Detached house for sale in Pickering YO18, 5 Bedroom

Grey Walls is a substantial home of enormous character, built around a medieval oak cruck frame dating from the 14th century. The original building can still be traced in the brickwork, a few of the original York stone roof tiles retained by the owners. The house that stands today has been very much modified with strengthened limestone heightened walls and the first floor built on.

Although the property has undergone numerous changes in its history, more recently to include converting the original stables to a study and 5th en suite bedroom, it retains a wealth of period features and has lost none of its character. As well as numerous exposed ceiling beams, splendid fireplaces and wood panelling, the forehouse boasts a magnificent exposed cruck frame. The accommodation on offer is versatile and well-presented, with a number of reception rooms, five bedrooms and the opportunity to create further living space in a self-contained annex. This was the original stone-built garage which has been painstakingly re-built by the current owner.

From the quiet village roadside, the house is unassuming and reveals nothing of what lies beyond. The gardens are an absolute delight; beautifully landscaped with a myriad of inviting seating areas, they are very much befitting of such an impressive house. Largely laid to lawn and interspersed with planted beds and borders, they are largely bound by mature trees and hedging providing an enormous amount of privacy. Adjoining the garden is the paddock, separated by secure fencing and shrubbery. 2.6 acres in total, it can be accessed from a spacious parking area with a stable block, and also benefits from two barns and an additional access point for larger vehicles. There is further gated parking to the side of the house.

Allerston is a pretty village standing on the southern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, conveniently positioned just off the A170 Thirsk to Scarborough road, approximately 12 miles inland and 6 miles east of the market town of Pickering. The nearby village of Thornton-le-Dale provides everyday amenities, with more extensive facilities found in Pickering and rail links at Malton, easily accessible via the A64.