Property description
A former hunting lodge in rural position with garage, 1.6 acres and commanding spectacular views of the Ampleforth valley
Entrance and staircase hall, cloakroom, drawing room, snug, dining room, farmhouse kitchen, utility and back stairs
Principal bedroom with shower en suite, four further bedrooms and family bathroom
Double garage, formal gardens and woodland
About 1.6 acres
High Lions Lodge, Yearsley, York YO61 4SN
High Lions Lodge formed part of the lovely Newburgh Priory Estate in nearby Coxwold, and was originally a 17th century hunting lodge. It was extended and turned into a family house in the late 19th century, and still retains an Arts and Crafts feel typical of the period. Its name is not far to seek: outside the house, to the north, two fine stone lions sit atop pillars on the old coach road.
The house has been a happy family home for many years and is now ready for a new owner. It will appeal because of its generous space and glorious position, looking north over the Ampleforth valley with the College and Abbey in the middle distance
•Substantial stone built house with wooded grounds
•Arts and Crafts styling typical of the late 19th century
•Five bedroom family accommodation with two bathrooms
•Double glazed leaded lights throughout
•Farmhouse kitchen with Stanley range for cooking and hot water
•Private rural position and in reach of Easingwold and Thirsk railway station
Outside
The house is approached via a long private drive with a five-bar gate, leading past shrubs and trees including laurels, sorbus and birch to a broad sweep by the pillared front door. Tumbled granite sets protect the lawns on two sides, with honeysuckle, roses and herbaceous plants flanking a square of lawn to the south, and bounded by stone walling on two sides. The rear drive leads to the twin open-bay garages. There is a vegetable garden with raised beds, and a wooded walk through towering Scots pines.
About 1.6 acres
Possibility to rent buildings and grassland on neighbouring farm.
Environs
The house stands overlooking the valley; you can see Ampleforth College and Abbey from the front garden. Thirsk and Easingwold as well as Helmsley are in easy reach, with Hovingham and Malton nearby. Ampleforth College is one of the best known private co-ed schools in Yorkshire and has its own prep school at Gilling Castle, and there are primary schools in Ampleforth as well as the highly regarded Easingwold Comprehensive.
York 17 miles, Easingwold 5 miles (Distances approximate)
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage
Fixtures & fittings
Items mentioned in these particulars are included. Other items may be separately available
Local authority
Hambleton District 01609 779977
Directions
The house is denoted by a For Sale board at the top of the Brandsby to Ampleforth road after the Yearsley cross roads.