Westerdale, Whitby, YO21

Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Michael Poole - Guisborough Phone: 01287 567834

<p>An opportunity to purchase a beautiful Grade II listed country cottage in the North York Moors National Park, in the village of Westerdale.</p><p>Steeped in local history and full of character, this unique four-bedroom country home occupies a picturesque position overlooking open fields, hills and moorland within the sought-after village of Westerdale. Located only 2 miles from the village of Castleton, which hosts an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ Primary School, local shops, petrol station, tearoom and public houses. The property effortlessly combines period charm with modern comforts, making it ideal for those seeking countryside living with local amenities.</p><p>This period property retains an abundance of original features and has been exceptionally maintained over the years. There are feature fireplaces, window seats, wooden beamed ceilings, internal bespoke oak joinery, doors and panelling that radiate warmth and character throughout the home. Recent high-quality improvements include stone flooring throughout the kitchen and utility areas, with a new Rayburn sealed central heating system, new bathrooms, utilities throughout and conservation velux windows.</p><p>The spacious accommodation briefly comprises a cosy living room with multi-fuel stove, a generous second reception room with working open fire victorian range cooker, separate kitchen with breakfast bar and Rayburn, utility room/boot room and a convenient ground floor W.C. To the first floor are four bedrooms, the main bedroom features an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. There is also a four-piece family bathroom with an adjoining storage room.</p><p>A further staircase leads to a fully boarded attic room, with two new Velux windows and potential to convert to a fifth bedroom (subject to planning/building regulation approval). There is also a second attic room with fitted shelving for storage and pull-down ladder for access.</p><p>Externally the front elevation has open countryside and moorland views. The established garden is enclosed with stone wall boundaries. There is an expanse of lawn, shrubbery, trees, vegetable patches and seating area. To the rear a private courtyard hosts a barbecue area, with outbuilding and undercover seating area, log store and oil tank. Gated access leads to the double driveway and further log stores and coal storage.</p><p>Properties of this calibre and historical significance rarely become available. Situated within the beautiful landscape of the North York Moors National Park, this will suit a variety of buyers looking for a peaceful country home close to the coast and local amenities. The coastal attractions of Runswick Bay and Staithes are 14 miles away, the historic seaside town and Port of Whitby is 19 miles. The market towns of Stokesley and Guisborough 10 miles, and Pickering, the home of the North York Moors Heritage Steam railway is 19 miles away.</p><p>No Known Flooding Risk</p><p>No Known Legal Obligations</p><p>Standard Broadband & Mobile Signal</p><p>No Known Rights of Way</p><p>Tenure - Freehold</p><p>Council Tax Band D</p><br/>EPC Rating: D