Beautifully situated residential farm with holiday cottage in the heart of the North York Moors.

Description

Situation
Situated in the heart of the North York Moors, Riddings Farm sits in an elevated position on the descent to Westerdale village from Blakey Ridge, close to the villages and local amenities of Castleton and Danby, the latter of which is serviced by the local train station providing wider network rai connectivity.

Description
Riddings Farm is a beautifully maintained residential farm with outstanding views across the source of the River Esk and moorlands beyond. The property is accessed via Wood End lane and is nestled amongst pastureland east of the River Esk. The main farmhouse sits proudly with an uninterrupted view south over Westerdale. North of the house, a bespoke and high quality holiday cottage has been converted from a traditional stone barn, beyond which lies a further range of traditional and modern farm buildings and stable.

Riddings Farm
The farmhouse dates back to the 1700’s and is a well- proportioned, detached stone built dwelling with pantile roof and a wealth of original features including exposed beams and stone flags, all carefully preserved throughout renovations to retain its unique character in accordance with its Grade II Listing. The ground floor comprises porch and entrance hallway, dining room, spacious kitchen complete with Sterling & Jones units, Aga and separate cooker, snug area, pantry, study, expansive sitting room and boot room with washbasin and shower room. Heritage oak flooring runs throughout much of the ground floor and log burners are fitted in each reception room. The first-floor accommodation extends to three double bedrooms, two of which are ensuite plus a family bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Each bedroom has wonderful views of the countryside descending south towards the woodland. Wooden floorboards extend the full length of the first floor. The property is heated with an oil fired boiler, with the addition of electric under floor heating in some areas. The property has been lovingly and tastefully restored throughout to an exceptional standard with a keen attention to detail.

An enclosed garden lies to the rear of the property upon which sits a timber summer house and includes a gravelled patio area, pond and lawn, offering a delightful, sheltered space encircled by shrubs, trees and dry-stone walls. A detached, stone built garage sits to the east of the main house in addition to ample off road parking.

Swallow Cottage
Swallow Cottage, a traditional stone built building with pantile roof, previously known as the “Old Barn”, has been converted into a two bedroom holiday cottage of an outstanding specification with a unique ambience. The ground floor comprises fully fitted, open plan kitchen dining area which includes oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and built in microwave and coffee machine, leading through to a beautifully presented reception room beneath a pitched roof. A cantilever staircase ascends to a mezzanine level which comprises two bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and a further ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom.

The cottage has a private garden with south facing terrace and hot tub to take advantage of the panoramic views of open countryside. The cottage provides an oasis of calm in an idyllic setting which is highly regarded amongst guests. The cottage is heated by LPG gas and benefits from underfloor heating.

Swallow Cottage has been developed into a highly successful business over the last 9 years with four-star gold status and an annual gross turnover of circa £30,000.

Adjacent to the cottage is a stone outbuilding used for storage purposes.

Farm buildings
The traditional stone-built farm buildings with pantile roofs sit northwest of the farmhouse and include “The Old Piggery” which lends itself perfectly to a dog kennel with storage above. The modern buildings include a timber stable block and a general purpose steel portal framed building (60ft x 40ft) fitted with concrete panel walls, Yorkshire boarding and a fibre cement roof. This was erected 12 years ago and houses two cattle pens.

Land
The land includes approximately 15 acres of amenity grass land parcels and approximately 5 acres of attractive, mature woodland through which runs the beck on the western boundary of the land. During spring months the woodland is a glorious spectacle of wild daffodils, soon succeeded by bluebells, making for a wonderful, attractive setting. A pathway has been formed through the woodland alongside two ponds and a modest orchard of pear and apple trees, cultivating a peaceful haven for the enjoyment of holiday guests. Substantial dry-stone walls divide the paddocks.




Acreage: 19.64 Acres

Additional Info

Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not.

Services - Mains electricity, water and private drainage.

Designations and Restrictions - The farm lies within the North York Moors National Park.

Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council

Planning Authority - North York Moors National Park Authority,
The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire,
YO62 5BP

Subsidies & Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the vendors will claim and retain the 2023 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payment. Entitlements will not be available to transfer to the purchaser.

Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Minerals - The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.

Tenure - The freehold of the farm is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.

VAT - The property is not opted to tax, therefore VAT will not be charged.

Council Tax - Band G

Business Rates - Swallow Cottage has a rateable valuation of £2,025

Energy Performance Certificate - Riddings Farmhouse - Band F
Swallow Cottage – Band D

Method of sale - Riddings Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills as soon as possible.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills.

Health and Safety - Given the potential hazards of a farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the farm for your own personal safety, in particular around the, woodlands, farm buildings and livestock.

Nearest postcode - YO21 2DX

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