The Lodge, Hospital Road, Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Lodge, Hospital Road, Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Lodge Hospital Road, Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 6DX A handsome 5-bedroom Grade II Listed family home with a 2-bedroom cottage set in 0.6 acres in the small village of Scorton only 3½ miles from the A1(M) A1(M) 3.5 miles, Richmond 6 miles, Northallerton 11 miles, Darlington 11 miles (London Kings Cross 2 hrs 20 mins), Yarm 15 miles, Middlesbrough 25 miles, Durham 35 miles, Harrogate 40 miles, York 45 miles (London Kings Cross 1 hr 49 mins), Newcastle 48 miles. Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Family room Kitchen Laundry/utility room Pantry 5 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Garage Gardens Detached 2-bedroom cottage EPC Rating - The Stable Cottage E The property The Lodge is a handsome Grade II Listed property built in the late 18th/early 19th Century and retains a wealth of original period features including sash windows, ornate cornicing, traditional panelled doors, high ceilings, wooden beams and servant s bells. The impressive front door leads to a reception hall which runs the length of the house, leading ones eye through to the walled garden when you enter the front door. The elegant drawing room is a beautiful room with views of the garden through the triple bay sash window. There is a granite fireplace and French doors open onto the garden. The dining room which faces south over the front garden has a brick fireplace and it provides the perfect setting for formal meals. Leading from the reception hall is the family room which has an open fireplace and door to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with painted units and a belfast sink with ample space for a large kitchen table. Set within an inglenook fireplace with a painted mantle is an oil fired 2-oven racing green AGA. From the rear hall, which is adjacent to the kitchen, is a large laundry/utility room which houses an original baking oven and the rear staircase. On the opposite side of the hall is a large pantry ideal for storage. There is also a back door which opens into the cobbled courtyard which could be used on a day-to-day basis. The splendid oak staircase leads past a magnificent arched Georgian window to the landing. The principal bedroom is dual aspect with another triple bay sash window and fireplace with delft tiles. There are four further spacious double bedrooms, a shower room and family bathroom on this floor. Outside The Lodge is approached over a gravel drive through stone gate pillars which lead to a cobbled courtyard with parking for numerous vehicles. There is also a double garage and an outside privy. To the front of the house is a large box hedge and two flower beds with a pedestrian gate and a stone path which leads to the front door. To the rear of the property is a beautiful walled garden which is a major asset and feature of the property. The sheltered gardens are well maintained and enclosed to create complete privacy. A large stone terrace provides the perfect setting for summer dining with wisteria climbing on the rear elevation of the house. Stone and gravel paths link manicured lawns with shaped yew topiary and box hedging. Established borders are planted with shrubs and flowers including hostas, lilies, peonies, roses and daisies. There is also a greenhouse and a vegetable area.

Location The property is located in the small village of Scorton close to the market town of Richmond. The main feature of the village is the raised green, one of only two in England. The green hosts cricket matches in the summer and the village annual feast in August, the routes of which date back to 1257. There is a village shop and post office, garage and petrol station, pre-school and primary schools, church and chapel and the Farmers Arms public house and the Heifer Pub and Restaurant. There is a nature reserve with walks at Scorton Quarry and Catterick racecourse is close-by. The market town of Northallerton offers a further choice of shops, restaurants including the renowned Bettys Café Tea Rooms and leisure facilities. The area also provides easy access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North York Moors National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Stable Cottage In addition, there is a charming 2-bedroom cottage built of brick and flint under a pantile roof which is full of character. The cottage was sympathetically converted in 1991 from the former stables and loft with a dovecot. Double wooden gates from the gravel drive lead to a private cobbled courtyard, small private garden with an acacia tree, ample parking and a potting shed. The front door beneath the former carriage archway opens into an entrance hall with a large storage cupboard. There is a spacious sitting room with three arched alcoves, a half-round cart window and French doors open onto the terrace. The large kitchen is fitted with base and wall units and there is also space for a dining table adjacent to the original iron stall grill. There is a large double bedroom on the ground floor which has a basin with a fitted vanity unit, wardrobes and cupboards. There is also a family bathroom. Stairs lead to the first floor landing and double bedroom which has built-in wardrobes, a dressing room and en-suite shower room. Commuting For commuting, the A1(M) which is less than 4 miles away and gives access to the national motorway network and business centres of Newcastle, Teesside, Leeds and York. The railway stations at Northallerton and Darlington offer direct trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Regular flights are available from Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford airports. There is also an extensive network of local bus routes. Schooling There are excellent state and independent primary and secondary schools in the area including Aysgarth Prep School, Cundall Manor, Queen Mary s, Queen Margaret s, Harrogate Ladies College, Queen Ethelbuga s, Ampleforth College, St Peter s, Sedbergh and Yarm. The property is located within the catchment area for Richmond School.

The Lodge & The Stable Cottage Main House internal area 3,354 sq ft (312 sq m) Garage internal area 316 sq ft (29 sq m) The Stables 1,171 sq ft (109 sq m) Total internal area 3,670 sq ft (341 sq m) Bedroom 2 5.61 x 4.83 18'5" x 15'10" Bedroom 4 4.83 x 3.65 15'10" x 12'0" Bedroom 5 4.81 x 3.68 15'9" x 12'1" E S W Garage 5.81 x 5.06 19'1" x 16'7" N Directions From the A1(M) junction 52, take the A6055 signposted Catterick. Turn right, signposted Brompton-On-Swale. Pass the racecourse on the right and keep left on the A6136 over the bridge signposted the North A1. At the traffic lights, turn right onto the B6271 signposted Scorton. In Scorton, follow around the village green and turn left onto the B1263. After approx. 50 yards, The Lodge is situated on the left. General Local Authority: Richmondshire District Council: 01748 829100 Services: Mains services include electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating. Telephone, satellite TV, broadband and alarm. Council Tax: The Lodge, Band F: 2018/19-2,545.51. Stable cottage, Band D: 2018/19-1,762.27 Harrogate Princes House, 13 Princes Square HG1 1LW 01423 561274 harrogate@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London First Floor Bedroom 1 5.71 x 4.96 18'9" x 16'3" Dining Room 5.54 x 4.81 18'2" x 15'9" Drawing Room 5.69 x 4.86 18'8" x 15'11" Ground Floor Hall Bedroom 3 4.84 x 3.69 15'11" x 12'1" Family Room 5.51 x 4.84 18'1" x 15'11" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 4.83 x 3.66 15'10" x 12'0" Pantry 3.66 x 3.60 12'0" x 11'10" Boiler Laundry 3.98 x 3.53 13'1" x 11'7" Living Room 5.89 x 4.89 19'4" x 16'1" The Stables Ground Floor Dressing Room 3.35 x 1.77 11'0" x 5'10" The Stables First Floor Breakfast Kitchen 4.56 x 3.91 15'0" x 12'10" Bedroom 1 5.21 x 2.82 17'1" x 9'3" The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8353182/sma Hall S W E N Bedroom 2 4.89 x 3.69 16'1" x 12'1" Sky IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken July 2018. Particulars prepared July 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.