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Busby Lane, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, TS9

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Fantastic smallholding
  • Huge potential for multi-generational living and further development
  • Approximately 5 acres of grassland and woodland.
  • Series of stone-built and brick-built barns and stables
  • Huge potential to develop (STPP)
  • Chain-free sale
  • South-facing plot
  • Unobstructed views of the North Yorkshire Moors
  • A short drive to the amenities of Stokesley and Yarm
  • Attractive surrounding gardens

Description

The Yorkshire Property Agency are absolutely delighted to introduce this fabulous newly refurbished small-holding located just outside the popular North Yorkshire village of Kirkby-in-Cleveland. The property benefits from huge potential to extend further and develop (STPP) and boasts surrounding grass and woodland of approximately 5 acres in addition to a series of stone-built and brick-built barns and stables.

FUTHER LAND IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION

A stunning stone-built farmhouse, beautifully renovated to an exceptional standard, seamlessly blending timeless traditional character with refined contemporary country living. Rich in original features, the property showcases exposed stone walls, rustic timber beams, and handcrafted details, thoughtfully complemented by luxurious finishes and elegant rural styling throughout. The spacious interiors offer a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere, combining classic farmhouse charm with modern comfort and design. Set within picturesque surroundings, this exquisite home delivers the perfect balance of heritage, craftsmanship, and understated luxury.

Having also been recently re-wired and benefiting from a new central heating system, Dromonby Grange farm briefly consists of a warm and welcoming entrance hall with double-height ceiling and attractive exposed brick walls; a charming substantial reception-room with open working fire and south-facing bay window; a further secondary 'snug' reception-room with direct garden access, a traditional yet modern 'Charles Yorke' kitchen with integrated appliances, hard-wood floors, feature-fireplace with wood-burning stove, breakfast bar, ample adjacent dining area and further south-facing garden-access; a separate study with rural views; a downstairs utility-room and lastly downstairs WC. Upstairs, the first-floor consists of four double-bedrooms; all with a stunning contemporary finish and one of which with modern en-suite facilities; a luxurious modern family bathroom with separate bath and shower facilities.

Externally, the property boasts attractive wrap-around landscaped gardens with direct unobstructed views of the Cleveland Hills.

Dromonby Grange Farm further benefits from approximately 5 acres of grassland and bordering woodland, space for off-street parking for multiple cars and a series of brick built outbuildings which also boast huge potential for extension and development (STPP).

PLANNING PERMISSION

  • Planning permission has been applied for, to convert existing unused buildings (brick stables) into 2 x 2 x bed holiday cottages. ZB26/00097/FUL
  • Planning permission has been granted for conversion of former agricultural buildings to one farm workers dwelling. 22/00032/FUL

LOCATION

Situated between the highly regarded villages of Great Busby and Carlton-in-Cleveland, the property enjoys an idyllic setting on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic walking routes. The area is particularly popular with those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities and commuter links.

Nearby Stokesley offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, including Chapters Deli, Bar & Kitchen, Milk and Grind and convenience shopping at Co-op Food - Stokesley - High Street. The market town also provides doctors’ surgeries, leisure facilities and highly regarded schooling options, making the location particularly attractive for families.

Within Carlton-in-Cleveland itself, local amenities include Carlton & Faceby C Of E Primary School together with the well-known village pub, The Blackwell Ox Inn and Holiday Lodge Park, while nearby villages such as Swainby, Great Broughton and Hutton Rudby further enhance the strong sense of community and village lifestyle available in the area.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside provides immediate access to walking, cycling and riding routes across the Cleveland Hills and North York Moors, with local landmarks including Busby Hall and nearby woodland and moorland trails.

Despite its peaceful rural position, the property remains well connected, with regular bus services linking the villages to Stokesley, Northallerton and surrounding areas.

SITUATION

Yarm 13.4 miles , Northallerton 15.3 miles, Stokesley 2.9 miles,  Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.4 miles. Northallerton, Middlesbrough, Thirsk and Darlington East Coast Mainline Railway Stations are nearby and provide a regular fast service to London Kings Cross. All distances are approximate.

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water and electricity. Septic tank waste ( up to date with modern regulations) and oil-fired central heating.

Viewings: By appointment only. The Yorkshire Property Agency - Richard Towler or

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 45 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (5+ acres).

This Property£199,000 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (5+ acres) £18,493 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
39 E
86 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

4 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    140
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Carlton and Faceby Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stokesley Primary Academy2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton3.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    53
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Stokesley School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,079
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The King's Academy6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,381
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Christian
  • Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form6.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,321
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ingleby Manor Free School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    698
    Type
    Free schools
  • Trinity Catholic College7.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,270
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Stokesley High Street, Stokesley2.1 miles
Co-op Stokesley, Stokesley2.1 miles
Co-op Springfield Stokesley, Stokesley2.3 miles

GP surgery

Stokesley Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Stokesley Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

Tees Valley Hospital7.8 miles

Walking trail

Coast to Coast1.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Battersby Rail Station4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Main Street913 metres

Typical drive times

Guisborough22 min · 13 miles
Ripon (city)42 min · 31 miles
Middlesbrough25 min · 15 miles
Northallerton24 min · 15 miles
Thornaby-on-Tees21 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

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The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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