Castleton, Whitby

Forest Lodge Farm is a beautifully located holiday cottage complex and organic farm, situated in a rural yet accessible location, a short distance south of Castleton village. The property is situated within a sheltered position with a superb outlook over Danby Dale and the surrounding countryside. The farmstead has been sympathetically developed to form a beautiful holding with Grade II listed farmhouse offering a comfortable family home. The stone buildings have been converted to create three beautiful and popular holiday cottages with an attractive outlook over the farmland. The Cart Shed has also been renovated to offer ancillary space. The farmhouse comprises a three-storey stone dwelling, Grade II listed and dating back to 1620 and providing three reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The holiday cottages are situated in a delightful, cobbled courtyard and provide 5-star accommodation which has been superbly designed and has high quality fixtures and fittings. The cottages include a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom cottage. In all the property is situated within 97.5 acres of gently rolling organic grassland, utilised for mowing and grazing and providing wildflower meadows which lead down to Danby Beck. The property is situated in a beautiful position to attract tourists wishing to stay within this most attractive area of the North York Moors National Parks and the property is situated with far reaching views over open countryside. Overall, the property is an ideal proposition for those wanting a rural yet accessible country property/ small farm and should also suit those with walking, cycling and equestrian interests, as there are miles of nearby footpaths and bridleways which provide walking and hacking over the National Parks. LOCATION One of the main attractions of the property is the situation; it is located in open countryside, in a private and peaceful position, yet is easily accessible via the A171 (Whitby and Teesside road). The nearest services can be found in Castleton which is a well-served village nestling in a fold of the northern escarpment of the North York Moors National Park. Amenities available in the village include: Post Office /Tea Rooms and general store. There is large children's play area, two public houses, parish church and primary school. Castleton is served by the Esk Valley railway line, with services to Whitby and Middlesbrough. 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. It has featured in many television dramas and most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Whitby is popular for general tourists but in particular with walkers and cyclists. There are good road links close by via the A171, A169 and the A174. The A171 provides good access to Scarborough, Whitby and Teesside. The historic City of York is situated approximately 46 miles away with mainline trains available to Kings Cross, London and Edinburgh in under 2 hours.    FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY – AS A WHOLE Lot One: House, Three Holiday Cottages and Grassland, situated in around 97 acres GUIDE PRICE: Offers Over £2,000,000