Grade II Listed Country House with Extensive Gardens and Fishing Rights on the Ure River Available for £3m
Boroughbridge Hall, a remarkable property steeped in history, is now on the market with a guide price of £3 million. This exquisite country house, located in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, is situated on the historic cobbled square of the town, surrounded by its own extensive gardens, riverside grounds, and paddocks.
Dating back to the late 17th century, the grade II listed Boroughbridge Hall showcases architectural features from different eras. The front porch was added in 1830, while the property was remodeled in 1947, reducing its height from three storeys to two. Despite these modifications, the house retains many of its original features, including tall sash windows, wall panelling, architraves, cornicing, fireplaces, panelled doors, and cast iron column radiators.
Standing as a coveted property, the current owner of Boroughbridge Hall recently granted the reigning British monarch the use of its grounds for ceremonial purposes. The accommodation within the house is extensive, covering nearly 6,600 square feet in total.
On the ground floor, the house offers a beautifully-proportioned double aspect drawing room, showcasing a handsome fireplace and exquisite panelling. The dining room and sitting room are connected via double doors, creating a spacious living and entertaining area measuring 37 feet. These rooms feature tall windows, a fireplace in the dining room, a large wood-burning stove, and an original floor-to-ceiling bay opening to the gardens in the sitting room. The ground floor also includes a kitchen with a central island unit, Aga, double Butler sink, and granite worktops. A bespoke oak-framed orangery offers ample space for a family-sized dining table and seating area, while a utility room, walk-in pantry, and boot room provide additional practicality.
The eastern wing of the house leads to a family room and garden room, which is currently being used as a gym. Two staircases within the property, including the oak Jacobean-style staircase in the reception hall, lead to the upstairs accommodation. Upstairs, there is a family bathroom, master bedroom with a bespoke dressing room and large bathroom, and three further double bedrooms. The second floor reveals the fifth bedroom suite with Velux windows, an en-suite shower room, and a dressing area with eaves storage. Additionally, there is a door leading to a substantial void space in the roof trusses, offering potential for development.
Approaching Boroughbridge Hall, visitors are welcomed by two grand stone pillars leading up a gravelled drive. The drive continues past a pond, encircling a central lawn of clipped box hedging and roses. Sweeping lawns and sculpted box hedging lie beyond, framed by a well-established strip of woodland that conceals the town. The property also grants vehicular access to three fenced paddocks with mature trees scattered throughout.
At the rear of the house, there is a parking area, garage, and a purpose-built studio/office. Attached to the garage block, there is a separate shower room, with planning permission granted to extend it into the open barn behind. Part-walled gardens with sweeping lawns and deep herbaceous borders can be found adjacent to the eastern wing, along with a south-facing greenhouse and potting shed. The grounds also feature an all-weather tennis court, two open barns, and two secure stores.
Offering more than just a beautiful house and stunning grounds, Boroughbridge Hall enjoys riparian rights, including approximately 100 yards of fishing rights along the riverbank of the Ure. The property is ideally situated, roughly seven miles from Ripon and 11 miles from Harrogate.
For those interested in this exceptional property, Croft Residential can provide more detailed information and arrange viewings. Boroughbridge Hall presents a unique opportunity to acquire a historic and impressive country house amidst picturesque surroundings.
