Eskdaleside, Whitby

Partridge Nest Farm lies aptly nestled in a very private location off Eskdaleside, within a scenic, yet accessible area of the North York Moors National Park, only 5 miles from the popular coastal resort of Whitby. The Farm comprises a characterful 4/5 bedroom sandstone farmhouse, Partridge Nest Cottage - an independent and well-appointed stone built two bedroom holiday cottage/annexe, Partridge Nest Glamping Pods; a range of six all season glamping pods set within characterful private grounds and a low impact off grid tent camping field known as Mr Malcolm’s Marvellous Camping Field. Together with further paddocks, a range of 11 stables, a large all weather menage, plus other agricultural and storage buildings, in all the farm totals 13.6 acres. Dating back around 250 years and constructed from the attractive dressed stone typical to the area, the main Farmhouse amounts to 2,579 square feet in total and has especially versatile accommodation which briefly comprises; dining room, kitchen with a separate utility room, garden room, sitting room and living room. Ground floor bedroom with en-suite wc and four further first floor bedrooms including master bedroom with adjacent dressing room and master bathroom. Guest bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room, plus two further large double bedrooms. Attractively presented throughout the farmhouse has undergone a number of improvements during the current owners tenure and is in excellent condition throughout. The farmhouse has attractive, mature grounds to the front and rear with a superb open view over open countryside to the back and views across the Esk valley to the front. The lifestyle holiday businesses are run to suit the owners' requirements and are both popular and highly profitable. The gross turnover over the last three years averages over £80,000 per annum with strong profit margins and are currently operated solely by the owners, with no other employees. There is great scope to expand, develop or re-focus the businesses as desired and could easily be bolstered with an equestrian element given the stabling and exercise arena (the property has operated as a riding school and livery stables in the past). The holiday business is also unusually diverse, offering accommodation to suit a range of interests and budgets. With the business stretching to encompass the family holiday cottage market, glamping pods with associated facilities and low impact eco friendly off grid tent camping, together with a range of equestrian facilities that could also be used to expand the business further. Partridge Nest Cottage has both excellent reviews and commensurate occupancy. Converted from a former farm building in 2000 and stylishly appointed throughout, with modern kitchen and bathroom and large open plan living area with log burner and two bedrooms (a double and a twin).Partridge Nest Glamping Pods were built only six years ago and comprise of six detached larch pods, situated within a tucked away position to the eastern edge of the site. Each pod has private grounds, four pods have been upgraded to a more luxurious status, with cloakroom and kitchenette area. A recently installed separate facilities pod contains two well appointed wet rooms, plus there is a communal wash area with further WCs, basins and reception/shop. The glamping pods have the run of the surrounding private meadows which take in wonderful far-reaching views across Eskdale and the neighbouring countryside. Mr Malcolm’s Marvellous Camping Field is an eco-friendly, low impact off grid 11 pitch tent only campsite and stands well away from the property on the western boundary. There is permission for 11 pitches, together with shower/WC, washing facilities and covered shelter area. Equestrian FacilitiesIdeal for those buyers looking for an equestrian property, Partridge Nest Farm has a large all weather menage and two separate timber stables blocks amounting to 11 stables in total as well as tack room and feed store. Coupled with around 10 acres of grazing land, this is ideally suited those with equestrian or smallholding interests. LOCATION  Partridge Nest Farm lies only a mile from the village of Sleights along Eskdaleside, aptly named, allowing a lovely view across the valley and looking towards Whitby, with the Abbey easily visible on a clear day. Sleights is an exceptionally well-served village, with primary school, doctor’s surgery, renowned butcher Radfords, Bothams of Whitby the baker and a small supermarket with Post Office. To the bottom of the village is the train station with direct lines to Middlesbrough and nearby Whitby. Arriva 95, 96 and Coastliner 840 bus service serve the village.  The countryside of the North York Moors National Park surrounds the village, offering endless opportunities for recreation; the seaside town of Whitby is approximately 4 miles away, where a range of services and amenities are available - including beaches, shopping and recreational facilities, sports facilities, primary and secondary schools. The property is a perfect base for tourists being located within close proximity to Whitby and the wider Heritage coastline and North York Moors National Park and the many and varied tourist attractions on offer.