7 bedroom house for sale

Historic early 18th century country house with barn, stabling and land.

Dougill Hall (pronounced ‘Dowgill’) commands an elevated position with far-reaching country views across the Nidderdale Valley. Constructed for the Dougill family in 1722 - of ashlar stone under a slate roof - it was further extended in 1910. The house follows the principles of order and symmetry characteristic of early Georgian architecture and is listed as Grade II*. In recent years, it has been sympathetically restored and updated, creating an impressive family home arranged over three floors. Throughout the renovation it has retained its architectural integrity and features impressive stone elevations with mullion windows along with a wealth of internal period features. Within its five acres are formal gardens, an annexe providing ideal ancillary accommodation, a substantial two-storey barn and paddocks.

The property stands within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, only a 15-minute drive from Harrogate and four miles from the picturesque market town of Pateley Bridge.

Entrance porch, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 reception rooms, utility room, laundry room, boot room, store
Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, 6 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms
Annexe: sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom
Barn: 5 stables, workshop/store, store, first floor room
Detached double garage
Gardens and grounds, paddocks/grassland

In all some 5 acres

Additional Information - The two elegantly proportioned reception each have a pair of tall stone mullion windows with boarded shutters that face due south across the formal gardens. The drawing room retains its original panelling, has window seats, a fireplace and column radiators. Double doors open to the dining room/reception hall, which has a stone flagged floor, two column radiators, a fine exposed ceiling beam running across its length, exposed stonework and an external panelled door to the gardens. The farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room is full of character with a timber ceiling and the original kitchen hearth now holding a Range cooker. The modern fitted kitchen includes an island unit with granite worktop, wine cooler and family-sized breakfast bar, and integrated appliances. It links to a spacious laundry/utility room. Alongside is also a range of useful store and utility rooms. A charming snug with a wooden floor and stone fireplace, and cloakroom/wc lie off the inner hall.

On the first floor is a central landing with a walk-in airing cupboard and storage room, giving access to three elegantly proportioned double bedrooms and a luxurious house bathroom with a wide walk-in shower and free-standing bath. One bedroom is currently utilised as a study. On the second floor landing is a vaulted play area for young children and wall-to-wall cupboards. The principal bedroom suite has two tall stone mullion windows facing south across the garden and a luxurious en suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms, one of which is currently utilised as a cinema room.

On the northern wing of the house is a self-contained annexe, ‘The Old Cooling House’. This one-bedroom apartment offers an additional 416 sq ft of living space. It includes a fully equipped kitchen with integrated AEG appliances, a double bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. It is ideal for use as a holiday let.

Outside - The property is approached down a private tarmacadamed drive with right of access. It passes a detached double garage and leads to a parking area abutting the house.

The house is set on over an acre of gardens and grounds. The beautiful south-facing walled garden is predominantly lawned with mature shrubs and trees and a large area of paved and gravel terracing.

The stone barn is currently divided into five stables, a workshop and store. This detached building provides scope to convert into additional living space, subject to the necessary consents. The grassland/paddocks lie to the north of the property and are enclosed by dry stone walls. In total they extend to some four acres.

Environs - Pateley Bridge 4 miles, Harrogate 8 miles, Leeds 20 miles, A1(M) 13 miles

The highly regarded village of Summerbridge includes a family-run convenience store, a primary school, tea rooms, a church and church hall with a greater range of amenities found in nearby Pateley Bridge and Harrogate. Nearby Harrogate is one of the most prosperous towns in the country, offering outstanding shopping, leisure and cultural facilities as well as superb schooling and a railway station.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Exempt as Grade II* listed
Council Tax Band: G
Services & Systems: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Cottage: Electric central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Directions: Proceeded from Ripley on the B6265 towards Pateley Bridge. Pass through Burnt Yates and just before entering the village of Summerbridge the property is located on the left-hand side back from the road. What3words ///scrolled.fuels.dinner
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
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Photographs, particulars and showreel: 2023
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