This Victorian house combines timeless character with contemporary living and has been designed with comfort at the forefront. It is perfect for families and groups of friends, perhaps celebrating a special occasion or simply wishing to explore this beautiful part of North Yorkshire. Located in the pretty village of Scalby, where amenities include a shop, tennis courts and places to eat and drink, it is just 3.5 miles from Scarborough, an ever-popular destination for its sandy beaches, family attractions, entertainment venues, medieval castle, water park and the oldest funicular cliff railway in Britain. For something completely different, escape to the wilds of Dalby Forest (8 miles), home to 8,000 acres of walking, running and cycling trails and a centre for dark-sky stargazing, or take a trip to Whitby (17.5 miles by car, or 21.5 miles on the traffic-free Cinder Track trail), where you will find a sandy beach, atmospheric ruined abbey and a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Reached by a sweeping gravel drive, the three-storey property is impressive; there are gorgeous period features at every turn. The grand entrance hall has its original half-panelled walls, stone fireplace (now with an electric fire) and a panelled ceiling, while in the elegant lounge the stylish seating is gathered around another stone fireplace with a wood burner. Double, glazed doors lead to the snug, a seating area with another wood burner, which is open to the dining area and impressive island kitchen with an AGA and electric cooker. On this floor you will also find a useful utility room and a cloakroom. A sweeping, double-width staircase leads to two bedrooms: the master suite with dressing area and its dream en-suite bathroom, and a king-size bedroom with views across the front lawn to the village stream. There is also a wet room-style shower room on this floor, and the Whisky Room – a peaceful sanctuary with a leather sofa, armchairs, bookcases, games, TV, electric fire and complementary tipples of whisky. The second floor has three handsome bedrooms – a family room for four and two king-size rooms, a bathroom (with a free-standing slipper bath and separate, rainfall shower) and a WC.
French doors lead from the dining area to the patio and beautifully landscaped, terraced garden, with a range of outdoor areas to enjoy. On the first level there is an enticing seating area with a BBQ, protected by a modern pergola with drop sides, a retractable roof and led lighting. Steps lead past more outdoor seating to a further level with garden chairs under an apple tree. Past a statue and through an arch, you will find the eight-seat hot tub in a secluded alcove, next to the well-appointed changing room with shower, WC and spacious changing area. From here, you can access the large, cedar-clad sauna. Please note that there is a strict 10pm curfew on the use of the hot tub and this property does not accept bookings from hen and stag parties.