A property steeped in local history offering a superb family home, holiday-let investment and small business opportunity.

‘Hornblower Lodge’ stands on just under 1 acre of land between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay along the ‘Cleveland Way’ a historic trail popular with walkers and tourists alike. This property offers flexible accommodation and currently comprises a spacious four-bedroom family home and self-contained one bedroom holiday cottage. This property was previous configured comprising two holiday cottages and family home. To the side of the property is the Hornblower Tea Garden, serving snacks and refreshments to the Cleveland Way visitors from 2019.

Tenure

Freehold

History

The land was purchased by the Trinity House Corporation in the 1850’s and by the end of the decade the plot on which Hornblower Lodge sits housed one of two neighbouring lighthouses. At the turn of the century the lighthouse was demolished and replaced with Whitby Foghorn Station. The station issued four sharp blasts of sound within a 90 second window, warning passing ships of danger until it was decommissioned in 1988. The owners purchased the property in 2007 and have carried out many improvements right through to the current day. Hornblower Lodge comprises in brief, a hallway leading through the living room with raised dining area, kitchen with breakfast area, snug, shower room, bathroom and boiler room / cloaks cupboard. Further access leads onto four bedrooms, the master with en-suite shower room. This home features oil-fired central heating. The one-bedroom holiday cottage, with zero rateable value, comprises a entrance hall, living room / kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Many of the rooms offer stunning sea and countryside views with the rooms to the southern aspect enjoying a view along the coast to the neighbouring lighthouse in the distance. Externally the plot has stone-built walls to the boundary with a sweeping driveway leading down to the property and large lawn to the side and rear aspect. The Hornblower Tea Room, now closed, has a self-contained kitchen / preparation area, serving kiosk and various patio areas. An inner courtyard gives access to a laundry room plus there is a W.C with external access utilized by Tea Room Visitors.

Family Residence

Hallway Living Room / Dining Area{tab}7.22m x 5.90m Kitchen{tab}{tab}4.06m x 2.53m Breakfast Area{tab}4.42m x 2.34m Bathroom{tab}2.44m x 2.34m Shower Room{tab}2.28m x 2.20m Snug{tab}{tab}5.38m (max) x 3.34m (max) L-shaped room featuring log burner Bedroom{tab}4.36m x 3.85m (min) En-suite Bedroom{tab}3.59m x 3.58m Bedroom{tab}3.61m x 3.55m Bedroom{tab}4.31m x 3.05m Laundry Room – External Access W.C – External Access

Holiday Cottage

Lounge / Kitchen Area{tab}3.82m x 3.31m Bedroom{tab}{tab}4.62m x 2.41m Bathroom{tab}{tab}3.24m x 1.31m

Directions

Heading South from Whitby, follow the A171 Scarborough Road. Pass Sainsburys supermarket and the industrial estates on your left and turn left opposite Summerfield Garage. Follow the road to the T junction and turn left at Hawsker Primary School. Follow this lane passing Highgate Howe Caravan Park. Take the next right turn onto the lane with signposts to Abbey View and Smithy Barn. Follow the lane bearing right through the farm. Continue this lane right to the very end and you will eventually approach Hornblower Lodge on your left-hand side.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment. Please call Auction House North East on 01642 931060 for viewing schedule.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating D

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

Scarborough Borough Council

Solicitors

Freer Askew Bunting, 56-62 Borough Road, Ref: Freer Askew Bunting, Tel: 01642 252555

Additional Fees

Buyer's Premium - 1.2% inc VAT of the purchase price, payable on exchange of contracts.

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.