Two semi detached stone built houses each with a large garden situated in a superb position overlooking open countryside in a rural location close to, but outside the curtilage of, the picturesque village of Cropton. The two houses are well set back from the road with established and mature gardens enjoying a southerly aspect to the front. They are located to the north east of the village and are accessed via the quiet country road which leads out to Sutherland, Cawthorne and Newton upon Rawcliffe and Pickering is also easily reached by this scenic route so avoiding the A170. Both houses require extensive modernisation and refurbishment. The original structures are in stone but the extensions are either wholly or partly built with reconstiututed stone. They provide an opportunity to create distinctive homes in a superb location or alternatively for those seeking a large country house the two could readily be combined. Holly and Ivy cottages stand in approximately half an acre of grounds, each having a separate drive with basic garage faclities. Cropton an a peaceful and unspoilt village of traditional stone dwellings situated on the edge of the fabulous countryside of the North York Moors National Park. Rosedale and surrounding moorland lies to the north west and the forests, woodland, valleys and open moorland of Cropton and Wheeldale lie to the north east. The market town of Pickeing is easily reached and Cropton boasts a church, an excellent village hall/community centre adn a pub/restaurant with own micro brewery. A network of footpaths and bridleways extend into the surrounding countryside.

HOLLY COTTAGE

SIDE ENTRANCE

With quarry tiled floor, glazed inner and outer doors, CLOAKROOM off with w.c., quarry tiled floor and window.

KITCHEN

4.50m(14'9'') x 3.63m(11'11'') maximunRear facing windows overlooking the garden, quarry tiled floor, Rayburn Royale range/boiler ( solid fuel ), pantry cupboard with cold shelf and sliding door.

UTILITY

2.16m(7'1'') x 1.50m(4'11'')Quarry tiled floor, side facing window, rear door, Belfast style sink.

LIVING ROOM

5.21m(17'1'') x 3.71m(12'2'')Front and side windows, open joist and board ceiling, open fire in tile and dressed stone surround, radiator and front door. Borrowed light window into entrance vestibule and staircase to first floor.

SITTING ROOM

4.29m(14'1'') x 3.05m(10'0'')South facing window, radiator, open joist and board ceiling.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With stairwell, cottage style board and latch doors.

BEDROOM ONE

3.12m(10'3'') x 3.25m(10'8'')south facing window, timber partition to landing with borrowed light.

BEDROOM TWO

5.21m(17'1'') x 3.76m(12'4'')Front and side facing windows, radiator and fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM THREE

4.09m(13'5'') x 3.63m(11'11'')Rear facing windows, wash basin.

BATHROOM

3.51m(11'6'') x 2.11m(6'11'')Side facing window. Bath, wash basin, w.c, heated towel rail and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

EXTERIOR

Holly Cottage is the easterly cottage of the pair and it is nicely positioned set well back from the road with good sized site with much of the garden area together with access and garage lying on the easterly side of the house. The garden is a delight and contains a good number of shrubs, bushes and ornamental trees of a mature and semi mature nature. The property is approached through farm gate access with tarmac drive and turning area plus a single concrete sectional garage.

IVY COTTAGE

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH

With glazed inner door leading into the sitting room.

SITTING ROOM

5.21m(17'1'') maximum x 2.69m(8'10'')South facing window, chimney breast with open fire in stone surround, staircase to first floor, Dimplex heater. Open joist and board ceiling.

LIVING ROOM

5.18m(17'0'') x 2.95m(9'8'')Front and rear facing windows, open fire in brick surround, open joist and board celing.

INNER HALL

1.93m(6'4'') maximum x 2.79m(9'2'')With BATHROOM off containing bath, wash basin, shower fitting over the bath, side facing window plus separate WC with side facing window. Maximum width here is 12'9.

KITCHEN

3.86m(12'8'') x 2.44m(8'0'')South facing window, outer door, sink unit.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With borrowed light.

BEDROOM ONE

4.32m(14'2'') x 2.67m(8'9'')South facing window.

BEDROOM TWO

2.97m(9'9'') x 3.89m(12'9'')South facing window.

BEDROOM THREE

5.49m(18'0'') x 3.86m(12'8'')The principal bedroom with two south facing windows and built in cloak room with w.c and hand basin.

EXTERIOR

Lying to the front ( south side ) of the cottage there is a large front garden laid to lawn with pathway, shrub borders, bushes and a number of mature and semi mature ornamental trees. At the bottom end there is a gated access with tarmac entrance and parking area and timber board garage. The garden extends up the side to the rear where there is a further garden area with shed and timber outbuilding.

SERVICES

Water and electricity. Septic tank or similar private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX

We are advised that both Holly and Ivy Cottages lie in Band E. Prospective purchasers are advised to have this informatioin confirmed with the local authority.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

General: Ryedale District Council, Ryedale House, Malton. Tel: 01653 600666.
Planning: North York Moors National Park, Bondgate, Helmsley. Tel: 01439 770657

TENURE

Freehold.

POSSESSION

Both properties are empty and early vacant possession will be given on completion.

MODE OF SALE

The properties are for sale by private treaty. The vendors will consider selling as a whole or separately.

VIEWING

By appointment with the Agents. Tel: 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.