This county cottage has beautifully extended with a warm and welcoming feel and delightful cottage gardens – perfect for the keen gardener. Decorated in soft tones, with bespoke, painted cabinetry in the kitchen and second bedroom, a wood burning stove in the living room, and a contemporary bathroom – every space has been thoughtfully and skilfully designed. This is all set within the lovely village of Maltby, with its countryside walks, community at its heart, very special inn and excellent proximity to road, rail and air links.

Every so often a cottage comes to the market that is unlikely to be available for long. This is one of those cottages. 5 Pear Tree Cottages will be ideal for professionals, retirees and even a small family, looking for space and charm.

Entrance Porch

A smart welcome setting the scene for what lies beyond and providing space for wet boots and coats. Windows to both sides and door leading into:

Living Room

A cosy and characterful reception room with a log burner set in a brick surround with slate hearth and wooden lintel. Wood effect laminate flooring and staircase to the first floor, window to front with a pleasant and leafy view over the garden, and door leading to:

Study Area

A versatile space ideal for home working, and open plan into:

Dining Room

A light, airy and inviting reception space, perfect for smaller and larger numbers. Dual aspect. Opening into:

Kitchen

Beautifully fitted with a shaker-style wall and base units, with tall larder cupboard, complemented by granite worktops. A comprehensive range of integrated appliances include dishwasher, microwave,, wine cooler, washing machine, single oven, and four -burner stove with extractor over. Ceramic Belfast sink, part tiled walls, wooden flooring, windows to the side and rear, and door leading out to the rear courtyard complete this superb space.

First Floor Landing

With a storage cupboard with shelving, access to loft and doors to all rooms.

Master Bedroom

A double room to the front with storage cupboard housing boiler and window enjoying open aspect views towards surrounding hills.

Double Bedroom Two

A further double bedroom to the rear with lovely custom made, painted, built-in wardrobes and window overlooking the rear.

Bathroom

Refitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, low level WC, and wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage. Fully tiled walls and floor, ladder-style towel radiator, and window to side.

Externally

Front Garden

A gated entrance leads to a most charming, south east facing, cottage-style garden, mainly laid to lawn with established flower beds and enclosed with fenced and hedged enclosed boundaries. A delightful place to sit and enjoy the sunshine.

Rear Courtyard

A small enclosed outdoor space with outdoor tap and gated access over next door for bin ccess.

Additional Garden

A great highlight is the additional garden located just a very little way around the corner. Perfect for the keen gardener to escape to and providing a paved area ideal for BBQ’s along with vegetable patches established fruit trees and a greenhouse. Within this area there is a driveway leading to:

Detached Garage

Rarely available with country cottages – this is a real bonus. Brick built, and having an up-and-over door and window to the side.

Location and Amenities

Maltby is a pretty, semi-rural North Yorkshire village, with countryside on its doorstep and community at its heart. It boasts access to excellent road, rail and air links, which make it the perfect spot for families, professionals and retirees alike.

On Your Doorstep: Guisborough Milk state they deliver a variety of products to Maltby.

Locally: Maltby Village Hall – with a high standard of facilities and where there is the opportunity to attend activities including community and seasonal events, children’s groups, WI, leisure, well-being & fitness (please see their website); the renowned and highly thought of Chadwicks Inn – a Michelin & AA awarded fine dining country pub, is also at the heart of the village, while Maltby Cricket Club – described as a family friendly, sociable & inclusive cricket club, is just 0.8 miles away. Currently with 3 senior teams, a Masters (Over 40s) team & a thriving junior section with teams from under 11 to under 19. The club also has a rich social calendar & welcomes new enquiries.

Nearby: Just 2.1 miles away in Ingleby Barwick, there is just about everything you could need, including local businesses, leisure facilities and the Sandgate Park shopping area, with supermarkets, shops & eateries. The charming, riverside market town of Yarm is also close by, with its beautiful high street lined with independent shops, restaurants, cafés, as is Middlesbrough with its theatre, art gallery, museum, eateries, shops, services and railway station.

Schools: There is an excellent selection of primary schools in the area and Ingleby Manor Free School – a mixed secondary school and sixth form with free school status – is just 1.3 miles from Pear Tree Cottages. There is also a highly regarded independent school in Yarm.

Transport Links: The proximity to the A174 and A19 provides excellent access to the North, the South and the coast, while Middlesbrough’s train station has links to Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, York & London Kings Cross.

Approximate Distances: Ingleby Barwick 2.1 miles; Parkway Shopping Coulby Newham 3 miles; Yarm 4.2 miles; Teesside Park (shopping, eateries & leisure) 6.3 miles; Middlesbrough 7.8 miles (shops, eateries, museums, theatre, train station); Teesside International Airport 8.9 miles; Newcastle 43.3 miles.

Freehold. Council Tax C. Gas Central Heating.

Disclaimer Notice: 1. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the information given. Kathryn Barr Estate Agents does not accept responsibility for any errors in the information provided. 2. Our particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. They should not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact or warranty. 3. All dimensions, shapes & distances are approximate. 4. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment, facilities or fittings and cannot verify that they are in working order.