5 bed country house for sale

High Bank Farm, Cleasby Road, Stapleton, North Yorkshire DL2

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Study | Office | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Garden Room | Utility Room | Laundry Room | Cloakroom/WC

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room | Four Further Bedrooms with En-Suite | Family Bathroom

Externally
Detached Summerhouse | Range of Livestock Buildings & Stabling | Large Purpose Built Wooden/Brick Greenhouse

The Property
High Bank Farm is an attractive country house in the rural hamlet of Stapleton. Set within extensive grounds that include stabling and paddock land, it is particularly well suited to buyers with equestrian interests. The property combines graceful period proportions with thoughtful modern additions, offering generous and versatile living space. Inside, traditional character pairs comfortably with modern convenience, with a sequence of well-proportioned reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen and a striking garden room that frames views of the landscaped setting.

The welcoming entrance hall sets a refined tone, with sightlines through to the principal reception rooms. To one side, a bay-fronted drawing room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while a further drawing room offers a more relaxed atmosphere, complete with a feature fireplace and outlook over the gardens. A formal dining room sits at the heart of the house, well placed between the reception rooms and the kitchen, creating a natural flow for family life and entertaining. A study/office provides a quiet space for working from home, and a recently fitted utility and laundry room enhance practicality.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a true centrepiece, fitted with bespoke cabinetry, granite and oak work surfaces, and a traditional Aga set beneath an oak beam. Designed for everyday living, the space accommodates a farmhouse table and connects directly to the David Salisbury garden room, an impressive addition crowned by a glazed roof lantern drawing in natural light and providing a striking architectural detail. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame far-reaching views, while French doors open onto the terrace, creating a seamless transition between the house and its outdoor entertaining areas.

On the first floor, the five bedrooms are arranged with balance and privacy in mind. The principal bedroom is a generous suite with open views and an en-suite shower room. Four further bedrooms (one with an en-suite) are all light and spacious, and served by a well-appointed family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Externally
The grounds of High Bank Farm are as impressive as the house itself, with broad lawns, established borders and an ornamental pond creating a calm focal point. A south-facing terrace provides space for al fresco dining, while an orchard of fruit trees adds both seasonal colour and productivity. A detached fully insulated summerhouse, fitted with power, heating and wifi provides an ideal garden office or studio retreat.

Beyond the formal gardens, the land extends to approximately 9.12 acres in total. This includes around 4.00 acres of grazing land and a 1.87-acre shelter belt of amenity woodland, which creates privacy from the road and adds an attractive natural backdrop. A paddock provides scope for equestrian or smallholding use, while a range of traditional outbuildings and stabling enhance the versatility of the property.

The farmstead also includes a collection of portal frame general-purpose livestock sheds, arranged around a largely concreted yard and offering extensive covered space for a variety of uses. Ample private parking and turning areas further contribute to the practicality of the setting, while the whole property is framed by a backdrop of open countryside.

Agents Notes
A right of way for all purposes and at all times will be reserved over the northern access to High Bank Farm (shown shaded purple on the site plan, available from the agent) for the benefit of the retained land. In addition, the purchaser of High Bank Farm will be granted a right of way over the southern access, leading into the yard and farm buildings (shaded yellow on the site plan, available from the agent). The new boundary dividing High Bank Farmhouse from the retained land is to be erected by the Buyer to a specification to be agreed between Buyer and Seller and within 3 months of the completion of the purchase.

Local Information
Stapleton retains a gentle rural charm, with a small number of local shops nearby, several traditional pubs and restaurants, and a children’s nursery. The village’s heart is the welcoming Bridge Inn, renowned for its real‐ale selection, roaring log fire, and a relaxed, dog friendly atmosphere. Despite its peaceful location, Stapleton remains well connected. Regular bus services link the village with Darlington and Richmond, offering ease of travel for shopping, schooling or commuting. Darlington’s wider range of shops, services and transport links including rail and road networks are just a short drive away, granting an ideal blend of rural tranquility and urban convenience.

Approximate Mileages
Darlington 3.0 miles | Darlington Station 3.5 miles | A1(M) Junction 58 4.0 miles | Durham Tees Valley Airport 8.0 miles | Richmond 11.8 miles | Durham City 20.0 miles | Newcastle City Centre 37.0 miles | Newcastle International Airport 41.0 miles | York 50.0 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water.

Drainage is to a gravity fed treatment plant, installed in 2024. The neighboring nursery retains access to a separate septic tank on the boundary of the front lawn, which is now used solely by them.

Heating and hot water are provided by a biomass boiler which is located in Building C on the site plan (available from the agent). It supplies heating and hot water to High Bank Farmhouse as well as the adjacent commercial buildings. Usage by the neighboring property is separately metered and recharged on a quarterly basis at the prevailing market rate.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band E

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

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EPC Rating: E