Spell Howe, White Gate Hill, Hunmanby, Filey

Substantial, detached modern house overlooking its gardens and land with commanding coastline views.

Spell Howe is a comprehensive renovation of a detached house that stands on its own with no close neighbours and with panoramic views from its elevated position at the top of White Gate Hill. The all-inclusive programme of renovation, inside and out, has just concluded and the property is offered as nearly new and ready to be occupied. Few opportunities exist to purchase a detached house with land and all-encompassing views across open countryside to the coastline, from Filey to Scarborough and beyond. Spell Howe comes with a garage, ample parking options for many vehicles, outbuildings and paddocks. It stands back from the road to Hunmanby, approached via a sweeping drive.

Entrance and staircase hall, cloakroom/wc, kitchenette, sitting room, snug, garden room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, rear entrance porch
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Double garage, outbuilding, dovecote, historic air raid shelter, field building
Driveway, parking and turning area, gardens and grounds

In all some 4.6 acres

Additional Information - Spell Howe was constructed in the mid-20th century and has been fully renovated and updated in the last two years. It is triple glazed throughout and many of the picture windows take advantage of the outstanding coastline views.

The principal ground floor rooms flank the central hallway and, at the far end, lies the 34 ft kitchen/dining room. A tantalising view of the coast can be glimpsed from the statement entrance looking directly through to the windows at the rear of the house. The kitchen/dining room is triple aspect with full height bifold doors that open to the terrace, creating a magnificent inside/outside space. The views are jaw-dropping. The room has underfloor heating and is fitted with sleek kitchen units, granite worktops, a large island unit, integrated Siemens appliances, a Rayburn stove and utility area. Alongside is a polygonal garden room with French doors onto the terrace. The well-proportioned sitting room has a linear, glass-fronted electric living flame fire and double doors opening to the snug with its wraparound glazing and magnificent outlook.

The accommodation is flexible with ground floor bedroom suites as well as a kitchenette that could combine with bedroom 5 and accompanying bathroom to form an annexe with an independent entrance. The bedrooms are all doubles and those on the first floor enjoy views of the coastline, one through a Velux balcony window. The principal bedroom suite is privately situated on the northern wing of the house, has wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes/cupboards, an en suite bathroom and a picture window framing the coastline view. The galleried landing makes a statement with a large window facing the tree-lined drive. Throughout the house provides ample storage options from generous bedroom eaves storage, to linen cupboards off the landing and a walk-in understairs cupboard off the hall.

Outside & Outbuildings - The property is approached through electric gates. A tree-lined gravel drive sweeps around to a turning circle in front of the house and the garage, continuing to a parking area outside the detached outbuilding. The approach is attractive with expanses of lawn and stands of trees underplanted with spring bulbs. A dovecote sits on the mound that forms the air raid shelter. The double garage is detached and brick-built with a pantile roof and electric doors. Its construction with cavity walls lends itself well to conversion to an annexe. An additional shed with metal structure and pantile roof extends nearly 40 ft. It has power, light, water and an insulated roof.

Behind the house and situated to take full advantage of the view is the expansive paved terrace accessed from the snug, garden room and kitchen/dining room. Steps descend to a generous area of lawn fully enclosed by a post and rail fence lined with a laurel hedge. A metal gate gives access to the parking area.

The paddock land lies predominantly to the north and west of the house. It is enclosed with fencing. There is a detached outbuilding that formerly served as a stable, and separate road access via a farm gate.

Environs - Hunmanby 2 miles, Filey 5 miles, Scarborough 8 miles, York 39 miles

The nearby village of Hunmanby is nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds some two miles from the local beach at Hunmanby Gap. The village is well served with amenities including a doctor’s surgery, primary school, several pubs, a variety of shops including grocers, butchers, and delicatessen and a 9-hole golf course. The nearby seaside towns of Filey and Scarborough provide a greater range of services as well as beautiful sandy beaches.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E in 2020. On order, being re-assessed.
Council Tax Band: F
Services & Systems: Mains electricity and water. Oil central heating. Private drainage.
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: From Malton Road head up White Gate Hill and the property is approximately half a mile up the hill on the left hand side.
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment

Photographs, property spec and video highlights: March 2025
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