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

Situated at the edge of the picturesque village of Harome, Red Roof is an attractive stone-built detached house dating back to circa 1930. The property, which occupies a generous plot, combines the charm of a traditional home with the potential to create a bespoke living space to suit contemporary tastes.

Internally, the accommodation is spacious and offers a well-proportioned layout, providing a blank canvas for those looking to restore and refresh the property to its full potential. Currently in need of modernisation throughout, this is an ideal project for those wishing to invest in a property that can be transformed into a truly wonderful home.

The property is entered through a beautiful hallway with original tiled flooring, the two principal reception rooms sit to the front of the property, both with bay windows. Continuing through the ground floor there is a generous kitchen, separate utility and two equally proportioned bedrooms, with original fireplaces, served by the house bathroom. The principal bedroom is situated on the first floor alongside bedroom two and a WC.

The house enjoys a peaceful setting, with views across the surrounding countryside, yet remains within easy reach of the village’s local amenities and nearby market towns. The area offers a tranquil lifestyle with the benefit of convenient access to major transport links, providing excellent connections to the wider region.

Externally, Red Roof is set within a substantial garden, providing ample space for extension or landscaping (subject to the usual planning consents). A gravelled driveway provides ample parking alongside a garage.

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