Otterington Hall SOUTH OTTERINGTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE

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1 Otterington Hall SOUTH OTTERINGTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE

2 Otterington Hall SOUTH OTTERINGTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE A beautiful Grade II listed house set in historic, mature gardens and parkland in an accessible location Northallerton 3 miles, Thirsk 7 miles, Ripon 12 miles, Darlington 20 miles, Harrogate 25 miles, Leeds 44 miles, York 30 miles Direct trains from Northallerton to London Kings Cross taking from 2hr 30 minutes (All distances and times approximate) Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Family room Kitchen / breakfast room Playroom Study Office Utility room Cloakroom Wine cellar Master bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom Guest bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom 2 bedrooms with Jack & Jill shower room 5 further bedrooms 2 family bathrooms Second floor attic space with potential to convert to further accommodation Self-contained 3 bedroom staff/guest annexe 2 bedroom Lodge Cottage 1 bedroom Stable Cottage 2 bedroom Groom s Cottage Courtyard former coach house comprising storage and a gymnasium with loft space Further outbuildings including garaging, agricultural building and stores Stabling Walled garden Extensive mature landscaped gardens and grounds Tennis court Parkland Grassland and woodland Ponds In all about acres These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

3 Lodge Cottage The local area Otterington Hall lies 3 miles south of North Yorkshire s county town, Northallerton, which offers excellent shopping, restaurants, markets and leisure facilities. The boutiques and restaurants of York, Leeds and Harrogate are within easy reach. T Northallerton station, on the East Coast main line, is a five minute drive away with fast, direct links to all major cities including London (2 hours 30) York (20 mins) Newcastle (45 mins). M The recently upgraded A1 is just 10 minutes away and the nearby A19 offers fast access to the north east s towns and cities. S Leeds, one of the UK s largest commercial centres, is only around 44 miles away, with the desirable cathedral city of York within 30 miles whilst Ripon (12 miles), Northallerton (3 miles) and Harrogate (25 miles) are all also nearby. A Leeds E The W Horse G There H Regular F The Bradford Airport is a 45 minute drive, providing national and international holiday and business flights. area is known for its choice of private and state schools, including Aysgarth Prep School, Ripon Grammar, Yarm School, Cundall Manor and Queen Mary s. riding and walking in the area is excellent with nearby bridle paths and a footpath leading from the estate, providing access to the surrounding countryside. Hunting with the Hurworth and Bedale Hunt. are excellent golf courses at Thirsk and Northallerton with many others nearby. racing fixtures take place nearby at Thirsk, Ripon, Catterick, Wetherby and York. area is also well known for its wide variety of fishing and shooting opportunities.

4 Otterington Hall Otterington Hall originally dates from the early 19th Century with later Victorian additions. It is understood that this is only the second time that the estate has been on the market since The house is approached through electronic gates at the Gate Lodge, along a driveway which passes through parkland and woodland up to the front of the house, also spurring off to the rear and to the cottages. The house is constructed of red brick under a slate roof. The central portion of the house is set forward slightly in front of the two adjoining wings with semi-circular steps leading up to a 6 panelled door with a fan light window over, in a semi-circular porch with two Doric half columns and two pilasters supporting a frieze and cornice. Either side of the door there are large sash windows. The house is set centrally within its land and has fabulous views. The property has been well maintained by the present owners and retains many attractive features including ornate plasterwork, ceiling roses, window shutters in many of the main reception rooms, decorative fireplaces and tall sash windows throughout. The principal reception rooms lead from the reception hall and include the large, well-proportioned drawing room, dining room and family room. Doors lead from the hall and the drawing room through into the south east facing kitchen/breakfast room, a large room with two sets of double doors leading out into the gardens. Further reception rooms include the playroom, study and office. There are also three downstairs WCs, a utility room and pantry.

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7 The sweeping staircase leads to an open landing on the first floor and an inner landing, with cupboards, leading to the master bedroom with ensuite dressing room and bathroom along with two further adjacent bedrooms. There is one further bedroom with an ensuite dressing room and bathroom, two bedrooms with a Jack & Jill shower room, three further bedrooms and two bathrooms. Stairs lead up to a second floor where there is attic space with the potential to convert into further accommodation. To the rear of the house there is a self-contained three bedroom guest / staff annexe, which has a separate access.

8 Ground Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area sq m / sq ft Wine Cellar = 86.3 sq m / 929 sq ft Stable Cottage = sq m / 1468 sq ft Groom s Cottage (Including Barn) = sq m / 3874 sq ft Stable = 38.3 sq m / 412 sq ft Garage / WC = 13.6 sq m / 147 sq ft Shed / Workshop / Green House / Store = sq m / 1102 sq ft Generator / Tank = 32.8 sq m / 353 sq ft Gate Lodge = 94.8 sq m / 1020 sq ft Barn = sq m / 2527 sq ft Total = sq m / sq ft First Floor Second Floor Wine Cellar Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Terrace Recreation

9 Gardens and grounds Otterington Hall is home to some of the finest yew topiary in England, featuring a 100 foot long gallery that is believed to be unique. The topiary dates from the 1920 s and has twice featured in Country Life. The front lawns and gardens open into a series of garden rooms with a range of borders and water features. The kitchen garden to the rear of the property, with orchard and fruit cages, produce apples, pears, plums and range of soft fruits. The large greenhouse houses two productive grape vines. The gardens offer something for everyone with an all weather, floodlit tennis court, large lawned areas for games and several formal sitting areas.

10 Cottages Gate Lodge: A single storey cottage at the end of the drive comprising living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. The Gate Lodge Cottage has its own small garden. Stable Cottage: To the north of the courtyard is Stable Cottage comprising kitchen, living room, sitting room, and an ensuite bedroom. Stable Cottage also has small formal gardens. Groom s Cottage: A two storey house comprising living room, dining room, library and kitchen with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Groom s Cottage opens out to a rear courtyard where there are stables and an agricultural barn. Groom s Cottage Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Stable Cottage = sq m / 1468 sq ft Groom s Cottage (Including Barn) = sq m / 3874 sq ft Stable = 38.3 sq m / 412 sq ft Garage / WC = 13.6 sq m / 147 sq ft Shed / Workshop / Green House / Store = sq m / 1102 sq ft Generator / Tank = 32.8 sq m / 353 sq ft Gate Lodge = 94.8 sq m / 1020 sq ft Barn = sq m / 2527 sq ft Coach House Outbuildings To the rear of the house is the courtyard with the former Coach House comprising gym, garaging, storage and loft space above. There is also a further garage, gardener s workshop and stores. Stable Cottage Groom s Cottage Ground Floor Groom s Cottage First Floor Stable Cottage Gate Lodge (Not shown in actuasl location/orientation) Barn - Ground Floor Barn - First Floor Stable (Not shown in actuasl location/orientation)

11 The Estate 91 acres of grass and parkland surround Otterington Hall. The land offers excellent grazing and income potential as well as a range of sporting opportunities. Most recently, duck flighting and pheasant shooting have been enjoyed on the estate. The lake, with its own jetty, can be been stocked for fishing with family and friends. The land is ideal for equestrian use and has existing stabling and a large barn.

12 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence number NOT TO SCALE. Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Services Mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. OTTERINGTON HALL Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES Knight Frank LLP 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN Tel: edward.welton@knightfrank.com Easements, wayleaves and rights of way The property is offered as appropriate with rights of way either public or private wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not. A footpath crosses the estate, away from the main house, as shown on the enclosed sale plan as a grey dotted line. Further information can be obtained from the vendor s agents. Knight Frank LLP 24 Albert Street, Harrogate HG1 1JT Tel: daniel.rigg@knightfrank.com Local Authority Hambleton District Council, Northallerton. Tel: Viewings All viewings must be made by appointment only through the joint sole selling agents. Directions (Postcode: DL7 9HW) From Junction 50 of the A1(M) take the A61 eastbound towards Thirsk. Continue for approximately 4 miles taking the first exit off the roundabout onto the A167 heading towards Northallerton. After approximately 5 miles the entrance to Otterington Hall can be found on the right hand side of the road, identifiable by a pair of wrought iron gates adjacent to the Gate Lodge. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: June and August 2017 Particulars: September 2017 Kingfisher Print and Design Strutt & Parker 35 Cadogen Street, London SW3 2PR Tel: luke.morgan@struttandparker.com Strutt & Parker Princes House, 13 Princes Square, Harrogate HG1 1LW Tel: james.wort@struttandparker.com

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