Location

Harome is one of the prettiest and most sought after North Yorkshire’s villages, and in 2023 this tiny village was named one of the 'poshest' in the UK by The Times. Set at the foot of the Moors and around 2 miles east of the popular market town of Helmsley and 24 miles north-east of York. It is home to The Star Inn, with its Michelin Starred Restaurant with country hotel. Elsewhere are several listed buildings and an idyllic duck pond, overlooked by the award winning Pheasant Hotel.

Just over two miles away is the award winning Beadlam Grange Farmshop and Tea room with a butchers, delicatessen and greengrocery including a toddler play area.

Helmsley (2.7 miles) is a fabulous town with a weekly market and an excellent selection of independent, local shops including clothes stores, a doctor’s surgery, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants, hotels, a spa and a local brewery. In addition there is an arts centre showing films and plays, as well as hosting yoga, exhibitions and concerts. Further attractions are the open air swimming pool, Helmsley Walled Garden, International Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park.

Kirkbymoorside (5.3 miles), provides a good range of shops, a weekly market, cafes, public houses, primary school (Academy), a doctors surgery, cricket, bowling squash clubs as well as an 18 hole golf course.

Further afield is the Michelin starred restaurant, The Black Swan, Oldstead (10.6 miles).

The market town of Malton (14 miles) is now the artisan food capital of North Yorkshire with its award-winning monthly food and farmers markets, as well as a weekly market, and annual Food Lovers’ Festival backed by excellent local shops. There are supermarkets, two breweries, restaurants, the Talbot Hotel, cookery school, tearooms, a cinema, theatre and Castle Gardens five acres of park. Malton and Norton golf club boasts 27 holes and situated about a mile outside Malton. In addition there is Malton Secondary School (Ofsted Good 2023) located on Middlecave Road.

The historic market town of Pickering (12 miles) is known as the gateway to the Moors. The town boasts a number of public houses, supermarkets, leisure and sport facilities, local independent shops and cafes as well as a 13th century castle, the North York Moors steam railway and a museum.

Dalby Forest is about 18 miles distant with countless walks and cycle trails through stunning scenery, an adventure course and on site cafe. A dark sky discovery site, it is an excellent location for stargazing.

The A170 from Helmsley links to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

York is about 25 miles to the south and the A1(M) is about 22 miles to the west. Direct trains to London run regularly from Malton, Thirsk (16.6 miles) and York, some making the journey in under two hours.

There are superb attractions within the area including the renowned stately home Castle Howard with its farm shop and fabulous gardens (10.9 miles) and the coastal resorts of Whitby (33 miles), Scarborough (30 miles) and Filey (34 miles).

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Aban Cottage is a charming period house, situated in a serene location on the edge of the village.

The inviting sitting room offers exposed beams, original stone flagged floor and a log burner with stone surround. The kitchen/dining room is a perfect space for entertaining, again with exposed beams and quarry tiled floor with access to the rear courtyard garden.

To the first floor you will find a beautifully appointed charming bedroom with an exposed stone wall and original beams, complemented by wooden flooring for added warmth. The modern house bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor. To the second floor is a spacious bedroom featuring timber beams and flooring.

The rear of the property features a patio and a gravel courtyard, creating a perfect backdrop for outdoor dining. Double wooden gates lead to the elevated garden space, offering potential off-street parking.

The patio and gravelled courtyard area provide the perfect setting for alfresco dining.

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