Danby Head, Castleton, Whitby

A superbly situated character property, surrounded by open countryside and with no near neighbours, yet only a 10-minute drive from the well served village of Castleton. St Helena comprises a traditional stone farmhouse with attached annexe, well situated within Danby Head and benefiting from truly outstanding views. The property has been substantially improved in recent months but still offers some scope for a new purchaser to put their own stamp on the property. The accommodation is exceptionally versatile with the main body of the farmhouse providing two-bedroom accommodation and the adjoining annexe a further two bedrooms. The annexe could be easily incorporated back into the main house to create one sizable family home, if required, but otherwise is an ideal space for multi-generational living.In brief the accommodation amount to 1,904 square feet in total: entrance hall with utility room and cloakroom. Farmhouse kitchen, dining room, sitting room and a substantial conservatory which takes in incredible 180 degree views up and down the Dale and towards Rosedale to the south. Upstairs are two bedrooms and the shower room with an attractive range of modern fittings. The annexe has two ground floor bedrooms and upstairs a large living room, kitchen with quartz topped kitchen cabinets and a modern house bathroom. St Helena occupies an exceptionally private position being located a quarter of a mile down a lengthy driveway. The house is set within mature grounds, which surround the property to all sides and includes a substantial area of parking and a number of useful timber outbuildings. LOCATION  St Helena is located on Danby Head, in the heart of the glorious North Yorkshire Moors, close to Blakey Ridge and the famous Lion Inn.  Castleton village is only 3 miles distant. The village, together with neighbouring Danby, provides a wide range of local amenities and is a vibrant and active rural community. Amenities within the village include a large general store, independent food store, two public houses, parish church, children’s playground and outdoor bowling club. Local primary school rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Secondary education can be found close by in Whitby and Guisborough along with a larger range of amenities. Castleton is served by the Esk Valley railway line, with both school and main services to Whitby and Middlesbrough, which connects to the main line network.