Looking for a country retreat home with the benefit of an annex or added
income. . . ?
Forge House is a beautiful stone - built period home which is part of the quaint
village of Lealholm. The village is the main hub of the Esk Valley, with many
amenities that include, three places of worship, a shop, a railway station,
school, post office and garage, cafes, pub and a well - stocked garden centre
and is a well visited beautiful spot in the National Park.
The main House dates back to 1774 and is in total 2030 sq. Feet and has been
beautifully maintained throughout with scope for parking if required.
On entering the property, you have a bright and delightful dining area fit for
any family gathering as the size is superb and being located right next to the
kitchen is ever so handy. The kitchen itself has everything you need to hide
yourself away for a day’s baking and has access and views directly to the rear
and side gardens.
Following through on the ground floor we have a lounge area with multi - fuel
stove and stone - built feature fireplace. There is also a small porch area
leading off the lounge – this space benefits from dual aspect views of the
rear garden and is presently used as a piano area.
Upstairs we have a very large family bathroom with original oak floorboards
with views out to the rear garden. The bathroom has ample space to make a
walk - in shower if needed. On the first floor we also have a light and airy
master double bedroom and a further double bedroom.
Up to the top floor, we then have another very generous double bedroom. Dual
aspect windows from the top floor with views of the village and moors, perfect
for watching the sunrise on a morning!
This gem of a property comes with an added bonus of a separate annex which has
a lockable connecting door to the lounge and is also served by its own front
and rear door. This is ideal for a holiday let business, as accommodation for
a relative or as additional guest accommodation. The Annex is the sweetest
area with open - plan living as you enter the annex you walk straight into an
open plan lounge and dining area with multi - fuel stove which makes this a cosy
place to snuggle up for the evening. Up a few stairs and we have a separate
kitchen with door to shower, sink/toilet, and double doors to patio, with
potential to divide easily from the main garden area all ready for use as a
separate accommodation and then the master bedroom above the lounge dining
area with a fantastic sized double bedroom.
Outside we have a good sized rear garden – which is private, level and easy to
maintain. The garden has three flagged patio areas, two in the back garden and
one to the side, giving all day outside space on hot days, lawn to side and
rear with various trees shrubs and baskets.
Roses cover the front of the property in the summer. Useful huts to rear, and
yes…free trout and salmon fishing on a stretch of the river Esk. There is also
a side garden again, generous in size converted into off street parking
subject to obtaining the necessary approvals.
All in all this fantastic property has so much to offer and is located in one
of the prettiest villages in the area and no doubt you will fall in love with
the charm of Forge House as the present owners have.

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