Birch House Farm, Goathland

Situated around two miles north of the highly regarded village of Goathland, the property feels wonderfully secluded, yet remains within easy reach of the village, Grosmont and the wider Yorkshire Coast. Its south-westerly aspect makes the most of the setting, with breathtaking views stretching across the surrounding countryside towards Grosmont and beyond.

At the heart of the property is a traditional stone farmhouse extending to approximately 1,100 sq.ft., of accommodation now in need of a full programme of refurbishment with considerable potential to further enhance and personalise to make this a truly special property. The ground floor includes a garden room, study, dual-aspect sitting room, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom, while upstairs are two generous double bedrooms, the house bathroom and an additional room originally intended as a further shower room.

Adjoining the farmhouse is approximately 1,474 sq.ft. of original buildings, adding another exciting dimension to the property. Currently providing a substantial reception room, studio, store and first-floor room, these spaces offer enormous versatility. Subject to the necessary consents, there is potential to incorporate them into the main house to create a considerably larger country home, develop independent guest or annexe accommodation, or explore their use as part of a wider lifestyle business.

It is, however, the combination of land, setting and income potential that makes Birch House Farm particularly special.

Within the grounds are two timber lodges, Hollyhock Lodge and Foxglove Lodge. Hollyhock is beautifully presented and has previously enjoyed excellent occupancy and a healthy turnover as holiday accommodation, providing an established income-producing element to the property. Foxglove Lodge requires fitting out, creating an immediate opportunity for a purchaser to establish a second letting unit and further increase the property's earning potential.

There may also be scope to take this considerably further. With approximately 10 acres, existing accommodation, established landscaping and infrastructure already in place for services and drainage, Birch House Farm lends itself to a variety of lifestyle and hospitality concepts, subject of course to the relevant permissions.

The peaceful surroundings and connection with the landscape make the property particularly well suited to the growing wellness and experiential travel market. A purchaser could explore anything from luxury rural escapes and wellness-led retreats to yoga weekends, creative retreats or exclusive small-group stays, creating a destination centred around the tranquillity and natural beauty of the North York Moors.

The land itself is a mixture of formal gardens, grassland and mature woodland, providing privacy, space and an exceptional backdrop. With its elevated south-westerly position, the views are a defining feature of the property and can be enjoyed from numerous points throughout the house and grounds.

Birch House Farm is much more than simply a home with land. It is a property with genuine potential — whether the ambition is to create an impressive private country residence, establish a lifestyle business, grow an existing holiday letting income or develop a distinctive rural retreat in one of North Yorkshire's most beautiful settings.