Littlebeck, Whitby

An outstanding lifestyle property/residential smallholding comprising a beautifully appointed house of over 2,500 square feet, 5 acres of land and grounds, stables, garaging and workshop space.

Hobbin Ghyll is set within the glorious surroundings of the North York Moors National Park with extraordinary views across the Esk Valley, with Whitby, its historic Abbey and the coastline clearly visible in the distance, yet is located only 5 miles from the town itself. A beautifully presented mid-20th century property with a well-executed contemporary extension, set within 5 acres of attractively landscaped grounds and grazing land making this is a highly versatile and stylish lifestyle property.

The property underwent a high-quality scheme of refurbishment around 10 years ago and provides over 2,600 square feet of versatile accommodation with bedrooms to both floors, a range of reception rooms, high quality kitchen with bespoke cabinets and a striking contemporary extension opening onto a wide, flagstone terrace. Hobbin Ghyll is a distinctive home which combines character, quality, land and exceptional surroundings.

In brief the accommodation comprises: entrance porch opening through into the hallway, a pair of front facing reception rooms and separate study. Beautifully specified open plan kitchen with living and dining areas and an adjoining utility room. To the ground floor are up to three bedrooms, including the master bedroom with bifold doors opening out onto the terrace and an adjoining en-suite along with a main bathroom. To the first floor are two further, large double bedrooms both with en-suites.

Hobbin Ghyll is situated in a private position on the lea side of Littlebeck, with an elevated open position taking in fantastic sea, coastal and countryside views north, east and south. Set in just over 5 acres, 3 acres of which is grazing land on which is sited a large timber stable block, making the property well suited for those with equestrian or small holding interests. There are a pair of detached stone garages with workshop space and ample private parking.

The property is located in a quiet, rural position in open countryside yet is within only 5 miles of the popular coastal town of Whitby. The village of Sleights provides the nearest services including school, public house, fish and chips, butchers, bakery and village shop / post office. The traditional sea port of Whitby is a fascinating mix of eclectic shops and high-quality restaurants, at the centre of the Heritage Coast and surrounded by the glorious scenery of the North York Moors National Park. Whitby is popular for general tourists but in particular with walkers and cyclists. York is around 40 miles distant and provides a further large range of services and amenities including a mainline train station providing links to London and Edinburgh within 2 hours.

ENTRANCE PORCH

Door in. Lantern roof light. Tiled floor. Exposed stonework. Glass and timber door

ENTRANCE HALL

Composite door. High quality herringbone wood style flooring. Stairs to the first floor. Large walk in fitted cloaks cupboard. Heritage column radiator. Coving.

SITTING ROOM

Bay window to the south facing elevation with a fitted window seat. Feature fireplace with a basket grate set upon a stone hearth. Pair of heritage column radiators. Coving. Television point.

SNUG

Square bay to the front with French doors opening onto the south facing terrace. Cast iron wood burning stove set upon a glass hearth. Fireside fitted shelving and cupboards. Recessed ceiling lights. Coving. Wall lights. Heritage column radiators. Television point. Herringbone wood style flooring.

KITCHEN WITH LIVING AND DINING AREA

A stylish range of high-quality bespoke kitchen cabinetry with polished granite worktops and glass fronted display cabinets. Island unit incorporating a stainless sink unit with mixer tap, integrated wine fridge and power points. Under cupboard and foot lighting. Breakfast bar seating. Smeg range oven with a five-ring induction hob and extractor overhead. Integrated fridge freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Polished natural stone tiled floor with underfloor heating. Recessed ceiling lights. Living area with bifold doors to two sides opening out onto the terrace and benefiting from a fantastic view eastward. Wood burning stove. Lantern roof light. Recessed lights. Television point.

UTILITY ROOM

Fitted units incorporating a one and a half bowl acrylic sink unit. Fitted cabinets. Automatic washing machine point. Tumble drier point. Floor standing boiler. High pressurised hot water cylinder. Composite side door with window to the side. Pair of roof lights. Recessed ceiling lights. Drier point.

BEDROOM ONE

Range of fitted wardrobes with mirrored fronts. Heritage column radiator. Bifold doors opening directly out onto the terrace. Recessed ceiling lights. Central light with fan.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Double width walk in shower cubicle with rain head shower. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin set into fitted cabinetry. Pair of windows to the rear. Recessed lights. Heritage column radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

Pair of windows. Heritage column radiator. Telephone point.

BEDROOM THREE/STUDY

Feature basket grate fireplace set upon a stone hearth. Window to the front. Heritage column radiator. Broadband internet point.

BATHROOM

Bath set within a tiled surround. Low flush WC. Shower with dual rain head shower. Cantilever wash hand basin. Window to the side with fitted plantation shutters. Heritage column radiator. Heated towel rail. Half tiled walls. Electric shaver point. Wall light. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling light. Fitted linen cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR

Conservation roof light. Heritage column radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR

Window to the eastern elevation. Pair of conservation roof lights. Pair of heritage column radiators. Recessed lights. Fitted eaves storage. Telephone point.

SHOWER ROOM

Shower with dual rain head shower. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin set into fitted cabinetry. Conservation roof light. Heated ladder towel rail. Half tiled walls. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling light. Loft inspection hatch.

BEDROOM FIVE

Window to the southern elevation, overlooking the land. Heritage column radiator. Fitted storage with hanging rail.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

Bath within a tiled surround with handheld shower. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Conservation roof light. Heritage column radiator. Half tiled walls. Electric shaver point. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling light.