School House, Stanghow Road, Skelton-in-cleveland, Redcar And Cleveland

Rich in local history and brimming with individual character, this distinctive former school building presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Skelton’s heritage. Formerly known as Stanghow Lane School, the building first opened its doors on 8 August 1876, serving generations of local children during a period of significant growth within the area’s ironstone-mining community.

Today, the property retains an impressive architectural presence, with traditional red brick elevations, contrasting stone detailing, striking gables and tall chimney stacks. Its historic origins and distinctive appearance set it apart from more conventional homes, offering a wonderful blend of period character, local heritage and the opportunity to enjoy a truly individual property.

Having undergone an extensive modernisation and upgrading programme, offering stylish, contemporary accommodation finished to an impressive standard with quality fixtures and fittings and versatile living space ideally suited to modern family life.

The heart of the home is the superb full-width dining kitchen and family room with a feature stone fireplace and log burning stove keep the home warm and toasty, the kitchen area features farmhouse style units, a range stove and a most useful separate utility and cloakroom room add further practicality, while the spacious reception hallway and front-facing living room with a beautiful Period fireplace provide a welcoming entrance and comfortable separate living space.

To the first floor are three good-sized double bedrooms enjoying double glazed sash windows featuring elevated views. The luxurious family shower room is a particular highlight, featuring upgraded fittings and a walk in double shower cubicle with a freestanding washstand and basins to create a stylish, Period-inspired retreat.

Externally, the property enjoys attractive gardens to the front and side, and there is a small gravelled yard area at the rear, with storage. The generous South- West facing front garden is larger than many in the nearby vicinity and has been thoughtfully arranged with established planting, lawned areas , gravelled patio with cottage planting and is enjoyed by a private, not overlooked aspect . A double length driveway provides ample off-road parking via gate access further enhancing the practicality of this impressive home.

Combining a superb plot, high-quality modernisation, flexible family accommodation and excellent outdoor space, all set within a characterful Period home - it's a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. Contact Leapfrog today to arrange your viewing.


ACCOMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch
A delightful space for walking boots ... with feature exposed brick wall, Oak Herringbone flooring, uPVC double glazed entrance door, coat rack, radiator and Oak glazed door leading to:-

Reception Hallway
With a stunning solid Oak turning staircase and balustrade, radiator, feature Oak understairs storage cupboard with ample shelving, stripped Period internal doors with architraving, vaulted ceiling, Oak Herringbone flooring sweeps through the ground floor and access is to all ground floor rooms.

Living Room      4.61m x 3.68m
With two double glazed sash windows to the front aspect set within a beautiful deep box bay frontage, featuring Herringbone Oak flooring, a beautiful Period Oak fireplace set on a cast iron inset and stone hearth, and a corniced ceiling with a centre rose.

Open plan full length family Dining Kitchen and Family Room

Family Room    4.16m x 3.80m 
With two double glazed sash windows to the side aspect, Herringbone Oak flooring, a Period  stone mantle fireplace with a cast-iron multi-fuel stove on a stone hearth, a TV aerial point, a radiator, corniced ceiling and opening into:-  

Open plan Family Dining Kitchen      6.33m x 2.86m
Featuring farmhouse-style wall and base units with Oak worktops extending to a useful breakfast bar, tiled splashbacks, a Belfast sink with a mixer tap, a stunning large range oven, a glazed window to the utility room, sash windows to either side offering a good degree of natural light, space for a fridge/freezer, space for a dining table, feature Oak Herringbone flooring, and a double-glazed door to the rear and side garden.

Utility and Cloakroom/wc      2.95m x 1.07m
A useful addition with plumbing for a stacked washing machine and dryer, oak shelving, uPVC window to side, Herringbone Oak flooring, wash hand basin and low level wc.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
With a feature turning staircase to the second floor, Herringbone Oak flooring, stripped original internal doors with architraving and access to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom      3.80m x 3.53m
With two uPVC sash windows to the side aspect enjoying an unoverlooked position, Oak flooring, radiator.

Bedroom     3.80 x 3.53m
Sash double glazed windows to the front aspect enjoying elevated views, radiator, Oak flooring. 

Bedroom     4.50m x 3.10m
Sash windows to the front and side elevations, a good size double room with double loft access and retractable ladder leading to the loft space, radiator, Oak flooring.

Shower Room/wc
A delightful Period suite offering a walk-in double enclosure with a glazed side screen, overhead shower, bespoke recessed towel shelving, low level wc, white wooden washstand with a cupboard underneath, sash window to the rear, Oak flooring, and a chrome heated towel rail. 

SECOND FLOOR
Landing
Velux window to front, Oak staircase and stairs, door to:-

Master Suite      4.89m x 3.79m
A substantial top floor suite with vaulted ceiling and feature Oak beams, exposed brick wall with beamed plinths, this rooms feature three Velux windows, Oak flooring and eaves storage, radiator and door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room
With a corner walk in shower cubicle with overhead shower, low level wc, wash hand basin, exposed Oak beam and Oak flooring. 


EXTERNALLY

Front and side Gardens
Set within a red brick high boundary wall, this delightful Period home offers wrap-around gardens to three sides. The side garden is laid mainly to lawn, features a West facing aspect and is not overlooked at the ground floor level.  With a gravelled sun patio, established cottage planting and storage sheds, it's a beautiful retreat to sit with a good book - all within the privacy of your own garden. 

Parking
Parking for two cars is set within the grounds, with gravelled hardstanding and double gate access.



EXTRAS: All fitted carpets as described are to be included in the sale

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by Appointment with the Sole Agent.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. None of these services have been tested by the Agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

COUNCIL TAX ASSESSMENT: We are advised that the property is a Band C

EPC: Please ask at our branch for a copy.

AGENTS NOTES: The photographs and information regarding this property is the copyright of Leapfrog Lettings & Sales. All measurements are approximate and have been taken using a laser tape measure therefore, may be subject to a small margin of error.

These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However, any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.

Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance. A third-party compliance provider carries out these checks to meet our legal obligations. A charge of £20 per check will apply for this service, payable upon offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY Names, address, telephone number and email address will be taken for mailing list registration, viewing appointments or when making an offer to purchase and will not be used or passed on for any other marketing purposes.

HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR PROPERTY SALE ...
Here at Leapfrog, we always strive to provide the very best service and information for all our clients, whether selling, renting or buying.

We work hard to keep one step ahead of the competition and our goal for home sellers and buyers alike, is to reduce the time it takes for a sale to proceed to a speedy completion. We provide our sellers and potential buyers with important property information from the onset, resulting in fewer sales falling through.

WHAT IS A 'BUYER'S MARKETING PACK?'
The Government and National Trading Standards require that more material information needs to be provided to potential buyers upfront.

Getting our 'Buyer Information Pack' ready right at the start of marketing, means we have the ability to share this with any potential purchasers as early as at the initial viewing stage. We can then provide this to a surveyor, respective solicitors involved in the sale and potentially reduce any delays with a sale.

What does a 'Buyer Information Pack' contain?
Our Buyer Information Pack is packed with information on the property that will help secure a serious and committed buyer. Here's what it contains:

Marketing Information
Property Brochure (including photos, property description, square footage, £ per sq foot, whole plot size, local authority, council tax band and cost, tenure, estate fees, if lease the length, ground rent, maintenance fees and what's included) - supplied by Leapfrog
Floor plan - supplied by Leapfrog
Location map - supplied by Leapfrog

Material Information Sheet (all estate agents have a legal duty to have this available before a viewing is booked) - Council Tax, Tenure, Physical characteristics of the property, Property type, Material type/materials used in construction, Number and types of rooms, Utilities, Electricity supply, Water supply, Sewerage, Heating, Broadband, Mobile signal/coverage, Parking, Building safety, Restrictions, Rights and easements, Flood risk, Coastal erosion risk, Planning Permission or proposal for development, Property accessibility/adaptations, Coalfield or mining.

EPC - Energy Performance Information

Our general PIQ (Property Information Questionnaire) FAQ sheet about the property including things like rental value, rental yield, year built, distance to shops and park, meters, services, boiler, loft etc -

A report on local sold prices, Title plan, Local mobile & broadband speeds, Planning history, Plot size & floor area, Pounds per square foot, Flood risk, Conservation areas, Local school reports, Leasehold info, Council tax, Energy Performance Certificate, Transport links and Transaction history.