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Guide Price£575,000

High Street, Castleton. YO21

Land size
1.7 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Spacious three bedroom detached bungalow
  • Set in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors
  • Large garden, patio and decking area
  • Beautiful rural views

Description

PARTICULARS OF SALE

Tucked away just off the High Street, "Yarrow" is an extended detached bungalow which offers spacious living and the most glorious and extraordinary views across the upper Esk Valley to the rugged moors beyond.

The 3 bedroom accommodation, which is set in approximately 1.6 acres, is on a nice level site although the ground does fall away steeply beyond the cultivate gardens. It has been well maintained by the Vendors, including a recently fitted kitchen, although some updating of facilities to one's own taste may be needed. The property benefits from oil central heating and double glazing throughout, with plenty of parking, 2 garages, and is just a short walk up the drive to the High Street and all the amenities Castleton has to offer. There is also a 3 box stable block for those with an equestrian interest although the steepness of the slope not ideal for horses. The block, which is away from the house, also has planning permission to turn into a 2 bed annex if desired.

Castleton has a typical moorland village with many local amenities including a delightful pub, convenience store, independent shops and cafe and a primary school, whilst being in the centre of the beautiful surroundings of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park (the Moors Centre at Danby is just 3miles down the valley).

Whitby and the coast villages are within easy driving distance whilst the large conurbation of Teesside and its many facilities is easily accessible by road or even train which connects directly.

The accommodation is best accessed from the rear through the.....

Conservatory: Of uPVC construction on a stone wall in an octagonal shape with double glazing, built-in window seating and stone floor. From here doors lead into the ...

Entrance Hall: Having maple block wood flooring with cloaks cupboard off and opening out into a wide seating area with picture window at the end allowing for the occupant to take in the stunning vista. There is an airing cupboard and further store cupboard. Doors lead off to the....

Dining Kitchen: Having a recently fitted Shaker style kitchen comprising base units, cupboards, and shelving with Beech working surfaces, tiled splash-backs, 1½ bowl stainless sink unit, integral double oven, space for upright fridge and freezers and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. There is a matching central island unit with ceramic hob and stainless steel and glass extractor over. 2 chrome heated towel rails and down lighting to the ceiling. This is a light airy room with large windows and access door to the ..

Dining Room: With glazed double doors off the hallway and large picture window overlooking the garden and valley. Further double doors give access to the....

Lounge: Having a stone fireplace with tiled hearth and mantel and newly fitted log burner within. There are uPVC double glazed sliding doors to the front patio area and large picture window to the end gable.

Bedroom: To the front, a double bedroom with double glazed window which afford views over open gardens. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom: A double bedroom with window again to the front over- looking the garden.

Bedroom: To the rear, with fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom: A matching suite comprising corner bath, w.c and pedestal wash hand basin. There is tiling to the walls and floor and chrome heated towel rail.

Shower Room: Off the hallway, with mains shower and cubicle, pedestal hand basin and W.C. There is full tiling to the walls and floor and a chrome heated towel rail.

Outside
As mentioned previously, the gardens and grounds amount to approximately 1.7 acres on a sloping site just off the High Street. The gardens are approached off through a wide five bar gate with hand gate to the side. A tarmac drive leads down to the property and to the:

Double Garage: 4.80m (15'9) x 3.70m (12'2) At the top of the drive, with up and over door, light and power connected.

Attached Double Garage 5.30m (17'5) x 4.40m (14'6) With electric roller doors, light and power, inspection pit, and free standing central heating boiler.

There is wide tarmac parking area at the bottom of the drive in front of the garage. To the rear of the bungalow a beech hedge screens the rear garden and a flagged path leads to the conservatory and entrance.

The gardens are largely set to lawn with mature screening to the rear, mature fruit trees and other plantings. There is a delightful paved patio area to the side and further large timber decking which affords stunning views over the valley. The boundary of the property is at the bottom of the slope and is clearly marked.

To the far side a path leads to the:

Stable Block: Of concrete block construction with pantile roof. Power is connected. The block is split into 3 boxes - 19'4 x 13'9; 13'9 x 9'2; 13'9 x 9'6. (N. B With planning permission to turn into 2 bed annex).

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss this property, and in particular any specific issues that might affect their interest, with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view this property.

Directions: From Whitby take A171 to Guisborough. After Scaling Dam take the next left turn marked Danby and Castleton. Travel to Danby and take the right turn to Castleton. On entering Castleton travel up through the village, passing the Co-Op on the right. The property is on the right, before reaching the village school, behind a wooden five bar gate.

Services: The property is understood to be connected to mains water, electricity and with to sewerage to a septic tank within the boundaries of the property. The oil central heating system is run through the boiler situated in the attached garage

Planning: The property lies with the NYMNP Planning Authority.

Local Taxation: The house is band F for council tax (approx. £2,914 for 2022/23.

Post Code: YO21 2DA

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Richardson and Smith have prepared these particulars in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property based on their inspection and information provided by the vendors. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services or equipment are in good working order as these have not been tested. Purchasers are advised to seek their own survey and legal advice

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-09-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 701 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£338,235 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £243,740 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
Electric Heating, Oil Heating, Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway, Private Parking
Garden
Front Garden, Patio, Rear Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Limited LimitedVodafone Limited Limited

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

  • Castleton Primary School82 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School0.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lealholm Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    41
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lingdale Primary School5.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Glaisdale Primary School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    28
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Laurence Jackson School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,247
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Freebrough Academy7.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    814
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Huntcliff School8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    544
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Stokesley School9.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,079
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Outwood Academy Bydales9.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    832
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Co-op Castleton, Castleton, North Yorkshire121 metres
Budgens Hunters Hill Guisborough, Guisborough6.3 miles
Iceland Guisborough, Guisborough6.5 miles

GP surgery

Esk Valley Medical Practice1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Lingdale Pharmacy5.2 miles

Hospital

Guisborough General Hospital6.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field129 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Castleton Moor Rail Station446 metres

Nearest bus stop

Post Office160 metres

Typical drive times

Loftus19 min · 8.7 miles
Brotton19 min · 9.7 miles
Skelton15 min · 8.3 miles
Guisborough16 min · 9.1 miles
Ripon (city)57 min · 42 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 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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