Kirby Knowle Castle, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
14,208 sq ft
1,320 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Grade II Listed
- Seven Bedrooms Total
- Stunning Grounds
- Four / Five Reception Rooms
- Five Bathrooms
- Fully Refurbished Two Bedroom Cottage
- The best views in rural Yorkshire
- Exceptional Design
Description
A classic castle on the hill which has enjoyed what must be one of the best views of rural Yorkshire for over 700 years.
The robust architecture and style has been retained but following a significant overhaul by the present owners which includes the renovation or replacement of all damaged architectural stonework and window openings together with re-roofing, rewiring and installation of a commercial capacity biomass heating system, this is now comfortable and warm family home.
The present owners with guidance from English Heritage have reinvented the interior, with exceptional design, beautiful decorations and the highest quality fitments, bespoke joinery from Peter Thompson of York Ltd and artisan plasterwork.
The internal accommodation has been completely reorganised, the original staircase has been removed and a three-story open staircase installed to allow in natural light and take advantage of the exceptional views.
There is a fully refurbished detached cottage, which could be used for guest or staff quarters. The redesigned garden areas to the front south elevation with an ornamental fountain, stone flagged private areas and barbecue kitchen provides excellent entertaining space.
Its claim to fame is that Mary Queen of Scots was a frequent visitor at a time when Sir Thomas Rokeby, a knight and one of the justices of the king's Bench, owned the property. It had fallen into disrepair after being empty since the 1950s
Main Castle
Ground floor: Entrance porch | Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Library
Main staircase hallway | Side hallways | Two cloakrooms | Kitchen/dining room
Secondary staircase
Lower ground floor: Cinema room | Boot room | Snooker/ games room
Wine cellar | Log store | Plant room | External access
First floor: Principal bedroom suite | Three further bedroom suites | Laundry room
Second floor: Three bedrooms | Bathroom | Gym | Steam room | Shower room
Cottage
Sitting room | Kitchen | 2 bedrooms | Bathroom | Utility room
Boiler room
Outbuildings
Car barn | Gardeners’ barn | Garden and Grounds | Extensive lawns | Water features
Greenhouse | Patio areas | Ample parking | Woodland | Paddocks | Pond
In all about 65.56 acre
External
The property is approached from the public highway along a sweeping tarmac driveway to the rear and side of the property.
Approached from the main drive, the front of the property has car parking at the main entrance. A driveway leads to the rear of the property through an electric
security gate to a large cobbled parking area servicing the castle and the cottage. To the back of the side is a newly constructed steel portal garage with space
for several vehicles.
Mains electricity, Private sewerage system, Private water supply, Biomass boiler, supplying domestic hot water and central heating via underfloor and radiators.
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- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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