THE SMITHY AND FORMER CHAPEL DANBY DALE, NEAR CASTLETON NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK

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1 THE SMITHY AND FORMER CHAPEL DANBY DALE, NEAR CASTLETON NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK

3 CHARTERED SURVEYORS AUCTIONEERS VALUERS LAND & ESTATE AGENTS FINE ART & FURNITURE E S T A B L I S H E D THE SMITHY AND FORMER CHAPEL DANBY DALE CASTLETON, WHITBY NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK Castleton 3.5 miles, Whitby 18 miles, Guisborough 10 miles, Kirkbymoorside 14 miles, Teesside 20 miles (all distances approximate) A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TWO NEIGHBOURING RURAL CAMPING BARNS CONVERTED FROM A FORMER SMITHY AND FORMER CHAPEL LOCATED IN A SUPERB RURAL POSITION The Former Smithy: A former blacksmith smithy which has been converted to provide a camping barn. The property comprises: Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Shower Room, Mezzanine Sleeping Area /Camping Room. Outside there is off street parking, storage area and seating areas adjoining Danby Beck. The Former Chapel: A former Methodist chapel which has been converted to provide a camping barn. The property Comprises: Entrance Hall, W.C. Dining Kitchen, Living Room/Camping Room with Shower Room. Stairs to further Camping Room. FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS BY INFORMAL TENDER. BEST OFFERS BY 2pm FRIDAY 20 th JULY 2018 Lot One: The Smithy and grounds. Guide Price offers over 40,000 Lot Two: Former Chapel. Guide Price offers over 30,000 AS A WHOLE OFFERS OVER 70,000 3

DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND A rare opportunity to purchase a former smithy and a former chapel as a whole or individually as two lots, which both now have the benefit of consent (granted 1995) and have

4 DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND A rare opportunity to purchase a former smithy and a former chapel as a whole or individually as two lots, which both now have the benefit of consent (granted 1995) and have been converted to provide two camping barns, thus being able to be utilised as a camping barn lets 365 days a year for a maximum stay of seven nights. The buildings have been sympathetically renovated and converted by the current vendor from their original uses to provide basic, yet comfortable camping barn facilities and the sale now offers the opportunity for someone to purchase their own rural getaway or for the barns to be utilised as camping barns and potentially generate a good annual income and return on investment. The current vendors have used both barns for their own private use only and have never commercially let the barns but there is obvious scope to generate good interest and income given their delightful rural position. The barns are ideally situated to attract tourists being situated close to the head of Danby Dale near Botton village in the North York Moors National Park and as camping barns they are ideally located close to near by footpaths including the nationally renowned coast to coast footpath. LOCATION One of the main attraction of the properties are the situation; they are located in open countryside, yet are easily accessible via the A171 (Whitby and Teesside road). The barns are situated within comfortable walking distance to attract tourists / walkers on the coast to coast walking route and are close to the recently completed Seated Man sculpture which has recently been erected. The nearest services are in Castleton which is a well-served village nestling in a fold of the northern escarpment of the North York Moors National Park. Amenities available in the village include: Post Office, general store and garage. There is large children's play area, two public houses, parish church and primary school. Castleton is served by the Esk Valley railway line, with services to Whitby and Middlesbrough. The traditional sea port of Whitby is a fascinating mix of eclectic shops and high quality restaurants at the centre of the Heritage Coast and surrounded by the glorious scenery of the North York Moors National Park. Whitby is popular for general tourists but in particular with walkers and cyclists. There are good road links close by via the A171, A169 and the A174. The A171 provides good access to 4 Scarborough, Whitby and Teesside.

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THE SMITHY The Smithy comprises a former blacksmiths smithy constructed of stone under a pitched pantile roof situated in small grounds including having the benefit of off street parking and outside

The property comprises a camping barn with an entrance hall leading in to a kitchen area with a separate dining/living area with the benefit of a wood burning stove and a shower room off and steps

6 THE SMITHY The Smithy comprises a former blacksmiths smithy constructed of stone under a pitched pantile roof situated in small grounds including having the benefit of off street parking and outside areas with frontage onto Danby Beck. The property comprises a camping barn with an entrance hall leading in to a kitchen area with a separate dining/living area with the benefit of a wood burning stove and a shower room off and steps lead up to a sleeping/camping area. LIVING ROOM 4.00 m(13'1'') x 3.60 m(11'10'') Exposed stone walls. Solid wood floor. Original traditional cottage stove set on the original forge stone with canopy overhead. Vaulted ceiling. Casement windows to the front and rear. Stairs to mezzanine floor/camping room. The property is located close to the junction leading to Botton village in a nice wooded position adjacent to Danby Beck. The accommodation comprises the following ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 2.40 m(7'10'') x 1.00 m(3'3'') Tiled floor. Exposed dressed stone walls to part. Electric fuses.solid timber door. KITCHEN 2.72 m(8'11'') x 1.30 m(4'3'') Ceramic tiled floor. Fitted work tops incorporating ceramic Belfast sink. Fitted shelving. Exposed dressed stone walls to part. Casement window to the side. SHOWER ROOM 2.45 m(8'0'') x 1.50 m(4'11'') Parquet flooring, walk in shower cubicle. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Electric heated ladder towel rail. Fitted linen cupboard. Electric light and shaver point. Extractor fan. MEZZANINE FLOOR / CAMPING ROOM 4.00 m(13'1'') x 2.53 m(8'4'') Exposed stonework. Electric light and power points. OUTSIDE Externally there is a reasonable outside area which has been used for vehicular parking for well in excess of 10 years and to the side and rear of the building is a private outside space with seating area adjoining Danby Beck and storage building currently housing the generator. 6

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FORMER CHAPEL The second property comprises the former Methodist Chapel located slightly to the west and comprises a stone under pitched slate

The property comprises an entrance hall with a WC off, kitchen/diner, sitting/camping room with shower room off and steps leading up into a

Full height ceiling, CLOAKROOM 1.93 m(6'4'') x 1.12 m(3'8'') Low flush WC. Wash hand basin. Chapel Window to the front. Tiled floor. KITCHEN 3.

RECEPTION ROOM / CAMPING ROOM 4.90 m(16'1'') x 2.80 m(9'2'') Laminate wood floor, window to the rear. Stairs to the top floor area.

8 FORMER CHAPEL The second property comprises the former Methodist Chapel located slightly to the west and comprises a stone under pitched slate roof building which provides slightly better proportioned living accommodation, however with the lack of any immediate grounds or parking. The property comprises an entrance hall with a WC off, kitchen/diner, sitting/camping room with shower room off and steps leading up into a camping room area. The accommodation comprises: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 1.85 m(6'1'') x 1.17 m(3'10'') Original wood floor. Electric fuses. Full height ceiling, CLOAKROOM 1.93 m(6'4'') x 1.12 m(3'8'') Low flush WC. Wash hand basin. Chapel Window to the front. Tiled floor. KITCHEN 3.70 m(12'2'') x 3.60 m(11'10'') Wood floor. Fitted kitchen unit with sink. Window to the rear. Overhead storage area. Panelled walls. RECEPTION ROOM / CAMPING ROOM 4.90 m(16'1'') x 2.80 m(9'2'') Laminate wood floor, window to the rear. Stairs to the top floor area. Understairs fitted cupboard with Shower. CAMPING ROOM 3.70 m(12'2'') x 2.80 m(9'2'') Original chapel window to the front with stone sill. Window to the rear. Limited head height. 8

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GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, drainage and other

All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds. SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS Sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale.

10 GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars or not. BOUNDARIES The vendors will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary fences and hedges etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds. SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS Sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE An EPC has been prepared and is available for inspection at the agents Malton office, or please find insert attached. PARKING AREA The current vendors have an arrangement with a neighbouring landowner to provide a parking area to the south of the road in a wooded area. There may be opportunities to continue this arrangement. METHOD OF SALE The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (best and final offers). Interested parties must submit their offers on the enclosed tender form with offers being invited for both properties as a whole or as two separate individual lots. Offers must be submitted by 2pm on Friday 20 th July For those with queries please contact Tom Watson on or tom.watson@cundalls.co.uk GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electric and water supply. Sewage pump system. Planning: North York Moors National Park Authority Tel: Tenure: The property is Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents office in Malton, Generator: A 6.5 Kva back up generator is available by separate negotiation. PROFESSIONALS IN PROPERTY SINCE 1860 C010 Printed by Ravensworth Digital Market Place, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LP Tel: Fax: malton@cundalls.co.uk 3 Church Street, Helmsley North Yorkshire, YO62 5BT Tel: Fax: enquiries@cundallsrfas.co.uk 40 Burgate, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AU Tel: Fax: pickering@cundalls.co.uk

FLOORPLANS The Smithy The Former Chapel NOTICE Details and photographs prepared May 2018. All measurements are approximate.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

11 FLOORPLANS The Smithy The Former Chapel NOTICE Details and photographs prepared May All measurements are approximate. The services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service re-connection. The property is brought as seen. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

LITTLE FARM SLINGSBY, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE

LITTLE FARM SLINGSBY, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE CHARTERED SURVEYORS AUCTIONEERS VALUERS LAND & ESTATE AGENTS FINE ART & FURNITURE E S T A B L I S H E D 1 8 6 0 LITTLE FARM SLINGSBY YORK NORTH YORKSHIRE Slingsby