Lockton, Pickering

An exceptional family home restored andreimagined through an imaginative conversion of a series of Grade II listedfarm buildings.

Box Tree Barn sits in the centre of the village with an attractiveopen aspect over the village green. The deceptively modest frontage belies theoverall extent of the property which provides over 4,000 square feet of spaceand sits within almost a quarter of an acre of attractively landscaped grounds.


The buildings date back to 1750, and the conversion was handled with a raresensibility, combining an imaginative approach preserving the buildings innatecharacter, whilst creating a stylish home with a superb standard of finish andwith real integrity to the finished property. Local craftsmen and materialswere involved in the conversion process and features high-quality kitchencabinetry and sanitary ware are present throughout.

In all Box Tree Barn provides 4,337 square feet of accommodation, witha self-contained suite of rooms forming an independent one-bedroom annexe whichcan easily be incorporated into the main flow of the house. The annexe has anindependent entrance, heating system andall services are separately metered,  greatfor any buyers looking for a property suited to intergenerational living. Auseful workshop/studio adjoins the house.

The accommodation has been designed around a sheltered centralcourtyard garden, with doors opening directly onto the garden from three sides.In brief, entrance hall with utility room, farmhouse kitchen with solid oakcabinetry, garden room, a beautifully proportioned central hallway with acarved oak return staircase up to the first floor. An elegant sitting room andfrom the old wheelhouse a stunning main reception room has been created,featuring a vaulted ceiling, exposed original stonework and large windows totwo sides which flood the room with light. To the ground floor is a largedouble bedroom with en-suite bathroom. To the first floor is a galleriedlanding with fitted storage, there are three first floor bedrooms and the housebathroom. The annexe is formed from the single storey range which fronts ontothe village street and offers lateral living, living room, dining kitchen, doublebedroom and shower room.

In all the house sits in justunder a quarter of an acre of grounds, including a sheltered courtyard garden,outside dining area set under a pergola and a lawned garden. There is ampleprivate parking and the benefit of two EV charging points.

LOCATION The pretty, moorland village of Lockton enjoys a peaceful positionlocated off the A169, between Pickering and Whitby. This friendly communitybenefits from a popular tearoom and gallery, and is within easy reach of twogood local pubs, one in the neighbouring village of Levisham, and another justoutside the village. Despite its rural feel, Lockton is located less than 6miles from the market town of Pickering, Malton lies 15 miles south and theCity of York is easily commutable.