A pair of period stone barns primed for conversion, on the edge of an historic hamlet only two miles from Helmsley.

Description

Planning permission was obtained on the 22nd August 2023 for the change of use and alteration of the agricultural buildings to form two new dwellings with parking (Ref: 22/01241/FUL).

The plans approved allow for the creation of two new dwellings, associated access, parking areas and landscaped gardens.

The former agricultural barns are approached via a shared driveway which previously served Hill Top Farm and the adjoining farm yard. The site now provides a substantial area which adjoins open countryside and provides wonderful views to the south.

The barns are of stone construction and are in reasonable condition with plenty of character features which form part of the permitted dwellings.

The intended properties include:

West Barn - A two storey two bedroom barn conversion, with garden incorporating two parking bays. Measuring 1605 sq/ft when completed

East Barn - A two storey three bedroom barn conversion, with garden and two parking bays. Measuring 2013 sq/ft when completed

The properties will be approached via a short shared driveway leading off Low Street/B1257, into a sizeable courtyard which could be subdivided to provide private parking areas and gardens for each property.

This represents an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a plot with planning passed for the conversion of some historic barns on the edge of a rural village.

Agents Note: boundaries are subject to change

Location

Sproxton is a small village about two miles outside Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Close to the A170 which runs from Thirsk (12.8 miles) to Scarborough (32 miles), it is easily accessible whilst being set in beautiful open countryside.

The popular market town, Helmsley, is under two miles away and offers a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor’s surgery, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery.

There is a primary school in Helmsley and Ryedale Secondary School (Ofsted rating outstanding 2012) is four and a half miles away. Ampleforth College is under four miles.

Harome village (about four miles) is home to the renowned Michelin starred restaurant The Star Inn and excellent Pheasant Hotel, there is also a cricket ground and church. Nearby is Ryedale School (Academy) about six miles distant. Other schools in the area include Ampleforth College (about two and a half miles) and Terrington Preparatory School is about nine and a half miles.

York’s mainline railway station offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.