Strait Lane, YO21

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Nestled between the charming villages of Danby and Castleton, in the very heart of the breath taking North York Moors National Park, South View is a truly exceptional period family home dating back to 1910. Beautifully presented throughout, this substantial property offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, perfectly blending traditional character with modern family living. Occupying a generous plot with beautifully landscaped gardens and uninterrupted rural views across the southern slopes of the Moors, the property enjoys a peaceful and picturesque setting while remaining conveniently close to local schools, village amenities, and transport links.

Offered for sale with no onwards chain.

This lovely family home has been thoughtfully extended to the rear, creating an additional reception room currently used as a craft room and home office, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the stunning garden and panoramic countryside outlook. Internally, the property retains a wealth of charm and character, including a welcoming traditional hallway with excellent storage, a bay-fronted living room, and a superb open-plan farmhouse-style dining kitchen-ideal for entertaining family and friends. Featuring a large Range cooker, breakfasting space, and an adjoining utility room, this area forms the true heart of the home.  Further ground floor accommodation includes a rear lobby, cloakroom/wc and the home office/study, which offers direct access to the gardens.

To the first floor are three generously sized bedrooms, including a principal bedroom enjoying delightful rural views, alongside a family bathroom complete with a separate shower cubicle. Every room enjoys its own attractive outlook over either the surrounding countryside or the mature gardens. A fixed staircase rises to the second floor, offering exciting additional space with built-in storage, eaves cupboards, a study area with far-reaching moorland views, and an en-suite shower room-ideal as potential guest accommodation, a creative workspace, or further bedroom suite.

Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and leading to a rear detached double garage/workshop. The mature south-facing gardens are a particular highlight, featuring decorative borders, established shrubs and trees, traditional stone wall boundaries, and spectacular open countryside views.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful home within one of the region's most desirable National Park locations-offering the perfect balance of village life, outdoor lifestyle, and space for growing families or visiting guests.

ACCOMMODATION 

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch
Double-glazed windows to the front aspect and a hardwood door leading to:-

Reception Hallway    
Hardwood entrance door, bespoke Georgian panelled feature staircase wall with storage, uPVC window to the side aspect, turning staircase to the first floor, radiator and access to all ground floor rooms.

Living Room     4.95m x 3.80m
uPVC double-glazed bay window to front aspect, laminate flooring, corniced ceiling, TV aerial point, two single wall lights, inglenook fireplace with Walnut beamed mantle, radiator and oak door.

Open plan family Dining Kitchen     5.97m x 3.94m
A delightful and welcoming family dining kitchen fitted with a range of matching Oak wall and base units with drawers, Oak breakfast bar and worktops, tiled splashbacks, Cookmaster electric Range stove with induction hob and Inglenook chimney breast extractor hood with a feature oak mantle, Yorkshire stone tiled flooring, wall-mounted TV, radiator, uPVC double-glazed windows to the side and rear with integrated easy-fit blinds, space for dining table, and an opening through to:-

Adjoining Utility Area     3.45m x 2.85mYorkshire stone tiled flooring, uPVC window to side, fitted Oak wall and base cupboards with drawers, plumbing for automatic washer and dryer space, inset sink unit with mixer tap, vertical grey modern radiator, and a door to:-

Inner Lobby
uPVC door to the rear garden, providing access to the rear reception room/study, and a door to:-

Cloakroom/wc
Ceramic tiled floor, low level wc, wash hand basin, and fully tiled. 

Rear Study / Family Room       3.42m x 3.13m
A useful third reception room with French doors opening into the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

L-shaped Landing
uPVC window to the side aspect, turning fixed staircase to the second floor, radiator and access to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom 1      4.09m x 3.83m
uPVC window to front aspect, radiator, arched alcoves either side of an Antique pine fireplace with tiled inset, hearth and backdrop. 

Bedroom 2      3.55m x 2.52m
uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.

Bedroom 3      2.99m x 2.43m
uPVC window to side aspect, radiator and fitted pine fronted wardrobes with overhead storage.

Bathroom/wc 
Offering a four piece suite in white comprising: a low-level wc, wash hand basin, panelled bath, separate walk in double shower cubicle with overhead shower, clad PVC splashbacks, fully tiled decor, and a built-in airing cupboard.
 
SECOND FLOOR

Landing
uPVC window to side aspect and door to:-
Bedroom 4    4.70m x 4.4m reducing to 2.65m
Laminate flooring, Velux window, uPVC window to side aspect, this useful L-shaped room offers potential to convert into two separate rooms (subject to necessary permissions) with two radiators, eaves storage, built-in storage cupboard and a folding door to:-

En-suite Shower Room
With a three-piece suite consisting of: a low-level WC, a wash hand basin, a walk-in single shower cubicle with an overhead shower, fully tiled decor, a heated towel radiator, and a Velux window.


EXTERNALLY

Front Garden
Approached by a large timber double gate, the front garden offers a delightful dry stone wall-enclosed area with low-maintenance planting and established alpine borders, featuring decorative gravel edging. A double driveway leads to:-

Side Drive
Parking for two to three cars, which leads to the detached garage and rear gardens.

Detached Garage / Workshop     7.31m x 4.40mWooden double door access, power and lighting, and windows on the side and rear aspect - a substantial space for a workshop and storage area. 

Rear Garden
Delightful fence and dry-stone wall enclose the rear garden, stretching down to Ainthorpe Lane, with comprehensive panoramic views.  Access from the side drive gate leads into an immediate stone paved patio area with water-butt, planting, steps down to a further patio featuring a timber summerhouse, greenhouse, and an abundance of annual plantings, trees and shrubs. A couple of steps lead down to a lush lawn area enjoying views beyond, with privacy hedging, an iron gate leading onto Ainthorpe Lane and abundant, well-stocked planting and borders.  


EXTRAS: All fitted carpets as described are to be included in the sale

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by Appointment with the Sole Agent.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains electricity is connected. There is a septic tank for water and Oil central heating system. None of these services have been tested by the Agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

COUNCIL TAX ASSESSMENT: We are advised that the property is a Band D

EPC: Please ask at our branch for a copy.

AGENTS NOTES: The photographs and information regarding this property is the copyright of Leapfrog Lettings & Sales. All measurements are approximate and have been taken using a laser tape measure therefore, may be subject to a small margin of error.

These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However, any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.

Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY Names, address, telephone number and email address will be taken for mailing list registration, viewing appointments or when making an offer to purchase and will not be used or passed on for any other marketing purposes.

HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR PROPERTY SALE ...
Here at Leapfrog, we always strive to provide the very best service and information for all our clients, whether selling, renting or buying.

We work hard to keep one step ahead of the competition and our goal for home sellers and buyers alike, is to reduce the time it takes for a sale to proceed to a speedy completion. We provide our sellers and potential buyers with important property information from the onset, resulting in fewer sales falling through.

WHAT IS A 'BUYER'S MARKETING PACK?'
The Government and National Trading Standards require that more material information needs to be provided to potential buyers upfront.

Getting our 'Buyer Information Pack' ready right at the start of marketing, means we have the ability to share this with any potential purchasers as early as at the initial viewing stage. We can then provide this to a surveyor, respective solicitors involved in the sale and potentially reduce any delays with a sale.

What does a 'Buyer Information Pack' contain?
Our Buyer Information Pack is packed with information on the property that will help secure a serious and committed buyer. Here's what it contains:

Marketing Information
Property Brochure (including photos, property description, square footage, £ per sq foot, whole plot size, local authority, council tax band and cost, tenure, estate fees, if lease the length, ground rent, maintenance fees and what's included) - supplied by Leapfrog
Floor plan - supplied by Leapfrog
Location map - supplied by Leapfrog

Material Information Sheet (all estate agents have a legal duty to have this available before a viewing is booked) - Council Tax, Tenure, Physical characteristics of the property, Property type, Material type/materials used in construction, Number and types of rooms, Utilities, Electricity supply, Water supply, Sewerage, Heating, Broadband, Mobile signal/coverage, Parking, Building safety, Restrictions, Rights and easements, Flood risk, Coastal erosion risk, Planning Permission or proposal for development, Property accessibility/adaptations, Coalfield or mining.

EPC - Energy Performance Information

Our general PIQ (Property Information Questionnaire) FAQ sheet about the property including things like rental value, rental yield, year built, distance to shops and park, meters, services, boiler, loft etc -

A report on local sold prices, Title plan, Local mobile & broadband speeds, Planning history, Plot size & floor area, Pounds per square foot, Flood risk, Conservation areas, Local school reports, Leasehold info, Council tax, Energy Performance Certificate, Transport links and Transaction history.