Formerly the Rectory for All Saints Church, The Old Rectory is an extremely substantial property occupying a prominent elevated position on the eastern edge of the hamlet of West Heslerton, itself located in a convenient location approximately 9 miles north east of the Georgian market town of Malton. Believed to date from around 1818 and Listed Grade II as being of architectural and historic importance, the property has elegant proportions and is constructed of attractive brick elevations in both Flemish and English garden wall bond under a slate roof with stone window sills and lintels with a particular point of interest being the painted triglyph eaves band. The accommodation has been upgraded and improved by the present owners and now offers extremely well appointed up to date living accommodation of great quality whilst at the same time managing to retain a plethora of original Regency period features to include moulded plasterwork cornices, fireplaces, panelled reveals, architraves and panelled doors which add considerably to the charm and appeal of this splendid property. Of particular note is the impressive Entrance Hall which is divided by a pilastered segmental arch and from where an elegant open-string staircase leads to the first floor Galleried Landing where a cupola allows a great deal of light into the centre of the house.

Of particular interest to many will be the fine walled courtyard where there is a substantial brick and pantile Coach House which is now given over to general storage and a most useful two bedroom first floor flat being eminently suitable for staff, a dependent relative, extra guest accommodation or, indeed, for letting purposes. Completing the picture are the splendid gardens and grounds which are well established and surround the property and which do indeed form the most perfect setting for the house from where there are splendid panoramic views over the Vale of Pickering to the North York Moors beyond. West Heslerton itself has a public house, Church and Church of England primary school and most local facilities are available in nearby Malton which lies about nine miles away to the south west. The property lies a short distance away from the main A64 Leeds-Scarborough trunk road and is therefore well situated for access to many of the main centres in the area. Trains run from Malton to York where there is a main line station with services to London (King's Cross), Edinburgh and Newcastle.

The North York Moors National Park and the nearby Dalby Forest offer many miles of hillwalking and outstanding scenery to enjoy. There are numerous small villages and pubs and the coast of Scarborough is within easy driving distance where there are excellent sandy beaches and further north is the dramatic coastline near Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby. Attractions in the immediate area include leisure facilities in Scarborough, the North York Moors Steam Railway based at Pickering and, further afield, Castle Howard, Rievaulx Abbey and the walled City of York with its superb Minster. The property is also well situated for access to the Howardian Hills (a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) which together with the east coast and the North York Moors comprise some of the most beautiful countryside to be found anywhere.

The sale of The Old Rectory therefore offers potential purchasers the opportunity to acquire a fine and impressive residence with well established gardens and grounds in an accessible location in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside.