A superbly sited detached bungalow together with large garden, grass paddock and outhouses, in all extending to approx. 2.75 acres plus an additional 6 acres, situated in glorious countryside on the edge of Cropton Forest approximately 7 miles north west of Pickering. The bungalow, built in the 1930's as a forestry workers dwelling, has been modernised and extended to provide comfortable two bedroom accommodation which benefits from central heating, cavity wall insulation, for the most part double glazing, a south facing front elevation and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Sutherland Ford, forms part of a very small community of former forestry homes, situated about a mile to the north of the road connecting Cropton to Newon upon Rawcliffe and Pickering at the bottom of the escarpment. There is council maintained road most of the way with a short length of forestry road and shared privately maintained access drive. It lies within the North York Moors National Park and enjoys easy access via a network of footpaths and bridleways into the surrounding scenic countryside. Pickering provides a full range of market town amenities and facilities.

BUNGALOW, SUPERB GARDEN & GRAZING LAND - APPROX. 9 ACRES IN ALL PLUS ADDITIONAL 6 ACRES OF GRASSLAND NEARBY.

THE ACCOMMODATION

SIDE ENTRANCE/DINING ROOM

5.61m(18'5'') x 2.44m(8'0'')With uPVC stable style outer door, two rear facing uPVC windows with open view, fitted cupboards with work surface and additional wall mounted cupboards, slimline electric heater bracketed to wall.

UTILITY

2.46m(8'1'') x 1.57m(5'2'')Rear facing window.

INNER SNUG/SITTING ROOM

3.12m(10'3'') x 2.34m(7'8'') minSliding doors from dining room, arched opening to sitting room, chimney breast with open fireplace feature accommodating cast iron stove on tiled hearth, timber mantle and stone reveals.

KITCHEN

3.30m(10'10'') x 2.72m(8'11'')Rear and side facing uPVC windows, ceramic tiled floor, range of oak effect floor units with cupboards and drawers and work surface over, stainless steel sink unit, matching wall mounted units with extractor hood over the cooker position and separate glass fronted display unit.

MAIN SITTING/LIVING ROOM

4.32m(14'2'') x 3.91m(12'10'')Side facing wood casement window and double doors opening into the conseratory, radiator, open fireplace with feature brick surround, timber overmantle and tiled hearth. Exposed wood floor.

CONSERVATORY

5.28m(17'4'') x 2.29m(7'6'')South facing with picture windows in uPVC frame, brick base, exposed floor boarding, casement door opening into the garden. Baxi Brazillia gas room heater. Open views are enjoyed from this room over the paddock to the surrounding woodland.

INNER HALL

With full height cupbboard and shelving, pine panelled doors and joinery finish.

BEDROOM 1

3.89m(12'9'') x 3.25m(10'8'') maxSouth facing uPVC window with open view. Radiator, dado rail and deep fitted walk-in cupboard with shelving and hanging rails.

BEDROOM 2

2.79m(9'2'') x 2.44m(8'0'')Side facing uPVC window with view over the garden, radiator and dado rail.

BATHROOM

Side facing uPVC window, part board and clad walls to dado height, panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, w.c., radiator.

EXTERIOR

The bungalow occupies a sizeable site which has been divided up into several attractively laid out garden areas comprising a series of shaped lawns with shrub, flower borders and beds and a large variety of ornamental trees and bushes. To the front and one side there is a pond feature and extending further along on the eastern side there is a useful vegetable garden, sitting out areas, pergola and gravelled pathways. The most easterly end the garden contains a water feature with additional shrub bed. Adjoining the western boundary there are two aluminium framed GREENHOUSES.

OUTBUILDINGS

Lying on the east side of the bungalow and adjoining the garden there is a USEFUL OUTBUILDING (formerly a cow house) 24'9 x 12' built of concrete blockwork with windows and two external doors. This would make a useful stable block. Mains electricity supplied.
Adjoining is a coal bunker and lean-to store used as a dog kennel.
At the other side of the access track there is a further grassed area accommodating an old DEEP LITTER HOUSE with part concrete block base and part timber framed walls and sheet asbestos roof. Overall measurement 54' x 16'.

THE LAND

A grass paddock lies on the south side of the bungalow and is surrounded by woodland. It extends to approximately 2.25 acres. Two additional fields - OS no's 8269 adn 8358 extending to 6.36 acres are located approximately 300 yards removed.

HOME INFORMATION PACK

A Home Information Pack is available to view in the Pickering office.

SERVICES

Water and electricity.
Septic tank drainage shared with the neighbouring property to the West.

COUNCIL TAX

The property lies in band D.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:- Ryedale District Council, Ryedale House, Malton. Tel: 01653 600666.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

GENERAL: Ryedale District Council, Ryedale House, Malton. Tel: 01653 600666.
PLANNING: North York Moors National Park, Bondgage, Helmsley. Tel: 01439 770657.

ACCESS ROADS

The road with metalled surface is highway maintained. This leads to a short length of forest track off which is the private access drive/road. This latter section is maintained by the users ( eight in number ) who each pay a monthly sum, presently £ 10, into a maintenance fund.

LAND

A grass paddock lies on the south side of the bungalow and is surrounded by woodland. It extends to approx. 2.25 acres. Two additional fields - OS No's 8269 and 8358 extending to 6.36 acres are located approx. 300 yards removed.

VIEWING

By appointment through the agents. Telephone 01751 472724.

These details have been carefully prepared and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy. They are intended to be informative and interesting within the strict confines of the Act. Any mechanical or electrical device listed has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Similarly services have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service connection. Rooms sizes are approximate and are not guaranteed. 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.