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17
Oct
Stables at famous stud farm could be converted to homes
A planning application to convert former stables at a famous stud farm has been submitted.
Racehorse owner and breeder Guy Reed trained many group one horses at Copgrove Hall Farm and Stud between Knaresborough and Boroughbridge.
Mr Reed died aged 93 in 2013 but the 360-acre farm continues to operate as a stud and cattle farm.
Now plans have been submitted under permitted development rules to convert a redundant stable block into six one-bedroom en-suite flats.
According to a planning statement sent to North Yorkshire Council in support of the application, 12 full-time staff currently run the stud and farm operation.
The flats would provide on-site accommodation so staff can provide round-the-clock care to the cattle and horses, it adds.
The statement added:
The increase in demand is to provide facilities for additional staff to meet the expanding operation of the farm and stud and provide apprenticeships and on-site training in both cattle and horse management.
The current arrangement is not fit-for-purpose and due to the size and scale of the site and there is a pressing need for more on site support. The proposal is to provide initially six new residential units by conversion of a range of redundant stables which been in use for many years.
The plans also said the conversion would not impact on the environment because it would make use of existing facilities.
The planning statement said the farm is one of only two remaining in the UK to have Murray Grey cattle, which are related to Aberdeen Angus.
It also said it had recently employed "one of the country's recognised and leading trainers" to manage operations.
North Yorkshire Council will decide whether to approve the plans.
The stable block
Items from Copgrove Hall to be auctioned
The residual contents of Copgrove Hall are to be offered for sale by the Guy Reed Will Trustees and a member of the Reed Family.
The items are being auctioned by Duggelby Stephenson of York.
The auction will take place tomorrow (October 18) online and at the York salerooms.
Sale items include art, trophies, silverware, furniture and horse racing memorabilia.
The most valuable lot is expected to be a Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson seat, which is estimated to make between £4,000 to £6,000.
Duggelby Stephenson of York's website said:
Join us for an extraordinary auction featuring the remarkable contents of Copgrove Hall, the centerpiece of Guy Reed’s legacy since its acquisition in 1969.
This distinguished Yorkshire estate has been home to a rich collection of fine furniture, artworks, objets d'art, silver and more, each piece reflecting the timeless elegance and history of Copgrove Hall. Additionally, the sale includes a select number of items from Nidd Hall’s original collection, which were later transferred to Copgrove.
This auction presents a unique opportunity to own pieces that embody the heritage and refined lifestyle of one of Yorkshire’s most celebrated estates.
Copgrove Hall
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