* Freehold
* Four bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse
* Two bedroom attached cottage with planning consent for holiday cottage use
* Courtyard of traditional farm buildings
* Modern farm building
* Amenity grassland interspersed with mature trees
* Accessible location in a sought - after village
* In all about 9 acres
Superb residential farm within the north york moors national park
Description
Situation
Cherry Tree Farm sits on the eastern edge of the pretty village of Lockton, in
an idyllic location within the North York Moors National Park. The village
sits proudly overlooking the sweeping valleys and moorland to the north,
forming a delightful back drop to the property’s gardens and grounds from
which to enjoy the undulating countryside of the national park. The village of
Lockton is well located providing swift access to Pickering and the A170 with
wider motorway connections. Cherry Tree Farm is particularly well placed to
take advantage of the remarkable surrounding landscapes, moorland and historic
villages within the North York Moors, whilst also being within close proximity
to the coast. Local amenities include a historic church, two public houses
within a mile, highly rated tearooms and bistro and an active community with
the village hall regularly hosting a range of activities and social events.
Description
Cherry Tree Farm is an attractive residential farm comprising a traditional
farmhouse and partially renovated, attached cottage with planning consent for
use as a holiday cottage. A courtyard of traditional farm buildings with
development potential (subject to consents) lies to the north, along with a
modern farm building suitable for equine, livestock or storage uses. This is
all set within a ring fence of approximately 9 acres of amenity grassland. The
property is perfectly suited for hobby agricultural, equestrian or amenity
use.
Cherry Tree Farm has a notable history and is rumoured to have been the home
of Oscar winner, Charles Laughton and also featured in The Runaways, a classic
children’s adventure film.
House
Dating back to the 1700s and constructed of stone beneath a pantile roof, the
farmhouse is a wonderful, Grade II Listed property with a southerly aspect and
gardens and grounds, sheltered by a courtyard of substantial traditional
buildings. The accommodation consists of three large double bedrooms and a
further bedroom, family bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC to the
first floor. A second bathroom housing the original, rectangular bath is still
in situ adding a historical element rarely seen in a modern, renovated
property. The ground floor comprises entrance hallway, kitchen with aga,
expansive sitting room, parlour, utility room, rear hallway, pantry and
downstairs WC. A spacious, carpeted attic room with dual aspect, well suited
to use as a home office or recreational space, offers further opportunity to
extend the accommodation. The property has been beautifully restored over a
period of time with care taken to preserve period features, including fire
places, original doors, beams, floor boards, quarry tile flooring and flag
stones. A tasteful, muted colour scheme has been chosen throughout to enhance
the property in keeping with its age and character, creating a unique
ambience.
To the rear of the property is a beautifully kept garden with stone flagged
terrace and lawn. The property is heated via oil central heating and fitted
with a new boiler.
Holiday Cottage
Adjoining the house to the east was a traditional barn, with renovations begun
to create a two bedroom, two bathroom dwelling with planning consent granted
for use as a holiday cottage, offering a further income stream to the
potential purchaser. Renovations include new windows, staircase, insulation
and new heating system including underfloor heating. Upon completion, the
holiday cottage could provide a useful additional income or annexe space for
visiting guest.
Traditional Buildings
Northeast of the farmhouse lies a courtyard of substantial, traditional farm
buildings. Varying between single and double height and of stone construction
under a pantile roof, they were formerly used for stabling and livestock
housing. The majority of the timber doors and shutters have been replaced
along with some internal joinery. There is also new guttering throughout.
There is obvious potential to develop the buildings into additional
residential or holiday accommodation (subject to consents).
To the rear, adjoining the courtyard is a modern, steel portal framed building
providing additional storage which could be repurposed as American Barn style
stabling or Livestock accommodation. The buildings in total extend to over
4, 100 sq ft. Further east of the courtyard lie three kennels within the
smallest field parcel, again of stone construction with a pantile roof.
Land
The land is situated to the east of the farmhouse and in part undulates to the
northern boundary making for a very attractive setting. A copse of mature
trees lines part of the southern boundary which is formed by the road
approaching Lockton from A169. Open fields flank the northern perimeter and
the A169 borders the eastern edge of the land. The land is ideal for grazing
or meadow purposes in connection with equestrian or livestock uses. The land
includes a water trough and a separate direct access to the public highway.
Acreage:
9. 13 Acres
Additional Info
Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and
with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way public
and private whether specifically mentioned or not. Local electricity lines and
a public footpath passes through the land north to south.
Services - Mains electricity and water with private drainage.
Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council, Station Road, Richmond, North
Yorkshire, DL10 4JX
Subsidies and Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry and
we are aware of a stewardship scheme. The vendor will endeavour to transfer
this to a purchaser.
Sporting Rights - Sporting rights are included in the sale, in so far as they
are owned.
Mineral Rights - Mineral rights are included in the sale, in so far as they
are owned.
Tenure - The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant
possession on completion.
Council Tax - Band - F
Energy Performance Certificate - Exempt
Designations - The farmhouse is Grade II Listed. Uid reference is 1096961.
Method of Sale - Cherry Tree Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a
whole. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest
with Savills.
Nearest Postcode - YO18 7QB
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Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Savills York .
Health and Safety - Given the potential hazards we would ask you to be as
vigilant as possible when inspecting the property for your own personal
safety, please be aware of livestock and open drains or ditches.

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