East AppletonRichmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7QE

Dating back to the 16th century, Manor House is an exceptional country residence of historic importance. During the 17th century the property was home to Richard Braithwaite, Court Poet to James I, who lived there until his death. The property was restored in 1890 for the Croft family and to this day still retains a large amount of its original period features.

Nestled away in this idyllic Hamlet, the property is situated in an elevated position affording commanding southerly views over the undulated countryside beyond. Surrounded by mature gardens and approached by a gravelled drive, the property has an extremely appealing stone façade which perfectly reflects the architecture of the period. More recently the property has been extended and carefully modernised by the current owner and offers the buyer potential opportunity to develop the stone build outbuildings, subject to planning consents.

Arranged over two floors, the accommodation is ideally suited to family life with three formal reception rooms, a study, kitchen, breakfast room and more casual snug. The bespoke crafted kitchen has a large central island, granite worktops and a large oil Aga with electric module. An open doorway leads to the more recently constructed breakfast room which benefits from underfloor heating and French doors opening onto the patio area. Of particular note is the formal drawing room which has an exceptional original inglenook fireplace and incorporates the eastern tower making for a striking feature.

At first floor level the accommodation includes two large bedrooms positioned to the front of the property with beautiful views across the gardens and countryside and both having en suite bathrooms situated in the east and west towers respectively. There are four further double bedrooms served by two house bathrooms.

Externally, mature trees offer the property a great deal of privacy, entered by an in and out driveway
there is a hard tennis court and access to the large stone built barns and a range of useful stables situated to the east.

The substantial lawned gardens and mature boarders wrap around the house to the south and west and give way to an established orchard. A paved patio area provides a wonderful place for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Further land available by separate negotiation.

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