Property description

One of the Prettiest and Most Admired Properties in Guisborough

Cloakroom, Superb Drawing Room, Delightful Garden Room, Elegant Dining Room and Splendid Square Fitted Kitchen

Four Charming Bedrooms, One with En-Suite Dressing Room and Two Stunning Luxuriously Appointed Bathrooms

Self Contained Annex with a Living Area, Kitchen Area, Bedroom and Shower Room

Gas Central Heating and Part Double Glazing

Spacious Garage and Exquisite Landscaped Gardens of Approx 1/4 of an Acre Affording Complete Privacy and Seclusion

The Cottage has Under the Hands of the Present Owner Been Through an Imaginative and Prestigious Renovation

Being the very epitome of style and elegance and arguably one of the prettiest and admired properties in Guisborough, 'Overbeck Cottage' was originally built in 1876 as the gardeners cottage of 'Overbeck', an important Victorian mansion which was constructed in the same year and designed by the eminent architect, Alfred Waterhouse. In 1944 the property became separate from the 'Overbeck' Estate and was sympathetically remodelled to provide the quite charming residence which we know today. Having picturesque white painted rendered elevations under a handsome roof of green Cumberland slate, the cottage has, under the hands of the present owner, been lavished with enormous care, thought and imagination in a prestigious renovation and extension programme, with great attention being paid to every detail and only by internal inspection can one possibly appreciate the incredibly stylish, elegant and versatile accommodation which is afforded. Two of the bedrooms are at ground floor level, allowing use either as bedrooms or reception rooms, dependant upon the needs of the purchaser. Another particular feature is that, in addition to the main building, there is a self contained annex offering, in effect, service accommodation for a house keeper/carer or a 'granny' or 'teenager' flat or as casual holiday letting accommodation. 'Overbeck Cottage' stands in extensive grounds of one fifth of an acre which have been beautifully landscaped over the years and afford complete privacy and seclusion, the exquisite rear garden offering a real haven of peace and tranquillity. Stokesley Road is, without doubt, one of the premier residential areas of Guisborough and yet is within comfortable walking distance of the historic town centre with its range of shopping facilities and amenities. Guisborough is well served for both Primary and Secondary Schooling and is conveniently situated for access to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the Coast and the industrial centres of Teesside. Rail links to London are available from Darlinton and air links to many parts of Europe and beyond from Durham Tees Valley Airport.

RARELY IS SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS AND SPECIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN MARKET IN THE GUISBOROUGH AREA AND FOR THE DISCERNING BUYER WE HIGHLY COMMEND INSPECTION.


Ground Floor


Hall
With flight of elegant steps leading to a lovely glazed oak front door with period style door furniture. Period style radiator. Deep ceiling coving, period style light fitting and Georgian style glazed door leading through into the drawing room.


Cloakroom
With quality travtine tiling to two walls with dado rail above. Contemporary style suite comprising low flush W.C. and pedestal hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Marble tiled floor.


Drawing Room
8.53m (28') x 4.11m (13'6) Widening to 20'2. A spacious and very elegant room, well suited for family living and for entertaining purposes. Victorian black marble fireplace having a living flame effect fire in a cast iron insert with decorative tiled cheeks and original fender, three period radiators, deep ceiling coving with decorative centre piece, t.v point, charming illuminated display cabinet let in to the wall between the drawing room and the dining room, dado rail and three arched windows combining to make the light and airy, one of which is a deep bay. An elegant arch with a flight of unusual 'bull nosed' steps opens into the dining room and a glazed french door opens into the garden room.


Drawing Room


Drawing Room


Drawing Room


Garden Room
4.29m (14'1) x 2.74m (9'). A delightful room with solid oak flooring, period radiator, feature glazed display cabinet let in to the wall, coved ceiling, two large double glazed arched windows, faithful to the style of the original building, and french door opening out into the south facing garden.


Dining Room
3.68m (12'1) x 4.34m (14'3). With period radiator, coved ceiling with decorative centrepiece, dado rail and feature corner living flame effect gas fire. A glazed door leads through to the kitchen and a small flight of steps leads up to the south wing of the property.


Dining Room


Kitchen
3.68m (12'1) x 3.73m (12'3). A super square farmhouse style kitchen very much the 'heart of the house'. Range of attractive solid oak faced wall and floor units having tiled working surfaces incorporating a Belfast sink with a period style mixer tap and a large arched window above overlooking the front garden. Gas hob with extractor hood over and double electric oven, integral dishwasher, integral automatic washing machine, integral fridge, coved ceiling, dado rail, period style radiator, feature low level lighting, attractive Karndean flooring, handsome 4' wide oak door leading out onto the drive and charming delivery hatch with colour leaded lights.


Kitchen


Inner Hall
With most attractive oak door leading out onto the drive. Cupboard housing the Worcester gas boiler. Period style radiator, lovely solid oak flooring, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and most attractive solid oak doors to the two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom.


Bedroom
3.98m (13'1) x 3.35m (11'). An extremely pleasant room being well lit by two Georgian style windows which overlook the charming rear garden. Period style radiator. Coved ceiling with recessed spotlights.


Bedroom
2.54m (8'4) x 2.77m (9'1). Another delightful room with lovely solid oak flooring. Coved ceiling with recessed spotlights. Period style radiator and pair of Georgian style French doors leading out into a delightful courtyard area and then on to the charming rear garden.


Bathroom
Luxuriously appointed being fully tiled in large travertine tiles. Contemporary style white suite comprising designer free standing bath with wall taps, low flush W.C., large walk in shower cubicle incorporating a Mira shower and contemporary style bowl design hand basin set on a delightful oak and travertine wash stand. Chrome heated towel rail. Attractive marble flooring. Recessed spotlights to the ceiling, those above the bath being blue LED lights and electric shaver point. Extractor fan.


First Floor


Landing
With panelled doors to the various rooms, feature exposed beam and access to the insulated loft space.


Bedroom
3.4m (11'2) x 3.98m (13'1). A charming and private room with radiator, feature exposed beam, attractive solid oak flooring and pretty casement window overlooking the fine established trees of the front garden which offer total privacy.


Bedroom


Ensuite Dressing Room
A splendid and most useful feature with four deep built in storage drawers, two hanging rails, access to large under eaves storage area and attractive solid oak flooring.


Bedroom
2.77m (9'1) x 3.73m (12'3). Another extremely pretty room with radiator, feature exposed beam, attractive solid oak flooring, window enjoying a lovely wooded aspect and WALK IN CLOSET.


Bathroom
A stunning luxuriously appointed bathroom being fully tiled in quality travertine tiling. Period style roll top claw foot bath with mixer shower attachment, walk-in shower cubicle, contemporary style low flush W.C. and contemporary style bowl design hand basin set on a delightful oak and travertine wash stand. LED blue lights above the bath. Marble tiled floor and recessed spot lights to the ceiling. Designer chrome radiator.


THE ANNEX


The Annex Living Space with Kitchen Area
4.47m (14'8) x 3.55m (11'8). With pine fireplace incorporating a living flame effect electric fire on a tiled hearth, coved ceiling, divider unit between the living area and the kitchen area and range of light oak base units with wood grain effect working surfaces incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink with tiled splashback and most attractive laminate flooring. Radiator. Charming half glazed stable door opening out into the garden and glazed Georgian style door opening into the bedroom.


The Annex Living Space with Kitchen Area


The Annex Bedroom/Study
2.54m (8'4) x 2.01m (6'7). plus entrance recess. Equally well suited for either use as a bedroom or reception room. Period style radiator and most attractive laminate flooring.


The Annex Shower Room
Fully tiled with white suite comprising shower cubicle with Redring shower, low flush W.C. with pine effect seat and corner vanity unit incorporating a hand basin. Extractor fan, feature roof light and most attractive laminate flooring.


GENERAL COMMENT


The Annex
As previously mentioned this self contained annex represents ideal service accommodation for domestic/caring staff or alternatively accommodation for an elderly relative or teenager or, indeed, casual holiday letting accommodation. Alternatively, for those which to work from home, it represents an ideal self contained working environment separate from the living area of the property and would also lend itself well to use by an artist or writer as a studio/hideaway. Equally the two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom are accessed by a separate door to the drive and again can combine with the annex to be independent from the main building, ideal for those wishing to work from home or for the provision of self contained accommodation for an elderly relative.


Pathway to the Annex


Outside


Garage
Excellent garage with up and over door, electric light and power.


Gardens
Overbeck Cottage is completely screened from the road by thoughtful landscaping which includes a wide and interesting variety of conifers and evergreen trees, shrubs and numerous maples, through which meanders Hutton Beck, hence the name of the house. There is a rendered boundary wall to the Stokesley Road frontage and a pair of pretty gate piers are equipped with a pair of wooden gates which lead into a long sweeping tarmac drive which runs up to the garage and which opens out in front of the house into an impressive red gravelled area which leads up to the front door of the house. There is a pretty arch and gate to the side of the house and the rear garden really is an absolute joy, having been most thoughtfully landscaped. The rear garden is designed, in effect, into a series of distinct areas, each with its own character. Having been professionally landscaped with no expense spared, there is extensive Indian stone flagging throughout, with paths leading to islands of interesting shrubbery, including numerous beautiful Acers, ferns, hostas, making this garden an extra delight. There is a courtyard area, with a lovely ornamental pond, constructed from Costswold Stone, being based on a design from the Hampton Court Flower show - a delightful area in which to sit and enjoy the sunshine as it is a veritable suntrap. From here an unusually designed wall with archway leading to another part of the garden. Here, a quality imitation lawn has been installed. There is a natural pond with waterfall. Numerous shrubs including cordoned fruit trees make this another delightful area. The Annex, with its own stable door, can be accessed from this part of the garden, which once again is a lovely suntrap and completely private. As is apparent to the reader, the rear garden really is an absolute joy and can only possibly be appreciated by inspection. It is also of note that, because of the character of the garden and the stream that runs through it, 'Overbeck Cottage' represents a habitat for a wide variety of bird life including Owls, Dippers and Kingfishers.


Floorplan


Drive


Rear View


Extras
All fitted carpets are to be included in the sale.


Local Authority
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.


Council Tax Assessment
We are advised that the property is in band F.


Sales Particulars
These sales particulars are based upon an inspection carried out on the 4th of February 2014.


Directions
On leaving Guisborough town centre proceed in a westerly direction, leaving Westgate and proceeding into West End. Once into West End, proceed to its junction with Middlesbrough Road and at this point bear left into Stokesley Road. Once into Stokesley Road turn into the fifth gateway on the left hand side, which is the Overbeck Cottage drive.

Property Features :

• One of the Prettiest and Most Admired Properties in Guisborough
• Cloakroom, Superb Drawing Room, Delightful Garden Room, Elegant Dining Room and Splendid Square Fit
• Four Charming Bedrooms, One with En-Suite Dressing Room and Two Stunning Luxuriously Appointed Bath
• Self Contained Annex with a Living Area, Kitchen Area, Bedroom and Shower Room
• Gas Central Heating and Part Double Glazing