Rievaulx House, Chop Gate, North Yorkshire , TS9 7HY

Welcome to Rievaulx House -  a classic stone built country house, surrounded by breathtaking countryside and sensational views.  With detached guest/office accommodation and a range of stone built outbuildings, this unique property offers lifestyle opportunities in an idyllic and exceptional rural setting. Dating back to 1898, Rievaulx House provides a rare opportunity to acquire a very special home, rich in history. The best of rural living can be enjoyed here and yet you won’t feel isolated. As well as a friendly community in the village, Chop Gate is perfectly positioned between the country market towns of Stokesley and Helmsley. 

Owned by the same family since 1996, Rievaulx House has been much loved, and there has been an ongoing plan of maintenance and updating (details are available). The living accommodation in the main house is substantial and versatile. You could just move in here or you could create an interior designed for the way you live. Also, subject to any necessary consents/approvals, there may be the potential to create additional income streams.  

Please Note: The current owners’ plans mean they are able to offer Rievaulx House for sale with the benefit of no onward chain. Also, this property isn’t Listed but it is in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. For more information about this, please ask Kathryn Barr Estate Agents.

Accommodation

Entrance Porch
A wonderfully light-filled introduction to the home, framed by windows on all sides, which provide captivating views. Being a delightful place to work, it is currently used as a small study.  Door to:

Entrance
Welcoming central entrance area with doors to both reception rooms and staircase to the first floor.

Drawing Room
An elegant, triple-aspect reception room bathed in natural light, enjoying wonderful views in every direction. Rich in character, featuring exposed ceiling beams and a white marble Adam-style fireplace with gas flame-effect fire, creating a refined yet inviting ambience. Through to: 

Inner Link
This link is an inspired design choice between these two reception rooms, making both rooms feel separate and as one at the same time. Perfect for entertaining and also for everyone to enjoy their own space. There are 3 useful shelved cupboards in this area and a walk-in cupboard. 

Living Room
With uninterrupted countryside views, enhancing the sense of tranquillity, this beautifully proportioned room has original beams dating to the late 1890s  and is centred around a feature sandstone coal/log fireplace, which is linked to the hot water system. The unusual cupboard was originally used for keeping salt dry. A door leads to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Decorated in a nature inspired scheme, this feel-good, charming room combines craftsmanship with practicality. Thoughtfully designed and refitted in 2022 with bespoke painted wood cabinetry and beautiful solid walnut worktops, this room has been designed for the keen cook. There is a comprehensive range of cupboards, shelves and drawers, plus integrated appliances, including double oven, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. The east and south facing windows capture the surrounding landscape, and the beamed ceiling and original quarry tiled floor combine to make this a delightful space for both everyday living and informal dining. Opening through to:

Inner Lobby

With useful coat hooks and quarry tiles dated from 1955. Doors lead to the dining room, the fourth bedroom and the cloakroom/wc.

Dining Room
A delightful, light-filled room, with windows along two sides and lovely views over the garden to the west and north. Quarry tiled floor dating from 1955, and a neat cupboard hiding the central heating boiler.

Bedroom Four / Guest Suite 
Delightful views to the east and north across the gardens. Such a versatile room, with a shower and perfect for guests. 

Cloakroom/wc
With a window to the rear and inset shelving. Fitted with an up-to-the-minute design – a toilet and sink combo. This room also serves bedroom four.

Boot Room/Utility 

Although this is located to the rear, it is the most used entrance!  With flagged stone floor - ideal for muddy wellingtons and wet dogs - and coat hooks perfect for wet Barbours. Fitted with a Belfast sink and storage shelves and with space and plumbing  for a washer/dryer. There are windows to all sides.

First Floor

A number of doors on this floor date to the early 1900s and have Bakelite handles.

Landing - A window to the rear creates a light and airy landing, which is spacious and provides access to the 3 upstairs bedrooms, family bathroom and part boarded loft with pull down ladder.

Master Bedroom - A characterful retreat, featuring exposed sandstone walls, beams and two windows framing spectacular countryside views. 3 fitted over-stairs cupboards provide deep storage, and a smart wash basin adds convenience.

Bedroom Two - South facing with enchanting views from the original sash window. Extensive range of fitted wardrobes with shelves and drawers. This room is equally suited to being the master.

Bedroom Three - A charming single bedroom with bookcases and overhead storage area above the door.  A window to the  rear overlooks the gardens.

Family Bathroom - With a three-piece suite comprising corner bath, wc, pedestal wash basin, part-tiled walls, window to the rear and useful linen cupboard.

Externally 

Detached Guest/Office Annexe – currently called The Coach House

A charming, centrally heated, and very versatile annexe, ideal for guests, as an office or for potential income generation (subject to any necessary consents). Currently featuring:

Sitting Room – such a delightfully bright room, with windows to all sides, vaulted ceiling, exposed stone wall, beams, inset shelving and multi-fuel burning stove. Door and steps down to:

Double Bedroom - Another charming room with beams, 3 windows flooding the room with light & part glazed door giving access to the outside. Door to lobby, with access to:

Shower Room - With shower cubicle, wash basin, part tiled walls and tiled flooring. 

Separate Toilet - Low-level wc, wash basin and frosted window to rear.

Please Note: We have been advised that this annexe was created in 2004-2005 and that Planning Permission was obtained and Building Regulations complied with. 

Double Garage
Attached to the Guest Annexe and built at the same time. With a window, electric roller door, power and lighting. Also housing the combi boiler which serves the guest annexe.

Gardens & Grounds

The property sits within its own wrap around mature grounds, thoughtfully designed to create a series of inviting outdoor spaces with the most beautiful views imaginable, and including: a stream; private parking for several cars (6 before they start to block others in); a fruit cage and vegetable garden; a large decked area and pagoda with 180° views mainly south and west and providing the most perfect setting for al fresco dining; an under-decking cupboard; several patio areas in the eastern section of the garden; a hedgehog house – which, we’re told, is used each winter; a tranquil and relaxing Japanese style Zen garden and a courtyard garden. All surrounded by lawns, established borders, trees and magnificent, uninterrupted rural views. 

Wild birds love the gardens at Rievaulx House. Included on the list of visitors are: green finches, gold finches, house martins, nuthatches, pheasants, song thrushes, wrens, tawny and barn owls, red-legged partridges and pied wagtails. A pair of red kites regularly fly overhead and white doves visit from next door.

Stone Outbuildings x 3

1.       Originally a double garage but currently used as an art room/entertaining area. A versatile space with light and power, vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses.

2.       Comprising a shed, workshop and mini conservatory. With light, power, partial insulation. Each unit having its own external door. 

3.       Loose Boxes x3 – so called because they were originally used for pigs who were loose inside. All with stable doors. Two loose boxes are currently used for general storage and one as a coal and log store.  

Location and Amenities

Chop Gate is an idyllic village within the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, heather moorland, rolling hills and open skies, you can enjoy the best of rural living here without feeling isolated. As well as a friendly community in the village, Chop Gate is situated in the Bilsdale area, perfectly positioned between the country market towns of Stokesley & Helmsley. 

On your doorstep: We have been advised that Amazon Prime and major supermarkets (list available) deliver to Rievaulx House. McQueens Dairies advertise the delivery of milk, yoghurts, bread, juices & eggs and News Team state they may deliver newspapers & magazines. Please double-check delivery availability.

Chop Gate Community: The Buck Inn – cosy, comfortable and dog friendly, with bistro, restaurant and B&B. There’s also a friendly cricket club that welcomes new members; St Hilda’s Church, and a vibrant village hall (available to hire) with activities such as cream teas, short mat bowling, dominoes, talks & the Bilsdale History Group.

Locally: Foodies will love Lordstones (just 4 miles away) with their much loved café, restaurant & farm shop offering ‘the finest quality produce’ plus butchery section, known for its ‘Bilsdale Beltie’ beef, supplied by the adjoining Urra Esate. 

Nearby: The vibrant market town of Stokesley has a traditional high street lined with independent shops, restaurants & cafés. There are also local businesses, health & leisure facilities, a garage, weekly market, monthly farmers’ market & supermarkets. The old market town of Helmsley is famous for its superb restaurants & cafés, along with interesting and unique shops, including Hunters of Helmsley Delicatessen; Browns Department Store; The Black Swan Hotel and The Feversham Arms, with spa & heated outdoor swimming pool. Thirsk Racecourse - a beautiful & picturesque flat horse racing venue, with events to suit the whole family.

Schools: The village has its own primary school, and there is a secondary school and sixth form in Stokesley. A school bus runs from Chop Gate to Stokesley.

Transport Links: Good roads are nearby, including the B1257, A172 & A19 providing links across the region, to the north, the south and the coast. Direct train services from Northallerton to London Kings Cross, Leeds, York, Manchester and Edinburgh. International Airports: Teesside, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. 

Approximate Distances from Rievaulx House: Stokesley 7.1 miles; Helmsley 12.9 miles; Middlesbrough 15.7 miles; Northallerton 18.5 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 19.8 miles; Teesside International Airport 21 miles; Thirsk 22.5 miles; York 37 miles; Harrogate 44.9 miles.

Additional Information From The Vendors:

Council Tax Band G.

Oil Fired Central heating to main house and Annexe.

12 solar panels (income producing) on outbuilding roof.

Private water supply from Bilsdale Hall – annual fee currently £100 per household. 

Sewerage treatment system installed in 2024.

Broadband and 4 mobile service providers. 

Disclaimer Note: 1. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the information given. Kathryn Barr Estate Agents does not accept responsibility for any errors in the information provided. 2. Our particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. They should not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact or warranty. 3. All dimensions, shapes & distances are approximate. 4. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment, facilities or fittings and cannot verify that they are in working order.