Aislaby, Whitby

A superb pair of properties comprising a restored Georgian residence and separate barn conversion, with an exceptional standard of finish matched only by truly exceptional views across the Esk Valley. Located within this picturesque and sought after National Park village. Woodleigh House and Chestnut Barn are a pair of exceptional properties located within the sought after village of Aislaby, ideal for investment and lifestyle buyers alike. A thriving holiday let, Chestnut Barn currently realises a gross turnover of approx. £50,000 PA. Alternatively the barn is not restricted to holiday use and could be occupied on a more permanent basis if required, subject to National Park Occupancy Restriction.

Dating back to 1840 Woodleigh House has been carefully restored over the past five years. The classically Georgian proportions and features enhanced by more modern touches with underfloor heating to part and high specification bathroom and kitchen fittings. The result being a property whose innate character sits comfortably within a more modern sensibility and aesthetic.

Woodleigh House amounts to 1,744 square feet and comprises an attractive range of elegantly proportioned accommodation; entrance hall, open plan living and dining room opening into the breakfast kitchen. Dual aspect formal sitting room with uninterrupted views across the Esk Valley to the south. Cloakroom and access down into the cellar. Upstairs is a large landing with three large double bedrooms and main bathroom with freestanding tub and separate shower.

Chestnut Barn dates back to 1780 and is the result of an imaginative conversion project undertaken by the current owner, who worked within the Grade II listed status of the barn to create a refreshingly modern layout of rooms with underfloor heating and high specification fixtures and fittings throughout. Approximately 1,386 sq.ft, the accommodation comprises, entrance area with dining hall, open plan living dining kitchen with a vaulted ceiling to part and floor to windows affording a pretty aspect towards the garden. Chestnut Barn provides up to three bedrooms with a large double ground floor bedroom with a Jack and Jill shower room and two further double rooms to the First Floor and a main house bathroom. Chestnut Barn has been operating as a holiday let with an excellent turnover figure and occupancy rate of over 95%. The sale includes all existing bookings and the Chestnut Barn website: chestnutbarnwhitby.com. 

The grounds are a delight, being landscaped to create a quintessential cottage garden with borders filled with flowering shrubs and plants. Each property has a private garden with Indian stone terraced seating and entertaining areas. The lawn to the front has been arranged in shallow tiers, leading up to central sculpture flanked by a parterre of box hedges. The south facing views from the garden are superb looking across the Esk Valley. There is private off street parking on a pea gravelled area to the side and to the rear is a small courtyard area.