Swathgill, Hovingham, York, North... 10 bed detached house for sale

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Swathgill, Hovingham, York, North... 10 bed detached house for sale

Swathgill, Hovingham, York, North Yorkshire, YO62
£5,900,000

Our Summary

  • Externally there is an L-shaped covered store with potential for a variety of uses
  • Attached to the cottage are two stores offering potential for extending the accommodation if required
  • A range of stores offers potential for further conversion but currently includes two garages, stores with cinema room above, a gym and further storage buildings
  • Whilst not currently entered into a Stewardship Scheme the land which has a high amenity and conservation value and has been grazed by the Exmoor Pony Trust includes designated SINC’s (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation) and the Howe Ancient Monument so offers potential for a purchaser to apply
  • There is potential for reinstating a small private shoot with the added benefit of owning Sporting Rights over an extra 23 acres shaded blue on the plan as well as rights to stand guns on part of Valey Farm to the west
  • Given the potential hazards of a farm we request that you take care when viewing the property and do not enter fields with cattle
  • Farm buildings with potential for livestock or equestrian use

Description

Swathgill is a beautifully situated country estate located within the Howardian Hills National Landscape Area, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a manageable-sized estate with 211 acres of land, including sporting rights. The Georgian farmhouse, extended and remodelled in Arts and Crafts style in 1926, provides excellent family accommodation with seven bedrooms, a leisure complex, and beautiful formal gardens. The property also features a detached two-bedroom cottage, farm buildings, and mature native woodlands. With its accessible and sought-after location, Swathgill offers a unique combination of landscape, farming, and conservation potential, making it a truly special property.