BEAUTIFULLY situated in a secluded location in the attractive village of Battersby, near Great Ayton, Maple Lodge is a large four-bedroom home with a two-bedroom annexe offering superb accommodation for a growing family.

Built in 1913 for the former Middlesbrough MP Trevelyan Thomson, who was also an iron and steel merchant and soldier, the house has come onto the market for the first time in more than 35 years.

Located within the North York Moors National Park, the property boasts a wealth of character and retains many original features, including an oak-panelled dining room, parquet flooring and open fires. It is complemented by good-sized gardens and grounds and 1.28 acres of land and stables.

Briefly, the ground floor accommodation includes an entrance porch and hall, a kitchen fitted with a range of floor and wall units, a delightful garden room currently used as a study with a door to the rear garden, a living room with a feature sandstone fireplace and open fire, and the superb dining hall, which also has a feature fireplace and parquet flooring.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a separate shower.

The annexe, perfect for those seeking accommodation for elderly relatives, includes an entrance hall, fitted kitchen, a utility room with a door to the front garden and a cloakroom wc. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside, the substantial gardens form an attractive feature to the property. They are mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs and a delightful pond. At the rear, there is an enclosed vegetable patch.

There is also a garage with ample parking for two vehicles and the good-sized paddock and stable area lies to the east of Maple Lodge on the opposite side of the road, with direct access for hacking out onto the moors.

Maple Lodge is on the market with a guide price of £730,000.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Robin Jessop Ltd on 01677 425950.