Ellerton Hill, Ellerton upon Swale, Richmond, DL10

A substantial and beautifully presented barn conversion, offering spacious single-storey accommodation, immaculate gardens and far-reaching views across the North Yorkshire countryside.

Description

South House is an attractive and substantial barn conversion, built in 2007 and extending to approximately 2,647 sq ft. Occupying a generous plot in a wonderfully peaceful rural setting, the property combines the character and charm associated with a traditional converted barn with the proportions, comfort and practicality of a modern country home.

Approached through its beautifully maintained grounds, the house immediately conveys a sense of space and tranquillity. The accommodation is arranged entirely on one level, providing an unusually spacious and versatile layout that is both practical for everyday living and particularly well suited to entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a generous kitchen, providing an excellent space for family life and informal gatherings. Double doors open directly into the adjoining dining room, creating a natural connection between the two areas. From the dining room, a further door leads out into the garden, allowing the accommodation to flow effortlessly between the house and its attractive surroundings.

The impressive 24 ft sitting room is a particularly fine feature of the property. Triple windows flood the room with natural light while framing views across the surrounding countryside, and a door opens directly onto the garden. The room provides a generous and welcoming principal reception space, equally suited to relaxed family living or entertaining guests. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

A lovely bright garden room provides an additional reception area and is perfectly positioned to enjoy the gardens and surrounding landscape. Filled with natural light, it offers a peaceful space in which to sit and appreciate the property's enviable rural setting throughout the seasons.

There are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from its own en-suite facilities, making the accommodation particularly versatile for family living and visiting guests. The principal bedroom is especially impressive, with a dedicated dressing area, built-in wardrobes and its own door opening directly onto the garden. The arrangement provides a wonderful sense of privacy and gives the principal suite a strong connection with the outdoors.

Further practical accommodation includes an integrated double garage, with an EV charger and separate utility room, providing excellent storage.

Outside, the gardens are a particular highlight of South House. Immaculately presented and thoughtfully laid out, they are centred around an expansive lawn, flanked by mature, well-stocked borders that provide colour, texture and seasonal interest.

Location

The closest village is Scorton (approx. 2 miles) a thriving village with a shop, children’s nursery, public houses, doctor’s surgery and garage. On the edge of the village is Bolton on Swale C of E Primary School (Ofsted Good 2019).

Ellerton upon Swale is a pretty conservation area and has excellent links to both the A1(M) and A66 trans-pennine routes, bringing many larger cities within easily commutable distances including Leeds (about 60 miles) and Newcastle (about 49 miles).

The hamlet lies in an attractive rural area, making it an ideal base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale and the North York Moors. Educational opportunities (both comprehensive and private) can be found at Richmond (about 7.2 miles), Northallerton (about 9.1 miles), Darlington (about 14 miles) and Yarm (about 17 miles).

Catterick racecourse is one of the busiest in North Yorkshire and is within four miles of the property. Kilpin Hall and Gardens is a Jacobean house with tea room open to the public and is only three miles distant. Bolton on Swale Nature Reserve offers idyllic walking trails and is within two miles of the property alongside Ellerton Park which has a fresh water 60 acre lake offering a variety of water sports including swimming and fishing. An established tennis club, Westfield Club is based at Richmond, just over seven and a half miles.

Richmond (about seven miles) is a thriving Yorkshire Dales market town with a range of shops, restaurants and bars and as the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, providing unrivalled access to the stunning landscapes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale famous for wildflower meadows, heather moorland and waterfalls.

The area is also home to some of Yorkshire’s best walking and cycling. Richmond offers a great range of amenities including national and local retailers, swimming pool, cinema, traditional weekly market and a great range of pubs and restaurants and of course the acclaimed Georgian theatre.

The station, a restored Victorian railway station, which features a restaurant, cinema and gallery, is also home to a number of artisan food producers and is a popular attraction.

There are train stations at Northallerton and Darlington offering fast and regular services along the East Coast mainline to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Teesside International airport is about 19 miles distant, with Newcastle International airport being about 56 miles, Leeds Bradford Airport is about 50 miles away.

The property is ideally located to access the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors National Park and the North Pennines which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea is about 36 miles to the east.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,647 sq ft



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