West Knapton, Malton

Difford Farm is privately situated within open countryside in a private and peaceful position within the Vale of Pickering, approximately equal distance to the towns of Malton and Pickering affording expansive views in all directions. The property includes a 5 bedroom house, together with land and a good range of traditional and more modern farm buildings. A wonderfully situated residential smallholding within a private but accessible location.

The property comprises a 18th century house, which has been recently improved with renewed doors and windows to part, a stylishly fitted farmhouse kitchen with underfloor heating, remodelled bathroom and en-suite and full redecoration throughout. In all the house provides over 2,750 square feet of beautifully presented, modern accommodation with a bright and airy feel and a flow of rooms which are ideally suited as a family home.

In brief, a large central hall which opens through to the dining room with a separate hall off to the side with cloakroom. West facing sitting room with wood burning stove, a separate snug or study, generous farmhouse kitchen through to the large utility room and adjoining boiler house. Upstairs is a large galleried landing, main master bedroom with en-suite shower room, four further bedrooms and the main house bathroom with bath and separate shower. 

The property is accessed of a private driveway which leads down to the house and buildings into a large courtyard parking and turning area.  There are gardens to all sides with a large, gravelled south facing courtyard with a covered car port for three vehicles. There is a large  range of original farm buildings providing storage, stabling and livestock housing and situated within a good sized yard area with immediate access to the grazing paddocks.

The property is an ideal proposition for those wanting an attractively situated country property and should suit those with equestrian or smallholding interests. LOCATION The property is situated in a rural position in open countryside, located between the villages of West Knapton and Yedingham. The nearby villages of West Heslerton and Snainton provide a good basic range of amenities, including Public House/restaurants, Primary School, Church, Sports Ground and Playground facilities.

The nearest range of services are situated in Malton, which is traditional market town located approximately 7 miles to the West.  Malton provides a wide range of services and amenities including shops, restaurants, sporting and leisure facilities and primary and secondary schools. 

The property is well placed for access to the east coast resorts including Scarborough, Bridlington, Filey and Whitby. The historic City of York is situated approximately 25 miles away with mainline trains available to Kings Cross, London and Edinburgh in less than 2 hours.