Moor Lane, Gilling East, York

A delightful stone and slate three bedroom home superbly appointed throughout standing in grounds of approx 1 acre together with separate holiday let known as Whootin Owl Barn - a highly successful established business with many forward bookings into 2024. Set in the heart of the Howardian Hills Grimston Lodge is located just outside of the village of Gilling East and is offered for sale with the benefit of having no onward chain. An excellent opportunity for those wishing to live in an idyllic rural location together with an excellent business with high occupancy rates.

General Information - Grimston Lodge enjoys a tranquil edge of village position within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pretty village of East Gilling lies on the B1363 road between York and Helmsley. It has a range of facilities including The Fairfax Arms pub, a village hall, playground, miniature railway and two churches. Ampleforth College lies close by and there are easy connections to the A1M, M1, A19 and Leeds Bradford Airport.

Whootin Owl Barn/Business - The 12 month period to 11th March 2024 saw a turnover of approx £40,000. The owners are prepared to include furnishings, fixtures etc which allows for an exceptional 'turn key' opportunity. There are numerous forward bookings for the remainder of 2024. Details of the listing showing current rates/occupancy and ongoing bookings can be found at Airbnb.com/h/whootinowlbarn

Entrance Hallway - Door to front aspect, windows to side aspect, tiled flooring, exposed stone wall, cast iron radiator and power points.

Services - Grimston Lodge. Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating to radiators, LPG gas for cooker in kitchen.
Whootin Owl Barn. Mains electricity and water. Under floor heating from an independent oil fired boiler.
Septic tank drainage.

Sitting/Dining Room - Windows to front and side aspects, substantial log burning stove, wood flooring, cast iron radiator, TV point, power points and stairs to galleried landing.

Kitchen - Window to side aspect, door to front aspect, tiled floor, range of wall and base units and work tops, tiled splashback, plumbed for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, sink and drainer unit, space for fridge/freezer, range cooker, radiator and power points.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the side aspect, power points and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - Single bedroom with tall ceiling, window to side aspect, radiator and power points.

Bathroom (Ground Floor) - Window to rear aspect, tiled flooring, bath with shower above, sink and vanity unit, low flush WC, radiator.

First Floor Mezzanine - Galleried landing, Velux windows.

Study - Window to side aspect, Velux window, power point and radiator.

Bedroom (First Floor) - Window to side aspect, Velux windows and radiator.

Whootin Owl Barn -

Kitchen - With a range of wall and base units with work top work surfaces, tiled splashback, sink and drainer unit, fridge/ freezer, electric oven, electric hob, extractor fan and power points.

Shower/Wet Room - Tiled flooring, walk-in shower, low flush WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit.

Sitting/Living Room - Window to front aspect, bi-fold doors to front and side aspect allowing access to deck with views of woodland, stairs leading to the first floor, TV point, radiator and power points.

First Floor Landing - Stairs leading from ground floor and velux window.

First Floor Bedroom - Velux windows, spotlights and underfloor heating.

Workshop/Store - Barn doors, power, light and houses Combi boiler.

Outside/Gardens - In addition to lawned gardens to both the front and side elevations of the main house providing expansive views over fields to the north and east, the property also includes a generous plot of ancient woodland directly overlooked by Whootin Owl Barn, which helps to enhance the secluded and private nature of the property.

Parking - Turning in from the road there is parking for Grimston Lodge and separate provision for Whootin Owl Barn.