Foodies rejoice! Malton in North Yorkshire is a haven for food lovers and is also home to some of the county's most spectacular scenery as well as beautiful properties. We find out more about this historic market town, its food heaven and include some of our properties for sale close by...
Located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and half an hour by car from York (20 minutes by rail), Malton boasts the best of both worlds: beautiful, breathtaking landscapes and close proximity to a major UK city.
Orchard Cottage in Leppington, Malton is a modern detached house enjoying private gardens with a garage and set within a quiet rural village to the north east of York, surrounded by attractive rolling countryside. Guide price £395,000.
Depending on your mood you can be immersed in nature or experience the bustle and history of York. It's also just over half an hour by road to the beautiful Yorkshire coast.
Malton was voted one of the best places to live in Britain in 2017 and 2018 by The Sunday Times.
Situated on the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, Malton has a rich history, including evidence of an 11th century Norman castle, but is a forward-looking town with a thriving commercial and retail centre filled with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and high street shops.
Just 4 miles from Malton is Ivy Cottage in the conservation village of Langton, this bright and spacious five bedroom Grade II Listed family home is currently on the market. Alongside a dining room, sitting room, snug/study, utility and cloakroom, downstairs you'll find a 
spacious breakfast kitchen, complete with an Aga - perfect for cooking up a storm after a visit to Malton Food Market. There's also a private driveway with ample parking, stone flagged terrace and mature well stocked gardens. Guide price £750,000.
Malton has fast become a magnet for food lovers thanks to its famous food market and its concentration of independent, award-winning local traders.
Every second Saturday the central market place in Malton is overtaken by specialist food stalls, street food, craft stalls, live music and art, providing the perfect backdrop for anyone who's passionate about food and where it comes from.
Open from 9am to 3pm, the market is a mecca for tourists looking to tickle their taste buds, locals looking to find ethically sourced food and amateur and professional chefs alike.
The love of food doesn't stop there, as Malton is home to Malton Cookery School and Malton Food Festival.
Hillfoot Lodge in the quiet rural village of Thixendale, Yorkshire Wolds is a mere 11 miles from Malton. It's an outstanding partly thatched village house with extended family accommodation, which includes three reception rooms, four bedrooms ,three bathrooms and lovely mature gardens with terrace. Guide price £599,000.
Contact our York branch for details of the properties featured above, or to find out how we can successfully sell your home: 01904 625 033 or email
york@jackson-stops.co.uk.
