house, Village, Parkland, Fishing, City, tennis court, Limestone, Listed, Ground Floor, 1st Floor, Mews House, Conversion, Freehold, Storage, Vacant, garden, terrace, Attic, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Double Garage, Ensuite, fireplace, Fitted Wardrobes, garage, Lobby, Pond, Study, Views, Wooden Floors, Reception, Bath, Cooker, Shower, Telephone, Toilet, Residential Property
Situation
This exceptional property is available as a whole or in 5 Lots as follows:
Lot 1 House, cottage, self-contained studio apartment and 4 acres £;2,500,000
Lot 2 Garth Cottage £;300,000
Lot 3 Garth Mews £;300,000
Lot 4 Land £;200,000
Lot 5 Garage Block £;200,000
In all approximately 25 acres.
Lot 1
Bishopthorpe Garth
Commissioned by a local businessman a century ago and conceived and built by Walter Brierley in 1908, the Grade II Listed Bishopthorpe Garth stands in approximately 4 acres of Gertrude Jekyll designed gardens. Extolling a wealth of character and attention to detail, the property boasts small hand made bricks, leaded lights, oak floors and canopied fireplaces.
The property is approached through an imposing archway set between two mews cottages, with a tarmacadam drive through lawned areas to the side of the house.
The present owner has undertaken an extensive programme of improvements and modernisation resulting in a property which now offers an exceptional standard of living accommodation. Attention to detail has been paramount, not only within the main house, but also including works to restore the garden and its ornamental fish pond and yew topiary.
Main House
Ground Floor
Entrance Lobby
Oak panelled double front doors
Reception Hall
Fireplace with copper canopy, and original Delft tile surround. Oak block floor. Staircase leading to first floor.
Cloakroom
Drawing Room
Overlooking garden and grounds. Fireplace with Minster Stone surround. Oak block floor.
Study
Fireplace with timber surround, marble slips, Delft tiles and brass canopy. Bookcases to two walls. Oak floor.
Sitting Room
French windows opening to terrace. Fireplace with original Liberty surround, tiled inserts and timber overmantle. Oak floor.
Dining Room
Overlooking the terrace with views to the eastern boundary. Stone fireplace with brass canopy. Oak floor.
Living Breakfast Kitchen
Kitchen
Hand built drawers and cupboards with display units and shelving. Granite work surfaces. Central island unit incorporating two sink units. Integrated appliances. Two oven Aga. Part tiled polished limestone floor.
Sitting Area
Windows to three sides. Door to:
Inner Hall
Door to cottage and self contained studio apartment.
Store Room
Preparation Kitchen
Fully integrated kitchen with Kenwood 5 ring hob and oven.
Store Cupboard
First Floor
Landing
Storage cupboards.
Master Bedroom Suite
Bedroom
Overlooking the garden. Fitted wardrobes.
En Suite Shower Room
Shower cubicle with body jets, WC, bidet and twin wash basins. Travertine tiling.
Guest Bedroom Suite
Bedroom
Fireplace with tiled inserts and timber mantle.
En Suite Bathroom
Fireplace mirroring that in the bedroom. Bath, WC, wash hand basin,
Bedroom Three
Fireplace with Delft tiling under copper canopy. Built in cupboard.
Bedroom Four / Nursery
Fireplace with Delft tiling and built in wardrobe.
House Bathroom Bath with shower over, twin wash hand basins, WC, bidet. Travertine tiling.
Inner Landing
Leading through to the secondary bedroom accommodation.
Bedroom Five / Dressing Room
Built in wardrobes and shelving.
Bedroom Six
Equipped with home cinema and trompe l'oeil wall decorations.
Return staircase with cloakroom to half landing.
Self-Contained Studio Apartment
A self-contained mezzanine apartment can be accessed from the rear hall of Bishopthorpe Garth. Comprising spectacular kitchen / sitting room area, shower room and mezzanine bedroom area. A separate staircase allows private external access.
Cottage
Self-contained cottage comprising kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. The cottage is let on a protected tenancy.
Garden and Grounds
Laid mainly to lawn, these mature gardens and grounds with topiary and fish pond incorporate an all weather fenced tennis court, mature mixed hardwood trees which form a spinney and immaculate rhododendron borders. In all totalling approximately 5 acres.
Garage
Double garage with wine store.
Lot 2
Garth Cottage
Extending to approximately 1,550 sq ft, Garth Cottage is currently let on a 3 year commercial lease running from July 2005 at an annual rent of £;10,150. This property has potential to be converted to a residential dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consents being granted.
Lot 3
Garth Mews
Extending to approximately 2,185 sq ft, this property is currently let on a 3 year commercial lease running from July 2005 at an annual rent of £;22,000. This property has potential to be converted to a residential dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consents being granted.
Lot 4
Land
Comprising approximately 20 acres of pasture and parkland with independent access.
Lot 5
Garage Block / Tithe Barn
Constructed on late medieval lines, this immaculately constructed timber framed tithe barn extends to approximately 3,500 sq ft and offers garaging, workshop space and storage facilities with a useable loft area covering two thirds of the space. The property lends itself to conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Location
Located off Sim Balk Lane on the approach to Bishopthorpe Village, Bishopthorpe Garth benefits from good road transport links with the A64 and A1079.
Tenure
The property as a whole is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession subject to the protected tenancy for The Cottage and the commercial tenancies for Garth Cottage and Garth Mews. Further details are available on application.
Method of Sale
The house is offered for sale be private treaty; however the Agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion
Services
All mains services are provided.
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through Savills York office, telephone 01904 617800.
Fixtures And Fittings
All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.
Covenants, Easements, Rights of Way
The property will be sold subject to all covenants, easements and rights of way whether specifically mentioned in these particulars or not.
Council Tax
Council Tax is payable to York City Council, telephone 01904 613161.
Important Notice
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate., The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Notes
Source: York Property Gazette