CAMBLESFORTH HALL | CAMBLESFORTH |SELBY |YO8 8HE

Selby 6 miles, York 25 miles, Leeds 26 miles, Hull 38 miles, M62 5 miles

A STUNNING GRADE 1 LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE OF ELEGANT PROPORTIONS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMMODATION, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND

GROUNDS, OUTBUILDINGS AND SWIMMING POOL

Accommodation and Amenities

Hallway, library, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, pantry, stores and cloak room.

Galleried landing, master suite, three guest suites, 6 further bedrooms, house bathroom.

The Dovecote which would make an excellent home office.

Mature lawn garden, paddock, swimming pool, private parking and garage.

In all about 3 acres.

Introduction

Camblesforth Hall is a rare opportunity to purchase a William & Mary house of the 1690’s in virtually unaltered condition. All the principal rooms to the ground and first floors retain handsome original panelling from the best period of English craftsmanship. Camblesforth has the elegant proportions of the best houses of the late 17th century, ascribed by English Heritage to John Etty who was the leading craftsman/architect of his day.

The House

The Entrance Hall, currently used as a Billiard Room is entered by large entrance portal topped by a baroque broken pediment, and retains its original stone floor laid to a pattern of hexagons, squares and octagons. The Drawing Room boasting fine proportions, has a hardwood floor, decorative stone fireplace and panelled walls with views over the gardens. Both the Drawing Room and Sitting Room retain many original features including panelling, fireplaces and also benefits from views over the fine gardens.The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is a good size with a tiled floor, a large pantry and utility room. From the Inner

Hallway is a grand staircase, lit by a giant, 44 pane, arched, sash window. There is a Secondary Staircase originally for staff but almost equally as grand.

To the first floor there are 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms and a Shower Room. The Master Bedroom is particularly fine with dual aspect over the gardens boasting ornate plasterwork and panelling with possibly the best fireplace in the house with a swan top.

The second floor has 5 Bedrooms, a Bathroom and Kitchen and has been used as a children’s flat.

Gardens & Grounds

Camblesforth Hall is accessed via gates leading to a gravelled parking and turning area. To the south of the house is a fine lawn with well-stocked borders and a spinney that is planted with bluebells and other seasonal flowers.There is a Walled Garden with a colourful, mature border, heated Swimming Pool and Tennis Court.

Environs

Camblesforth is a pretty village situated to the south of Selby. In the village are a range of amenities to include shop/post office, public house and primary school. The village is well placed for access on the M62 motorway which connects through to Leeds and Hull. There are rail connections to London Kings Cross from Selby, Doncaster and York stations.

Additional Information

Services

We are advised that the property has mains water and electricity. The central heating is via a gas fired boiler. The drainage system is private.

Tenure

We advise that the property is available freehold.

Local Authority

Selby District Council, Civic Centre, Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9FT. Tel: 01757 705101

Directions

Travelling on the A63 south of Selby take the A1041 in the direction Camblesforth. Proceed in to the village and at the sharp bend turn left on to the A645. Go passed the play park on the right and directly in front of the Methodist Chapel turn left. The property is then on the left hand side.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly through the selling agent:

Misrepresentation Act: Croft Residential for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose, agents they are give notice, i) The particulars are set as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute nor constitute any part of, an offer or a contract, ii) All descriptions each item, iii) No person in the employment of Croft has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Croft Residential is a trading name of DHP Croft LLP. May 2015.

Croft Residential, Pavilion 2000, Amy Johnson Way, York YO30 4XTTel: 01904 238 222 Email: toby@croftresidential.co.uk www.croftresidential.co.uk

Ground Floor

Dining Room6.55 x 5.2521'6" x 17'3"

Kitchen 1/Breakfast Room

5.64 x 5.2618'6" x 17'3"

5.32 x 2.9417'5" x 9'8"

3.28 x 2.5510'9" x 8'4"

4.62 x 2.4615'2" x 8'1"

Store3.29 x 2.72

10'10" x 8'11"

F/P

3.24 x 2.6310'8" x 8'8"

F/P

Library6.73 x 6.6022'1" x 21'8"

Drawing Room6.50 x 6.04

21'4" x 19'10"

Sitting Room5.53 x 5.23

18'2" x 17'2"

4.68 x 2.0715'4" x 6'9"

F/P

F/P

F/P

First Floor

F/P

F/P

F/PF/P

LowerLevel

F/P

F/P

Master Bedroom6.62 x 6.1521'9" x 20'2"

Bedroom 35.59 x 5.27

18'4" x 17'3"

Bedroom 45.04 x 4.65

16'6" x 15'3"

Bedroom 54.64 x 4.39

15'3" x 14'5"Bedroom 25.68 x 5.34

18'8" x 17'6"

DressingRoom

Second Floor

Bedroom 66.83 x 5.3822'5" x 17'8"

Bedroom 75.89 x 5.79

19'4" x 19'0"

Bedroom 86.50 x 5.3521'4" x 17'7"

Bedroom 96.38 x 5.39

20'11" x 17'8"

Bedroom 105.72 x 5.42

18'9" x 17'9"

Kitchen 2/Breakfast Room

5.45 x 4.7617'11" x 15'7"

Upto Roof Storage

Room at Half landing of First Floor4.64 x 3.75

15'3" x 12'4"

Camblesforth Hall, CamblesforthGross internal area (approx.)871 sq m (9379 sq ft)