LANGCLIFFE HALL Near Settle | North Yorkshire
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LANGCLIFFE HALL Near Settle | North Yorkshire A substantial Grade II listed Jacobean Hall, steeped in history, occupying a beautiful south facing position and enjoying stunning views over parkland style gardens and grounds LANGCLIFFE HALL Reception hall • Dining room • Sitting room Gated entrance and courtyard providing ample parking A substantial Grade II listed Library • Breakfast kitchen • Walk in larder • Utility room Extensive range of Georgian outbuildings providing Near Settle | North Yorkshire Boot room • Cloakroom • Cellar • Drawing room stabling and storage Jacobean Hall, steeped in history, occupying a beautiful south Music room • Principal bedroom, dressing room and Beautiful mature gardens and grounds Settle 1 mile bathroom • Nine further bedrooms arranged over facing position and enjoying Skipton 17 miles In all about 12 acres (4.9ha) the first and second floors • Four bathrooms stunning views over parkland Harrogate 38 miles Attic storage • Self contained two bedroom apartment A four bedroom detached cottage and additional land is Leeds 43 miles Excellent modern home office facility available by separate negotiation style gardens and grounds Manchester 51 miles SITUATION For the commuter, the location is convenient for access to the Three Peaks, a swimming pool and a golf course in Settle and The owner’s family are an old Yorkshire landowning family West Yorkshire conurbation, East Lancashire and Manchester salmon and trout fishing on the nearby River Ribble. who have lived at the Hall since 1642. An early family member, Langcliffe Hall occupies a spectacular parkland setting in beyond. There are railway stations in both Settle and William Dawson, was an accomplished mathematician and a discreet and private position on the southern edge of this Giggleswick which provide services to neighbouring towns HISTORY friend of Isaac Newton, who is reputed to have been a visitor picturesque village, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. as well as Skipton and Leeds to the south east and Lancaster to the Hall, gaining inspiration for his theory of gravity in the The popular market town of Settle is within a mile and provides The story of Langcliffe Hall stretches back over many and Morecambe to the west. Mainline services operate from orchard. Other notable guests include a number of prominent a wide range of everyday shopping and recreational facilities. centuries. The earliest part of the Hall dates from 1602, Skipton and Leeds to London’s Kings Cross, Manchester politicians of the day, including Prime Minister Stanley There are an excellent range of private and state schools nearby illustrated by a date stone over the front entrance door. It Airport is 67 miles to the south and Leeds/Bradford Airport is Baldwin, during the abdication crisis in 1936. The present including Giggleswick and Sedbergh – independent schools for was originally built by Henry Somerscales with substantial about 36 miles to the south east. owner’s grandfather was Editor of The Times newspaper and 4-18 year olds – as well as Settle College, Ermysted’s Grammar additions in the 18th Century and further subsequent a close friend of Foreign Secretary and fellow Yorkshireman, School and Skipton Girls High School. Recreational facilities within the area include walking the many alterations in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Lord Halifax, whose family were also regular visitors. footpaths including the Pennine Way, the Ribble Way and the On the second floor there are a further seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. Within the north wing of the Hall there is a self contained two bedroom apartment providing useful ancillary accommodation and an excellent recently converted home office within the grounds. THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS The gardens and grounds create a particular feature of this exceptional property and have been carefully designed to take full advantage of the wonderful setting that the Hall occupies. Adjoining the Hall, to the front, is a formal lawned garden with a central flagged pathway leading to a delightful rose garden with box hedging, lawns and manicured yew hedging. To the east is a 200 year old walled vegetable garden with a bespoke fruit cage and a tennis court. Beyond, the mature gardens feature further lawned areas, wild flower meadows, a pond and extensive protective woodland. There are an extensive range of outbuildings including a two storey Georgian stable block and a variety of useful garden stores. The parkland grounds continue beyond the gardens, enclosed by a contiguous stone wall, drifting up the craggy limestone fell of Blua mountain. On the eastern edge of the estate, with separate access from the village, there is a detached barn which may have some form of development potential, subject to planning. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure: We are advised that the property is freehold. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the joint selling agents – Carter Jonas – 01423 523423 or GSC Grays 01969 600120. Directions – BD24 9LY From the market place in Settle, proceed in a northerly direction and just before the bridge over the River Ribble, turn right onto the B6479 signposted to Horton in Ribblesdale. After the village sign for Langcliffe, proceed past the 40 mph sign and Bowerley Cottages and Apartments. The entrance to Langcliffe Hall is on the right, through double entrance gates, THE ACCOMMODATION immediately before the turning right signposted to Malham. Langcliffe Hall offers substantial accommodation, featuring beautifully proportioned rooms throughout and a wealth of character features. All principal rooms are orientated to the front, facing due south, each enjoying lovely views over the gardens and grounds. Important information The accommodation to the Hall extends to almost 8,575 sq ft Our property particulars do not represent an offer or contract, or part of one. The information given is without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s) (796 sq m) and includes four well proportioned reception rooms on and you should not rely on the information as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Carter Jonas LLP nor anyone in its employment or acting the ground floor together with the breakfast kitchen and additional on its behalf has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to this ancillary rooms. The drawing room and music room are on the property. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or fittings at the property. The images shown may only represent part of the property and are first floor, together with the principal bedroom, dressing room and as they appeared at the time of being photographed. The areas, measurements and distances are approximate only. Any reference to alterations or use does not mean that any necessary bathroom, two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. planning permission, building regulation or other consent has been obtained. The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Langcliffe Hall, Near Settle Approximate Gross Internal Area N Main House = 8,575 sq ft / 796 sq m E Apartment = 1,177 sq ft / 109 sq m W Outbuildings = 2,730 sq ft / 254 sq m Home Office = 539 sq ft / 50 sq m S Total = 13,021 sq ft / 1,209 sq m Langcliffe Hall, Near Settle Approximate Gross Internal Area N Main House = 8,575 sq ft / 796 sq m E Apartment = 1,177 sq ft / 109 sq m W Outbuildings = 2,730 sq ft / 254 sq m Home Office = 539 sq ft / 50 sq m S Stables 8.62 x 5.40 28'3" x 17'9" Bedroom 2 Total = 13,021 sq ft / 1,209 sq m 5.35 x 2.77 Game Larder 17'7" x 9'1" 4.95 x 1.75 16'3" x 5'9" The Stick House Sitting Room 14.65 x 5.73 6.98 x 3.88 Apartment 48'1" x 18'10" 22'11" x 12'9" Garage Kitchen Loft Store 5.77 x 3.65 4.53 x 4.30 6.09 x 2.80 Bedroom 1 20'0" x 9'2" 6.87 x 3.48 18'11" x 12'0" 14'10" x 14'1" Stable Loft Langcliffe Hall, Near Settle (Maximum) 22'6" x 11'5" N Langcliffe Hall, Near Settle 11.58 x 5.87 Approximate Gross Internal AreaSky N 38'0" x 19'3" Approximate Gross Internal Area Tack Room (Maximum) E 5.12 x 2.92 Loft Lobby Main House = 8,575 sq ft / 796 sq m 16'10" x 9'7" E 5.02 x 3.29 F/P Main House = 8,575 sq ft / 796 sq m 16'6" x 10'10" Apartment = 1,177 sq ft / 109 sq m W F/P Bedroom 2 Apartment = 1,177 sq ft / 109 sq m Outbuildings = 2,730 sq ft / 254 sq m5.93 x 3.94 W 19'5" x 12'11" OutbuildingsS = 2,730 sq ft / 254 sq m Boot Room Home Office = 539 sq ft / 50 sq m 4.49 x 4.48 S Outbuildings Ground Floor 14'9" x 14'8" LangcliffeTotal =Hall, 13,021 sqNear ft / 1,209 Settle sq m Home Office = 539 sq ft / 50 sq m Stables N Outbuildings First Floor 8.62 x 5.40 28'3" x 17'9" Total = 13,021 sq ft / 1,209 sq m Approximate Gross Internal Area Bedroom 2 5.35 x 2.77 F/P Game Larder E 17'7" x 9'1" Main House = 8,575 sq ft / 796 sq m4.95 x 1.75 Bedroom 10 The Stick House 3.49 x 3.46 16'3" x 5'9" Sitting Room Larder 14.65 x 5.73 11'5" x 11'4" 6.98 x 3.88 Apartment Dressing Room 48'1" x 18'10" 22'11" x 12'9" Breakfast Kitchen 3.52 x 3.08 Langcliffe Hall, Near Settle Reception Hall Side HallApartment = 1,177 sq ft / 109 sq m Garage Kitchen Loft Store 6.00 x 3.47 Bedroom 3 11'7" x 10'1" Bedroom 1 5.85 x 5.72 19'8" x 11'5" 4.85 x 3.47 5.77 x 3.65 W 4.53 x 4.30 6.09 x 2.80 20'0" x 9'2" 6.87 x 3.48 N 19'2" x 18'9" 15'11" x 11'5" 18'11" x 12'0" 14'10" x 14'1" Stable Loft Approximate Gross Internal(Maximum) Area 22'6" x 11'5" Stables Outbuildings = 2,730 sq ft / 254 sq m 11.58 x 5.87 Sky 8.62 x 5.40 F/P 38'0" x 19'3" Bedroom 9 28'3" x 17'9" Bedroom 2Tack Room (Maximum) 4.32 x 3.40 5.35