Station House Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough, YO13 9DR Character holiday cottage business with residential appeal Attractive traditional country house set in immaculate grounds Character former village railway station Established holiday cottage business 3 bedroom owners accommodation Two 2-bedroom holiday cottages Two 1-bedroom holiday cottages Potential to develop further or enlarge living accommodation (subject to planning consents) Useful storage building and workshop Large lawned gardens overlooking village cricket pitch Extensive southerly views towards Yorkshire Wolds EPC ratings between D and F Distances: Pickering 10 miles, Scarborough 7.5 miles, Malton 15 miles, Helmsley 22 miles, York 32 miles (all distances approximate)
INTRODUCTION Station House occupies an enviable setting on the southern fringe of Brompton by Sawdon and was the village railway station as part of the old Forge Valley Line between Scarborough and Pickering until decommissioning in the 1950 s. This large character detached property historically provided the Station Master s house, ticket office and waiting room with adjoining Goods buildings and these have been historically converted to provide owners accommodation within the central section together with four holiday cottages within the adjoining wings. The conversion of the building has retained many original Victorian features including the raised platform and a south facing veranda and the business has been successfully operated by the current owners for nearly 30 years who are now looking to retire. The property is ideally positioned to take advantage of the well established local tourist market and lies in close proximity to the North York Moors National Park and East Coast attractions with the historic City of York and market towns of Malton and Helmsley readily accessible. STATION HOUSE The owners accommodation occupies the central portion of the original building with accommodation arranged over two floors. This was historically divided into two separate letting units before the owners took residence and the accommodation has been combined to provide comfortable and well presented accommodation including two large double bedrooms (both en suite), an open plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen to the side with a study/third bedroom on the ground floor with additional kitchen facilities. The private living accomodation includes a south faciing garden room with views across the cricket pitch. This part of the property offers scope to either increase letting accommodation or to amalgamate with part of the adjoining holiday accommodation to provide a larger family residence if required and subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. HOLIDAY COTTAGES The four holiday cottages are situated either side of the main section and have been historically adapted from the waiting room, ticket office and goods storage buildings and provide independent letting accommodation of varying size including two 2-bedroom cottages and two 1-bedroom cottages, with all accommodation at ground floor level. The cottages have particular appeal for weekend and short stay breaks and the current weekly tariffs are summarised in the table below with the current owners advertising through a well established agency which operates a dynamic pricing system to maximise bookings in addition to a high number of direct lettings and repeat custom: Property Name Bedrooms 2015 Tariff Range ( per week) Allerston (shaded Grey) 1 sleeps 2 low from 226, medium from 373, high from 417 Ebberston (shaded Blue) 2 sleeps 4 low from 252, medium from 397, high from 481 Brompton (shaded Orange) 1 sleeps 2 low from 226, medium from 373, high from 427 Sawdon (shaded Green) 2 sleeps 4 low from 247, medium from 378, high from 445
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GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is approached directly from Brompton Ings Lane with a large gravelled entrance drive leading to the rear with ample parking for owner and guests at the rear and side of the property. Station House occupies an elevated position directly overlooking an extensive lawned garden area created from the former railway line and featuring mature border shrubbery and views directly onto the village cricket pitch which can be accessed through a gate in the southern boundary. The property retains the original covered veranda linking the ticket office and waiting room with the original platform now providing a raised terrace with extensive southerly views over open countryside and towards the Yorkshire Wolds. To the side of the property is a detached wooden garage with separate laundry with services connected and a workshop & bike store. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment through Savills York office (01904) 617800. TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is offered for sale freehold subject to forward bookings and prevailing contracts with the letting agency with further details available on request. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by private treaty however the agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are all connected with both owners accommodation and three of the holiday cottages served by a central heating system. Allerston cottage is served by wall mounted electric heaters, with supplemental wall mounted electric heaters within other holiday cottages. Both the owners accommodation and each of the four holiday cottages have individual wall mounted gas boilers providing hot water. COVENANTS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property will be sold subject to all covenants, easements and rights of way whether specifically mentioned in these particulars or not.
The gravelled entrance drive to the rear of the property is partly owned by a third party and the driveway is subject to shared access provisions although the parking areas immediately at the rear of the property are held exclusively within freehold. WEBSITE AND MARKETING The properties are currently advertised through Cottages4You.co.uk, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Rentals (Property Ref. NM15) under an annual contract. Further details regarding the terms of contract and prevailing commission rates are available from the Agents. COUNCIL TAX AND BUSINESS RATES The owners accommodation within Station House is listed under Council Tax Band C and the amount payable for 2015/2016 is 1,464.13. The four holiday letting units are assessed for Business Rates with a current rateable value of 7,500 with the amount payable (following Small Business Rate Relief) in 2015/2016 is 900. LOCAL AREA Station House and cottages are ideally situated to take advantage of attractive tourist locations including the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay as well as the North York Moors National Park with its many attractions. The property is within convenient travelling distance of the historic City of York and highly regarded market towns of Helmsley and Malton. The historic small village of Brompton by Sawdon where William Wordsworth was married at All Saints' Church in 1802 and is referred to as "The birthplace of aviation" due to the long term residence of aeronautical engineer Sir George Caley. The village boasts a range of amenities including the Grade 1 listed All Saints church, the well regarded Brompton Forge café and an award winning butcher. The village has a popular primary school. There are pleasant walks around the village along the beck past the mill pond and around the lake. There are many well regarded country pubs and restaurants available in the immediate locality. DIRECTIONS Brompton by Sawdon village is located on the A170 between Pickering and Scarborough. Station House is situated at the southern edge of the village with access from Brompton Ings Road which leads to the village of Sherburn about 3 miles to the south and connects with the A64 Malton to Scarborough Road. ENERGY PERFORMANCE A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificates are available upon request with the assessments summarised as follows: Property Name Station House Allerston Ebberston Brompton Sawdon EPC Rating E F D D E