The Manse Thornton Steward, North Yorkshire HG4 4BB THE MANSE Thornton Steward, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 4BB

AN EXTENSIVE GRADE II LISTED PERIOD PROPERTY, SET IN APPROX 1.2 ACRES, DATING BACK TO CIRCA 18TH CENTURY. SET IN THE HEART OF A TRADITIONAL DALES VILLAGE AND WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OVER LOWER WENSLEYDALE TO JERVAULX ABBEY AND THE FELLS BEYOND.

Ground Floor Accommodation Drawing Room · Sitting Room · Dining Room · Breakfast Kitchen Laundry/Utility Room · Boot Room/Cloakroom

First Floor Accommodation Three Bedrooms · Two En-Suite Bathrooms· Family Bathroom

Externally Walled Gardens, Orchard and Paddock of Approx 1.2 Acres Detached Garage · Outside Stores · Kennels with Outside Run

Leyburn 6 miles • Ripon 15 miles • Northallerton 15 miles • Harrogate 28 miles

15 High Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ Tel: 01969 600120 www.gscgrays.co.uk [email protected]

Offices also at:

Barnard Castle Bedale Hamsterley Richmond Stokesley Tel: 01833 637000 Tel: 01677 422400 Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01748 829217 Tel: 01642 710742 Situation and Amenities Description

Thornton Steward is a small rural village between The Manse is a prominent and historic property in the centre of Thornton Steward, set within it’s own Bedale and Leyburn on the edge of the Danby grounds of approximately 1.2 acres. Whilst filled with period and traditional features throughout, including Estate in Lower Wensleydale. Home to one of the few surviving Norman churches, dating back to the grand open fireplaces, sash windows with working shutters, exposed beams and flag stone flooring, the 11th century, St Oswald’s is believed to be the property has been sympathetically renovated in recent years with well appointed modern improvements, oldest Church in Wensleydale. Tucked away in such as the impressive en-suite bathroom and downstairs underfloor heating. Lower Wensleydale, the Village Institute provides a central hub for social events and gatherings in this thriving community. The nearby Thornton Steward Benefitting from a detached garage and private off-road parking, the property has landscaped, south-facing Reservoir offers both sailing & fishing. There are walled gardens which give way to the most splendid and uninterrupted views across the beautiful countryside local primary schools at Thornton Watlass & Spennithorne, with secondary schools at Bedale of Lower Wensleydale. In addition to the formal gardens, there is an enclosed, productive orchard with soft and Leyburn, Ripon Grammer is also a short drive fruit and apple trees and a paddock of approximately 0.9 acres. There are also numerous outbuildings away. Private schools are at Newton-Le-Willows, including a workshop, wood store and kennels. Sedbergh and Barnard Castle.

Ground Floor Accommodation

A floor-to-ceiling glazed door opens into the dining room which has a grand vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses, double aspect windows, stone flag flooring throughout (with underfloor heating) and a door through to the large laundry/utility room, which houses the oil-fired central heating boiler and also has practical stone flag flooring. The useful boot room/cloakroom provides plentiful storage space and has a separate WC. Continuing through the formal entrance hallway, the sitting room has a feature open fireplace, traditional cast iron radiator and a window overlooking the gardens with a traditional window seat beneath. The formal drawing room has three windows to the front, making the most of the fabulous views over the garden, a feature open fireplace providing a focal point for the room and a period-style cast iron radiator. From here there is access to the breakfast kitchen which has a range of fitted units and integrated appliances including; fridge, freezer, electric oven with hob and extractor above and a dishwasher.

First Floor Accommodation

The two south-facing double bedrooms both have far reaching views across the dale, with bedroom one having a grand en-suite bathroom, with free standing bath. Bedroom two also has an en-suite bathroom along with built-in double wardrobes and a feature cast iron radiator.

Externally

Gardens and Orchard

The walled, south-facing, lawned gardens have borders filled with a mix of herbaceous plants, shrubs and mature trees. A gate to the side of the property leads to the driveway and garage whilst there is access to the paddock via stone steps or an adjacent five bar gate providing additional vehicular access. The enclosed orchard has a variety of soft fruit trees.

The Paddock

The grassed paddock, of approximately 0.9 acres, is bordered by park and rail fencing and a mix of mature trees and shrubs.

Garage and Parking

The gated gravel driveway provides off-road parking whilst the detached garage has an up- and-over door and light/electricity points. Garage and Parking

The garage and gravel parking area provide off-road parking for two to three vehicles.

Workshop, Outside Store and Kennels

The workshop, which adjoins the garage, has light and electrical points and a separate personnel door to the side. There is an outside store next to the kennels, which provides convenient storage space. The purpose stone built kennels have an outside caged run and light points.

Tenure and Services

The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and is connected to all mains services.

Local Authority and Council Tax

The planning authority is the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority tel: 01969 652300). The Local Authority is Richmondshire District Council tel: 01748 829100. For council tax purposes, the property is banded G.

Viewings

Viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, GSC Grays, tel: 01969 600120. DISCLAIMER NOTICE: PLEASE READ: GSC Grays gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows: 1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the view the property. Particulars written: June 2014 Photographs taken: June 2014 www.gscgrays.co.uk