Pickering attracts buyers from all over the country, it is renowned as the home to the North York Moors Railway, as well as a great place to stay to take advantage of the North York Moors National Park, Great Dalby Forest and the coastal resorts of Whitby and Scarborough, as well as the ancient city of York. Selling a wide variety of homes ranging from urban to rural properties in all price ranges.
Our selling area extends to the Yorkshire Wolds in the South through to the North York Moors National Park to the North, covering areas such as Malton, Kirbymisperton, and Helperthorpe to the south through to Cropton, Levisham, Sleights and Whitby to the north.
Moving to the east, we pick up Thornton le Dale, Allerston, Ebberston, Snainton, Brompton by Sawdon, Hutton Buscel and as far over as Scarborough.
See our Pickering area guide for more information on the local area.
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Peter is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and has over 35 years of estate agency experience, with a passion for and an intimate understanding of the buying and selling of property in the countryside. With a forward thinking approach to his business coupled with an in depth understanding and knowledge of Ryedale, The North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds. With offices opportunely placed in Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and London. Read more...
Email - peter@peterillingworth.co.uk
Christine, during her earlier career, Christine’s early years were in Surrey, moving to North Yorkshire when she was eight, educated at Easingwold School. During her earlier career, she worked for Barclays Bank, moving from Hull, to Thirsk, then to York Parliament Street as a personal banker and then on to Kirkbymoorside Branch in 1987. In 1988 she became a mother and brought up her sons Alex and William (William now a Chartered Rating Surveyor and director with Savills in the City of London) and initially joined the business as a bookkeeper. She has been a partner in the business for over 20 years, responsible for the financial aspects of the business and conducts viewings.. Christine and Peter met through Young Farmers at a raft race at Cundall. Christine was with Easingwold Young Farmers and Peter with Helmsley. Christine has been married to Peter for over 36 years.
Christine has a keen interest in country life and has a particular interest in her dogs Tilly and Ginny and her horse Ellie, nothing makes her more happy than going out on a hack in the North York Moors National Park with her riding friends. She is an accomplished cook and great at entertaining and a true support to Peter.
Email - christine@peterillingworth.co.uk
Sharon is the PA to Peter Illingworth, Senior Sales Negotiator and deals with the HR, she has been with the business for the last 14 years and has proved herself to be a most valuable member of the team, as well a highly regarded sales professional by sellers and buyers alike. She is based in the Kirkbymoorside Office.
Email - sharon@peterillingworth.co.uk
Diane has been in estate agency most of her working life. She is the longest serving employee of Peter Illingworth, with over 21 years of service, primarily based at the Pickering Office, she is totally dependable and highly trusted, being a very experienced, professional skilled negotiator and administrator.
Email - diane@peterillingworth.co.uk