, Hornby, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8

A substantial and unique residence full of charm and character situated in an overall area of 7.83 acres or thereabouts. Former market gardens, workshops and bothys formerly in the ownership of the Duke of Leeds. The site has considerable potential for tourism and alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents, the current vendor is currently investigating the primary possibility of a lodge scheme in the area of Lot 2, featuring a large range of lakes with potential and sporting uses.

Hornby is a charming North Yorkshire village which adjoins the grounds of the historic Hornby Castle and deer park. The property is superbly located for travel throughout the region via the A1 at Catterick or Leeming Bar.

The popular local market towns of Richmond, Northallerton and Bedale are close to hand offering a wide range of amenities, shops, restaurants and farmers markets. The unspoilt landscapes of both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks are close to hand offering a superb variety of sporting and recreational activities.

Lot 1

ACCOMMODATION

Principle House with forecourt area including gardens and small lean-to greenhouse with pedestrian access and drive access to the east side with separate foot access through the courtyard to the property.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Vestibule

Quarry tiled tile flooring, stone shelving and door leading to the Kitchen/Diner.

Kitchen/Diner

With beamed ceiling, exposed inglenook fireplace, Aga, wall and base units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, space for undercounter appliances, quarry tiled flooring, storage heater, secondary glazed windows to dual aspect and glazed door to the Inner Hallway.

Inner Hallway

Stairwell rising to the first-floor elevation and through entry to a Dining Room.

Dining Room

Exposed stone walls, beamed ceiling, decorative Cast Iron fireplace, Cast Iron radiator, candle sconces, secondary glazed windows to dual aspect and door leading to the Living Room.

Living Room

An L-Shaped Living Room comprising two elements, exposed stone walls, beamed ceiling, cast iron fire with delph rack above, radiators, secondary glazed windows to triple aspect and storage cupboard. Through entry to the Hallway.

Hall

With panelled walls, fireplace, and stairwell rising to Landing and En-Suite Bedroom, and staircase to a split-level entrance vestibule to the eastern side of the property adjacent to the driveway.

W/C

WC, hand wash basin.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing/Office

A large landing with mezzanine, beamed ceiling, windows to dual aspect, and door to En-Suite Bedroom. The spacious landing could lend itself to a variety of uses including a Sitting Room/Office.

Bedroom

Beamed ceiling, velux windows to dual aspect, eaves storage and door to ensuite which comprises walk in shower, wc, hand wash basin, velux window and further eaves storage.

First Floor

A Second stairwell located off the inner hallway ground provides access to the main First Floor Accommodation.

Landing

Doors providing access to the First Floor accommodation and staircase rising to the Second Floor.

Bedroom 1

A double bedroom beamed ceiling, raised basket grate fireplace, fitted cupboards, hand wash basin and secondary glazed window.

Bedroom 2

A double bedroom situated to the front elevation, beamed ceiling, basket grate fireplace, night storage heater, secondary glazed windows to dual aspect.

Bedroom 3

A single bedroom situated to the rear elevation, beamed ceiling, and secondary glazed window.

Shower Room

Walk in shower, pedestal hand wash basin, towel rail and cupboard housing the water cylinder.

W/C

Separate to the Shower Room with WC and hand wash basin.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing

Doors to second floor accommodation.

Bedroom 4

A double bedroom with exposed roof trusses and secondary glazed windows to dual aspect.

Bedroom 5/Attic Room

This room has been previously used as a workshop, with exposed roof trusses and two gable windows.

EXTERNALLY

Large double gates lead from Park Close to the driveway giving access to the property, buildings and land. The walled front garden can be accessed either from the driveway or via a personel door to the side, the garden benefits from patio seating area and mature flowerbed and shrub borders.The extensive land area comprises, walled garden with two stone formally operation water features, woodland and grassed areas including three ponds and a number of outbuildings including-Garage- 6.47m x 3.31m Former two-bedroom Bungalow 14.23mx 3.45m. Central garage with carport (14m x 4.5m) with loft over (estimated at central 4.5m x 8.17m) with separate stair access to the northside elevation.A further garage premises 12.74m x 4.96m with garage pit. Freestanding workshop 7.36m x 2.34m with a further wood store to the eastern extent 5m x 2.34m. A further lean-to store to its frontage a further 2.13m x 12.36m. Lean-to shed called the Cider House estimated at 4.65m x 3.76m with a further lean-to st

Lot 2

Entered from Park Close to the south through a double iron gateway providing access to grounds comprising a series of five primary lakes ideally suited for recreational purposes. The owners have sought planning consent and have made planning enquiries as to the lakes and there potential for putting in a pair of lodges for the purposes of recreational use. Equally these could also be for permanent living if redesigned.

PRICE

Lot 1- £800,000Lot 2- £150,000

VIEWING

Strictly via appointment through the selling agents.

LISTING

The inner perimeter
garden walls are Grade II Listed.

TENURE

Freehold

COUNCIL TAX

Band G

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY

The site is subject to an easement for water pipes in favour of Hornby Castle which go through the site in several locations and return offering the service of water to the Hornby Castle itself.

SERVICES

BROCHURE

Photographs and details taken April 2025.

Lot 2

Entered from Park Close to the south through a double iron
gateway providing access to grounds comprising a series of five ponds ideally suited
for recreational purposes.