Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough

Edwardian house with adjoining cottage, outbuildings and a shepherd's hut, providing an income generation, set in over an acre of generous gardens, just 5 miles from the coast.

This handsome Edwardian house is a ‘lifestyle’ property that comes with a stylish self-contained cottage attached to the house as well as a luxurious shepherd’s hut, both of which provide significant income streams as holiday Airbnbs. The whole sits in more than an acre of private gardens and grounds with a glorious south facing historic stone wall extending some 80-metres on the rear boundary. Its elevated situation at the western edge of the village provides glorious views over green pastures and rolling hills along with a view of medieval castle ruins. To the front is an idyllic outlook over the mill stream. This much-loved home has been within the same family for 75 years and is offered for sale in superb decorative condition having undergone a comprehensive renovation in recent years.

House: entrance and staircase hall, 2 reception rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, principal bedroom with en suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 with en suite), house bathroom, storage attic
Cottage: porch, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, store room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, separate wc
Shepherd’s hut: kitchen, bedroom, shower room
Garden room, loggia, further outbuildings, mower shed, greenhouse
In all just over one acre

Further details regarding this property can be provided on request

Outside - To the front, behind a yew hedge and line of trees is a large driveway, recently laid with resin, providing parking for up to four cars. Wrought iron electric gates open to a gravel driveway leading to the double garage and providing additional, secure rear parking. The property also has useful access from the far boundary via Castle Rise. Here is gated parking with an area of hardstanding. A gravel pathway hugs the far wall, illuminated with motion sensor lighting, leading to the shepherd’s hut.

The garden itself is laid to lawn sprinkled with a variety of native tress such as horse chestnut, oak and copper beech with a well-established beech hedge separating the lawns and tennis court from the kitchen garden with orchard. The all-weather tennis court is laid with astro and has telescopic flood lights. Gravel paths connect the different areas of garden and extensive outbuildings. The orchard is accessed via two wrought iron garden gates has been planted with 60 apple trees of 6 different varieties; there is also a fine quince, a fruit cage holding all varieties, raised beds and a greenhouse. Many external taps are positioned around the property.

Outbuildings - Shepherd’s hut (122 sq ft)– Bespoke built in 2023 by Plankbridge and self-contained with 2 windows. Fitted to all mains services with 2 radiators, log-burning stove as well as a kitchenette, shower room/wc, and alcove with double bed.
Open double garage - with power and light.
All-year garden room with power and light, full-height windows, a lantern window and underfloor heating.
Loggia comes with infra-red electric heaters, pizza oven, barbeque.
Traditional outbuildings, formerly stables and tack room/pigsty, part renovated. There is a loft area and cobbled forecourt as well as a fireplace, gardener’s loo and sink with hot water. Together they offer great scope.
Equipment shed - with power and water.
Greenhouse with water.

Environs - Scarborough 5 miles, Pickering 12 miles, Malton 17 miles, York 33 miles

Derwent House sits on elevated ground enveloped by green hills to the rear and with views south over the mills stream. West Ayton is a picturesque village on the south eastern edge of the National Park and has a fine 18th century stone bridge, river parkland and the Romantic ruins of a 14th century castle. Nestled in the Derwent Valley, it is surrounded by lovely countryside with a walk from the doorstep into Forge Valley, celebrated for its strikingly beautiful woodland walks, nature reserve and riverside boardwalk. West Ayton is situated on the river Derwent along with its neighbour East Ayton which includes a primary school, Spar/garage, pharmacy, interiors shop, fish & chip shop, pubs including ‘Ye Old Forge Valley Inn’ and a cricket club. The seaside town of Scarborough with its fabulous sandy beaches lies conveniently ten minutes’ drive to the east and three miles to the west is ‘Glaves’, an award-winning family butchers & grocers, recommended by Tom Parker Bowles. The A170 provides rapid access west to Pickering, and on to the City of York.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: F
Important Notes: Derwent House is link attached via its cottage to a period building.
Services & Systems: All mains services except gas, oil central heating. No gas to Derwent House but there is gas to the village. Oil tank situated behind garage.
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
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Directions: On the A170 Scarborough-Thirsk road heading east towards Scarborough, just before the stone bridge, is Mill Lane. Follow the lane for some 80 yards and take the right fork at the green. This will lead to Derwent House at the far eastern edge of the village.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment

Photographs, particulars and showreel: January 2025
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