Moorlands Hall Moorlands, York, North Yorkshire

Moorlands Hall Moorlands, York, North Yorkshire

Moorlands Hall Moorlands, York, North Yorkshire An impressive Victorian country house set in wonderful mature grounds some 5 miles from the centre of York Wigginton 1 mile York 5 miles (London Kings Cross under 2 hours) A1M (J45) 18 miles Harrogate 23 miles Leeds 25 miles (Leeds Bradford Int airport 32 miles) (Distances and times approximate) Accommodation and amenities Reception hall Drawing room Kitchen/breakfast room Dining room Sitting room Play room Conservatory Orangery Study Wine cellar Gym Games room Larder Laundry and Store rooms 8 bedrooms (6 ensuite) Family bathroom Integral staff flat 2 bedroom loft apartment 2 self contained flats above garage Planning for additional 2 bed ancillary cottage Mature formal gardens Gated entrance and long driveway Ornamental lake All weather tennis court Swimming pool Garaging Secure position offering a high degree of privacy In all about 16.55 acres (6.70 hectares) Main House total sq.ft: 16,221 For Sale Freehold 01423 530088 24 Albert Street Harrogate HG1 1JT harrogate@knightfrank.com 0207 629 8171 55 Baker Street London W1U 8AN country.houses@knightfrank.com

Situation This fabulous Victorian country property sits within the Vale of York and is just 5 miles from the historic city of York. Haxby (2 miles) has local shops for all ones day to day needs whilst more comprehensive shopping can be found at the Clifton Moor Shopping Centre on the North side of York city. Moorlands Hall is well placed for access to the A1 (M) (J45) being a short distance to the West providing a direct route to both the North and South and links in with the national motorway network. The property is ideally situated for West Yorkshire commuting to Leeds (23 miles) and Harrogate (23 miles). Leeds Bradford airport is within easy reach (32 miles) and main line trains from York to London Kings Cross (leaving every half an hour) can take as little as 1 hour 55 minutes. York is not only distinguished for its historic Minster but also for the quality of its schooling, both private and state. Notable schools include Queen Margaret s and St Peter s York in the City as well as numerous others in York and the surrounding area. Recreational activities in the local area include golf at Forest of Galtres Golf Club and York Golf Club in Strensall; Horse racing at York and Ripon racecourses and further afield at Pontefract racecourse and Polo at Toulston Polo Club near Tadcaster. There are a number of nature walks within the area and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is within easy driving distance.

Moorlands Hall Dating from 1875, this notable Hall has seen a diverse history and during the past 10 years, under the care of the present owners, Moorlands Hall has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment including re-roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing and re-organisation of the accommodation. The property now offers wonderful entertaining space with an impressive galleried reception hall, high ceilings and wide bright rooms throughout. Of particular note is the grand drawing room with double aspect, a lovely fireplace and exceptional proportions with views over the gardens. The well equipped kitchen/breakfast room is ideally positioned within the house with easy access to the dining room, sitting room and playroom. The orangery on the South elevation is beautifully light and offers excellent additional entertaining space and access to the terrace and gardens beyond. The basement extends to the full length of the Hall and has also been restored to full working order with numerous store rooms, cellar, games room, gym and utility rooms. All basement rooms have under floor heating. The bedroom accommodation consists of 8 bedrooms, all but one bedroom is ensuite and all have been individually decorated. There is an integral flat which is ideal for live-in staff, further family or guest accommodation. The accommodation is arranged over 4 floors and can be seen clearly laid out on the floor plans.

Reception/Living/Circulation Kitchen/Utility Bedroom/Dressing room Bathroom Vaults/Storage Basement

Ground Floor House Total 1,507 sq m (16,220 sq ft ) Comprising:- Ground Floor 535 sq m (5,760 sq ft) First Floor 411 sq m (4,420 sq ft) Loft Level 232 sq m(2,500 sq ft) Basement 329 sq m (3,540 sq ft) Reception/Living/Circulation Kitchen/Utility Bedroom/Dressing room Bathroom Vaults/Storage These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice.

Reception/Living/Circulation Kitchen/Utility Bedroom/Dressing room Bathroom Vaults/Storage First Floor These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice.

Loft Floor Reception/Living/Circulation Kitchen/Utility Bedroom/Dressing room Bathroom Vaults/Storage

Outbuildings and pool plan Outbuildings Total 518 sq m (5,575 sq ft) Comprising:- Stables Apartment 86 sq m (925 sq ft) Garage Loft Apartments 102 sq m (1,100 sq ft) Garages & Small Workshop 196 sq m. (2,110 sq ft) Stables Stores & Loggia Area 98 sq m (1,055 sq ft) Ancillary Plantrooms,Generator & Bin Store 36 sq m (390 sq ft) Tennis court, stable and cottage These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice.

Gardens and Grounds The house is approached through iron double electric gates over a long driveway flanked by rhododendrons and azaleas leading to a gravelled parking area and impressive frontage with grass island and central ornamental fountain. The house sits centrally within its land with the gardens and grounds largely laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and an ornamental lake on the East lawn. The current owners have installed feature lighting in the grounds creating an impressive nocturnal exhibition of the many specimen trees. Leisure facilities The property benefits from a fully floodlit all-weather tennis court and an enclosed outdoor swimming pool with ornamental water feature to one end. Surrounding the pool is a tiled terrace with kitchen and entertaining area with double doors leading out to the gardens and loggia.

Outbuildings The stable block has been fully restored over the years and is currently used as additional storage but could easily be returned to its original purpose. The current owners have obtained planning permission to convert part of the stable block into a 2 bedroom cottage. A material start has already been made and once finished, this will provide superb ancillary accommodation and entertaining space that is separated and screened from the Hall. There are two further integral loft flats above the garage and these offer the purchaser the opportunity to complete in a style suited to them. Services Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. LPG gas (for fires and cooker). Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Local authority City of York Council Tel: (01904) 551550

A64 A19 Shipston Moorlands A1237 York A64 A1079 A64 A19 Moorlands Hall 0207 629 8171 55 Baker Street London W1U 8AN country.houses@knightfrank.com 01423 530088 24 Albert Street Harrogate HG1 1JT harrogate@knightfrank.com Directions From M1/A1 link road exit Junction 45 onto A64 towards York. After 10 miles turn left onto A1237 (York). Turn left at fourth roundabout onto A19 towards Thirsk. After 1 mile turn right into Skelton village (at Blacksmiths Arms pub). Follow road left and right out of village for 2 miles. The entrance to Moorlands Hall is on left hand side, next to Moorlands nature reserve. Postcode YO32 2RE Viewings All viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the vendor s agents. Important notice 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: November 2010. Photographs dated: October/November 2010. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.

Energy Performance Certificate Moorlands Hall Dwelling type: Detached house Skelton Lane Date of assessment: 21 October 2010 Wigginton Date of certificate: 21 October 2010 YORK Reference number: 2598-8908-6260-8800-8920 YO32 2RE Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Total floor area: 1524 m² This home s performance is rated in terms of the energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions. 2 Energy Efficiency Rating Environmental Impact (CO ) Rating 2 The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be. The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment. Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO ) emmissions and fuel costs of this home 2 Current Potential Energy use 310 kwh/m² per year 265 kwh/m² per year Carbon dioxide emissions 98 tonnes per year 84 tonnes per year Lighting 878 per year 878 per year Heating 15378 per year 13047 per year Hot water 508 per year 313 per year The figures in the table above have been provided to enable prospective buyers and tenants to compare the fuel costs and carbon emissions of one home with another. To enable this comparison the figures have been calculated using standardised running conditions (heating periods, room temperatures, etc.) that are the same for all homes, consequently they are unlikely to match an occupier's actual fuel bills and carbon emissions in practice. The figures do not include the impacts of the fuels used for cooking or running appliances, such as TV, fridge etc.; nor do they reflect the costs associated with service, maintenance or safety inspections. Always check the certificate date because fuel prices can change over time and energy saving recommendations will evolve. To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures. Remember to look for the energy saving recommended logo when buying energy-efficient products. It s a quick and easy way to identify the most energy-efficient products on the market. This EPC and recommendations report may be given to the Energy Saving Trust to provide you with information on improving your dwelling s energy performance. Page 1 of 6

Recommended measures to improve this home's energy performance Moorlands Hall Skelton Lane Wigginton YORK YO32 2RE Date of certificate: Reference number: 21 October 2010 2598-8908-6260-8800-8920 Summary of this home's energy performance related features The table below gives an assessment of the key individual elements that have an impact on this home s energy and environmental performance. Each element is assessed by the national calculation methodology against the following scale: Very poor / Poor / Average / Good / Very good. The assessment does not take into consideration the physical condition of any element. Assumed means that the insulation could not be inspected and an assumption has been made in the methodology based on age and type of construction. Element Description Current Performance Energy efficiency Environmental Walls Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) Very poor Very poor Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) Good Good Roof Pitched, no insulation (assumed) Very poor Very poor Roof room(s), insulated (assumed) Good Good Floor Suspended, insulated - - Windows Fully double glazed Average Average Main heating Boiler and radiators, oil Average Average Main heating controls Programmer, TRVs and boiler energy manager Good Good Secondary Heating Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood) - - Hot water Electric instantaneous at point of use Very poor Poor Lighting Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets Very good Very good Current energy efficiency rating F 33 Current environmental impact (CO 2) rating F 29 See addendum on the last page relating to items in the table above. Low and zero carbon energy sources None Page 3 of 6