Property of the Week: Aislaby farmhouse combines country charm and modern comforts

Low Newbiggin North Farm at Aislaby. Picture: Submitted

A five bedroomed farmhouse, with scope for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or holiday letting is on the market in one of Whitby’s most sought after villages.

Properties like Low Newbiggin North Farm, which has been renovated by the current owners, rarely come to the market in Aislaby and offer a number of options for potential buyers.

It is set in two acres of grounds on the edge of the North York Moors with panoramic countryside views, yet is just a couple of miles from Whitby town centre.

The property is set in two acres of grounds surrounded by mature trees and countryside. Picture: Submitted

The current owners have painstakingly restored the house for family living, paying attention to its historic charm and significance, yet also embracing modern living.

At the heart of the house is an updated farmhouse kitchen which has become, as they always were, a room where family and friends naturally gather. It has a Belfast style ceramic sink, stove set in a tiled hearth fireplace, beamed ceilings and farmhouse doors.

A farmhouse kitchen with modern fittings. Picture: Submitted
Space for seating in the kitchen makes it a hub for people to gather. Picture: Submitted

Many other original features in the house have been carefully preserved, including ledge-and-brace doors, a traditional range within the cosy snug, exposed stonework and an inglenook fireplace complemented by stone-flagged flooring.

The bedrooms are bathed in light with the principal suite boasting a luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath and elegant Venetian plaster finishes.

The main bedroom of the house. Picture: Submitted
The ensuite bathroom enjoyed by the principal bedroom. Picture: Submitted

Outside, the grounds are surrounded by mature trees, open countryside, nature, wildlife and are also private. There is a workshop, large tool shed, greenhouse and chicken coop, while a gravelled entertaining area and six-person hot tub create the perfect setting for outdoor dining, relaxation and entertaining.

Low Newbiggin North Farm is a rare find on the local market and has the flexibility to revert to its original configuration, incorporating a three-bedroom main residence alongside a self-contained two-bedroom holiday cottage, creating options for multi-generational living, and guest or holiday accommodation.

Low Newbiggin North Farm is being marketed at £799,950 by Hendersons of Flowergate, Whitby. For the full brochure see here

One of three reception rooms, the main living room has doors into the garden. Picture: Submitted
The downstairs snug. Picture: Submitted
The second bedroom at Low Newbiggin Farm. Picture: Submitted
Low NewBiggin North Farm at Aislaby. Picture: Submitted
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