Howsham Hall
YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Howsham Hall
York, North Yorkshire
EXQUISITELY RESTORED
Malton 9 miles York 14 miles A1 25 miles Harrogate 34 miles Leeds 39 miles Leeds Bradford Airport 43 miles
(All distances approximate)
Accommodation and amenities
5 formal reception rooms Staircase hall Principal bedroom suite and main guest suite (each with dressing room)
5 further principal bedroom suites 7 further bedrooms Snooker room Family and leisure wing Offices Staff accommodation Wine cellars
Historic parkland, formal lawns, frontage and fishing rights on the River Derwent
In all approximately 83.5 acres (33.8 hectares)
020 7629 8171
55 Baker Street,
London W1U 8AN
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01423 530 088
24 Albert Street,
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01904 617 800
12-15 Micklegate Street,
York, Yorkshire YO1 6JH
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020 7499 8644
57 Berkeley Square,
London W1J 6ER
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The Property
The Grade I listed Howsham Hall lies to the north east of York in a quiet,
secluded valley. Originally part of a large traditional estate stretching to
11,000 acres and having been a family home for 350 years, Howsham Hall
was more formerly a private preparatory school for boys.
The property exudes architectural grandeur throughout and offers an
exquisitely restored country house set in approximately 80 acres of
attractive North Yorkshire countryside providing a manageable stately
home. It is described by Pevsner as one of the sights of the East
Ridingnot extremely large, but wonderfully even and complete.
Howsham Hall has recently undergone an extensive program of
refurbishment by GL50 properties, award winning specialists in country
properties resulting in an exceptional home, finished to the highest of
standards. Works have been undertaken on the external masonry,
windows and roof and the interiors have been remodelled resulting in an
exceptional contemporary home whilst retaining much of its historic and
architectural charm.
The latest zoneable heating and water system has been installed with
over 6 miles of new coppertube providing unlimited hot water and
immediate heat to the radiators. The latest technology in lighting allows
the scene setting and one touch controls throughout. These 21st century
technical advancements ensure a comfortable environment for a modern
day stately home.
The house is approached through two hexagonal stone Lodges with round
arched gateways and rounded battlements via a private driveway leading
to the impressive south faade. There is a second entrance drive leading
in from the village.
The aesthetic is eccentric british
think Lewis Carroll meets
Sir John Soane.
Lucy Denyer, The Sunday Times
Location
Howsham is set in rolling countryside on the edge of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjacent to
the small yet attractive village of Howsham. It lies 14 miles from York, with its mainline railway station with regular services to
London, the fastest taking approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes. The A64 just to the north of Howsham offers access to York, and
the motorway network of the M1 and M62. The market town of Malton is 10 miles away with a diverse range of amenities
including a railway station, restaurant, shops and a weekly market. Ganton Championship Golf course is 24 miles along the
A64 and York Racecourse, a primary attraction is 14 miles away. Castle Howard, one of the finest houses in Europe and
famous for its location in Brideshead Revisited stands 8 miles to the north. Private schools include Ampleforth College near
Helmsley, Terrington Preparatory near Malton, St Peters in York and Queen Margarets York.
History
Built by Sir William Bamburgh in c.1610, whose coat of arms are above the main entrance, Howsham Hall is largely late
Jacobean with early classical renaissance influences. The interior was subsequently remodelled in c.1775, thought to be
attributed to John Carr, known for his work at Chatsworth, Harewood House and Castle Howard to name a few.
For much of its history the house was in the ownership of the Cholmleys before it passed to the Strickland family who sold
the estate and its contents in 1948 10 years later it was bought and converted into a boys preparatory school.
The current owner has converted the house from its institutional incarnation creating a fine, enviable country residence.
The house has only been on the open market 3 times since the land was acquired in 1573.
Accommodation
Howsham Hall offers the rare combination of exceptional formal rooms together with practical family accommodation
designed for modern living.
The house is situated around a traditional central courtyard with the front door entrance porchway leading into the great hall,
a finely proportioned state room retaining important architectural details including an arcade of Doric columns and cornicing.
The drawing room, another fabulous reception room with Adamesque stucco frieze matches the detailed marble fireplace.
Adjacent to the great hall is the staircase hall, where a grand staircase rises up to the first floor supported by Tuscan
columns. Accessed from here, is the dining room featuring early eighteenth century woodwork by Thornton of York and
beautifully detailed cornicing. The fireplaces throughout the property are of exceptionally high quality.
Period features such as the huge
stone fireplaces and elaborate
cornicing have been retained,
while the background
has been kept muted with tasteful
Farrow and Ball colours.
The Sunday Times Property Section
Reception / living
Kitchen/utilities
Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Vaults / storage
Recreation
Staff Accommodation
Gross internal area:
919 sq.m / 9893 [Link]
PARTY ROOM
STORE
FAMILY ROOM
NANNY ROOM
GYM
STORE
BUTLERS PANTRY
Reception / living
Kitchen/utilities
Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Vaults / storage
Recreation
Staff Accommodation
Gross internal area:
881 sq.m / 9489 [Link]
STAFF
STAFF
STUDY
STAFF SITTING ROOM
CINEMA ROOM
Reception / living
Kitchen/utilities
Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Vaults / storage
Recreation
Staff Accommodation
Gross internal area:
605 sq.m / 6513 [Link]
Gross internal area:
226 sq.m / 2441 [Link]
MASTER BEDROOM
Beyond the formal reception rooms the ground floor accommodation has been remodelled, including an
extensive Mark Wilkinson kitchen with stunning GL50 signature worktops, walnut floor and modern
appliances. Steps then lead up to the adjacent breakfast room with playroom beyond, ideal spaces for
everyday family living. Looking over the River Derwent along the northern side of the house is a cloakroom
and family room with stone stairs to the lower ground floor where further rooms incorporate the leisure /
family wing of the house. These comprise a magnificent entertainment room, a kitchen / bar and an
additional cloakroom all creating a self-contained living area with access to the outdoor terrace enjoying
views across the river and attractive countryside beyond. Also accessed from this downstairs passageway is
a gymnasium and offices. Planning permission has been approved for an indoor swimming pool to be
created within the courtyard with further scope to create changing areas and a sauna.
There is a study which has a bay window overlooking the River Derwent and there is a small library with
panelled walls. From here a passage winds its way back to the great hall with cloakroom and stone steps
dropping down to the southern section of the lower ground floor:
This area of the house comprises space for entertaining on a more formal scale in the gentlemans retreat
with snooker table and caterers kitchen. In addition, there is a store room, two wine cellars, kitchen store,
laundry room, gun room, boot room and
boiler room.
The ground floor of the northern stretch of the property includes a staff sitting room, two staff bedrooms
and a bathroom.
To the first floor is the fabulous principal bedroom suite comprising a
substantial bedroom with bay window offering fantastic views over the
park. This was likely to have been the great chamber in the early 17th
century house with its Adam-style stucco ceiling and inlay marble
fireplace. From here is the dressing room, make-up room and bathroom
with its own fireplace. In addition there are six further spacious bedroom
suites each of great character and many with lovely views.
Outside
Situated in a quiet, secluded valley 14 miles north east of York, the property comprises in the region of 83.5 acres. The grounds are
dominated by beautiful formal lawns extending to over 10 acres, emphasising the unique parkland setting of the Hall and its
relationship to the surrounding countryside. The level main lawn to the front of the house has been prepared for cricket for nearly
50 seasons and the grounds to the west, hide insights into the past with the remains of the original ice house, boat house and folly.
There is river frontage for approximately 0.5 miles to the Derwent including fishing rights and the opportunity to moor a boat. There are
approximately 68 acres of pastureland to the south west recently purchased by the current owners. There is planning permission to the
east of the house adjacent to the ground floor kitchen for a garage complex with a log, machine store and secure parking.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through the joint selling agents.
Tenure and Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Planning
Howsham Hall is Grade I listed being of historic and architectural importance.
Method of Sale
The house is offered for sale by private treaty; however the joint agents reserve the right to
conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage. LPG central heating.
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 Ryedale District Council. Telephone: 01653 600666.
Single Payment Scheme
The land is registered to receive payments under the Single Payment Scheme. The Entitlements
are included within the sale and will be transferred, subject to approval by the Rural
Payment Agency.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
The land is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Scheme which commenced in 2004.
The purchaser will be required to take over the management of this.
Important notice
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the
particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (information) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any
information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show
only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate
only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning,
building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters
have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without
notice. Photographs dated: May 2009 and April 2011. Particulars dated: April 2011. Plans dated: September 2008 and May 2009.
Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London,
W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.
These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice.
NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded
from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES100017767.
Main House
Internal Courtyard
Leisure Suite
Terrace
Proposed Garage
River
Harrogate
Ripon
Boroughbridge
Haxby
Easingwold
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York
Pocklington A64
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Howsham
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