A stunning property offering a unique combination of an attractive Listed farmhouse together with a complete yard of traditional buildings, including a magnificent double height barn, in a highly scenic location on the edge of the village, with parkland, trout ponds, formal gardens and village green. In all about 34 acres (13.75 ha).

The five-bedroom Grade II Listed 18th century farmhouse requires general renovation. Together with its magnificent ranges of buildings, two of which are linked to the house, the property may have potential to create one large and
spectacular residence, possibly with ancillary residential or office accommodation, all subject to the necessary consents.

Low Hall Farm enjoys a beautiful and quiet setting on the southern edge of this famously picturesque North Yorkshire village. To the north, the property has views across its own grazing land and the gin clear waters of the trout ponds, towards the village church. To the far side of the ponds is an area of parkland with a number of
magnificent mature hardwoods, whilst to the south-east are views to the stream and village green.

Brompton-by-Sawdon is a much sought after village located off the A170 approximately 71/2 miles to the west of Scarborough and 9 miles to the east of Pickering. The A64 is just under 3 miles to the south, linking to Malton, York and Leeds. The village is located in the heart of some of the county’s most picturesque countryside, being within a mile of the North York Moors National Park boundary, and close to Yorkshire’s renowned East Coast. Although very rural, the village maintains a good range of local services including a butcher, restaurant and pub and local shop with Post Office.

Historical Note
The Duchy of Lancaster Estates in Yorkshire can be traced back to 1267, when Henry III gifted Pickering, Goathland and other ancient royal estates to his son Edmond, and created him Earl of Lancaster. This property was acquired by the Duchy in 1953 and 1969. The property includes a large swathe of village green, known locally as ‘The Butts’.

The Farmhouse
From the yard, a half-glazed door leads into a lobby area with a door into the:

Living Room east
4.9m x 4.2m (16’1 x 13’9)
Stone fireplace with cupboard to side. Door through to:

Kitchen north & south
4m x 2.8m (13’1 x 9’2)
Range of floor and wall-mounted units with sink. From the Living Room a door leads to the Garden and Staircase Halls. Door to:

Sitting Room One east
4.8m x 4.1m (15’9 x 13’5)
Stone fireplace.

Staircase Hall with access to the farmyard via a covered lobby. Stairs to first floor with understairs cupboard and adjacent cloakroom with wc.

Sitting Room Two east
5m x 4.3m (16’5 x 14’1)
Fireplace with cupboards to side.

First Floor
From the southern end of the landing are:

Bedroom One east
5.1m x 4.3m (16’9 x 14’1)
Cast-iron fireplace with cupboard to side.

Bedroom Two east
4.9m x 3.6m (16’1 x 11’10)

Bedroom Three east
3.9m x 2.8m (12’10 x 9’2)

Bedroom Four east
3.3m x 3.9m (10’10 x 12’10)

Bathroom
With open shower area, wc and basin. Airing cupboard. There are two staircases leading to the second floor from the landing.

Bedroom Five
8m x 4.3m (26’3 x 14’1) at purlin height.

Two Attic Rooms
10.4m x 4.9m (34’1 x 16’1) overall.

The Land and Grounds
The approach to the house is from the southeast side, across The Butts. This area is designated as village green, but is to be included within the sale. A pair of five-bar gates leads into the yard formed between the farmhouse and buildings. The house has three espalier pear trees trained against its east elevation. Across the lane, a handgate leads into the formal garden, a large and attractive rectangular shrubbery-fringed lawn running alongside the beck, which is fed by a waterfall from the ponds in the north-east corner.

The path, which is a public footpath, continues past the side of the house, up stone steps and into the paddock on the north side, leading towards the village church. The ponds, which have been extensively refurbished in recent years, cover approximately 1.8 acres and are on two levels with a central stone weir. The ponds are a magnificent feature of the property, with clear, spring-fed water, stocked with trout and home to both ducks and swans. To the east of the ponds, bordering the beck, is an expanse of established parkland with a fine mix of mature hardwoods and gated access into the village. To the north and west sides the land is divided into two grass fields with access into the village and the farmyard. The total area of enclosed grassland is about 23.75 acres (9.6 hectares).

The Buildings
The extensive yard area has ranges of stone and pantile traditional farm buildings comprising:

Eastern Range.
Attached to the south side of the house, this range of arch-fronted byres has a partial loft area above. About 5.5m x 16m
(18’1 x 52’6).

Southern Range.
The southern boundary of the yard is formed by a range of buildings comprising byres, stables, a vehicle store and
calf houses measuring about 24m x 5.5m (78’9 x 18’1), together with an attached arch-fronted vehicle store, about 14m x 5.5m (45’9 x 18’1), which has a loft over and stone granary steps to the side.

Central Range.
The magnificent double-height stone barn faces the house from the middle of the yard. This is linked to the house by a short range of single storey buildings including boiler house, oil tank store and a stable. The main barn measures about 24m x 5.2m (78’9 x 17’1) and is divided into two parts. An attached open-fronted lean-to, supported on cast iron pillars, runs the full length of the eastern side with an enclosed corral area outside, adjacent to the back of the house. To the western side of the barn is a further enclosed lean-to building measuring about 13.5m x 6.5m (44’3 x 21’4).
Beyond the traditional buildings is a foldyard area with a steel and corrugated asbestos building covering the whole, measuring about 27.5m x 32m (90’3 x 105’), latterly used for cattle and currently used for straw and vehicle
storage.

General Information

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Information Pack
An information pack has been prepared with further details on the property. This is available in CD format on request. A paper copy may be viewed at Smiths Gore’s York office, by prior appointment.

Rights of Way
A public footpath leads past the east side of the house, and continues north through the paddock land, towards the church.

Subsidies & Grants
The Single Farm Payment entitlements on the grassland belong to the Duchy of Lancaster’s outgoing tenant. The purchaser will be obliged to acquire these as part of the sale. Full details can be found in the Information Pack.

Tenure
Freehold for sale by Private Treaty.

Solicitors
Farrer & Co
66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London WC2A 3LH
t 020 7242 2022

Local Authority
Scarborough Borough Council
Town Hall, St. Nicholas Street
Scarborough YO11 2HG
t 01723 232323

VAT
The property is elected for VAT and this will be charged to the purchaser on the non-residential element in addition to the price agreed. Stamp Duty is payable on the full purchase price including VAT.

Directions
Brompton lies on the A170 Pickering – Scarborough road. Take Cayley Lane from the main road, and continue over the beck. Follow the beck round to the right to its end, and the entrance to the farm is in the corner of the green.

Viewing

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the Agents
Messrs Rounthwaite & Woodhead
53 Market Place, Malton. YO17 7LX.
Telephone: 01653 600747.

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