Grassington Hall, Grassington £2,000,000 Grassington Hall Wood Lane Grassington BD23 5LU

A GRACEFUL AND EXQUISITELY RESTORED MEDIAEVAL AND TUDOR RESIDENCE WITH 13TH CENTURY ORIGINS, HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF GRASSINGTON VILLAGE AND SET IN PRIVATE MATURE GROUNDS OF ALMOST 2 ACRES.

Grassington Hall is one of the most stunning properties in the North of England and is reputedly the oldest inhabited house in the Yorkshire Dales. The present owners have carried out a comprehensive and thoughtful restoration programme to an exceptionally high standard, using craftsman builders with care and diligence so that every single element of the programme has been carried out with the utmost quality.

Grassington is one of the most popular of Dales villages with a strong and thriving local community, but is also a hub for visitors to this spectacular part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with its magnificent Wharfedale scenery. Nine miles north of Skipton, Grassington has an excellent range of local and quality shops as well as a choice of well-patronised public houses and restaurants. The Town Hall provides a wide array of events throughout the year and plays host to the annual Grassington Arts Festival as well as the Dickensian Festival Weekends each November/December. Also in the village is a Primary School and Health Centre, with Upper Wharfedale Secondary School and Upper Wharfedale Rugby Union Club at Threshfield just a mile away.

Grassington Hall is scheduled as a Grade II* building of great GROUND FLOOR historical and architectural interest, parts of which date back to RECEPTION HALL Exposed beams. Stone archways and the 13th Century, being one of the few dwelling houses in sweeping return staircase to 1st floor. Double cloaks cupboard. England surviving from that time and described in many notable books as being of 'remarkable mediaeval survival'. SITTING ROOM 19' 10" x 18' 06" (6.05m x 5.64m) Punched Beautifully constructed of stone beneath a Westmoreland slate stone fireplace with cast-iron and brass dog grate. Heavily roof, among the property's notable and interesting features are beamed ceiling. Windows to front and side. Double doors to characteristic mullioned windows with leaded lights, transoms the Dining Room and door to:- and plate tracery, and stone interior archways. SNUG 9' 02" x 9' 02" (2.79m x 2.79m) Cast-iron stove fire (gas- Wood Lane runs from the top of Station Road and Grassington fired) in stone surround. Limed-oak panelling. Arched door to Hall is one of the village’s best kept secrets, just two minutes the side. Exposed beams. walk to the shops yet enjoying a secluded wooded setting which would be difficult to better. Approached through DINING ROOM 18' 01" x 14' (5.51m x 4.27m) Cast-iron stove impressive remote controlled gates and a sweeping gravel in magnificent original Tudor stone fireplace on stone hearth. driveway, the stone walling around the perimeter of the Hall Heavily beamed ceiling. Secondary stone staircase to first ensures a remarkable degree of privacy, belying the fact that floor. the property stands in the centre of the village in just under two acres of beautifully maintained and level gardens, with a CLOAKROOM Two piece white suite comprising low suite w.c. hidden doorway through the high garden wall giving access to and hand basin in marble topped antique drawer. Access to The Square in the centre of the village. The grounds feature a understairs systems cupboard. considerable number of exceptionally fine and interesting trees, most of which are over 100 years old and in particular a LIVING ROOM 18' 02" x 11' (5.54m x 3.35m) Cream cast-iron Weeping Ash which is believed to be some 250 years old. gas-fired stove in stone surround. Heavily beamed ceiling. There are level lawns, a vegetable garden, summer house, stone-flagged terraces and a beautiful Italian walled garden DINING KITCHEN 23' 09" x 13' 09" (7.24m x 4.19m) Fabulous with hornbeam trees and cast -iron gateways, and a double range of custom-made wall and base units with solid Dekton garage with storage alongside and ample additional parking. marbled worktops. Sunken ceramic sink. Electric five-oven Aga with gas hob module "Pearl Ashes". Miele integrated appliances comprise:- dishwasher; drinks fridge; fridge-freezer. The restoration of Grassington Hall has been a sympathetic Fabulous larder unit. Quooker tap for boiling hot water and programme carried out by local craftsman builders. The swan taps with filtered water tap. Two sets of double doors to beautiful windows feature arched stone chamfers and mullions the garden. with lead ed lights which are now carefully restored; the ground floors are all finished in natural stone and the first floors of UTILITY ROOM 9' 01" x 7' 06" (2.77m x 2.29m) Plumbing for engineered oak. The house is heated by a modern gas-fired automatic washing machine. Freestanding sink unit. Stable system, supplying underfloor heating to the ground floor and door to rear. Storage cupboards. radiators to the first floor, supplemented by log-burning/gas stove fires downstairs and in two of the bedrooms, all set in HALF LANDING Beautiful three-way split level staircase with impressive fireplaces. mullioned window looking over the grounds.

Grassington Hall is a truly special property but more SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite comprising:- shower importantly it is a wonderfully comfortable home which has cubicle with fixed "rain" shower and hand held flexible hose; been designed for living. The accommodation is described in rectangular hand basin in vanity unit; low suite w.c. "French brief below using approximate room sizes:- mosaic" porcelain tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Mirror/light.

FIRST FLOOR beds and borders, and an elegant and stunning Italian Garden MASTER BEDROOM 19' x 14' 09" (5.79m x 4.5m) Cream featuring cast-iron pedestrian gateways set into stone walling, cast-iron gas coals fire stove in pillared stone surround. Wide around symmetrically planted hornbeam trees and a stone boarded oak flooring. Door to secondary stone staircase. gazebo. In total, the site area extends to 1.958 acres or Painted panelled wall with concealed door to:- thereabouts. There is a Summer House and planning consent for a Shepherds Hut. EN SUITE BATHROOM With four piece suite comprising:- freestanding roll-top bath, with side taps and hand-held SERVICES All mains services are installed. The property is shower; shower cubicle with porcelain tiling; curved rectangular heated by a modern gas-fired boiler which supplies underfloor hand basin on slatted chrome stand; low suite w.c. Heated heating to the ground floor, and radiators to the first floor. towel rail. Marbled porcelain tiled floor. Fitted cupboard and shelving. Painted panelled walls. PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The BEDROOM TWO 18' 06" x 12' 02" (5.64m x 3.71m) Cream measurements in these particulars are approximate and have cast-iron stove fire (gas-fired) on stone surround. Exposed been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings truss and beams to the ridge. Door to:- and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The EN SUITE BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising: copper internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced freestanding roll-top bath with side lion taps; black marbled for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item hand bowl sink on marble-topped cabinet; low suite w.c. is included in the sale. Copper heated towel rail. Exposed beams to the ridge. Porcelain tiled floor. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Money Laundering Regulations (Introduced June 2017). To enable us to comply BEDROOM THREE 15' 01" x 12' 04" (4.6m x 3.76m) Exposed with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are truss and beams. required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are BEDROOM FOUR 14' 03" x 12' 08" (4.34m x 3.86m) max. asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in With exposed to the ridge King Post Truss. Windows to two agreeing a sale. sides. Wide oak floor boarding. COUNCIL TAX This property is in Council Tax Band H. For OUTSIDE Grassington Hall is approached from Wood Lane by further details please visit the Craven District Council website. substantial remote-controlled gates leading to a gravel driveway which sweeps around to the front entrance and VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS We would be pleased to arrange onwards to the garaging/parking area where there is a a viewing for you. Please contact Dale Eddison's Skipton DOUBLE GARAGE measuring 23'0" x 17'10" with electric up- office. Our opening hours are:- and-over door, and adjacent STORAGE AREA measuring Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm 11'3" x 9'9". Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm The gardens have been immaculately maintained with mature trees and high stone walling giving a high degree of seclusion. DIRECTIONS On entering Grassington, proceed up Station There are level lawns, with stone terraces and a personal Road, past the Medical Centre on the right, and turn left onto gateway giving access from The Hall directly to the side of Wood Lane. After 25 yards, the gated entrance to Grassington Grassington Square. There is an enclosed vegetable garden to Hall will be seen on the right-hand side. Please note that a For the rear with raised beds, as well as heavily-stocked colourful Sale sign is not erected.

SKIPTON OFFICE 84 High Street Skipton BD23 1JH 01756 630555 [email protected]

IMPORTANT: we would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.