Lockton, Pickering

This late Eighteenth Century farmhouse retains a huge amount of character and has been faithfully restored to its former glory over the last 16 years. The current owners have undertaken a painstaking renovation, employing local craftsmen and ensuring that 21st Century convenience sits comfortably alongside the inherent charm of this delightful home.
The house provides almost 2,500sq.ft of living accommodation, which is laid out over three floors and includes three reception rooms, up to five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. As part of the renovations, the property was re-roofed, re-wired and replumbed, an efficient central heating system installed, using cast iron heritage radiators. York stone flagged floors, doors, sash windows, timber panelling and fireplaces have been retained, and the kitchen has been extended into an adjoining barn, creating a wonderful space with cabinetry by the highly respected, Leicestershire-based deVOL. The whole property is complemented by a sophisticated scheme of interior décor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and its layout is highly versatile, whereby the entire top floor can be utilised as a master suite, and the fourth bedroom is accessed via its own staircase from the sitting room.
Adjoining the rear of the house is an excellent range of stone and pantile outbuildings, which are contemporary with the age of the house and have also been repaired and re-roofed. They offer a combined floor area of around 1,250sq.ft and at present they provide useful storage and workshop space, but also offer considerable scope for anyone looking to run a business from home, or convert to a self-contained annexe (subject to securing any necessary consents). A driveway runs alongside the house and gates open onto a good-sized parking area. The gardens have been carefully landscaped and are divided into two principal areas, including a sheltered courtyard garden and a well-stocked cottage style garden. A grass paddock also forms part of the package, totals almost 1.2 acres and is within a short stroll of the house. LOCATION  The pretty, moorland village of Lockton enjoys a peaceful position located off the A169, between Pickering and Whitby. This friendly community benefits from a popular tearoom and gallery, and is within easy reach of two good local pubs, one in the neighbouring village of Levisham, and another just outside the village. Despite its rural feel, this National Park village is located less than 6 miles from the market town of Pickering and its broad range of amenities. The popular seaside town of Whitby is some 12 miles north, Malton is 15 miles south and the City of York is easily commutable.