The Beeches, West Layton, North Yorkshire

£700,000

Guide price

An outstanding stone built four bedroom detached family home with approximately 5.11 acres (2.07 hectares) of land, stable block, and field shelter. Situated on the edge of a highly sought after North Yorkshire hamlet.

West Layton is nestled just off the A66 and benefits from the popular Mainsgill Farm Shop being only 1.5 miles away. The property is located between two historic market towns, Barnard Castle and Richmond. Barnard Castle provides a number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools including the renowned Barnard Castle School. Barnard Castle also has a Castle, riverside walks, the Bowes Museum and offers a traditional weekly market, library and a range of restaurants. The market town of Richmond is rich in Georgian architecture and also boasts a number of historical sites including the Castle with its Norman origins, the renowned Georgian Theatre and The Station which is a restored Victorian railway station featuring a restaurant, cinema and gallery, whilst being home to a number of artisan food producers. Main line train stations can be found at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports at Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. The A66 and A1(M) are easily accessible bringing many areas within commuting distance.

The Property

The Beeches is approached through electric gates which ensures privacy and security. There is also pedestrian access through a timber gate giving direct access to the property with a wooden glazed entrance door. The majority of the

property boasts a southern aspect giving the property lots of natural light. The heart of this home is a spectacular bespoke kitchen with professional oven and large island unit. There is a door leading through from the kitchen to the dining room and a further door connecting to a conservatory providing ample entertaining space. The entrance hall provides access to a snug with cast iron inset log burning stove and door to rear garden, dual aspect living room with open fireplace, utility

room and a wet room/wc beyond. The first-floor landing provides access to all bedrooms and first floor accommodation. A master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a house bathroom with freestanding bath.

Garden

To the exterior of the property there is a south facing rear garden with mature shrubs, borders and hedging which is mainly laid to lawn.

Driveway

Electric gated area providing off-street parking for four vehicles.

Land

Approximately 5.11 acres (2.07 hectares) as shown on the map boarded in red. The majority of which is set as one grass paddock with gated access.

Services

Mains electricity and water, drainage to septic tank, oil fired central heating.

Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

North Yorkshire County Council Tel: 0300 131 2131.

For Council Tax purposes the property is banded G.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The Beeches is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Areas, Measurements & Other Information

All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various records and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment via GSC Grays.