Staintondale, Scarborough

Bees NestFarm is quaint residential smallholding comprising a sensitively restored 17thcentury farmhouse, set within 16.5 acres of land and located in a sheltered,south facing position within a beautiful part of the North York Moors NationalPark and the famous Heritage Coastline. The property embodies the definition of a tucked away rural idyll. Setdown a lengthy driveway with grazing land to either side, the house itself liesnestled down at the bottom in a sheltered south facing position and issurrounded by garden and grounds to all sides. Bees NestFarms deeds date back to 1750 but the property is likely to be substantiallyolder and is has been in the current vendors family ownership for over 60years.The houseand buildings have undergone a thorough restoration in recent years, with theethos being on preserving the character of these Grade II listed buildings using traditional materialsand retaining original features wherever possible.

The characterfulaccommodation is well presented throughout and provides a versatile range ofrooms which amounts to just shy of under 1,500 square feet in total. In brief:entrance light/boot room, farmhouse kitchen fitted with a range of made tomeasure joiner built cabinetry, cosy front facing sitting room with open fire,entrance hallway and dining room. There is also a study / double bedroom andhouse bathroom to the ground floor. Upstairs are a pair of generouslyproportioned double bedrooms, one of which showcases a magnificent cruck beam,which was uncovered during the restoration of the farmhouse.

Alongsidethe farmhouse, the restoration of Bees Nest Farm included the significant rangeof farm buildings which in all provide over 2,500 square feet of space. Theywere fully repointed and largely re-roofed and include a substantial barn, anumber of store rooms, stabling, large garage and workshop and a first floorworkspace.Thebuildings currently providing an excellent level of storage, however they offerhuge potential for adaptation to suit a variety of buyers. Well suited forequestrian or smallholding needs, they could be utilised to create home workingspace or additional accommodation, subject to all necessary planning andbuilding consentsIn all the property is setwithin 16.5 acres, or this around 16 acres comprises grassland, making theproperty well suited for those with equestrian or small holding interests.Attractive, south facing lawned garden lies at the front of the property, witha small brook at the far end of the garden and a number of fine mature treesstand within the grounds. To the side is a well-positioned timber summerhouse.