"BROOKSIDE"

WEST BARNBY, Whitby

SOLD

This substantial mid-Victorian detached house lies in the North York Moors National Park in the rural hamlet of West Barnby some six miles west of Whitby and within commuting distance of Teesside. Structural improvements have been undertaken between 1995 and 2000 and the house now requires refurbishment. Set in approximately 4.5 acres and with outbuildings providing stabling, this former smallholding has great potential.A further paddock is available by separate negotiation if required. Wrought iron gates set between imposing stone pillars open on to a long drive through an avenue of trees, with a kitchen garden to the right, leading to the rear of the property.

The front entrance is accessed through the garden where concrete steps lead up to a sun terrace. Half-glazed PORCH/SUNLOUNGE : 6’3” x 8’11”; with corrugated Perspex roof. Oak panelled inner door with glazed light over leads into the HALL : Ceiling light and smoke alarm; understairs cupboard providing useful storage with shelving. LIVING ROOM : 14’10” x 14’10” overall; window in front elevation; ceiling light; original sandstone fireplace with wall mounted electric convector heater; two single power sockets. DINING ROOM : 15’01” x 13’10” overall; window in front elevation; original brass fitting ceiling light; tiled fireplace and hearth with open grate fire; two double power sockets and one single socket; telephone point; arch leading into:

KITCHEN : 13’8” x 8’4” overall; sash window overlooking the drive in rear elevation; fluorescent ceiling light; range of base and wall units beneath onyx style worktops; single drainer stainless steel sink; provision for gas oven (fed by LPG gas); solid fuel Aga; built-in wall cupboard housing the hot water tank which is heated from the Aga and also has an immersion heater; suspended clothes airer; two double power sockets.

UTILITY ROOM: 10’11” x 7’1”; sash window in rear elevation; ceiling light; fuse box; wall cupboard and shelf; plumbing for a washing machine; low level WC; pedestal washbasin; one double and one single power socket; door leading into a walk-in PANTRY with shelves and ceiling light.

Half glazed REAR PORCH : 9’7” x 5’5”; with corrugated Perspex roof and wooden rear door leading to the rear stone flagged yard bounded by a stone wall. Within the yard is a stone trough that covers a deep well.

From the hall, stairs leading to the first floor landing ; half way up the stairs is a feature arch window with green and red stained glass overlooking the driveway with avenue of trees. On the landing is a ceiling light; one single power socket and a hatch to the loft.

BEDROOM 1 : 12’7” x 15’1” overall; window in front elevation; ceiling light; two single power sockets.

BEDROOM 2 : 15’0” x 11’11” overall; window in front elevation; ceiling light; Victorian fireplace (not in working order); two single power sockets.

BEDROOM 3 : 10’2” x 15’0”; sash window in rear elevation; ceiling light; two power sockets.

BEDROOM 4 : 15’1” x 9’6” overall; sash window in rear elevation; ceiling light; two power sockets.

BATHROOM : 5’5” x 6’9”; window in front elevation; white bathroom suite comprising bath, pedestal washbasin with mirror over, high level WC; Dimplex fan heater; housing for the coldwater tank; the bathroom is partially tiled in green.

OUTSIDE : Outbuildings which could provide adequate stabling for a minimum of four horses, currently used for storage and coal store. There are power sockets and light to the outbuildings and access via three single doors and a pair of double (garage) doors.

There is a private lawned garden to the front overlooking the additional acreage and views towards Danby.

Notes: Council Tax Band E

IMPORTANT

Please note that none of the services nor any of the appliances at this property have been tested recently and it is the responsibility of any person or persons intending to purchase this Property to undertake their own survey or examination to ensure that they are satisfied as to the condition of such services and appliances.

GUIDE PRICE: £320,000

Viewing strictly by appointment through Colin Brown & Kidson

COLIN BROWN & KIDSON for themselves and for the Sellers of this property, whose agents they are, give notice:-
(1) These particulars are given in good faith and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
(2) None of the descriptions or statements contained in these particulars should be relied upon as representation of fact and are made without the responsibility on the part of Colin Brown & Kidson and the Sellers and the Buyers should satisfy themselves by survey, inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the same.
(3) Neither the Sellers nor Colin Brown & Kidson nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.