Gales House Farm and Gales Cottage, Gillamoor, York

Two adjoining houses - a former farmhouse and new build cottage - offering numerous possibilities, that both sit within a large plot with outbuildings and paddock.

Gales House Farm and Gales Cottage sit side-by-side within a large, private plot on the edge of this prosperous moorland village. The original double-fronted farmhouse dates from 1864 and is built in ashlar stone; its counterpart was built in 2017 in matching ashlar stone, to accommodate extended family. Together they form an outstanding detached property of nearly 3260 sq ft that sits in just over an acre and enjoys far-reaching views over protected AONB countryside. In addition, there is garaging, a superb garden/party room and a substantial American Barn.

Gales House Farm: Kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, porch/boot room, cloakroom/laundry room, principal bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, house bathroom

Gales Cottage: Entrance and staircase hall, cloakroom/wc, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, pantry, utility room, principal bedroom suite with bathroom and walk-in dressing cupboard, 2 further bedrooms, house bathroom

Garden/party room, 2 garages, 2 log stores, American Barn housing 2 loose boxes

Gardens and grounds

In all just over 1 acre

Additional Information - The Farmhouse

The farmhouse has been beautifully restored and renovated inside and out, creating comfortable interiors all finished to a notably high specification. There are double glazed timber sash windows throughout (fitted 2024), solid oak floors, timber louvre shutters and traditional-style column radiators and handmade cabinetry on all three floors. This is a practical house with plenty of storage options.

The kitchen/breakfast room connects to the dining room through wide bifold doors creating a wonderful family space of some 25 ft with a log-burning stove in the dining area and two window seats facing south. The Neptune solid wood kitchen is fitted with granite work surfaces, a Rangemaster cooker with induction hob and a Butler sink; in addition, there is a cloakroom/laundry room with a flagstone floor. The splendid sitting room rises into the roof space with exposed roof trusses and it features oak floors, a log-burning stove and French doors opening onto the inner garden. On the first floor are two bedrooms, both with fitted cabinetry and wonderful south facing views, and a luxurious bathroom. On the second floor is the principal bedroom suite with dressing room, luxurious four-piece bathroom including a freestanding bath and a bedroom with a glazed door and frameless glass balustrade taking full advantage of the far reaching views as far as the moorland plateau of Blakey Ridge.

Gales Cottage was bespoke built in 2017 and is hugely energy efficient with underfloor heating beneath large porcelain tiles extending throughout the ground floor. The kitchen/dining room is a beautifully designed space with a corner log-burning stove, illuminated by a glazed door with south facing light and French doors that open west onto the paved terrace. A useful walk-in pantry is accessed through bi fold doors. The kitchen is fitted with quartz work surfaces, a Butler sink, integrated appliances and an island with a breakfast bar. Across the staircase hall is the light-filled sitting room which extends nearly 25 ft and has a lantern window, south facing windows and French doors with side lights that open to the terrace. On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite is double height with a walk-in dressing cupboard and full-height glazing incorporating doors with boarded shutters that open to a balcony with glass balustrade. The far-reaching views west across the garden and paddock are outstanding. Alongside is an en suite shower room with heated towel rail and walk-in shower. The two additional double bedrooms have bespoke fitted wardrobes and are serviced by a luxurious house bathroom with a four-piece suite that includes a freestanding bath.

Outside - A five-bar gate opens to a gravel drive that pulls in front of the main house. It continues with a tarmacadamed surface to the garages and sweeps past a pretty garden to terminate in front of the cottage. The plot extends to just over one acre and includes extensive lawns, a young orchard with a variety of fruit trees and the paddock. The pony paddock lies at the far end of the land beyond the American Barn, accessed by a five-bar gate. It has a water source and is bounded by post and rail fencing.

Outbuildings
The detached oak-framed garage block with a pantile roof comprises two single garages with timber doors and a central room. This room is currently used as a garden/party/family room with a corner wood-burning stove, pizza oven and double-glazed bifold doors opening onto the garden. It would be straightforward to revert it to a double garage or large workshop. Surrounding the garages is ground reinforcement mesh beneath the lawn.

The detached American Barn (38?7? x 22?11?) is constructed of timber and has two loose boxes. It is connected to water.

Environs - Kirkbymoorside 3 miles, Helmsley 8 miles, Pickering 9 miles, York 28 miles

Gillamoor is a prosperous rural village on the southern boundary of the North York Moors National Park. The village has a primary school, thriving 17th century pub and parish church. Wonderful local walks and a network of footpaths lead over the moors or though the local villages. Gales House Farm and Gales Cottage are situated a short distance south of the village within comfortable walking distance of its amenities. Three miles further south lies the busy market town of Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley and Pickering lie equidistant, one to the west and one to the east. ?Outstanding? Ryedale School is ten minutes? drive away and Ampleforth College lies within comfortable reach, some thirteen miles to the south.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Gales Cottage B, Gales House Farm F
Council Tax Band: Gales Cottage D, Gales House Farm ??
Services & Systems: Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage (shared).
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council AONB
Directions: Heading into the village from the south, the property is on the right hand side as indicated by the house sign, just outside the village boundary stone. What3words: ///younger.scrolled.unpainted
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
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Photographs, particulars and showreel: October 2024
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