10 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A superb country residence within a unique and private setting.

Description

This stunning period property with outbuildings including equestrian facilities offers a tranquil lakeside setting to enjoy the Yorkshire countryside to the fullest.

The current owner has over the years enhanced and remodelled the house, creating a superb family house. To the front of the house is the extended open plan kitchen and breakfast room enjoying the lakeside view with French doors opening onto the elevated terrace. Continue through to the east side of the house there is a study leading through to a cosy snug with access to the side of the house. Ascend a short flight of steps to the magnificent drawing room with a grand fireplace and views over the terrace along with French doors to the garden.

The library and separate dining room are generous living spaces with views over the stunning garden.

The ground floor on the western elevation includes a large open music room which leads through to three guest suites, each with a set of French doors that open out on to the garden terrace. The ground floor also includes an office with a separate kitchenette and WC, along with a bedroom and sitting room above. In addition there is a spacious and useful utility with a range of base and wall units offering plenty of storage, a separate WC is located to the east of the house and both complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite with balcony overlooking the glorious garden vista. Four further bedrooms, with three benefitting from en suites.

The garden and adjoining outside areas belonging to the property offer a range of choices of where to enjoy the sunshine and views of the gardens, tailored to specific preferences, whether that be enjoying a walk along the mowed paths winding through meadows or a stroll through the apple orchards and woodland. The garden also offers the possibility of outside dining on an extensive York stone terrace or a sit-down in the secret garden at the far boundary of the property.

The estate has a traditional barn, cleverly renovated into a games room with kitchenette and adjacent gym with shower, separated from the main house.

The detached stable block comprises of four stables, a tack room, feed room, rug room and hay store/barn. The house is also equipped with a riding arena accessed via a rubber-matted walkway.

This property offers a home to a family looking for a peaceful countryside location, one in which to feel comfortable and thrive.

Photography 2023

Location

The market town of 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 2015) located on Middlecave Road.

Ampleforth College is about 15 miles away.

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).

The renowned stately home Castle Howard, with its farm shop and fabulous gardens is about two and a half miles away.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 7,749 sq ft


Acreage: 12 Acres