Property description

A superb grade 2 listed character 'gate-house' cottage steeped in history and located at the foot of the approach to the much admired Wilton Castle, Cleveland. Built in circa 1850s to house the gate keeper for Wilton Castle and grounds the property has been lovingly maintained and enhanced, while maintaining all original character and charm, resulting in a beautiful homely cottage set within its own grounds. Needless to say this property is a gem of the village, cradled at the foot of the Cleveland Hills and enjoys its own natural countryside walks and tree-lined paths. Wildlife is on its doorstep to discover and explore. Hidden by its canopy of trees, it lies quietly untouched by the 21st century.

The location is ideal for a wide variety of potential purchasers due to its close proximity to the Woodlands Day Nursery, Wilton Primary School, the A174 / A19 road links which provide access throughout Cleveland and beyond, Saint Cuthbert' Church and for those with a sporting orientation the property sits at the foot of a full 18 hole golf course!
The property itself offers spacious living accommodation throughout, briefly comprising of; an Entrance Hall, a Lounge, separate Dining Room, inner Lobby, a Kitchen, a downstairs Shower Room and then to the first floor there are two double sized bedrooms. Character and period features can be found throughout the property including stone fireplaces, church style windows, each window captivating the panoramic views of the Castle grounds and Eston Hills, ducktile roofing, ceiling rose', and original cupboards. Externally, the property is equally as impressive with gate accessed and wall and hedge enclosed gardens which in our opinion benefit from a large amount of privacy. The gardens offer an array of mature shrubs, plants and well stocked borders as well as a raised decking area, an ornamental pond and an area of graveled parking offering the potential to accommodate numerous vehicles. We feel that this property is highly unique and offers a perfect blend of both history and modern day comfort that ensures this property is one not to be missed. An internal inspection is a must for the property to be admired and appreciated.

• A GRADE 2 LISTED 'GATE HOUSE' COTTAGE BUILT CIRCA 1850s
• 2 BEDROOM 2 RECEPTION ROOM PROPERTY SET WITHIN ITS OWN GROUNDS
• CHARACTER FEATURES STONE OPEN FIREPLACES / DUCTILE ROOF TILING / CHURCH STYLE WINDOWS
• A HIGHLY UNIQUE PROPERTY - INTERNAL VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO BE APPRECIATED.

Entrance Hall	The property is accessed from the front elevation via an orignal timber entrance door into the Entrance Hall, which provides access into both the Lounge and the Dining Room. The Hall offers laminated flooring and a security alarm panel
Lounge	12'6\" x 15'6\" (3.8m x 4.72m). A spacious reception room benefitting from a large amount of natural light due to bay church style windows to both front and side elevations. The windows although maintaining their characterful original wooden frames have been fitted with double glazed panels to ensure efficiency is as prominent as appearance. The Lounge also offers two radiators, laminated flooring, wall lighting, an attractive ceiling rose, and a built in original walk in cupboard. The focal point of the room however is the feature stone fire place and hearth, offering an open grate and housing a multi fuel burner which was fitted in December 2014.
Dining Room	13'5\" x 12'7\" (4.1m x 3.84m). A second spacious reception room being currently utilised as a Dining Room and offering a continuation of the laminated flooring. The Dining Room offers an additional array of features including two original cupboards, a further understairs cupboard, wall lighting, an attractive ceiling rose, a radiator and a front facing double glazed window with original wooden frame.
Inner Hallway	Providing access to the first floor accommodation via a staircase, and offering a radiator and laminated flooring.
Kitchen	7'11\" (2.414m) x 13'6\" (4.103m) (10'7\" (3.231m)). To the rear of the property is the Kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting roll top work surfaces set over inset with a sink and drainer unit with a mixer tap, a halogen 4 ring hob with extractor hood set over, and a double oven and further space for white goods. In addition, there are tiled splash back areas and a fully tiled floor, spotlighting to the ceiling, a radiator, a upvc double glazed window to the rear, and a upvc door to the side elevation.
Inner Lobby	Seperating the Kitchen and the Shower Room
Shower Room	A modernised Shower Room offering a three piece suite comprising of a low level w.c., a wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle housing an electric shower. In addition, there are tiled walls and floor, a wall mounted enlcosed shelving unit, a wall mounted mirror, and a rear facing double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing	At the midpoint of the stairs is an original rear facing window. The Landing provides access into both Double Bedrooms
Bedroom 1	12'7\" x 15'10\" (3.84m x 4.83m). A spacious, light and airy, double bedroom with sloping ceilings offering orignal church style double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. In additon, there is a range of fitted wardrobes with matching vanity style unit, and a radiator.
Bedroom 2	14'1\" (4.293m) x 15'3\" (4.639m) (12'7\" (3.847m)). Another light and airy double sized bedroom offering original framed double glazed windows to both the side and front elevations. The room offers two original built in cupboards, a radiator and an internal viewing window overlooking the stairs
EXTERIOR	'North Lodge' is equally as impressive externally as it is internally with impressive private lawned gardens to the rear and both offering a wide array of mature trees, shrubs and well stocked borders. With hedge / tree / fence / wall boundaries we feel the garden offers a large amount of privacy which allows uninterupted use of the raised decked area for dining / entertaining. In addition, the garden offers an ornamental pond, a gravelled driveway providing access for numerous vehicles, a detached garage, and a gateway providing further 'rights of way' access from the bottom of the garden to Wilton lane. The Vendor informs us the garden is circa a 1/4 of an acre although a plot measurement has not been carried out to confirm this.