Ailred Barn, Cold Kirby

THE PROPERTY
Ailred Barn is an attractive stone-built period barn conversion that was created from a range of traditional farm buildings in 1995 when it was converted to create this charming home which includes a number of character features including polished floors, stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed beams and trusses and some stonework and traditional style wooden panel doors.

The property is approached through a reception hall which has a shower room with WC off and leads to the sitting room with an open fire and large windows looking to the front. There is a large living kitchen in excess of 20’ long which includes a sitting dining and kitchen area with an Aga. The utility room leads to the terraced seating area and there is a separate pantry. To the first floor, the galleried landing gives access to the two double bedrooms and house bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a shared private drive leading to the parking area for the property. To the front of the house there is a private terraced seating /BBQ area with well stocked mature beds which lead to the side where there is a further patio and lawned area. To the rear, there is a vegetable garden which in turn leads to two good sized lawned gardens bounded with stone walls and tall hedges and views across the North York Moors.

LOCATION
Cold Kirby is a small rural village located in the North York Moors National Park close to Sutton Bank. It provides quick access to the market towns of both Hemsley and Thirsk which each offers a range of shops, cafes, hotels, public houses and other daily amenities. It is surrounded by spectacular countryside which includes some wonderful walks with the Cleveland Way passing through the village. For the commuter, there is quick access to the A19 at Thirsk offering links to the national motorway network and there are direct rail links from Thirsk to York and London.