A BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED SMALL ESTATE scencliff grange, , , yo61 4br

A BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED SMALL ESTATE scencliff grange, oldstead, thirsk, yo61 4br u Attractive Grade II Listed six bedroom family house u Adjacent one or two bedroom studio flat u Large general purpose livestock or equestrian building u Beautiful established gardens with tennis court u Mowing, grazing and productive arable land u Well established woodland u Outstanding views u In all approximately 120 acres u For sale as a whole or in 2 lots

Coxwold – 2 miles Thirsk – 8 miles – 10 miles – 22 miles (all distances are approximate)

The sale of Scencliff Grange offers an exceptional opportunity to buy a manageable sized residential, farming and amenity estate in a private yet accessible location in the National Park. There is an attractive south facing six bedroom Grade II Listed family house with potential studio flat. The house requires updating but offers enormous potential to create a wonderful family home. The large general purpose building could be adapted for storage , livestock or equestrian use and services almost 95 acres of productive farmland and woodland which is also a haven for wildlife as well as providing magnificent views to the White Horse. A further 25 acres of productive grassland lying ½ mile to the south is available as a separate lot.

Situation Scencliff Grange is split by a single track country lane connecting Oldstead and villages. Coxwold is one of the most sought after villages in the area whilst Oldstead is home to The Black Swan Michelin Starred restaurant. To the north lies the famous White Horse at Kilburn whilst Kilburn village is home to the renowned Mouseman oak furniture. To the east lie the ruins of beyond which is Abbey and College.

The east coast mainline railway can be joined at Thirsk (8 miles) or York (22 miles). The A19 trunk road is less than 5 miles to the west joining the dual carriageway at Thirsk from where the A19 leads north and the A168 and A1 connect to the main arterial road networks.

scencliff grange Gross internal area (approx): Main House: 4,768 sq ft / 443 sq m Garage: 363 sq ft / 34 sq m

Garage 5.88 x 5.73 Office 19'3" x 18'10" 3.93 x 2.66 12'11" x 8'9" Utility 3.94 x 1.55 Studio 12'11" x 5'1" 6.24 x 4.32 20'6" x 14'2"

Back Hall 4.33 x 3.24 14'2" x 10'8"

Sky

Store Larder Summer House Store 4.43 x 2.22 Coal 5.04 x 4.30 4.43 x 1.86 8.02 x 4.01 14'6" x 7'3" Store Conservatory 14'6" x 6'1" 16'6" x 14'1" 5.81 x 4.68 26'4" x 13'2" ky 19'1" x 15'4" Kitchen/ S Breakfast Room 4.22 x 3.94 Bedroom 7 13'10" x 12'11" 4.33 x 2.99 14'2" x 9'10" F/P

F/P

Study Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 4.74 x 4.11 Dining Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 4.80 x 4.15 4.15 x 4.91 15'7" x 13'6" 4.08 x 3.91 3.65 x 2.94 4.16 x 3.58 15'9" x 13'7" 13'7" x 16'1" 13'5" x 12'10" 13'8" x 11'9" 12'0" x 9'8"

Store 2.81 x 2.46 Hall 9'3" x 8'1" 4.43 x 4.07 14'6" x 13'4" Drawing Room Bedroom 1 6.70 x 4.06 F/P 6.75 x 4.07 22'0" x 13'4" 22'2" x 13'4" Bedroom 4 4.32 x 4.12 Cloak 14'2" x 13'6" Hall Room Store F/P

ground floor first floor second floor Scencliff Grange The House Double fronted Grade II listed property occupying an outstanding position with southerly aspect and far reaching views over unspoilt rolling and well wooded countryside. The house is believed to be of Georgian origins with a later wing and is stone built under a pantile roof. The accommodation extends to approximately 4,768 sq ft including a six bedroom family house with accommodation arranged over three floors together with an adjoining first floor studio with separate access offering potential for the creation of a studio flat, office or another two bedrooms. The current accommodation is shown on the floor plan and having been the vendors’ family home for the last 45 years now offers an opportunity for a purchaser to upgrade or rearrange the accommodation. It may be possible subject to obtaining planning consent to extend the accommodation into the single storey building currently comprising stores together with the summer house / garden room. The house includes character features including the entrance hall and staircase, oak beams and cornicing, the carved fire surround in the drawing room and “Mousey Thompson” carved yew post in the study.

Gardens and Grounds A gravelled driveway leads to a parking and turning area adjacent to the front door and detached double garage. A particular feature of the property are the well established gardens lying to the south and east of the house incorporating a sun terrace leading to lawns and well stocked herbaceous borders beyond which is the vegetable garden and sheltered tennis court.

Farm Buildings Across the road lies a six-bay steel portal frame building with lean-to providing approximately 632 sq m (6803 sqft) of covered storage. The building has concrete block walls, timber spaceboard cladding, fibre cement roof and an earth floor and could be further adapted for livestock, equestrian or storage purposes. There are also four redundant circular grain storage bins which may provide a footprint for further buildings subject to obtaining planning consent. 0699 The Land Lot 1 extends to approximately 95 acres lying around the centrally placed house and buildings. The property is divided by a single track country lane which runs between the house and buildings. The land rises gently from about 90 metres above sea level on the southern boundary to approximately 139 metres at the north west. Natural contour and undulation add to the landscape and amenity value of the property enhanced by the considerable tree planting, the majority of which was carried out about 15 years ago. Whilst the farmland is currently in grass cropping 1415 21 acres has previously been under arable rotation. In addition there is almost 40 acres of permanent grass the majority of which comprises the beautiful upland dale with slopes lined by gorse banks. There are 26 acres of well established woodland forming a shelterbelt to almost three sides of the property through which mown rides have been created for walks and wildlife viewing. The sporting rights are in hand and a shoot has been run in conjunction with neighbouring landowners.

Lot 2 lies to the east side of the Council road approximately ½ mile south of the main holding being 25.6 acres of productive land currently under grass production. This block comprises two adjoining fields including a recently reseeded northern field with a larger grass bankside to the south. Towards the centre of the holding 1415 is a small woodland area incorporating a Nissan hut style storage shed.

General Remarks 11.82 ac Rights of way, Easements and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. 0699 Public footpaths cross lot 2 but the only right of way through lot 1 is a footpath passing across the most northerly field on a track known as Riverhead Road. 13.80 ac Services There is mains water separately metered to the house and buildings. There is a 480V single phase electricity supply to the holding. Drainage is to a private system and central heating is oil fired. There are three wood burning stoves and a Jetmaster fire. There is a night storage heater to the studio.

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it Lot 2 Site Plan is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Planning Subsidies and Grants Viewing The property lies within the boundary of the National The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry and sold with Strictly by appointment through the selling agent Savills York Park who are the planning authority. The house is Grade II listed under the benefit of 34.88 Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements to be 01904 617800. entry number 1150684, incorrectly described as Suncliffe Grange. apportioned between lots 1 and 2 if sold separately. There are no Environmental Schemes currently in place. Health & Safety Local Authority Given the potential hazard of a working farm we would ask you to be Council. Method of Sale as vigilant as possible when inspecting the farm for your own personal The property is offered for sale as whole or in two lots by private treaty. safety and in particular around the farm buildings. Tenure All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on with Savills as soon as possible. The selling agents reserve the right to Date of Information completion. The farmland is occupied under short term informal conclude negotiations by any other means. Photographs taken – May 2018 agreements with possession available after the 2018 crops have been Details printed – May 2018 removed or grazed.

Sporting Rights Sporting rights are owned and included in the sale with the exception of lot 2.

Mineral Rights Savills York The mineral rights are reserved to previous owners. River House, 17 Museum Street York YO1 7DJ Council Tax [email protected] Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or 01904 617800 warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no Band G responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building North , DL6 2UU. Tel: 01609 779977. regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or savills.co.uk otherwise. Particulars prepared: August 2016. Photographs taken: July 2014. Ref: 18/05/31 SG. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.