The Grange, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JR | Property for sale | Savills
621.99 sq m(6,695 sq ft)
Guide price £1,400,000

The GrangeWest Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JR


    Key features

    • An attractive Grade II listed residence
    • Landscaped gardens
    • A self-contained annexe
    • Idyllic village location
    • Well placed for access to the Yorkshire Dales

    A fine country residence situated in beautiful traditional gardens with views across the Yorkshire Dales countryside

    About this property

    • Dating back to the 18th century, this impressive residence stands in a commanding position in the village of West Burton with views across the river and surrounding countryside. The Grange is everything you would expect from a grand period home, full of original features with spacious principal rooms and excellent ceiling height.

      The property is entered through a superb reception hall, with original Victorian tiled flooring and ornate staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor is occupied by three sizeable reception rooms including a drawing room with original open fireplace, a formal dining room and more relaxed sitting room; all with beautiful large windows over looking the surrounding gardens.

      Continuing through the ground floor, to the rear of the property is a hand crafted wooden kitchen-dining rooms with leathered effect granite worktops, an Aga and built-in appliances. The pantry has original slate shelves and provides space for a washer and dryer. There is also a snug with Coalbrooke Darby Stove, a butler's pantry and downstairs cloakroom.

      To the first floor, there are five large double bedrooms. Four of these have en suite bathrooms whilst the fifth has use of the spacious house bathroom as well as a separate dressing room.

      To the second floor are three further bedrooms. Two of these rooms share a bathroom and the third has a modern en suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. All rooms enjoy particularly spectacular views across the surrounding countryside.

      In addition to the principal bedrooms the main house also has a self-contained guest wing which has a lounge, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom; ideal for dependent family members, staff or as a holiday let.

      Externally the property sits amongst beautiful formal gardens, landscaped with planted borders, lawned areas and a rockery and pond. In front of the property is an expansive lawned area which runs down to Walden Beck, a perfect place for picnics and entertaining.

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    One of the finest residences in the area, this beautiful home offers timeless charm and would make a wonderful family home or business opportunity.

    Ed StoyleProperty agent

    Local information

    • West Burton is a picture-perfect Yorkshire Dales village, thought to have been home to settlements dating back to the Iron Age, the village has a number of wonderful features including a large central green with West Burton Obelisk standing next to it and the 'Burton Fall' waterfall.
    • Unspoilt country provides extensive walking immediately from the property across Yorkshire Dales National Park.
    • Leyburn (7.8 miles) offers a range of shops, cafes, pubs along with a nursery, primary and secondary schools. In addition there are doctors and dental surgeries. Numerous award winning restaurants are within the vicinity including The Sandpiper Inn, and The Wensleydale Heifer.
    • There are a number of good secondary schools nearby including The Wensleydale School (8.1 miles) with a Good Ofsted rating in 2022, Richmond School (17 miles) and Bedale High School (19 miles) (Good Ofsted 2019) as well as independent schools; Aysgarth School (14 miles) and Barnard Castle (31 miles).

    Additional information

    • EPC Rating: F
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G