An historic grade II listed mansion house in Boroughbridge has gone on the market with an asking price of £3 million.
Boroughbridge Hall is in the centre of the town and is believed to date back to the time of James II.
Its royal links do not end there, however, as its marketing documents explain:
“The house itself dates back to the late 17th century, during the short reign of King James II, and is grade II listed.
“The current owner recently granted the grounds of Boroughbridge Hall use by the reigning British monarch for ceremonial purposes, evidence of the property’s regional status.”
It has been brought to the market by estate agency Croft, based near York.
Sales negotiator Sarah Weston said:
“When you go through the gates, you are right on the market square – it’s very handy but very, very private.
“The current owners have been there for 20 years. It has been a wonderful family home and now it’s open for a new family to take control and use it like they have.”
The house has has five bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a separate studio and en suite shower room attached to the large garage.
It has planning permission for the studio to be extended into an open barn which lies behind the garage.
Outside, the grounds extend to more than three acres and include fishing rights, as well as woodland, three paddocks and a tennis court.
Though the house is historic, the agent said it has been remodelled and maintained with many of its historic features still in place. The particulars say:
“Boroughbridge Hall dates from the 1680s with the front porch added in 1830. It was remodelled in 1947 to reduce its height from three storeys to two.
“Many fine architectural features remain including tall sash windows and bays, wall panelling, architraves, cornicing, fireplaces, panelled doors, cast iron column radiators and a superb rebuilt oak staircase faithfully following a seventeenth century design.”
Ms Weston said while Boroughbridge Hall is an unusual property to come to the market, Croft is often asked to take on the marketing of large and historic houses.
It is also advertising Littlethorpe Hall near Ripon for sale at offers over £2.25 million. The Victorian building sits in more than 13 acres of grounds, with a separate lodge house and its own chapel.
She added:
“With houses like these, you never know who’s going to buy it.
“It could be a tech genius who’s earned millions and wants a quiet life somewhere, or a family sizing up gradually, moving bigger and bigger.
“There was a massive splurge of people moving up to Yorkshire after covid. Some have decided there’s not enough up here for them, but some are still doing it.
“People can afford more here, but still be in London in a couple of hours. We’ve got the best of every world.”
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It’s official: Independent guide selects Myrings as among UK’s best estate agents
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How do you choose the right estate agent for your property?
Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you will make – and whatever your reasons for doing so, you want to be sure it’s in the best possible hands.
Equally, if you have a property to rent out, you need to be confident your agent will work with you to find the right tenant and get the best price for your investment.
When you start looking for an agent, chances are you’ll be seeking a firm that’s established and reliable. Its fees will be a consideration and the way it responds to your initial enquiry will also play a part in your choice.
But even then, can you be confident the estate agent will deliver the best service and get the results you need?
Best Estate Agent Guide
Luckily, there are ways to make your choice based on independent research. One of these is the Best Estate Agent Guide – which now features Harrogate estate agency Myrings.
The guide lists the top agents across the country and is designed to be an independent resource for sellers and landlords to find the best sales and lettings agencies in their area.
Director Gemma Myring said:
“We are delighted to have been included in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2023. Agents cannot enter or pay for this award – the assessment is industry-wide and only those that meet the very highest standards are included. We are thrilled to have been recognised as among the best in the country.”
Myrings is a family-led firm with a wealth of experience in the property market.
From all its team members living in the Harrogate district to supporting local sports teams, including Harrogate Town, Myrings is invested in the community, and has also recently launched a new relationship supporting Martin House Children’s Hospice.
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