Amenity farm for sale

Thorpe Grange is a lifestyle choice. An exceptional residential estate with a superb family home of approximately 4,700 sqft enjoying panoramic views over the private parkland of approximately 68 acres. Encompassing, woodland, grassland, productive arable, water courses and river frontage, this is offer rare opportunity to enjoy country living at its best.

INTRODUCTION Rarely is a property offered for sale in a more coveted location than Thorpe Grange. Sitting in an wonderful position, the property has views to the front of the land and woodland that is included in the sale. The property was originally part of Grange Farm and the current owners have converted it to create a superb dwelling of around 4,700sqft. The property and diverse land have been enjoyed for over 35 years by the existing owners.

Ancient woodland sits alongside recent plantations and the waterways of around 7.7 acres are exquisite.

SITUATION Thorpe Grange lies in the heart of North Yorkshire close to the Hamlet of Thorpe Underwood. The rivers Ouse and Ure form the easterly boundary of Thopre Grange and the secluded position is perfect for purchasers wishing to locate in what can arguably be stated as one of the most tranquil positions in the area. However the estate is remarkably accessible with the major motorway networks are a mere 10 minute drive from the property with junction 47 of the A1M. The estate is within easy reach of local amenities in the local villages of Green Hammerton and Great Ouseburn and sits equidistant between both Harrogate and York and their wide range of amenities and schooling. The latter having easy links to London Kings cross via the East coast Mainline should the purchasers require.

THORPE GRANGE Thorpe Grange is a most imposing traditional barn conversion offering exemplary accommodation which is immaculate throughout. With high end fixtures and fittings and immaculate decoration and new carpets throughout, the property briefly comprises:

To the ground floor:

Imposing reception hall with beautiful oak staircase off, stone flagged flooring with underfloor heating, cloakroom/w.c and storage cupboards, door leading to the delightful courtyard. Drawing room with windows to three sides, feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove. Study, dining room, beautiful living dining kitchen with extensive range of wall and floor mounted units with integrated appliances and huge centre island with honed granite worktops over. Inner hall leading to pantry, utility and large shower room. To the end of the hallway is a further reception room currently used as an office space.

To the first floor:

Currently the first floor space is split into two halves. This offers a degree of flexibility and the potential to create an annex or teenage suite. The bathrooms have all been refurbished and provide extremely high quality fixtures and fittings. The main staircase leads to the first floor and the landing with window over looking the rear courtyard. To the right is the master suite with large bedroom, bathroom and walk in wardrobe. There are two further bedrooms both with beautiful en-suite shower rooms.

The second staircase leads off the dining kitchen and to the self contained area. This is perfect for teenagers or guests and comprises two double bedrooms a playroom/study area and large bathroom.

The property is approached through brick pillars and a tree lined private driveway continues for approximately 1/3 mile passing a large garden area. Beyond this is a return gravel driveway which this leads to the front and side of the property and the outbuildings and triple car port. The outbuildings could be turned into stables and workshops.

The property surrounds a delightful courtyard area with mature raised lavender beds and borders. It is a delightful space perfect for alfresco dining.

To the front of the property beyond the driveway is the post and railed boundary of the land and the access to the tree lined walk to the waterway.


LAND Thorpe Grange lies in 27.67 hectares (68.37 acres) in total. The Estates' natural assets offer purchasers a unique opportunity to enjoy the amenity value whilst providing an abundance of natural capital for local wildlife and carbon sequestration. The land is classed as Grade 2 and Grade 3 according to the Provisional Land Classifications with rich, loamy soils suitable for cereal production, grazing of livestock and equestrian use (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).

The productive parcels of grass and arable land total 8.45 hectares (20.88 acres) and are bounded with both mature hedgerows and post and rail fencing with stock proof netting. The arable land is currently sown with Spring Barley which the seller will harvest before completion of the sale and leave fallow for the purchaser, unless otherwise agreed.

The parcels are divided by avenues of trees which encourage the regulation of water content in the soils, provides shelter and accessorizes the Estate property. The 14.33 hectare (35.41 acre) woodland comprises of both young and mature broad leaves and conifers, offering potential for harvesting of the mature stock. The woodland maintenance agreement will be transferred to the purchaser on completion.

The intrinsic watercourses provides a network of tranquility, covering 4.26 hectares (10.53 acres) throughout the Estate. The central lakes are suitable for both quiet enjoyment or recreational angling. The Estate has river frontage to the east onto both the Rivers Ure and Ouse, marked by an old oak signpost.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the RLR maps,19 hectares are eligible for claiming the BPS subsidy. Entitlements are excluded from the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, public and private, that may affect the property. There is an unimposing public footpath which passes through the land.


SPORTING, MINERALS AND TIMBER In so far as they are owned by the vendor, rights of sporting, mineral and timber are included in the sale. All such rights are believed to be owned by the vendor.

SERVICES Oil Fired central heating system, Mains Electricity, Shared water treatment plant.

WHAT3WORDS Thorpe Grange Estate can be found using the What 3Words location service under the reference tiny.coverings.thrashing

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the agents Lister Haigh 01423 322382.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictive covenants, both public and private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.