MIDDLETHORPE MANORMIDDLETHORPE

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Accommodation and Amenities

Ground Floor: Reception hall, Drawing room, Morning room, Dining room, Billiard room, Bar, Living kitchen, Playroom, Utility room, 2 cloakrooms, Range of cellars

First Floor: Galleried landing, Master suite with individual dressing rooms and bathrooms, Guest suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 House bathrooms

Self contained apartment: comprising 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen

Leisure wing with indoor swimming pool, plunge pool, changing facilities, shower room and cloakroom

Tennis court

Carriage driveway with significant private parking to the front of the property

Garage

Wonderful mature lawned gardens with parterres, walled garden, fruit garden, rose garden, orchard and woodland

Significant range of outbuildings and gardeners stores

Stable block

Former Boat House and derelict barn that offers potential subject to necessary works and consents being undertaken

Middlethorpe Manor, Middlethorpe, York, YO23 2QBAn OutstAnding cOuntrY hOuse Of undeniABle stAture set AMidst BeAutiful gArdens And grOunds

Distances

York City Centre 2 miles, Leeds 16 miles, A62 2 miles, M1 motorway 8 miles, Leeds Bradford International Airport 26 miles

An Impression

At the end of a sweeping driveway flanked on either side by a variety of beautiful mature trees, herbaceous borders and lawns, stands a house of undeniable stature set amidst lovely gardens with parterres, flower beds, courtyard, walled garden a haha, tennis court and many other features.

This large, imposing home with huge, wood panelled hallway, elegant reception rooms and comfortable family rooms, large bedrooms and bathrooms and an indoor swimming pool make this house a jewel in the property crown of York.

Middlethorpe Manor, Middlethorpe, York, YO23 2QBAn OutstAnding cOuntrY hOuse Of undeniABle stAture set AMidst BeAutiful gArdens And grOunds

The Property

Middlethorpe Manor is arguably one of York’s finest properties situated 2 miles from the City Centre. Grade II Listed Middlethorpe Manor provides an abundance of character as well as beautifully proportioned rooms of which the principal reception rooms and bedrooms face south.

On entering the house the first impression one sees is of a beautiful reception hall with panelled walls and oak flooring with doors leading off to the other principal reception rooms within the property.

The drawing room and morning rooms have interconnecting doors which when opened up form a fantastic entertaining space with the drawing room also having French doors leading out onto the east garden. Also from the reception hall is an impressive staircase giving access to the first floor accommodation.

At the hub of the house is a delightful living kitchen which has access to a charming courtyard garden as well as leading to private dining room, utility and cellars. A hall from the kitchen links the playroom which in turns gives access to an impressive swimming pool complex with heated pool, plunge pool, changing facilities and areas to relax and unwind in.

On the first floor is a self contained master suite with his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms. There is an additional bedroom suite, four further bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main part of the house with extra accommodation created in the self contained apartment on the top floor which provides useful and flexible accommodation and space.

The gardens of Middlethorpe Manor are of particular note and comprise a series of manicured lawns, woodland, walled garden, orchard, parterres, rose garden established trees and well stocked flowerbeds and borders.

Outside

Approached along a private part tree lined driveway leading to the front of the property with a large turning and parking area. The grounds extend to approximately 6 acres in total. To the north of the house is an enclosed courtyard outside the kitchen with York stone paving leading onto formal lawned gardens with yew and box hedging. There are mature herbaceous borders and gravel paths leading the eye through a traditional pergola with climbers to the old brick garden walls beyond. A range of outbuildings and potting sheds including a stable and tack room together with secondary accesses lying beyond.

To the east is a secluded hard tennis court with mature specimen trees leading to a ha-ha over which is a further grassed area.

Immediately to the front of the house is the gravelled parking area with to the ease side a newly formed Italian box garden. To the south are sweeping lawns leading to an ornamental pond surrounded by York stone and a Hosta bed. A woodland walk leads through the South West part of the grounds.

Location

Middlethorpe Manor occupies a private and secluded position on the edge of the City of York in a most accessible location with the A64 being less than 2 miles away connecting to Leeds, the A1/M1 link road and motorway network. In addition, from York Station, the East Coast Main Line can reach London in 1 hour 45 minutes (best time). Middlethorpe itself is a quiet hamlet, within two miles of York City Centre, close to the village of Bishopthorpe where the Palace of the Archbishop of York can also be found.

Middlethorpe is close to the popular knavesmire (York Racecourse) which is within walking distance of the property.

Sporting activities are well catered for in and around York, with several golf courses, rugby, football, cricket and tennis clubs. From the property there are also picturesque walks along the banks of the River Ouse and into the City of York.

York as an historic City attracts many tourists and is well catered for with restaurants, theatres and other facilities. The much admired Middlethorpe Hall Hotel lies within the same hamlet.

History

Taken from the book ‘City of York’ – Volume III south-west of the Ouse by Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England.

MIDDLETHORPE MANOR was the capital usage of a subordinate lordship within the Manor of Dringhouses. In the middle ages this lordship belonged to Byland Abbey and after the Dissolution the Waller family became Lords, Thomas Waller in 1566 making an agreement with the City about right of pasture on Knavesmire, Early in the 17th century it was owned by William Brearery, merchant, Sheriff in 1598-9 and Alderman 1609-10 (d.1637), whose will of 9 August 1637 bequeathed: ‘To my son Christopher Brearey my new Hall I built at Middlethorpe’; the foundations of his hall may be those found in the higher land to the E.of the present house. The central block of the present house was built in the late 17th or early 18th century, a date suggested by the narrow brick in Flemish bond in the cellar and the oak timbers of narrow, deep section in the roof; the staircase and hall panelling and fittings are also of this date, but are said to have been inserted by Col. Bryan Fairfax, who lived there in 1927. In the second half of the 18th century a block was added to the E; c.1840-50 another large extension was added to W; and at the turn of the century, a long N-S range was built against the W.end of the N.front. In modern times a staircase has been added at the S.W. angle, a dining room has been built on the N.side, various offices added and the roof of the central block remade.

When Middlethorpe Hall was built by the Barlow family early in the 18th century, the existence of two major houses in the manor led to difficulties and about 1735 the lordship of the manor was in dispute between Francis Barlow and Dr.Brearey. The last Brearey lord, Christopher, died in 1826 and his estates were broken up. In 1893 the Hon.E.W.Lascelles was Lord of the Manor; his daughter married Capt.H.D.Brocklehurst who became owner by 1901; H.E. Preston resided therein 1908; Brigadier General The Hon.O.U.G.A. Lumley in 1917; and by 1927, Col. Bryan C.Fairfax was Lord of the Manor.

All the elevations are stuccoed above a shallow stone plinth and have a timber cornice at the eaves. The Southern Elevation consists of a central block accessed between lateral ones. The E.block has two sash windows with stone sills at each floor, one being a dummy. The central block has a central modern porch with a large sash window, probably 19th century, to each side and at first floor a small sash window between two large ones each of three lights; the eaves cornice is modern and replaces parapet. The W.block has a modern twin-light sash window which does not range with the others. The East Elevation of the E.block has, to S., a large semi-circular bay, with a French window between two modern sash windows, at ground floor. The North Elevations of the E.block, stepping forward a little, has the same disposition as that to S., also with a painted dummy window. Built against the lower part of the central block are a modern dining room and office; above are sash windows and a round-headed stair window. The W.block in the same plane, has five windows to ground floor and three above. Built against the W.end of the W.block, the N-S range has in its E.wall four segmental-headed windows to each floor. At the W.end of the house, recessed behind the W.block is a modern two-storeyed addition, and further S, a modern scullery built up on early 18th century brickwork.

The large Entrance Hall, comprising the whole of the S.part of the central block, has been formed out of an original hall with a small room on either side by removal of the intervening walls. It is lined with plain pine panelling in two eights, of ac.1700, under a modern cornice. In the N.wall is a fireplace with a decorated timber surround and brown veined marble slip. In the W.part is a fireplace with an enriched pinewood architrave.

In the E.block the S.room has a moulded enriched cornice, moulded dado rail and skirting, and a fireplace with Corinthian pilasters, decorated frieze and veined white marble slip (c.1770).

The Main Staircase, of C.1700, has a moulded string and a heavy moulded rail swept up to square newels over solid spandrel pieces, all of pinewood; the heavy turned balusters are of sycamore. Against two newels at ground floor are elaborate foliated volutes (c.1700).

Cellars, beneath the central block, are built chiefly of 2in.brick in Flemish bond, with timber floors above. To N.E. is a small wine cellar, with an 18th century brick barrel vault.

Coach House

To the left hand side of the drive as one approached the hall and having a frontage directly onto the main street of approximately 100 feet, lies the original coach house and cottage block that is now in need of restoration. Previously this consisted of two cottages and two coach houses and, subject to any necessary permissions, could be an excellent development opportunity.

In addition the property has the benefit of a right of way to the north and west of the house providing different access points if required, as mentioned above.

Travel Links

Middlethorpe Manor is well placed for access onto the A64 which connects to the A1(M) and M1 motorways. The property is approximately 1½ miles from York station which has regular services on the East Coast Mainline as well as connections to other networks throughout the Uk. Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 26 miles distance.

Schools

The main independent schools in York are St Peters and St Olaves (co-educational), Bootham School (co-educational) and The Mount (girls school). Queen Margarets ( girl school ) is located in the village of Escrick, 6 miles from the property.

Additional information

Services

We would advise that the property has water, gas and electricity, drainage is via a private system. Central heating is served from an oil fired boiler.

The property is fully fitted with a burglar alarm and wired smoke/fire detection systems, it has a video door entry system and electrically operated entrance gates.

Local Authority

City of York Council, Library Square, York, YO1 7DU. Tel 01904 551 550

4.6m x 4.2m15'2" x 13'10"

5.9m x 4.3m19'4" x 14'2"

Pool13.8m x 11.6m

45'4" x 38'0"

Sky

Pool

3.8m x 3.6m12'6" x 11'9"(Maximum)

Sky

Play Room9.3m x 5.8m

30'5" x 18'11"

Sky

Garage12.2m x 6.0m40'1" x 19'9"(Maximum)

LivingKitchen

6.7m x 5.8m22'1" x 18'11"(Maximum)

Dining Room7.4m x 5.0m24'1" x 16'4"F/P

Utility4.6m x 4.0m15'0" x 13'3"

F/P

Reception Hall11.3m x 6.0m37'0" x 19'7"

Billiard Room8.4m x 5.4m27'5" x 17'9"

Bar4.5m x 3.2m

14'10" x 10'5"(Maximum)

F/P

F/P

Morning Room8.2m x 5.5m26'9" x 18'1"

Drawing Room10.2m x 5.6m33'6" x 18'4"(Maximum)

Bedroom 67.8m x 4.3m25'7" x 14'2"

Guest Bedroom7.0m x 5.0m22'10" x 16'6"(Maximum)

Bedroom 44.7m x 4.2m15'6" x 13'9"

Bedroom 56.8m x 3.0m22'3" x 9'11"

Bedroom 35.5m x 4.7m

17'11" x 15'4"(Maximum)

Master Bedroom6.6m x 5.8m21'9" x 18'10"(Maximum)

Water StorageTank Room3.5m x 2.4m11'6" x 8'0"

Sky

2.6m x 2.5m8'7" x 8'0"

Sky

F/P

Sitting Room4.3m x 3.5m14'3" x 11'6"

Kitchen

3.3

m x

2.4

m10'1

1"

x 7

'11"

Bedroom3.5m x 3.5m11'7" x 11'4"

Sky

Sky

Bedroom7.0m x 5.1m22'10" x 16'8"

Ground Floor

First Floor

Apartment

Cellar

3.7

m x

2.2

m12'0

" x 7

'3"

Sky

Middlethorpe Manor, Middlethorpe, YorkApproximate Gross Internal Area

Main House = 12039 Sq Ft/1119 Sq M

Garage = 722 Sq Ft/67 Sq M

Total = 12761 Sq Ft/1186 Sq M

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8158974/AHL

Denotes restricted head height

4.4m x 3.5m14'7" x 11'7"(Maximum)

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