Ebberston, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13

A MOST CHARMING AND WELL APPOINTED BARN CONVERSION WITH DETACHED COTTAGE ANNEXE IN THE BACK LANE OF A PRETTY VILLAGE ON THE EDGE OF THE NATIONAL PARK Brook Farm occupies an enviable position in Back Lane on the edge of the pretty rural village of Ebberston, itself located on the main A170 Thirsk � Scarborough road, thereby making for excellent communications with many of the main centres in the area. The North York Moors National Park lies close by and offers many miles of hill walking and outstanding scenery to enjoy. There are many small villages and pubs and excellent sandy beaches at Scarborough whilst further north is the dramatic rocky coastline near Robin Hood�s Bay and Whitby. Attractions in the area include the North York Moors Steam Railway, mansion houses such as Castle Howard, Duncombe Park (Helmsley) and Nunnington Hall, the ecclesiastical ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and Byland Abbey and the walled city of York with its superb Minster. Brook Farm was converted from a substantial period barn in about 1989 and now provides impeccably appointed, well designed and easily manageable accommodation of quite some quality and style. The present owner has upgraded much of the accommodation which now presents itself extremely well and of note is the fact that the two woodburning stoves, solar roof panels and a recently installed boiler make for great economy of use at this fine property which manages skilfully, to combine period charm with the requirements of modern living. To one side of the Entrance Hall is an open staircase which rises to a Galleried Landing creating a most light and spacious centre to the house and from which is approached direct, the Dining Room and also a well proportioned Drawing Room which comes complete with a massive Oak ceiling timber, carved Oak fireplace and windows to two elevations making for an airy, well proportioned principal reception room of great character and ideal for entertaining on all scales. The Dining Kitchen boasts Oak units and granite worksurfaces whilst completing the picture is a wood burning stove adjoining the Dining Area. Adjacent, a Utility/Boot Room gives access to the rear courtyard where immediately adjacent, is a substantial 3-bay traditional range currently used as an open fronted garden room/garage but could readily be amalgamated with the main body of the house (subject to planning). Completing the picture and forming the north side of the courtyard garden is a substantial detached self-contained Annexe forming a valuable adjunct to the main property being equally capable of use for accommodating a dependent relative, staff, as a Home Office or for letting purposes, capable of generating a most useful secondary income if required in this beautiful holiday area on the edge of the National Park. To the rear of the property is a charming easily maintained garden planted with delightful perennial flowering plants, evergreen shrubs and apple and crabapple trees. A greenhouse provides a lovely place to sit out of the weather. The easily manageable courtyard garden lies to the west of the main house and is beautifully landscaped and centred around a water feature with the whole forming a most pleasant, sheltered west facing summer seating and al fresco dining area. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole agents, Messrs Humberts York office, telephone (01904) 611828. Council Tax: Brook Farm - F Brook Cottage - E