If history and tradition, complete with a rustic feel and countryside living, sound like your ideal home, then this week’s Dream Home is right up your street.
Nestled in an idyllic elevated position in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, Maltkiln House boasts a rich history all of its own.
Dating as far back as the 1642, the stone built former farmhouse in Chop Gate near Stokesley still has many of its original features on show including stunning exposed beams - one of which the owners believe to be part of a ship in the dining room - and dry lined walls which do much to enhance the rustic charm which is extended throughout the home.
But it is the location which originally caught the current owner’s attention.
“It is in a super location,” the owner, who lives at Maltkiln House with her husband, commented.
“Although there are houses nearby, it is actually very private.
“We have brought four children up here and it was an ideal place. We love this house.”
The substantial home is set on a plot of around an acre-and-a-half, which includes a mature garden and woodland area, complete with its own stream.
And the owners have made substantial improvements to add more comfort and space, while keeping with the historical building.
Double glazing has been added, but tastefully so in a traditional style, while permission was granted by the National Parks authority to incorporate the original stables and outbuildings into the main house.
The deceptively large home, which is set over almost 2,000 square feet, boasts a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility area and two of the bedrooms.
Upstairs is another sitting room, study, four large bedrooms - one with en suite shower and WC - as well as a family bathroom and additional shower room.
But it is the kitchen which is the owners favourite room, complete with its multi-fuel range cooker, which she says is the ideal place for people to gather during social occasions.
Outside space comes in the shape of gardens incorporating formal lawns and woodland areas just perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Open views over the neighbouring countryside stretch out as far as the eye can see.
Even though Maltkiln House is secluded in a small village location, modern essentials are still available, allowing for the best of both worlds for work and commuting.
Situated just six miles from Stokesley, the Chop Gate home has excellent road links to the A19, A66 and A1, while the village itself has plenty to offer for the village-lover, complete with its own school and church - which is Maltkiln House’s nearest neighbour.
It also offers a cricket pitch, village hall and pub - The Buck Inn - which the owner comments is a must for some excellent food.
However, after 40 years of happy memories, the owners are looking to move closer to family hence the house is on the market.
- Maltkiln House is for sale for £499,950. For more information, contact the Stokesley branch of estate agent GSC Grays on 01642 710742.
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