IF YOU’RE looking for a property that’s been designed to perfection, look for one created by an architect for himself. Such is The Grange, a home designed by local church architect John Rickinson in the late 19th century to reflect both the Arts & Crafts and Gothic Revival styles popular at the time.

Although The Grange has been updated and improved to turn it into a stylish contemporary home, it retains many reminders of its past in the panelled and embossed doors, intricate moulded ceilings, wood panelling, mosaic floors and decorative fireplaces.

The property’s overall appeal is enhanced further by two additional spectacular features – albeit of the natural kind.

Situated in the village of Fylingthorpe, roughly half a mile from the sea on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, The Grange has wonderful panoramic views of the sea and Ravenscar to the east and south. It is also set in approximately 0.4 acres of delightful gardens that are without doubt a highlight of the property.

The accommodation is set over three floors. The ground floor includes a staircase hall, drawing room with an open fire and walls which are fully panelled to picture-rail height, sitting room with an open fire inawide chimney breast that features a panelled and carved mantlepiece, garden room, gun room,games room, boot room with separate wash room and wc, and utility room with walk-in pantry.

There is also an open-plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has bespoke fitted cabinets with solid oak worktops, a central island, two-oven Aga in an alcove and a large utility larder, while the dining room features a large fireplace alcove and French doors to the terrace.

There is also a conservatory off the sitting room and a covered inner courtyard with doors to the kitchen and main staircase hall.

On the first floor are a dressing room, cloakroom, two bathrooms and five bedrooms – including the master which has dual-aspect views across the gardens and woodland to the sea.

Upstairs again are a further three bedrooms.

On the north side of the house is a small private terrace with access to an adjoining two-storey workshop.

Planning permission has been granted to convert this workshop and adjoining utility, wc and cleaning store into a selfcontained holiday letting unit. Further details are available from the agent.

The gardens include a terrace which makes the most of the coastal views, serveral outbuildings, rose garden, greenhouse, large ornamental pond with waterfall, dovecote, a clipped knot garden and a kitchen garden comprising raised vegetable beds, herbs and soft fruits bushes.

The double garage includes an inspection pit.

An adjoining paddock of approximately 1.4 acres, containing a pair of timber stables, is rented by the current owners of The Grange. From here there is direct access to a cinder bridleway leading to Robin Hood’s Bay, perfect for those who enjoy riding on the beach.

The Grange is on the market at a guide price of £650,000. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact the York office of Smiths Gore on 01904 756303.