Gather friends or family and get away from it all in the heart of the North York Moors. Located within the spectacular Great Fryup Dale this substantial stone property is surrounded by miles of heather moorland, bracken-strewn ridges and a patchwork of farmland contained by drystone walls. Secluded and ideal for a sophisticated get-together, it’ll put your party at the centre of the National Park – villages such as Danby (4 miles), Lealholm (5 miles) and Rosedale Abbey (8 miles) are all worth a visit, coastal favourite Whitby is 14 miles away and Grosmont, northern terminus of the scenic North Yorkshire Moors Railway, is 11 miles.
Country living comes super-sized and with an added sense of fun at this thoughtfully designed holiday home. Take the steps or gently sloping path to the front door; step inside and you’ll find space for shoes and coats in a welcoming hallway, which leads left to an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner where bespoke units, a wood burner, sofa and large dining table that converts to a full-sized pool table set the scene for convivial mealtimes or chatting whilst on chef duties. Cooks of all abilities will love the kitchen where an island unit houses a ceramic hob; there are two electric ovens and a grill too, plus that all-important wine cooler. Windows offer views of the surrounding scenery, and underfoot there’s a constant reminder of your whereabouts: feature flooring crafted from Yorkshire slate. To the other side of the entrance hall is a spacious carpeted lounge with elegant nine-seat leather sofa, additional armchair, large Smart TV and French doors leading to the garden. Triple aspect windows afford spectacular views of Great Fryup Dale. Make time for family-style fun in the boot room where, alongside space for outdoor gear, you’ll find a high table and stools and a selection of board games; ideal for adults and children to enjoy some time away from one another; there’s a door leading to the rear garden here too. The ground floor has its own cloakroom for convenience, while two upper floors present five lovely bedrooms, all with solid wood furnishings and offering a variety of sleeping options to suit any party of guests. On the first floor there are three double-bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, plus the main house bathroom that features a free-standing roll-top bath and a separate top-of-the-range shower. The second-floor layout includes a double bedroom, another with full-size bunk beds, and a separate shower room.
A driveway with ample parking and an enclosed garden with BBQ area and outside seating really make the most of their rural location, while all around there’s beautiful moorland, its colours and mood changing with the seasons and as the clouds move overhead.