Manfield House is a classic country house on the edge of the village of Manfield built in the late 18th century with later 19th century additions. Accommodation is well-appointed; notable features include period fireplaces and moulded paneling in the polygonal morning room.

There are three excellent reception rooms, a pretty conservatory, and a well fitted kitchen, as well as a study and a sewing room on the ground floor. Upstairs are six bedrooms and four bathrooms including the master suite.

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Outside, beyond the house is a range of stone-built stores, stables and garaging. The landscaped grounds include extensive lawns interspersed with flowering beds and trees shrubs and bushes. The parterre garden is of particular note.

Manfield is a popular North Yorkshire village just four miles from Darlington which offers a good range of local amenities and access to the East Coast mainline. Richmond is also just ten miles.

The guide price is £1.1m. For further information please contact Smiths Gore on 01325 370 500 or visit www.smithsgore.co.uk.

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