A charming period cottage, in a picturesque location with leafy views and yet close to the High Street. Skilfully upgraded over the years, and designed to have an abundance of light, while maintaining the character and period features. This delightful end-terrace stone cottage provides the opportunity for you to add your own stamp and create your perfect home. Set in a lovely position with a beautiful outlook towards the church, this cottage also benefits from a double bedroom with leafy views and built-in wardrobe, well planned kitchen extension with utility, quaint courtyard garden to the rear, part double glazing and gas fired central heating.

Ideal for first-time buyers, as a bolt hole, holiday retreat or an investment, e.g. a charming AirBnB, this is another special cottage in a lovely setting, available through Kathryn Barr Estate Agents. As there is no onward chain – early viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance Porch

Conveniently located to the side, and with windows to both sides, this useful entrance space is bright, welcoming and ideal for muddy boots and coats. A fully double glazed door leads into the living room.

Living Room

This room is a delight, feeling warm and inviting and featuring exposed wooden beams, an attractive, deep double glazed bay window to the front, and a charming log burner set within a brick surround with wooden lintel and stone hearth. Fitted alcove shelving adds further character, as do the stripped pine latch doors leading to the staircase and dining room.

Dining Room

Flooded with light from the kitchen, this versatile room has a lovely slate tiled floor, fitted wall cupboards and useful cupboard under the stairs.

Kitchen

A wide, double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard, makes this well designed rear extension light and bright. A charming, practical kitchen space has been created here and fitted with base units, providing drawer and cupboard storage, a good amount of workspace, attractive open shelving plus space for cooker and washing machine. Open through to:

Utility

With wall to wall, double glazed glass and providing additional space for appliances, e.g. a fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. A cupboard houses the central heating boiler and a part-double glazed door opens onto the enclosed courtyard.

First Floor

Landing

Another bright space with window to the rear, access to the loft and stripped pine latch doors leading to the bedroom and bathroom.

Double Bedroom

A lovely double glazed window has pleasant open views towards the church in this generous double bedroom, which is positioned to the front of the property and features a built-in wardrobe plus a built-in cupboard with shelving.

Bathroom

A charming cottage style bathroom, featuring a built-in unit, with counter top, inset hand wash basin, cupboard and close coupled wc. The star of the show is a cast iron roll-top bath with handheld shower attachment over. Finished with on-trend part-panelled walls and part-tiled walls and a rear-facing double glazed window.

Externally

Front Garden

A welcoming, low-maintenance frontage with gravelled area, mature shrubs and paved area to the side.

Rear Courtyard

An attractive, white painted, courtyard space with a covered area designed for seating, together with gated rear access and outside tap.

Location and Amenities

Nestled at the foot of the North York Moors National Park, the picturesque village of Great Ayton is the perfect setting for buyers looking to enjoy the best of North Yorkshire living. The River Leven meanders through the village centre, adding to its scenic appeal, while walking routes lead up to the iconic Roseberry Topping. There is a vibrant community including tennis, cricket and football clubs; choirs; music, U3A & history groups; a dramatic society and lawn bowls. There is also a thriving community run library.

Eateries and Cafés: Such a good variety – from traditional Yorkshire fare to fine, modern cuisine. Various cafés plus the famous Suggitt’s Ice Cream Parlour.

Shopping and Amenities: A number of independent shops, including a butcher – renowned for their pies, and a Co-op supermarket. There are also medical and dental practices. A cycling hub – Bike Base – has opened, offering E-bike hire, cycle rides and more, including a café which has stunning views and welcomes all.

Schools: Primary and CofE Infant schools set in the heart of the village; secondary school and sixth form in Stokesley and a co-educational private day school in Yarm.

Transport Links: Excellent connectivity for commuters and visitors. Village train station with services to Middlesbrough (including James Cook University Hospital) and Whitby. Nearby A171, A172, A173 and A19 offer good access across the region to the coast, Teesside, Stokesley, Guisborough, the north and the south. Northallerton and Darlington provide superb train services to Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, York and London Kings Cross.

Approximate Distances: Stokesley 3 miles (leisure centre with pool); Guisborough 6.9 miles; Middlesbrough 8.2 miles (theatre, museum, shops, eateries); Saltburn-by-the-Sea 10.7 miles) Teesside Park (shopping, eateries & leisure) 11.9 miles; Teesside International Airport 16.3 miles; Northallerton 18.1 miles; Darlington 23.1 miles (theatre, shops, restaurants).

For more information about this lovely village and the surrounding area, please ask Kathryn Barr Estate Agents or see the Area Guides on our website.

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Disclaimer Note: 1. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the information given. Kathryn Barr Estate Agents does not accept responsibility for any errors in the information provided. 2. Our particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. They should not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact or warranty. 3. All dimensions, shapes & distances are approximate. 4. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment, facilities or fittings and cannot verify that they are in working order.