The appealing lifestyle property's additional self-contained cottage, and luxury shepherd's hut both provide significant income streams as holiday Airbnbs.
A south-facing historic stone wall runs along the rear boundary, while the property's elevated situation provides glorious views over hills and pastures, even taking in the ruins of a medieval castle.
To the front is an idyllic outlook over the mill stream.
This much-loved home of many years is beautifully presented, having undergone recent renovation.
Its appealing accommodation includes an entrance hall with staircase, two reception rooms, a study or home office, the kitchen with breakfast room, a utility or boot room.
Five bedrooms include a principal room and one other with stylish en suites, a house bathroom, and a storage attic.
Within the two bedroom cottage is a porch, two reception rooms, a modern kitchen, a store room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a laundry room, and a w.c..
The well-furnished shepherd’s hut with log burner comprises a kitchen, bedroom, and shower room.
Further facilities include a lovely, year-round garden room with power and light, full-height windows, a lantern window and underfloor heating.
A loggia comes with infra-red electric heaters, a pizza oven, and a barbeque.
With additional outbuildings are a mower shed, and a greenhouse.
Behind a yew hedge and trees is a large driveway with parking for up to four cars.
Wrought iron electric gates open to a gravel driveway leading to the double garage, and further secure parking to the rear.
Gated parking is also available via Castle Rise, with a gravel pathway covered by motion sensor lighting, to the shepherd’s hut.
The lawned garden with native trees, and an all-weather, floodlit tennis court are separated by a hedge from the kitchen garden with orchard, where 60 apple trees of six different varieties are planted.
There is also a fine quince, a fruit cage holding all varieties, raised beds and a greenhouse.
Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough, is for sale at £950,000, with Blenkin and Co, York.
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1. Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough
A lovely bay-fronted lounge with feature fireplace. Photo: Blenkin and Co, York
2. Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough
Another lovely reception room with bay window and attractive fireplace. Photo: Blenkin and Co, York
3. Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough
A spacious breakfast kitchen. Photo: Blenkin and Co, York
4. Derwent House, West Ayton, Scarborough
Large windows light up this stunning sitting room. Photo: Blenkin and Co, York