3 bed flat for sale

Brough Park, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10

A stunning three-bedroom apartment, occupying part of the magnificent Brough Hall, a fine country mansion surrounded by 13 acres of rolling parkland. The main house dates originally from the 15th century with later additions, and is now split into 10 residences, including this beautifully appointed apartment with ornate original detailing and light, airy and spacious accommodation.

The Property
Foss House is a beautiful three-bedroom apartment set in the west wing of the handsome Grade I Listed Brough Hall, a grand historic house originally built for the de Burgh family. The apartment is located on the ground floor and features stunning high ceilings with ornate decorative features, as well as tall sash shuttered windows welcoming plenty of natural light. The standout feature of the home is its fabulous large open plan living/dining room, once the original ballroom to the Hall and offering ample space for a dining area and a sitting/family area. Measuring 32ft it features a magnificent Adam style ceiling with patterned plasterwork, while there is also a handsome carved stone fireplace, recently fitted with a woodburning stove and built-in shelving with a panelled feature wall. An impressive large mirror, believed to be original to the property, would be included in the sale. The Minstrels Gallery overlooks the main sitting area and is supported by splendid columns. The gallery area provides space for a study or library. The well-equipped kitchen has modern fitted units to base and wall level, as well as integrated appliances including a dishwasher, dual oven, an induction hob and an extractor hood.

There are three bedrooms on the ground level, including the principal bedroom, which has a stunning chandelier light fitting, an en suite shower room and stairs leading to the mezzanine, as well as a dressing area with built-in storage. There is also a family bathroom with an over-bath shower. The current owners have taken great care to maintain the upkeep of the property throughout, including the refurbishment of all of the windows and front door, renewed flooring to the kitchen and bathrooms, upgraded the heating system, including new period radiators and nest controls and improved the electrical system to meet current regulations. Both the kitchen and main living areas have recently been painted in Farrow & Ball colours.

Services: Mains electricity, gas and water. Drainage is via a communal pumping station to the main drains. Gas central heating. High speed fibre broadband.

Brough Hall is set in a peaceful yet well-connected position, accessed via a stone-pillared gateway opening into a long sweeping driveway with a charming stone bridge. There is parking space to the side of the house, while the apartment also has a double garage in the shared garaging block nearby. The apartment’s garden includes areas of lawn to the side and rear and two patios for al fresco dining.

Location
The property is located in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales surrounded by mature communal parkland and grassland extending to 13 acres and within easy striking distance of The North Yorkshire Moors and the Lake District. The neighbouring villages of Brough with St Giles and Colburn are less than a mile away, providing a variety of everyday amenities, including a selection of shops and a supermarket. Nearby Catterick has two large supermarkets, while the historic market town of Richmond offers a further choice of shops and amenities.

The area is well connected by rail and road. The A1(M) is just a mile and a half away and mainline rail services are accessible at Northallerton and Darlington with links to York, Leeds, Newcastle and London.