Location

The beautiful surrounding countryside offers ample walking and cycling opportunities whilst the pretty market towns of Easingwold, Helmsley and Malton offer traditional tea rooms, good restaurants and old world charm.

There are many attractions in the vicinity, including Castle Howard, Byland Abbey, Newburgh Hall and the former home of Laurence Sterne at Shandy Hall in nearby Coxwold.

Stillington (6 miles) is a popular and well served village about eleven miles north of York, on the edge of the Howardian Hills. Local facilities include a community owned post office, two pubs, a primary school, doctors surgery, Indian restaurant and sport fields. There are regular bus services to both York and the nearby market town of Easingwold.

There are several local independent schools nearby including Ampleforth College, Terrington Prep School, Cundall Manor and Queen Ethelburga's College. There are further independent schools in York: The Mount, Bootham and St Peters.

Easingwold is the nearest market town (8 miles) and has good local amenities including a secondary school and supermarket. Thirsk (17 miles) has direct train services to London, some making the journey in as little as two hours fifteen minutes. York is about 13 miles to the south and has extensive facilities including its historic minster, train station and racecourse. Some train services from York make the journey to London in under two hours.

There is the Michelin starred restaurants The Star at Harome (13 miles) and The Black Swan at Oldstead (11.8 miles). York boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate. There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park.   

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Nestled within approximately 2.78 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Whenby Well was previously the local school and now presents a practical and versatile country residence. Acquired over three decades ago by the present owner, the property has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished, creating a wonderful family home which enjoys some fabulous views of the neighboring countryside.

The welcoming entrance hall leads into the study and principal reception room which centres around an open fire place, doors leading into the adjoining garden room offering spectacular southerly views and the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing with a book. The well appointed kitchen is equipped with high-end Neff appliances, complemented by a traditional Stanley range, and offers delightful views over the garden and beyond. Adjacent to the kitchen, a generous utility room provides practical storage and access to the side. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the principal suite is positioned at the rear of the property and therefore has some of the finest views available, complete with an en suite bathroom and a separate shower. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing flexible family friendly accommodation.

The property is accessed via electric timber gates which open to reveal a parking area and separate garaging complex, including a single garage, a double garage with three substantial stores, and a versatile studio above.

The meticulously maintained lawned gardens have been designed around several flower beds and sitting out areas connected by pathways, while a charming summer house at the garden’s end offers a tranquil retreat with breath-taking views. The land to the west boasts mature planting, including 30 established trees, and is currently grazed by sheep under a nominal peppercorn rent of £1, with a beck running at the far boundary. Two sizeable field shelters enhance the versatility of the land, making it ideal for equestrian pursuits or agricultural use. a large timber tractor shed providing ample storage space for garden tools and equipment.