Sowerby Grange

S.4642

SOWERBY GRANGE

SOWERBY UNDER COTCLIFFE, NORTHALLERTON

A Substantial, Architecturally Attractive, Well Laid Out & Spacious 5-Double Bedroomed Detached Gentlemans Residence of Character & Distinction Situated in Ground, Gardens & Paddock Extending to an Acre or Thereabouts Offered in Need of Full Updating, Modernisation & Refurbishment with Further Scope for Extension Subject to PP’s Superb Rural Location Easy Travelling Distance of Major Centres Panoramic Views Over Surrounding Countryside Very Convenient for Northallerton & A.19 Quiet Yet Convenient Location Scope for Various Residential Layouts Offers Invited in the Region of £400,000 - £450,000 OFFERED CHAIN FREE & AVAILABLE FOR EARLY COMPLETION

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Sowerby Grange, Sowerby Under Cotcliffe

SITUATION Bedale whilst private education is available at, Yarm, Teesside High, St Marys at Baldersby, Cundall Manor, Ampleforth, Barnard Castle and a Northallerton 2 miles A19 2 ½ miles number of additional highly renowned public schools. York 30 miles Teesside 16 miles Bedale 10 miles A.1 9 miles Cycling, Walking & Equine – the property is situated in a highly sought Darlington 16 miles Ripon 16 miles after area f or walking, cycling and riding with many quiet country lanes, Thirsk 7 miles Richmond 16 miles bridle paths, footpaths and cycling opportunities in and around the Yarm 14 miles property. (All distances are approximate). DESCRIPTION Sowerby Grange is superbly situated at Sowerby under Cotcliffe, a small rural hamlet situated just east of Northallerton. The former Sowerby Grange comprises a brick built with slate roof, detached Gentlemans enjoys panoramic views out over the surrou nding Gentlemans residence situated in an idyllic rural setting representing countryside and looks onto the Cotcliffe Hills in a superb rural location potential for a substantial family house with immense scope for updating , with grounds and gardens to three sides. modernisation and improvement and situated on a site which would readly accommodate a larger property and the property retains The property is ideally placed for access to local amenities and services tremendous for ex tension subject to the necessary planning permissions. at Northallerton and Thirsk, whilst being within convenient travelling At present the proeprty enjoys the benefit of sash windows and is wind distance of a number of commercial centres. The nearby towns of and water tight. It stands centrally in a plot extending to some acre or Northallerton and Thirsk boast an enviable range of amenities, services thereabouts of grounds, gardens and paddock area. The property is south and shopping plus twice weekly markets. Additional market town facing. Internally it enjoys a host of original period features and offers a shopping is available at Bedale, Richmond and Catterick whilst major rare blank canvas to develop into a substan tial and desirable family house. amenities can be found at Darlington, York, Middlesbrough and Teesside. Boutique hotel etc. The lawned gardens extend to three sides and are predominantly arranged behind small low level retaining walls. Within The major centres of Leeds and Newcastle are both within convenient the garden there are established oak trees and fruit trees . The property commuting distance via the A.19 and A.1 trunk roads both of which are enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and across to located within 10 miles travelling distance of the property and offer the Cotcliffe Woods and valley. access to all the major centres of commerce locally and nationally and link into the main arterial road networks of the UK. The property is completed with a paddock area which at present is ploughed, enjoys the former foundation of a deep litter house and offers The presence of a main line train station at Northallerton provides great scope for smallscale livestock housing, stabling etc. subject to purchasers commuting linking London to Edinburgh and brings London within some requirements. 2 ½ hours commuting time and additionally provides access via the Transpennine Route that calls at this station t o Newcastle, Internally the property is very well la id out and spacious with a particular Middlesbrough, York, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Manchester feature being the generous proprotions throughout with alal five Airport. bedrooms being doubles, whilst on the ground floor the drawing room would readily lend itself to a sitting and dining room which woujld allow International Airports can be found at Durham Tees Valley (25 mins), flexibility of accommodation in the remaining ground floor rooms; the Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford and Manchester. property does retain great potential for various residential layouts and would readily be adapted to accommodate a dependent relative. Northallerton and the property lie in an area of parti cularly attractive countryside and are situated within an hours travelling distance of the The property as mentioned is in need of full updating and modernisation North Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors National Parks where and its offering presents an all too rare opportunity for the discerning much renowned walking, riding and leisure activities can be found and purchaser to acquire a blank canvas in a superb rural position which whilst additionally the property is within an hour of the coast at Whitby, quiet is not isolated and enjoys ex cellent transport networks and access to Scarborough and Redcar and sits in an idyllic location with excellent good centres of commerce. cycling and walking available from the property. Early inspection recommended. AMENITIES ACCOMMODATION Shopping - market town shopping is available in Northallerton, whilst the major centres of Teesside, York, Leeds and Newcastle are all within In from the front up step through panelled entrance and through mutli convenient commuting distance. paned front door into:

Shooting & Fishing - is attractively placed in an area renowned for its Entrance Hall good quality shoots and fishing being within easy reach of both the North 8.04m x 1.67m (26’5” x 5’6”) Yorkshire Mo ors and the Yorkshire Dales and close to local rivers and ponds. Presently having exposed wood floors with an inset matwell. Ceiling light point. Fitted picture rail, coved dado rail and stairs to first floor. Racing – Thirsk, Catterick, Ripon, York, Beverley, Doncaster, Redcar Archway through to rear hallway. Off this hall is access to: and Newcastle. Drawing Room Golf – Thirsk, Northallerton, Bedale and Easingwold. 8.55m x 4.57m (28’1” x 15’)

Education – this area of North Yorkshire is well se rved by state and Wi th a central attractive panelled arch. It has dual doors in from the independent schools Primary schools in a number of the local villages entrance hall which would allow it to be utilised and split. It would together with extensive primary education facilities at Northallerton. ideally make a superb living room with sitting and dining areas. To the Secondary schools are available at Northallerton, Thirsk, Stokesley and front it enjoys a full height bay window w ith sash windows to three sides.

Exposed and polished wood floor. Panelled ceiling. Fitted picture rail. 7.77m x 1.69m (25’6” x 5’7”) Three windows apertures to side providing lots of natural light. Feature fireplace comprising painted slate surround and mantel shelf. Tiled With picture window to one end with panoramic views out over adjacent hea rth and backplate and an inset open cast fire with copper hood. farmland and aforementioned Cotcliffe Woods. Area suitable for sitting Chimney breast alcove recessed shelved storage with cupboard storage area or could provide additional residential space for en suite facilities beneath. The room overall enjoys two ceiling light points. There are subject to requirements. The landing has fitted picture rail. Ceiling light superb panoramic views to the front over the adjacent open countryside point. Attic access. and across to Cotcliffe Woods. Double Bedroom Off the Entrance Hall is door to: 4.57m x 4.57m (15’ x 15’) With chimney breast with feature fireplace comprising painted surround Sitting Room and mantel shelf. Inset cast surround with tiled reliefs and inset grate and 5.25m x 4.37m (17’3” x 14’4”) max into bay cast hood and has a flagged hearth.

Fitted picture rail and dado rail. Numerous reliefs for pictures. Feature Double Bedroom fireplace comprising painted slate surround and mantel shelf. Tiled 4.42m x 4.57m (14’6” x 15’) hearth and scope for wood burner or grate subject to requirements. The room is dual aspect. Centre ceiling light point. Exposed wood floor. Dual aspect. Ceiling light point and picture rail. Feature fireplace Superb views to the front and side across open farmland and to Cotcliffe comprising painted surround and mantel shelf, leaded hearth and at Woods. Door to rear which gives access to Breakfast Room. present has a cast surround which is ornamental. Exposed wooden floor. Door to: Rear Hallway 7.64m x 1.16m (25’1” x 3’10”) Double Bedroom 4.37m x 3.05m (14’4” x 10”) Painted wood panelled ceiling. Centre ceiling light point. Inset display niche. Glazed to one end and has a door to the other and has internal Fitted picture rail. Ceiling light point. Feature very ornamental painted doors giving access to the kitchen and breakfast room. Door gives access cast fire surround and mantel shelf. Dual aspect with aforementioned to: views. Door to rear hallway.

Garden Room Double Bedroom 2.66m x 1.88m (8’9” x 6’2”) 3.05 x 4.57m (10’ x 15’)

On a brick base with some sealed unit double glazing. Thermalactic Exposed wood floor. Fitted picture rail. Ceiling light point. Windows ceiling. Tremendous views over side garden ad surrounding countryside. to one side overlooking garden.

Breakfast Room / Dining Room Off Main Landing is archway giving access to: 3.07m x 4.39m (10’1” x 14’5”) Rear Hallway With part wood floor. Ceiling light point. 2.00m x 3.66m (6’7” x 12’)

Farmhouse Kitchen Exposed wood floor. Picture window overlooking side of prop erty. 4.90m x 3.78m (16’1” x 12’5”) max Gives access to interconnected bedroom . Access to:

At present it enjoys the benefit of a stained and polished panelled ceiling Double Bedroom with centre ceili ng light point. Fitted base unit with inset single drainer, 5.08m x 3.68m (16’8” x 12’1”) single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Central chimney breast with a painted surround and mantel shelf, brick inset and inset Dual aspect having views onto garden and across adjacent farmland. basket grate hearth. Electric cooker point. Dual aspect providing lots of Ceiling light point. natural light. Views to side and rear. Door into: Bathroom Rear Entrance / Utility / Boot Room / Freezer Room 3.71m x 2.89m (12’2” x 9’6”) 3.78m x 2.38m (12’5” x 7’10”) Coloured suite comp rising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower Wall mounted Belfast sink. Ceiling light points. Power points. Upper attachment over. Matching pedestal wash basin and WC. Exposed glazed door out to: wooden floor. Attic access. Two ceiling light points. Built in airing cupboard housing part lagged immersion heater with cupboard storage Rear Entrance over. 2.49m x 2.00m (8’2” x 6’7”) OUTSIDE Stable door. Concrete floor. Inset roof light. Door to Workshop. Quarry tiled area outside the back door and gives access to the coal store: Attached Workshop 4.29m x 2.54m (14’1” x 8’4”) Coal Store 2.15m x 1.47m (7’1” x 4’10”) Flagged floor. Part brick, part wooden construction with wood panelled ceiling. Presently used for storage. Brick built. Monopitched ceiling. Flagged floor.

From the Rear Hallway stairs to first floor with painted wooden balustrade and spindles leading up to:

Substantial First Floor Landing

Gardens

The property stands centrally in a plot extending to some acre or thereabouts of grounds, gardens and paddock area. The property is south facing. Internally it enjoys a host of original period features and offers a rare blank canvas to develop into a substantial and desirable family house. Boutique hotel etc. The lawned gardens extend to three sides and are predominantly arranged behind small low level retaining walls. Within the garden there are established oak trees and fruit trees. The property enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and across to the Cotcliffe Woods and valley.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

VIEWING By appointment with Northallerton Estate Agency - Tel (01609) 771959

COUNCIL TAX We are verbally informed by Hambleton District Council that the Council Tax Band is G. The current charge is approximately £2782.75 per annum.

TENURE: Freehold with Vacant Possession.

SERVICES Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage.

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CHARTERED SURVEYORS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS AND ESTATE AGENTS T.W. Pennington B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S.