Grade II listed Eastgate Lodge is the former gatehouse of Grimston Park, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. First mention of the estate can be found in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and it is thought that many British Monarchs passed through the gates throughout the 1800’s.
The estate today has been divided into separate suites, at the entrance of which stands the tiny Eastgate Lodge, currently on the market via Hunters for offers over £215,000.
£215,000 may seem steep for a home that is really only big enough for two (at a push), and whilst £215,000 could get you a three-bed house in the area, for those who find space is not a necessity, Eastgate Lodge is certainly for you.
The accommodation is set over two floors. Upon entering the Ashlar stone property at ground level, you immediately come into the cosy mezzanine bedroom where a wrought iron spiral staircase leads downstairs into the kitchen/ living area.
A glass roof and French doors leading out to the sunken, hidden garden really helps to bring an element of space and light into this area. Also on this level is the bathroom with a claw bath.
The sunken garden in particular is a perfect, completely private, sheltered spot for romantic al fresco dining.
So far so good. Until you see the energy efficiency rating of 1 out of 100 ... It's so rare to come across one as low as this, that this is only the third time in five years that we've seen such an appalling rating.
However, if you can look past that, and are after somewhere small, then Eastgate Lodge is an ideal bolt hole for anyone working in York and wishing to enjoy a quieter life. With ample car parking space and a sweet lawned garden area which opens towards the Grimston Park Estate.
This lodge proves that great — and not necessarily energy efficient — things really do come in small packages.
Eastgate Lodge is currently on the market via Hunters for offers over£215,000 — see more pictures, or enquire with the agent for further details.
Grimston: What you need to know
Location: North Yorkshire, in-between York and Leeds. Rail links are available from Ulleskelf and Church Fenton whilst the A64 provides good access to York.
Atmosphere: The quiet, rural hamlet lies not far from Tadcaster which offers day-to-day amenities.
Things to do: With York just over 12 miles away, a trip to the historical city is well worth a visit to see its 13th century Gothic Cathedral and historic city walls that run along the River Ouse. Also worth seeing is the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum. There's also plenty of natural sites in the surrounding area, including Catrigg Force, Robin Hood's Well and Whitfield Beck.
Schools: Tadcaster Primary Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Riverside School in Tadcaster and Tadcaster Grammar School are all local options. There are plenty more options near to York, including St Peter's School, Bootham School, Ampleforth Abbey and College and St Margaret's School.
See more property for sale in the area.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
-
Art saved for the nation? Not enough, it would seemThe recent publication of a report on export control of art from the UK makes depressing reading.
-
Eat up your daylilies: The underappreciated east Asian flower that's a marvel in the kitchenMark Diacono was at first suspicious of cutting the stem of a gorgeous red daylily, until he realised how delicious they are.
-
Everything the light touches… The London penthouse for sale that will make you feel like a kingThe Observatory in London’s Fulham boasts 360-degree views of the capital.
-
This converted mill is the epitome of bucolic beauty and its grounds were masterminded by one of the finest garden designers alive todayHunworth Mill is the very picture of bucolic bliss, with exquisite gardens created by Arne Maynard.
-
Yes to padel, no to swimming pools: How to attract a new generation to the countrysideYoung parents are leaving the city earlier than in previous years, according to new research. What are they looking for?
-
A country house for sale that's had a century and a half of blood, sweat and tears poured into itGeneration after generation has lovingly restored Little Onn — and their efforts have paid off in fine style.
-
Papple your wick at this elegant Georgian home in Nottinghamshire which used to be part of an Augustine MonasteryThe Grade-I listed estate is on the market with Strutt & Parker — set in more than 10 acres, it comes with four cottages and a rather grand spiral staircase.
-
Hide from your hay fever in a larch-clad Passive House in Surrey designed by an award-winning architectHeron House might cost more than a pack of Piriteze, but it does come with three bedrooms and you'll save a fortune on bills.
-
This Cornish country home comes with barn, a burial mound, a piggery and a 700-year-old cottageHelland House is a wonderful country home in one of the most sought-after spots in Cornwall, and it's for sale for only the fourth time in the last 300 years.
-
So you want to buy a ruined castle? Here's what you need to knowBuying a property that includes a ruin — whether it be a castle, ancient priory or a crumbling Roman villa — carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats.
