80m (9'2'') x 2.16m (7'1'') Coat hanging space. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin with vanity unit. Heated ladder towel rail. Window to the side BEDROOM THREE

4.00m (13'1'') x 3.60m (11'10'') FIRST FLOOR Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Sash window to the front hardwood double glazed with deep sill. Two

fitted cupboards LANDING

5.70m (18'8'') x 4.60m (15'1'') BATHROOM Sash windows to-both sides. Radiator. Exposed stone wall. Full height to the rafters with 2.70m (8'10'') x 2.00m (6'7'') branched candelabra light. Oak floor. Fitted cupboard housing water tank. Radiator. White suite bath with thermostatic shower over. Wash hand basin with vanity unit. Anti mist

motion detecting mirror. Low flush WC. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Recessed lights. MASTER BEDROOM Extractor fan. Window to the rear. Shaver point. Duel fuel heated chrome towel rail. 7.65m (25'1'') x 3.00m (9'10'')

Three casement windows. Three radiators. Television points. Fitted wardrobes. Recessed STORAGE ROOM ceiling lights. Bedside lights. 3.00 m(9'10'') x 2.85 m(9'4'')

Range of fitted linen cupboards and storage with lights. Engineered oak floor. Recessed ceiling BATHROOM lights. 5.50m (18'1'') x 2.10m (6'11'')

Ceramic tiled floor. Dual fuel heated chrome towel rails. Bath with tiled surround. Twin sink OFFICE/BEDROOM FOUR unit with fitted drawers. Anti fog motion activated mirror. Walk in double width shower 4.66m (15’3’’) x 3.65m (12’0’’) cubicle with tiled surround. Low flush WC. Recessed ceiling lights. Oak floor. Velux roof lights to the front and rear. Radiator. Recessed lights.

INNER LANDING STUDY Stairs to Second Floor with under stairs cupboard. Radiator. Stairs down to ground floor. 3.6m (11’10’’) x 2.7m (8’1’’)

Solid oak floor. Void with services power and water. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Conservation BEDROOM TWO style velux roof light. 3.57m (11'9'') x 3.32m (10'11'')

Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Sash window to the front hardwood double glazed with deep sill. 6 fitted cupboard

SECOND FLOOR HOLIDAY COTTAGE

LANDING Exposed beam. Conservation Velux roof light. Loft inspection hatch

BEDROOM FIVE 4.58m (15'0'') x 3.60m (11'10'') Exposed beam. Casement to the side. Velux roof light. Radiator. Fitted range of cupboards. Roof light.

BEDROOM SIX 3.30m (10'10'') x 2.96m (9'9'') Exposed beam. Velux roof light. Radiator. feature recess.

OFFICE 3.30m (10'10'') x 2.20m (7'3'') Exposed beam. Conservation style roof light. Radiator. Range of fitted cupboards and shelving.

BATHROOM 2.80m (9'2'') x 1.80m (5'11'') White suite bath with theromstatic shower over. Wash hand basin with vanity unit. Low flush WC. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Conservation style roof light. Beam. Recessed lights. Extractor fan. Duel fuel heated chrome towel rail

Situated attached to the north east of the house is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage which provides spacious accommodation and has the potential to provide a useful income stream.

The accommodation comprises:

DINING KITCHEN 4.60m (15'1'') x 3.80m (12'6'') Fitted base and wall units incorporating stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Integrated fridge freezer. Integrated electric oven and four ring halogen hob with extractor overhead. Tiled walls to part. Casement to the rear. Radiator. Doors out to the Terrace at the rear. Washing machine point,

LIVING ROOM 4.60m (15'1'') x 4.00m (13'1'') Timber stable door from the courtyard. Radiator. Half panelled walls to part. Casement window to the south east with superb views. Two wall light points. Cast iron multi fuel stove set on a tiled hearth within an exposed brick recess and a feature inset timber mantel. Three wall light points. Fitted cupboard and shelving. Stairs to the First Floor

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BUILDINGS The farm benefits from a range of traditional and more modern farm buildings suitable for livestock and general storage purposes.

The property includes some dilapidated buildings requiring renovation and the following buildings:

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING 18.10m (59'5'') x 8.80 m(28'10'') Steel portal frame clear span construction. Concrete floor, block walls. Fibre cement sheeting to sides and roof. Single stable. electric and water. Contains water pumping system and holding tank.

HAY BARN 13.80m (45'3'') x 9.10m (29'10'') Steel portal frame. Tin sheeting to east west and north elevation.

INNER HALL LAND Airing cupboard with fitted linen shelving and housing floor mounted oil fired central heating In all the farm amounts to around 38 acres of which the agricultural land on the holding boiler. amounts to approximately 33 acres of grassland, around 3.7 acres of mature woodland, with the remainder being roads, gardens and grounds. The land is in a compact ring fence and is BATHROOM home to a variety of wildlife and the Hartoft Beck borders to the south. The topography of 2.44m (8’) x 1.3m (4’3’’) the land gently slopes to the south and lends itself to a small farm shoot. White suite bath with thermostatic shower over. Pedestal Wash hand basin. Low flush WC. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Recessed lights. Extractor fan. Tiled walls to part.

BEDROOM ONE 4.85m (15’11’’) x 3.40m (11’2’’) Steps up to a mezzanine floor providing a library area. Radiator. Casement windows to both sides. Fitted wardrobes, Wall lights.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM TWO 4.50m (14'9'') x 2.85 m(9'4'') Velux roof light. Casement window to the side. Wood floor. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 4.50m (14'9'') x 3.76m (12'4'') Velux roof light. Wood floor. Radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 4.50m (14'9'') x 1.48m (4'10'') Walk in thermostatic shower. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Eaves void. 8

GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS METHOD OF SALE The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Interested parties should BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME register their interest with the agents to be involved in sale negotiations. For those with The land has not been registered with the Rural Payments Agency for entitlements to the queries or to inform the agents of their interest please contact Tom Watson on 01653 697 820 or email: [email protected] Basic Payment Scheme.

ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES Storey House Farm, Hartoft, Pickering, , YO18 8RP The land is not situated within any environmental schemes.

DIRECTIONS EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES Travelling from Pickering on the A170, turn right into Wrelton village. Proceed through the The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, village, continuing to Cropton, and continue forward. After approximately 2.75 miles you will drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these reach the Blacksmiths Arms Country House Hotel, proceed forward and take the immediate particulars or not. There are no footpaths over the holding. right turn signposted Egton Bridge. Continue along Rigg End road for approximately 0.5 miles and the property is the next property along the road on the right hand side, after passing Low BOUNDARIES Farm, with the entrance just before the Parish notice board. The vendors will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary fences and hedges etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electric. Spring water supply. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS central heating. Under floor heating to part. Council Tax: House: Band F. Sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale. Cottage: Rateable Value: £3,150 (100% small business rates relief applies.)

Planning: North York Moors National Park Authority Tel: 01439 770657. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Tenure: The property is Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon An EPC has been prepared for the farmhouse and cottage is available for inspection at the completion. agents Malton office, or please find insert attached. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents office in Malton, 01653 697 820 Postcode: YO18 8RP (Please do not rely on Sat Nav, please also view location plan). WATER Guide Prices: As a whole: £950,000.

There is a private spring water supply serving the land, the buildings and the farmhouse.

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FLOORPLANS

Ground Floor First Floor

PLANS NOT TO SCALE For identification and indicative layout / guide only. Details and photographs prepared January / February 2018. All measurements are approximate. The services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service re-connection. The property is brought as seen. 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 Second Floor 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. C010 Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306

PROFESSIONALS IN PROPERTY SINCE 1860

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