High Street, Nawton, York

A handsome, substantial period house with a wealth of beautifully appointed accommodation, splendid original details and extensive grounds. Set in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Nawton, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and within easy reach of the historic market towns of Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside. A short walk to 'Outstanding' Ryedale School.

The Property
Rose House is a magnificent Grade II listed home with over 4,000 sq. ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged across three generous floors. Dating from the mid-18th century with elegant 19th-century additions, the property enjoys a south- facing frontage with handsome limestone elevations, while internally it showcases a wealth of original period features including exposed timber beams, ornate Victorian tiles, elegant fireplaces, and sash windows that flood the rooms with natural light.

The current owners have undertaken an extensive and sensitive programme of improvements. These include the addition of the contemporary garden room, underfloor heating, new chimneys and dormers, conservation-grade leadwork and lime re-pointing, renewable heating and, most strikingly, the complete re-imagining of the gardens.

The impressive entrance hall sets the tone, featuring patterned tiled flooring and exposed timber beams. The formal drawing room is elegantly appointed with a Burley Hardwick log burner set within a limestone surround and granite hearth, complimented by two tall sash windows with charming window seats. Beyond lies the dual aspect garden room, a contemporary addition with floor-to-ceiling glazing, built in speaker system and uninterrupted views across the landscaped gardens and wrap-around York stone terrace.

The ground floor also includes a playroom, a snug featuring an original bread oven and a formal dining room with slate flooring, wall to wall bookshelves, window seats and shutters and a fireplace with a stove. The adjoining kitchen is well equipped with fitted units, granite worktops, integrated appliances and a range cooker, with ample space for a farmhouse table. A pantry, utility/laundry room and shower room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The turned staircase leads to the first floor, where there are three well presented double bedrooms and a useful office. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive space with dual sash windows, a cast iron fireplace, window seats, a dressing room and an en-suite shower room. Two additional family bathrooms serve this floor.

Two separate staircases lead to the second floor, which provides two further double bedrooms, along with a store and linen cupboard, offering flexible accommodation ideal for teenagers, guests or extended family.


Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Biomass boiler. Gas is still connected to the property.

Outside
The house is set within approx. 3.6 acres of exceptional grounds, including formal gardens, meadows, paddocks, and wooded areas. Discreetly positioned in the village on a no-through road, the property is accessed via an electric gate opening onto a cobbled forecourt, with EV charging and parking for several vehicles. The long detached stone outbuilding provides a garage, a workshop and stable. The garden is arranged as a series of connected 'outdoor rooms', divided by clipped hedging and featuring manicured lawns, box hedging, gravel terraces, a York stone patio and a striking contemporary cascading water feature.

There is also an orchard with apple, plum, quince and cherry, a wildlife garden with a pond and native planting, a wooded copse and a productive kitchen garden with raised beds. Beyond lies a two-acre paddock with a field shelter, a magnificent oak tree and maturing specimen trees. From here there is direct access on foot and horse back to a bridleway following an old drove road across the moors, as well as a gate leading to a rewilded field with mown paths through native woodland.

Location
The highly regarded village of Nawton lies just south of the North York Moors National Park and enjoys a thriving community atmosphere. Local amenities include a village pub, a primary school, an outstanding secondary school, village hall, Indian restaurant and a recreational ground with playing fields.

The nearby market towns of Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside offer a wider range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, while Malton and Thirsk, both around 15 miles away, provide larger supermarkets and further services.