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Bilton Hall bilton-in-ainsty york yo26 7np York ~ 9 miles, Leeds ~ 18 miles, A1/Wetherby ~ 4.5 miles, Harrogate ~ 14 miles, Leeds Bradford Airport ~ 20 miles (All distances approximate) An outstanding Georgian country house lying within private parkland in a prime location. Accommodation Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Sitting Room Study Breakfast Kitchen Playroom Library Billiards Room Master Bedroom Suite 6/7 further Bedrooms with 6 Bathrooms about 93 acres Coach House Range 1 Bedroom Flat Gym Offices Traditional Stables stores and Garaging Lodge House Kitchen Sitting Room Dining Room 4 Bedrooms Bathrooms Gate House Kitchen Living Room Dining Room 3 Bedrooms Bathrooms Outside Walled Garden Lake Parkland Arable Land Amenity Woodland Cricket Pitch Savills ~ London 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD 0207 016 3820 lcuthill@savills.com Savills ~ York Savills, River House 17 Museum Street York YO1 7DJ 01904 617831 ablack@savills.com 1

SITUATION The Bilton Hall Estate lies in a very private and well screened position yet centrally placed between York, Harrogate and Leeds therefore offering excellent accessibility to the major communication networks. The A1 at Wetherby lies approximately 4.5 miles to the west and York railway station lies 9 miles to the east from where there are regular trains to London Kings Cross taking approximately 2 hours. Leeds Bradford International airport lies approximately 18 miles to the south west. Bilton Hall lies towards the centre of the estate and can be accessed either directly off the B1224 York to Wetherby road or from Church Street, Bilton-in- Ainsty. Both entrances have security gates and gate lodges. The Estate lies within the Bilton-in-Ainsty conservation area boundary. The village itself is small but is served by a public house and St Helens church. Schooling in the area is excellent with a primary school in Tockwith Village, secondary schools in Wetherby, private schools including St Peters, Bootham and The Mount in York together with Queen Margaret s and Queen Ethelburga s. 2

Description Bilton Hall is a privately situated small residential Estate centred around an outstanding Grade II Listed Georgian country house together with secondary accommodation, productive parkland, amenity lake and impressive walled garden; extending in all to about 93 acres including the Bilton-in-Ainsty cricket ground. Bilton Hall It is believed that there has been a house on the site of Bilton Hall since 1479. The current house was built in the early to mid 18 th century but was significantly remodelled and enlarged around 1865. The current owners have extended and improved the main house, added the garage and Lodge House and created a modern family home. The accommodation in the main house extends to approximately 10,870 sq ft with well proportioned rooms and accommodation on ground and first floor. The principal rooms lie within the original house including a number of fine fireplaces, attractive cornicing, reception hall leading to the beautiful staircase hall, drawing room, dining room, study and family kitchen. 4

On the first floor there is an impressive master suite together with dressing room, bathroom and separate shower room plus a further 6/7 bedrooms supported by 6 bathrooms. The former coach house and outbuildings range provides an additional 9,100 sq ft of accommodation including a 1 bedroom flat, offices, gym, general storage together with beautiful traditional stables. 8

Approximate Gross Internal Area (Approx): bilton hall ~ 1,009.97 sq.m. / 10,871.23 sq.ft. NOT TO SCALE For identification purposes only. Ground floor First floor Cellar 9

Gardens and Grounds Approached through electronically operated security gates, a sweeping carriage driveway creates a wonderful approach flanked by parkland, amenity trees, ponds and the lake. Sweeping lawns lead from the house to the lakeside. A particular feature is the magnificent walled garden with topiary hedging. The farmland is let on short term agreements to local farmers and for those with sporting interests, the property includes the Bilton cricket ground. Within the grounds there is a former ice house and Listed game larder. 10

First Floor First Floor Approximate Gross Internal Area (Approx): TOTAL ~ 846.27 sq.m. / 9,109.17 sq.ft. NOT TO SCALE For identification purposes only. Ground Floor 3 Bay Barn Ground Floor First Floor First Floor (Above Garages) 13

The Gate House Believed to have been built in 1865, The Gate House is an attractive two storey property with slate roof and painted rendered walls well situated on the northern entrance to the estate adjacent to the B1224 entrance. Approximate Gross Internal Area (Approx): the gate house 97.04 sq.m. / 1,044.53 sq.ft. NOT TO SCALE For identification purposes only. Accommodation includes kitchen, living room, dining room and bedroom on the ground floor together with two first floor bedrooms and a bathroom. Ground Floor First Floor 14

Approximate Gross Internal Area (Approx): Ground Floor First Floor The Lodge House the lodge house 154.59 sq.m. / 1,663.99 sq.ft. NOT TO SCALE For identification purposes only. The Lodge House is an attractive brick built detached four bedroom property with separate garage lying adjacent to the east entrance and gateway to the estate and was built by the current vendors in 1996 to provide good quality accommodation for staff or family members. The property itself lies outside the electric gates on the edge of the village and could be occupied or sold separately should a purchaser seek to do so. 15

General Remarks and Stipulations Planning Bilton Hall, Coach House, Ice House and Round House are Grade II Listed. Services Mains water, electricity and gas. There is mains drainage except for the new Lodge which has a private system. 3 phase electricity is available to the site. There is a diesel back-up generator and a private borehole providing water for the gardens, topping up the pond and outside taps. Security systems are owned. Postcode YO26 7NP Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with Savills York office:- ablack@savills.com 01904 617831 Rights of Way There are believed to be no public rights of way crossing the property. Local Authority Harrogate Borough Council Council Offices Crescent Gardens Low Harrogate Harrogate HG1 2SG T: 01423 500600 Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Sporting Rights The sporting rights are included in the sale. Minerals Minerals and mines are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. Reservoirs Act The lake is not believed to be covered by the requirements of the Reservoirs Act. Tenure The freehold of the property is offered for sale. The farmland is currently occupied by two separate tenancy agreements which are currently running on year to year. One for 25.85 acres of grazing land and the other for 36.22 acres of arable land providing a total annual rental of 4,500. The Cricket Ground The cricket club occupy the ground on a licence with no rent paid. The Lodges are offered with vacant possession upon completion if required. NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Fixtures and fittings Curtains, carpets, light fittings, sculpture of the horse and boy on rocking horse are available by separate negotiation. The garden statuary together with the model cow, are specifically excluded from the sale together with the prints incorporated into the decoration of the dining room wall. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Particulars Prepared: March 2018 Photographs Taken: 2017 Ref: 180312AB 16

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