BRACKENHILL KENNELS & CATTERY SLEIGHTS, NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK

Tel: 01751 472766 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 BRACKENHILL KENNELS AND CATTERY BRACKENHILL LANE, SLEIGHTS, NEAR WHITBY, YO22 5ER SUPERB LIFESTYLE PROPERTY COMBINING A WELL ESTABLISHED KENNELS AND CATTERY BUSINESS WITH A HEALTHY TURNOVER TOGETHER WITH SPACIOUS PROPERTY SET IN 5.8 ACRES OF GROUNDS LAND Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Large Breakfast Kitchen Conservatory - Ground Floor Bedroom Ground Floor Bathroom. First Floor Master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite Bedroom Two. Three purpose built kennels and cattery buildings secure exercise area Customer parking Attractive, well established grounds, garden and land - Ample parking & garage. OFFERS IN THE REGION 600,000 3

Superbly situated detached lifestyle property together with a thriving Kennel and a cattery business, located within Sleights village, only a short distance from the centre of Whitby yet idyllically located with superb views within the North York Moors National Park. ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Appealing to residential and commercial buyers alike Bracken Hill offers buyers the opportunity to acquire an individual and very private property situated within large and attractive grounds together with a well-established business with scope for further growth. Situated up a lengthy private lane, Brackenhill is an Individual detached bungalow beautifully positioned to take in superb views across the Esk Valley and towards Whitby. The property is well presented and well looked after with a versatile layout of accommodation measuring approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Entrance hall, dual aspect sitting room with multi fuel stove, dining room and breakfast kitchen, opening out into the conservatory, which looks across the valley towards Grosmont. Ground floor bedroom and bathroom and two further double bedrooms; one with dressing area and shower room on the First Floor. There is an integral garage, plenty of parking and a number of useful stores and workshops within the mature and private grounds. Currently operating as Brackenhill Kennels, the current vendors have created a first class boarding kennels business, situated in a range of purpose built buildings, located to the north eastern edge of the property; which offers privacy to the main house. The business is well established and the turnover has grown year on year for the past 4 years, with current turnover standing in the region of 48,000 per annum. There are three separate buildings. Two arranged as kennels; one with 10 pens with outside area and the other with 8 larger pens, again with individual outdoor runs along with main reception and various store rooms. The cattery building is arranged into 10 individual cabins. Land has been landscaped to create two large secure exercise areas along with a further paddock, ideal for exercising the guests! Sleights is an exceptionally well-served village, with primary school, doctor s surgery, renowned butcher Radfords, Bothams the baker and a small supermarket with Post Office. To the bottom of the village is the train station with direct lines to both Middlesbrough and nearby Whitby. The countryside of the North York Moors National Park surrounds the village, offering endless opportunities for recreation; the seaside town of Whitby is approximately 4 miles away. Whitby is a fascinating mix of eclectic shops and high quality restaurants, at the centre of the Heritage Coast. 4 ENTRANCE HALL 4.70 m(15'5'') x 1.46 m(4'9'') Radiator. Dado rail. Timber front door with inset glazed panes. Stairs to the First Floor. Internal window to the conservatory. SITTING ROOM 6.00 m(19'8'') max x 4.80 m(15'9'') Wood burning stove set in a recess with slate hearth. Bay window to the front. Casement window to the rear. Window to the side. Radiator. Television point. Telephone point. DINING ROOM 4.80 m(15'9'') max x 4.50 m(14'9'') max Square bay window to the front with an elevated aspect and far reaching views. Radiator. Three wall light points. Door to Bedroom Three BEDROOM THREE 4.40 m(14'5'') max x 3.90 m(12'10'') max Square bay window to the front. Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth. Radiator.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 3.60 m(11'10'') x 1.80 m(5'11'') Fully tiled walls and floor. Bath with shower overhead. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Casement window to the side, recessed ceiling lights. Fitted anti fog bathroom mirror with inset lights. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.50 m(14'9'') x 3.30 m(10'10'') Range of fitted matching base and wall units incorporating single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Breakfast Bar. Gas cooker point. Integrated dishwasher. Casement window to the side and to the front. Tiled floor. Integrated fridge. Radiator. Door through to the garage. DRESSING ROOM 3.70 m(12'2'') x 1.90 m(6'3'') Casement window to the front with far reaching views. Fitted storage. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe cupboard. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.60 m(11'10'') x 2.12 m(6'11'') Square bay window to the side. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower. Radiator. CONSERVATORY 5.10 m(16'9'') x 3.20 m(10'6'') Upvc constructed with pitched roof. Double doors out to the garden. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING 4.80 m(15'9'') x 2.33 m(7'8'') Radiator. Upvc casement windows to the front and rear. Two eaves storage cupboards. BEDROOM 4.70 m(15'5'') x 3.60 m(11'10'') Casement windows to three sides. Two wall light points. Television point. Radiator. BEDROOM TWO 5.52 m(18'1'') x 2.31 m(7'7'') Upvc casement window to the rear. Casement and Velux window to the front. Fitted storage cupboards. Radiator. Eaves storage. Television point. 5

KENNELS & CATTERY The business is conveniently arranged towards the northern edge of the boundary with the three buildings and exercise area securely situated together. KENNEL BLOCK ONE RECEPTION 3.00 m(9'10'') x 2.80 m(9'2'') Telephone point. Upvc double glazed casement window to the front. Telephone point. Electric fuses. STORE ROOM 3.00 m(9'10'') x 2.80 m(9'2'') Stainless steel sink unit. Base units. Electric water heater. Casement window to the rear. Door to the side. KENNELS 16.13 m(52'11'') x 5.70 m(18'8'') Arranged as 10 kennels. Exercise area to the rear. Electric wall heaters. Windows to the front. KENNEL BLOCK 2 RECEPTION 2.60 m(8'6'') x 1.80 m(5'11'') Upvc casement window to the side. Doors to the front and rear. Laminate floor. STORE ROOM 3.70 m(12'2'') x 1.80 m(5'11'') Upvc double glazed window to the side. Wall units with base unit. Laminate floor. Door to the side KENNELS 17.10 m(56'1'') x 6.90 m(22'8'') Arranged as 8 larger pens. Outside exercise area. Electric wall heater. Upvc windows to the front. CATTERY ENTRANCE WITH STORE ROOM 3.50 m(11'8'') x 1.50 m(4'11'') CATTERY CABINS 12.10 m(39'8'') x 3.60 m(11'10'') Prefabrication construction. 10 cabins with outside area. Electric wall heaters. Casement windows to the front. Electric light and power. 7

OUTSIDE In total Brackenhill is set in 5.8 acres in total with around 1.5 acres making up the kennel business and exercise areas. Set at the top of Brackenhill Lane, a quiet and private lane serving just a handful of properties the kennel business is situated at the top of the drive, with a visitors parking, and the penned exercise area to the immediate front. There is a further paddock area with walk ways cut in, providing further space for exercising. The house Brackenhill is positioned at the top of the plot, up a short driveway and elevated to take in the glorious outlook from every angle. The delightful private grounds are well established and have been thoughtfully landscaped to make the most of the mature woodland which shelters the property to the west and the beautiful views to the north and east. Rhododendron and herbaceous borders give lots of colour and interest and are interspersed with lawn, a vegetable garden and more wild areas. Within the grounds are a range of useful storage sheds, workshops and an aviary. 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. SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS It is assumed that sporting, timber are in hand are included in the sale. Mineral rights are currently not included in the sale. SERVICES Mains gas, water and electricity. There is septic tank drainage. COUNCIL TAX & BUSINESS RATES Band E TENURE We understand that the property is Freehold vacant possession will be given upon completion. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the Agent s office in Malton, 01653 697820 or Pickering 01751 472766. METHOD OF SALE The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion, should interest be sufficient. To be kept informed of sales progress, interested parties should inform the agents of their interest on 01653 697 820 or 01751 472 766. IMPORTANT NOTICE All measurements are approximate (and in the case of the buildings have been taken externally). The services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service reconnection. 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. 8

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