NEARBY

Helmsley 5 miles, Thirsk 12 miles, Malton 15 miles, York 22 miles (all distances approximate)

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor:
Reception Hall, Living/Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Study/Home Office, Family Room/Snug.

First Floor:
2 Principal Bedrooms with En-suite Showers, 2 Further Bedrooms, House Bathroom.

Annexe:
Kitchen, Fridge, Room for Washing Machine. Sitting Room with Sofa Bed.
5th Bedroom and En-suite with Independent Access.

Outside:
Rear Terrace.

INTRODUCTION

The Old Post Office is a generously proportioned and sensitively modernised period home built with attractive stone elevations, situated in the very heart of this highly sought-after village. Formerly the village post office, the property still hints at its past through the unusually wide front window—now adapted to accommodate four sash windows that bathe the principal reception room in natural light. In recent years, a rear annexe positioned at a slightly higher level has been incorporated into the main house, though it still offers the potential, if desired, to function informally as an independent adjunct to the principal accommodation.

The house has been thoughtfully and comprehensively updated, creating a homely combination of traditional character and contemporary comfort. The result offers spacious, versatile, and stylish living accommodation of high quality. The dining room currently has two tables of 6 and 4, and the kitchen has a table for 6 people. Numerous original features remain, including sash windows, pine-panelled doors, window seats, exposed ceiling beams, and structural timbers—all contributing to the authentic charm of this period property. Modern characteristics include extensive double glazing and underfloor heating to the rear section of the kitchen and to the study/home office, and in the living room is a multi-fuel burner.

All bedrooms are of generous size, 3 of which have en-suite shower rooms. In reference to the floorpan, over bedroom 1 there is an insulated attic with a tiny window which has an entry via the storage cupboards in bedroom 4 - excellent for a children's bedroom!

The Old Post Office is currently a successful holiday cottage available to let with Sykes Cottages, with a high number of bookings with full lettings over the Christmas and New Year period with a further 6 2026 booking up to August 2026. The property has been successfully let since 2022 with an increase in bookings each year and representing an approximate 8% return.

The Old Post Office is to be sold fully furnished and equipped as a holiday let as above. The housekeeper and caretaker by arrangement would be willing to continue management.

ENVIRONS

Ampleforth is an extremely popular village for its stunning views of the Howardian Hills, and its ideal location from Helmsley, Thirsk, and York.

Lying on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Ampleforth has the benefit of two public houses, a shop and post office, tearoom, Doctors’ surgery and St Benedict's primary school. It is also home to the renowned private school of Ampleforth College where there is a highly regarded sports centre offering a wide range of facilities to the general public. There is also the luxury of great country walking routes locally.

The area features some of the best places to eat, including The White Horse Inn, Ampleforth, The White Swan, Ampleforth, The Abbey Inn, Wass, The Fairfax Arms, Gilling East, and The Star Inn and The Pheasant Hotel at Harome, and many more! Only a couple doorstops away are Byland Abbey, Duncombe Park, Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard, The Howardian Hills as well as the North Yorks Moors National Park only ~5 miles away for those who love the great outdoors.

Main line train connections are from Thirsk ( London KX 2hrs ) which make the village accessible from further afield. There are also great bus connections in the winter from Scarborough, Ampleforth, and York with Moorbus, with added extra routes in the summer.

SERVICES

We are advised that the property has mains water, electricity, and drainage. The central heating is oil-fired.

LOCAL AUTHROITY

North Yorkshire Council


TENURE

We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted upon legal completion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



DIRECTIONS

Approaching Ampleforth from the Station Road, turn left onto the Main Street and The Old Post Office is located almost immediately on your right hand side in an elevated position.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly through the selling agents.
Croft -
Toby Cockcroft -