Stainsacre, Whitby Guide Price £595,000

• Unique former watermill set in a picturesque and tranquil setting
• Period, stone built property extending to three-bedrooms
• Stone Granary offering range of uses and further accommodation potential
• Set in a rural position but only 3-miles from Whitby
• In all extending to 36-acres of woodland

DESCRIPTION

Rigg Mill comprises a former watermill, set within a picturesque and tranquil location, within the North York Moors National Park. The sale of Rigg Mill offers a truly unique opportunity to develop a beautiful smallholding comprising residential accommodation, modest range of outbuildings and set in approximately 36-acres.

Rigg Mill is constructed of stone under pitched, pantile roof which benefits form the installation of solar panels. The Mill features in the Doomsday Book with the watermill, utilised for the milling of corn and once served Whitby Abbey. Whilst the wheel is no longer present, the property has retained a number of period features.

The residential accommodation extends to three-bedrooms, set over split levels and offers over 1,656ft2 of space. The property adjoins Rigg Mill Beck with outlook over and includes an entrance porch, hallway, kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room and conservatory overlooking the beck. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, family bathroom and separate W.C.

An attractive stone granary is set directly west of the farmhouse and comprises workshop, garage and store to the ground floor with studio accommodation to the first floor. The granary offers potential for range of alternate uses including residential annex or holiday let accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. There is a timber frame studio, set in an elevated position, as well as other independent structures.

The property extends to approximately 36-acres of mixed deciduous, native woodland including predominantly oak and beech. Rigg Mill Beck runs through the land and includes number of picturesque watermills. The land is undulating with steeper valleys and flatter lying land which has previously been used for agricultural purposes.

Overall, the sale of Rigg Mill offers a rare opportunity to purchase a “one-off” property comprising former watermill together with granary and set in 36-acres.

LOCATION

The property is situated in a rural and tranquil setting on the banks of Rigg Mill Beck and within the North York Moors National Park.

Rigg Mill is set approximately 1.0-mile south of the village of Stainsacre which includes a modest range of residential properties as well as the Windmill Inn public house.

The popular seaside town of Whitby is set only 3 miles distant and provides a range of services and amenities including schools, supermarkets, shops, public houses, restaurants, food outlets, sporting and recreational activities. The town is a desirable tourist destination and includes accommodation and visitor attractions.

The village of Sleights is set approximately 5-miles west and includes additional facilities including butchers, primary school, public houses, food outlets and health care institutes.

Scarborough and Middlesbrough are located within a 35-miles radius and provide further amenities as well as being economic hubs, home to local, regional and national businesses.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE

GUIDE PRICE: £595,000