Moat Hall Between York and Harrogate ♦ North Yorkshire Moat Hall
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w MOAT HALL BETWEEN YORK AND HARROGATE ♦ NORTH YORKSHIRE MOAT HALL An imposing Grade II listed country house together with a detached cottage and an extensive range of outbuildings, set within grounds of approximately 33.2 acres (13.4 hectares), in this private position between York and Harrogate. In addition, there is a detached two bedroom cottage together HISTORY with its own gardens and parking and a range of modern and GARDENS AND GROUNDS The exact origins of Moat Hall are not known however, it is traditional buildings that include potential for a self-contained The property sits in gardens and grounds which extend believed the Hall sits on the site of a much older property apartment or a large home office, a stable block and to approximately 33.2 acres (13.4 hectares) in total. It is that could have possibly been moated and hence its name, extensive garaging. approached through large wrought iron gates set within a although this has not been confirmed. A study by the North tall front wall creating privacy to the front of the Hall. The Yorkshire and Cleveland Vernacular Buildings Study Group The main house has been the subject of various principal access leads to the front where there is a carriage found evidence of a substantial medieval timber framed improvements over the years and is approached through driveway with a central turning circle. A second access through Manor House, with the earliest part still surviving as a a central reception hall with fireplace and a study and further remote control gates leads to the cottage and then to central part of the Hall. The date of this part would suggest cloakroom off, and then leads to a central hall with a grand the stable yard, at which point you can either access the land, either late 15th or early 16th century, judging by evidence staircase rising to the first floor. There are three principal the outbuildings or proceed through further gates to the private found within the building. reception rooms comprising of a drawing room, dining enclosed courtyard at the side of the house which provides room and a sitting room, each having character features extensive parking. It was at one time under the ownership of the adjoining such as fireplaces and two giving direct access to the south Kirby Estate and they undertook various alterations and facing gardens. On the west side of the building there is a The gardens are a particular feature of the property and offer improvements, which included the addition of the grand large living kitchen which includes a family room with patio considerable privacy, whilst enjoying a predominately south staircase and the remodelling of the façade to create a doors to a sheltered courtyard and views down the gardens. and west facing position with mature specimen trees. The typically symmetrical Georgian elevation. They also Beyond here it opens up to a kitchen with fitted units and a principal garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature beds demolished the main 18th century residence and made Moat four oven electric Aga and access to the secondary staircase. and borders and is part walled with hedging and includes Hall a Dower House and built a 18th century mausoleum, There is then a further area providing a large laundry with an octagonal summer house with light and power and a which still adjoins the nearby Norman Holy Trinity Church cloakroom off and a side porch with boot room. greenhouse with potting shed. The west facing gardens have and forms an attractive aspect on the northern boundary. an arbor walkway with gravelled path and tennis court with The property continued to have changes made to it and the To the first floor a central landing gives access to the master orchard beyond. accommodation was later rationalised to create what is now bedroom suite with his and hers dressing areas and an en suite There is a range of outbuildings lying to the north of the an easily managed country house. shower room, two further bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, bedroom four with a en suite wc and separate house Hall which can be accessed within the courtyard and bathroom. There is a large landing to the west providing comprise of three garages with a self-contained apartment/ THE PROPERTY a sitting/gym area and giving access to the annexe which home office over, a two storey barn with adjoining Moat Hall is an imposing country house enjoying a quiet and comprises of a sitting room, dining kitchen with fitted units workshops and a range of wood stores and a rifle range. private semi-rural position that comprises of the principal and independent access to the outside, and a bedroom with en The land predominately comprises of two principal property which has had a number of improvements and suite shower room. fields, with one to the north which benefits from planning provides excellent family accommodation, together with a The detached cottage is independent from the main house permission for five caravans and ten tents, which includes self-contained annexe within the Hall which is ideal for either and enjoys its own privacy and comprises of a hall leading to water and electric hook up points. There is another field a dependant relative or an au pair. Alternatively, it can also be a sitting room, dining kitchen and a cloakroom. On the first to the south which enjoys road frontage and access, and used as part of the main house. floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. an area to the west of woodland which has recently been thinned and has a large flight pond. LOCATION DIRECTIONS (YO26 9SH) FLOOR PLANS Moat Hall enjoys a private and semi-rural position between From the A59 York to Harrogate road, take the B6265 Main House = 6825 Sq Ft/635 Sq M the villages of Little and Great Ouseburn. The adjoining towards Boroughbridge. Continue along here and take Garages = 837 Sq Ft/78 Sq M villages offer local facilities including a primary school, a the right hand turn to Little Ouseburn. Follow the road Outbuilding = 2149 Sq Ft/199 Sq M shop/general store and a pub. The popular market town of through the village and at the end turn left and Moat Hall The Stable Block = 300 Sq Ft/28 Sq M W Boroughbridge is just six miles to the north which provides will be found on the left hand side just before the church. Cottage = 1016 Sq Ft/94 Sq M N an extensive range of everyday amenities and there are a External Rooms & W.C. = 214 Sq Ft/20 Sq M number of good private and state schools in the immediate Total = 11341 Sq Ft/1054 Sq M PROPERTY INFORMATION S local area. E Property Address: Moat Hall, Little Ouseburn, York, YO26 9SH For the commuter, there is good access in all directions with the A1(M) junction 47 just a few miles to the east which Services: The property has the benefit of mains water Covered Area Decked Area provides quick access to the surrounding commercial centres. and electricity with the inclusion of a backup generator to the main house. Both the house and cottage benefit from Kitchen Sky There is also local railway stations at Kirk Hammerton 4.44 x 4.04 14'7" x 13'3" Boiler Room (Maximum) oil fired central heating and are connected to a private 2.56 x 2.44 and Cattal, which link directly to mainline stations at York 8'5" x 8'0" and Leeds and then in turn provide regular services to drainage system. Porch London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. There is also regular Local Authority: Harrogate Borough Council Conservatory/ Sky Potting Shed Garden Store Laundry Bedroom 8.75 x 3.30 5.20 x 1.84 4.59 x 4.44 3.07 x 2.71 domestic and international flights from both Leeds Bradford 28'8" x 10'10" 17'1" x 6'0" 15'1" x 14'7" Boot 10'1" x 8'11" Tel: 01423 500600 (Maximum) Sky Pantry Room International Airport as well as Durham Tees Valley Airport. Method of Sale: We reserve the right to conclude the sale Store by any other means at our discretion. Store DISTANCES Covenants, Easements and Rights of Way: The property Annexe Kitchen Bedroom 5 Sitting Room Family Room 6.85 x 4.50 5.27 x 3.95 4.68 x 3.11 is sold subject to all covenants and rights of way, whether 5.13 x 3.85 22'6" x 14'9" 17'3" x 13'0" 15'4" x 10'2" York 14 miles Sitting Room 16'10" x 12'8" (Maximum) Sitting/Gym Area 5.21 x 3.95 5.25 x 5.13 specifically mentioned in these particulars or not. Please note 17'1" x 13'0" 17'3" x 16'10" Harrogate 14 miles there is a public footpath crossing the field to the south. Boroughbridge 6 miles Sky Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agent A1(M) 6.5 miles 4.36 x 3.04 6.24 x 3.04 Jackson-Stops & Staff Tel: 01904 625033 14'4" x 10'0" Bedroom 4 20'6" x 10'0" Dining 4.77 x 3.94 Room Hall 15'8" x 12'11" 6.14 x 5.26 Bedroom 2 5.22 x 4.14 20'2" x 17'3" 17'2" x 13'7" 4.35 x 3.70 Central Hall 14'3" x 12'2" Drawing Room Sky 4.47 x 4.11 4.50 x 4.26 4.11 x 3.31 14'8" x 13'6" 14'9" x 14'0" 13'6" x 10'10" Reception Hall Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 5.16 x 4.98 5.12 x 4.46 5.12 x 4.67 16'11" x 16'4" 5.07 x 3.45 16'10" x 14'8" Study 16'8" x 11'4" 16'10" x 15'4" 4.86 x 3.18 (Maximum) 15'11" x 10'5" (Maximum) Second Floor Ground Floor First Floor Sky Sky Sky Sky Gardeners Store Workshop 4.46 x 4.38 4.46 x 4.37 14'8" x 14'4" 14'8" x 14'4" Garage 3 6.18 x 2.80 Stable 2 Stable 1 20'3" x 9'2" 4.62 x 3.01 15'2" x 9'11" 4.62 x 2.93 4.62 x 2.96 Fuel 15'2" x 9'7" 15'2" x 9'9" Store 5.20 x 3.02 17'1" x 9'11" (Maximum) Garage 2 Garage 1 Barn 6.25 x 3.17 6.25 x 6.25 8.89 x 6.50 29'2" x 21'4" 20'6" x 10'5" 20'6" x 20'6" The Stable Block F/P Bedroom 1 Outbuilding Ground Floor Sitting Room 5.44 x 3.25 Sky 5.44 x 3.21 17'10" x 10'8" 17'10" x 10'6" Entrance Hall Sky Sky Sky Mezzanine Storage Office 1 6.50 x 4.62 5.10 x 2.96 21'4" x 15'2" 16'9" x 9'9" Sky Sky Sky Kitchen/ Lower Level Breakfast Room Office 2 Games Room 5.44 x 3.22 Bedroom 2 3.26 x 2.98 6.18 x 3.26 Sky 10'8" x 9'9" 17'10" x 10'7" 5.44 x 3.22 20'3" x 10'8" 17'10" x 10'7" Outbuilding First Floor Cottage Ground Floor Cottage First Floor Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.