A beautiful character cottage, located in central Stokesley, offering spacious one bedroomed accommodation. You could just move in here or enjoy making the interior and exterior spaces your own. This pretty gem has original features, south facing outside space that is delightful, bags of potential and a blue plaque, meaning you will own a little piece of history. Alec Wright 1900-1981 lived here – see below for more information.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor seeking a character property in a prime location, or you’re simply looking for a bolt hole in the heart of Stokesley, this cottage won’t disappoint. It would be perfect as a first home, a long-term rental or holiday let.

Entrance

A lovely old door leads into a quarry tiled entrance. This main door and the entrance serve number 15 and number 13. From the entrance your own private front door takes you to:

Living/Dining Room – A cosy yet spacious room full of character and with space for a small table and chairs. Featuring exposed beams, an open fireplace, wood floor and a pretty window to the front. A door leads through to the kitchen.

Kitchen – With a south facing window overlooking the courtyard, wood floor and fitted with a really good range of wall and base units, wood effect worktops, space for a washing machine, integrated fridge, oven with gas hob and extractor, space for a washing machine. There is also a useful under-stairs cupboard, stairs to the first floor and door to the courtyard.

First Floor

Small landing and door to:

Double Bedroom – a generous bedroom with built-in wardrobe, front facing window with secondary glazing, and door to the en-suite.

En-Suite Bathroom – A bright, stylish space with a wash hand basin set onto a wide vanity unit providing great storage, good sized bath with shower over, w/c, part tiled walls and south facing double glazed window to the rear.

Externally

To the front there is a little border, perfect for pretty cottage plants or low maintenance shrubs. On the wall there is a blue plaque. This commemorates that Alec Wright 1900-1981 lived here. Alec was something of a celebrity in Stokesley, being a successful artist, who painted many attractive pictures of local scenes, which can still be found at sales today. Alec was also a writer and local historian and was described as ‘the best known man in Cleveland’ by The Dalesman. There is more information about Alec online.

To the rear there is a walled south-facing courtyard garden – laid with Indian stone and featuring a raised area. This offers so much potential to be a charming oasis. A gate offers useful secondary access if required.

Please Note:

English Heritage state that blue plaques do not afford any building a form of statutory protection, i.e. they will not prevent owners from making alterations. 15 West End is in a Conservation Area however. Please feel free to speak to Kathryn Barr Estate Agents in this regard.

Location and Amenities

Stokesley is a charming Georgian market town, nestled on the edge of the North York Moors. The town blends historic character with modern convenience together with excellent sports and leisure facilities, making it ever popular with a variety of buyers, renters and holiday makers. Known for its picturesque setting, and scenic walks along the River Leven, Stokesley also features a traditional high street lined with independent shops, restaurants, cafés and local businesses. The town has a weekly market and a monthly farmers’ market, adding to its vibrant community feel.

Transport: Great for commuters, Stokesley has strong links to the A19, the coast and Northallerton, with its superb rail service to Edinburgh, Newcastle, York and London Kings Cross.

Approximate Distances: Middlesbrough 8.9 miles; Yarm 9.6 miles; Teesside Park (shopping & leisure) 10.9 miles; Teesside International Airport 14.4 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 14.6 miles; Northallerton 16 miles; Harrogate 42.5 miles; York 42.7 miles; Newcastle 47.9 miles.

For more information about this vibrant market town, please see the Stokesley Area Guide on our website.

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Disclaimer Note: 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 and shapes are approximate. 4. We have not tested any services, appliances, equipment, facilities or fittings and cannot verify that they are in working order.