Low Hall, Askham Bryan, York

Substantial and versatile period house discreetly situated within this most sought-after village with commanding views and almost two acres of gardens and grounds.

Low Hall is believed to date from the late eighteenth century. It was purchased by the current owners in the late 1970s and has been significantly extended under their stewardship. Two fully integrated wings, designed by a Conservation accredited architect, complement the original building. The most recent was added twenty years ago and was award-winning. The arrangement of the wings provides versatile accommodation and offers the potential of a two-storey annexe that would suit guests or dependents. Low Hall is brought alive by its glorious, completely private gardens that wrap around the house on three sides, giving far-reaching views that extend as far as York Minster on a fine day. Discreetly concealed from the village street and bordering the historic parish church, this outstanding property enjoys a pastoral setting and comes on the market for the first time in nearly fifty years.

5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with walk-in pantry, conservatory, cloakroom/wc
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
External boiler house and store
Double garage, workshop, wood store, summer house, games/hobby room
Gardens and grounds

In all 1.8 acres

Find Out A Little More... - Low Hall sits alongside the historic twelfth century parish church and part of the site is believed to have been occupied by an earlier manor house. Alongside the nineteenth and twentieth century additions sit magnificent north-and-south wings designed by a renowned Conservation architect. A connecting hallway flanked by pointed arch windows links the original building to the southern wing which is fully integrated but could serve as a separate guest annexe; as well as featuring a triple aspect garden room with French doors, it is energy efficient and has an independent heating system.

The house has been updated with Conservation grade, double-glazed timber windows, with few exceptions. The Peter Thompson country kitchen/breakfast and dining room have retained original windows, the former a tall 16-pane sash window providing a superb outlook over the cobbled drive. The kitchen/breakfast room comes with a wood-burning stove and large pantry and continues to a window seat providing a superb view across the lawned gardens. On the north wing is a magnificent sitting room; elegantly proportioned, it has a high ceiling and is illuminated by picture windows on four sides with French doors opening on to external steps. Four further reception rooms provide options for family living and entertaining and include a 24 ft drawing room with an open basket grate fire within a traditional fireplace. In addition, there is a conservatory with floor grille heating and automatic vents.

The six bedrooms and four bathrooms are arranged over the ground and first floors. Within the original farmhouse some of the bedrooms rise into the roof space with exposed beams. All bedrooms enjoy magnificent views over the gardens.

Outside - The long drive runs alongside the historic church, flanked by grassy banks planted with spring bulbs. It splits in two, continuing to the front of the Hall and to the outbuildings on the northeastern corner. Behind the long boundary wall on the village street are extensive lawns and a sunken garden with scattered mature trees also underplanted with bulbs and a variety of shrubs, including topiarised yew. On the north side of the house, behind a magnificent yew hedge, lies a further expanse of lawned garden bordering open fields; here are stands of trees including fruit trees and a wildlife pond.

Outbuildings - The range of traditional outbuildings, formerly stables and stores, are set around a cobbled forecourt. The double garage has an electric door, light and power, and it is open to a workshop above which lies a brick-lined pigeon loft. There is an open summer house/loggia with a barbeque/fireplace, a hobby room/games room with a York Stone floor and wood-burning stove, formed from two stables, and a wood store.

Environs - York city centre 5 miles, A1(M) 10 miles, Leeds 20 miles, Harrogate 22 miles, Leeds Bradford airport 26 miles

Askham Bryan is one of the most desirable villages in this corner of North Yorkshire. Its rural location belies its easy access east to the historic city of York with its mainline railway station and west to the A1(M) and Leeds. It is a traditional and affluent Conservation village with a popular pub, village hall, Norman church and village pond dating from medieval times. The renowned Agricultural College lies at the edge of the village. Neighbouring Askham Richard has a primary school and the independent private schools in York are easily accessible.

Specifics - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: F
Council Tax Band: G
Services & Systems: All mains services. Oil central heating. Alarm system. Home ventilation and independent electric heating system in the south wing/annexe.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council Conservation village
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Directions: The drive can be found alongside the village church, opposite the duck pond.
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Photographs, property spec and video highlights: March 2025
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