7 bedroom equestrian property for sale

*We have received a positive response regarding a pre-application which has recently been submitted, to pave a way for the future of the substantial outbuildings and property, including access and parking. Please contact the agent for an update. *

Unique Development Opportunity

Whitewall House is a handsome Grade II listed property, originally a coach house, and the oldest parts of which date back to the 1600s. For over 200 years the house and buildings offered for sale were a key part of the historic and significant larger racing yard “Whitewall Stables” and have been in the current owners’ tenure for over 22 years. Whitewall House features white rendered elevations outside and period features inside, and now provides an opportunity to modernise and improve the property, subject to the necessary consents.

Whitewall House is situated in an elevated position on the edge of Norton, with views to the North Yorkshire Moors, close to Malton and within hacking distance of the public gallops a wide variety of bridleways. Until recently, Whitewall House Stables were a stand-alone licensed racing premises, and are well known nationally throughout the racing community and local area for their racing heritage and individuality.

The original Whitewall Stables included the substantial stabling to the west of the property (now under separate ownership) and were established by John Scott, the “Wizard of the North” who, with his jockey brother Bill Scott, dominated racing during the 19th Century. John Scott was the first independent public racehorse trainer and held the record of 40 British Classic winners for about 150 years, until this record was recently surpassed by Aiden O’Brien. The late Frank Carr trained at Whitewall Stables until the 1980s, when the larger property was divided into its current configuration. Many of the outbuildings and stables offered for sale were originally used for accommodation and storage as part of the larger Whitewall Stables property, and only converted to stables in recent years.

Whitewall House provides more than 6,300 sq. ft of accommodation arranged over three light-filled floors, including seven bedrooms and large, flexible formal reception rooms, with a service wing/annex to the rear of the property, integrally linked to the main house, with a historic bakehouse accessed from the rear terrace. The annex has potential to be developed into secondary accommodation perhaps suitable for dependent family. The ground floor has a generously proportioned formal drawing room, dining room and reception hall, all of which have original fireplaces, large sash windows and elegant ceiling cornicing. Towards the rear there is a 23ft breakfast room and separate kitchen, as well as a utility and storeroom. Two cellars provide further space for home storage and appliances, and ideal for wine storage. Original fireplaces, features and sash windows are prevalent throughout the house.

The seven bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors, which have spacious landings, while there is also a first-floor office, which could be used as an additional bedroom if required. Both the first and second floors have family bathrooms and additional WCs. A second staircase, accessed from the kitchen, leads to an additional first-floor space, which could be converted into more bedrooms or an annexe. Attached to the right of the house is a single storey barn/garage.

Services: Mains electric, water and drainage. Gas central heating and CCTV.

Outside
At the front, the property opens onto Whitewall, with access for vehicles at the side, leading to the garage and courtyard area at the rear. The gardens are situated to the rear (south) of the house, are part-walled and include an area of patio for al fresco dining and an elevated/sloped lawn area extending to approx. 0.30 acre. Alongside the garden to the west of the main house there is a substantial range of outbuildings/stables and original coach house stables, which are a mixture of single storey and two storey buildings with the ground floor comprising stable accommodation with the upper floors being the hayloft and feed store. Extending to approx. 10,000 sq. feet and providing 25 boxes over ten buildings, which include a tack room washroom, stables office, a former blacksmith's workshop, and yard WC.

There is also an outdoor arena to the east of the stables. In total extending to 0.80 acre. There is no further land with the property, historically the owner has taken advantage of the Highfield or Langton Gallops which are close by.

Please contact the agent for further details including on the pre-application which has recently been submitted regarding the potential future for the substantial outbuildings and property, including access and parking.

Location
The town of Norton lies in a desirable North Yorkshire position, beside the River Derwent and within easy reach of York, the Howardian Hills and the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. The town and its neighbour, the market town of Malton, offer a wide variety of everyday amenities, including high street shops, large supermarkets and a choice of pubs, cafés and restaurants. There is a choice of schooling between the two towns, including the outstanding-rated St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School and two state secondary schools. Whitewall is within reach of Ampleforth College and a range of independent schools in the York area and across the county.

Malton’s mainline station provides services to York (25 minutes), where onward connections can be made to London King’s Cross, while the area enjoys easy access to the network of A-roads.