6 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming six-bedroom farmhouse with outbuildings, set in around nine acres and located in the Vale of Pickering. Description Riggs Farm is a striking six-bedroom farmhouse set in a tranquil rural setting, offering far-reaching views across the rolling Vale of Pickering to the Wolds in the south and the Moors to the north. Surrounded by approximately nine acres of well-arranged land, the property combines garden, pasture, and arable fields, providing a perfect balance of beauty and practicality. A central courtyard forms a charming and sheltered outdoor space, framed by five brick-built stables and a six-bay cartshed. A Dutch barn with brick piers (20.5m x 15.6m), a tractor shed, and a versatile outbuilding offer excellent potential for equestrian pursuits, smallholding, or simply additional storage. Inside, Riggs Farm is a welcoming and flexible home. The country-style kitchen, complete with an Aga and dining area, forms the heart of the house, while three additional reception rooms provide light-filled spaces for entertaining or relaxing. A home office, boot room, and utility room add further practicality for modern family life. Upstairs, six well-proportioned bedrooms include a generous master suite with en-suite bathroom, dressing room, and walk-in wardrobes. A family bathroom and separate shower room complete the first-floor layout. The property’s exterior is equally impressive. The fully enclosed courtyard features lawn, patio, and a covered area ideal for outdoor dining or gatherings. Additional benefits include a double garage, the Dutch barn, and a selection of outbuildings, all arranged to complement the farmhouse and its setting. Riggs Farm offers a rare combination of space, versatility, and scenic beauty, making it an exceptional home for those seeking a rural lifestyle with equestrian, smallholding, or simply country living aspirations. Location The hamlet of Low Marishes is home to a Church of England chapel. With a farm shop and tearoom situated on the A169. Situated between the market town of Malton (5.4 miles) and Pickering (6.2 miles). Malton is now the artisan food capital of North Yorkshire with its award-winning monthly food and farmers markets, as well as a weekly market, and annual Food Lovers’ Festival backed by excellent local shops. There are supermarkets, two breweries, restaurants, the Talbot Hotel, cookery school, tearooms, a cinema, theatre and Castle Gardens five acres of park. Malton and Norton golf club boasts 27 holes and situated about a mile outside Malton. In addition there is Malton Secondary School (Ofsted Good 2023) located on Middlecave Road. There is a station at Malton with quick and regular trains to York, with connections to London Kings Cross on the fast East Coast mainline. The Transpennine trains from Malton originate in Scarborough and, after York, go on to Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. York is the nearest city, about 18 miles along the A64 which leads on to the A1(M). Pickering is a charming and historic market town and is home to the North York Moors Railway. The historic market town of Pickering is known as the gateway to the Moors. The town boasts a number of public houses, supermarkets, leisure and sport facilities local, independent shops and cafes as well as a 13th century castle, 12th century church, petrol stations, a steam railway and museum. There are local primary and secondary schools within the vicinity (both schools are rated “Good” by Ofsted). Please note all distances and travel times are approximate. Square Footage: 3,957 sq ft Acreage: 8.91 Acres Directions ///soonest.belong.before