Goathland, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22

A spacious and beautifully presented Edwardian country residence with two bedroom cottage set in a popular village within the North York Moors National Park

Description

The Beacon is a beautifully present and tastefully styled detached Arts and Crafts residence situated within a popular village within the North York Moors National Park and boasts a separate self-contained two bedroom cottage.

The house has undergone an extensive and sympathetic programme of works over the last couple of years, including re-wiring, new floors, bathroom and a new north facing roof, creating a stylish and charming character property. In addition the two bedroom cottage has been created.

The house offers an abundance of charm and character retaining a number of original features yet has many modern amenities including a fantastic kitchen and generous garden room.

On the ground floor, this substantial property offers impressive and versatile reception rooms including a beautiful panelled sitting room and dining room, a large living room to the front and a study/bedroom six with en suite. Of particular note, is the gloriously sun-filled garden room, an ideal space for entertaining. A newly fitted kitchen offers a range of bespoke fitted wall and base units complimented by oak worktops and a rangemaster. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, some with panelling alongside original features as well as fireplaces, all of which have en suite facilities. The principle bedroom has original panelled walls and a bay window overlooking the moors. A house bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

The property is set in a large plot with the potential for a keen gardener to create their own style. Independent from the main house, there is a self-contained cottage comprising of two bedrooms, bathroom and open plan kitchen living room. This space ideally suits guests or multi-generational living.

The cottage has a local occupancy restriction attached, as set out in Condition 3 of Planning permission NYM/2023/0065.

Photography June 2023

Location

The remarkable village of Goathland is located in the picturesque North York Moors, known for its mix of character properties, beauty and tranquility.

Goathland is renowned for its history played in the iconic series of Heartbeat, you will want to go and visit the ‘Aidensfield.’ The village has a range of places where you can enjoy a delicious meal such as The Inn on the Moor, The Goathland Hotel and The Mallyan Spout Hotel. Homestead offers fine dining and was recommended in the Michelin Guide 2022.

The iconic North York Moors Railway runs through the village which can take you either to Whitby or Pickering. Situated in the stunning Moors there are range of walks, including sites such as the wonderful water falls, Mallyan Spout and Thomason Foss Waterfall.

The village has a range of amenities including a post office, village shop, village hall and a local primary school (Ofsted Good 2018).

Sleights (6.5 miles) offers excellent local facilities; village shop, butchers, baker, doctors surgery, post office, pubs, primary school (Ofsted Good 2019), fish and chip shop, village hall and sports field with cricket ground.

Goathland lies about nine miles from the historic fishing port of Whitby and south to the market towns of Pickering (14 miles) and Malton (22 miles).

The Heritage Coast town of Whitby is a popular and famous seaside town steeped in history with a ruined gothic Abbey and an active fishing port. There are a wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town centre along with supermarkets and a leisure centre. In addition there are cricket, rugby and football clubs within the town.

Pickering offers extensive amenities including shops and restaurants, and is home of the North York Moors Railway and is known as the gateway to the Moors. The town boasts a number of public houses, supermarkets, leisure and sport facilities local, independent shops and cafes as well as a 13th century castle, petrol stations, a steam railway and museum. There are local schools within the vicinity.

The A171 and A169 give access to Teesside (39 miles), Scarborough (23 miles), Pickering, Malton and York are via the A64.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,538 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres