Dating back to 1771, Barthorpe House was rebuilt 25 years ago, which included sympathetic extensions and total refurbishment. The property comprises stone and render elevations, and a wealth of period features have been preserved internally.
Principal rooms are well-proportioned and reception rooms enjoy views of the gardens, and from the north elevation, views out over the top lake.
Accommodation in total comprises: sitting room, living room, dining room, kitchen, morning room, and master bedroom suite, guest suite and four further double bedrooms upstairs.
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Outside the gardens and grounds comprise a formal garden, two small lakes, orchard and paddock, all surrounded by countryside- the land comes to over four acres.
Barthorpe House is set in an enviable position where the Howardian Hills meet the foot of the Wolds, 14 miles north east of York. Nearby Bugthorpe has a Post Office/shop while the market town of Malton is eight miles, with a great range of amenities.
The guide price is £1.2m. For further information please contact Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01904 625033 or visit www.jackson-stops.co.uk.
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