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).
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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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