House for sale in Crackenthorpe Hall, Eden Valley, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria - 16 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms
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13-15 Micklegate, York, Yorkshire
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An important Grade II * listed country house on the River Eden, offering privacy and seclusion, with extensive private fishing, set on the fringes of the Lake District.
Tenure: Freehold
Savills negotiator: Jennifer Beeforth
Currently providing three self contained units, but could easily be reconfigured to form one substantial residence:
The North Wing
Jacobean Hall, dining room, kitchen, pantry, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
The South Wing
Entrance hall, WC, kitchen, Great Hall, drawing room, dining room, boiler room, library/bedroom, 6 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
The West Wing
Entrance hall, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, store, laundry, pantry, 3 bedrooms, WC, bathroom.
Substantial former Stables & Coach House
Formal gardens. Mature mixed woodland.
Approximately 1.75 miles of part double/part single bank fishing on the River Eden.
Extending in all to approximately 31 acres (including riverbed)
Crackenthorpe Hall was mentioned in the Domesday book, and has two notable Roman altar stones built into a gable wall. It has evolved over the centuries with Tudor, Restoration, Georgian and Victorian additions and alterations. The house has a colourful history, and assumed national importance when King Henry VI took refuge there, at the invitation of the Machell family, following his defeat by the Yorkists at the battle of Hexham in 1464. In 1905 royal links were reinforced when Edward VII attended the wedding of Percy Machell and Lady Valda (daughter of a European princess and related to Queen Victoria).
As currently configured, this substantial property comprises three self-contained units, but which could very easily be re-united to enable the whole to be used as a single dwelling, if so desired. The house has been sensitively refurbished by the present owners, and many period features, such as beamed ceilings, fine plasterwork and mullioned windows, have been retained throughout. An adjacent substantial former coach house has the potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning consents being granted. If required there is existing potential for an established income stream, from letting part of the house for self catering weekend breaks.
In addition, the house enjoys some 2 acres of formal gardens, adjoining which are mature mixed woodlands, rich in flora and fauna, providing a high degree of privacy. The property benefits from approximately 1.75 miles of part double/part single bank fishing on the River Eden. This represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a substantial part of a river with a national reputation, which was enhanced in the recent past by its designation as - Best River in England' by the Environment Agency. The Eden is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Conservation Area, and a Special Area of Conservation. In all the property extends to approximately 31 acres.
ACCOMMODATION
The North Wing
Oak entrance door leading to
Jacobean Hall:
This wonderful room, with views across open parkland, boasts many fine period features including beamed ceiling, working shutters and open fireplaces, one with stone surround housing wood burning stove. Further inglenook fireplace surrounded by intricately carved Jacobean oak panelling, stone mantel, surround and hearth, with seating to either side. Doors to:
Dining Room:
A double aspect room with open fireplace with stone surround, tiled hearth and cast iron insert. Oak floor, beamed ceiling and oak shutters.
Staircase Hall with door to:
Understairs Pantry:
With shelving and meat safe.
Door to:
Kitchen:
With a range of pine base units and laminate work surfaces over. Single stainless steel sink and double drainer. Plumbing for washing machine and dish washer. Oil fired boiler. Corniced ceiling, oak floor and part-glazed door to garden.
Splendid black oak staircase with turned balustrades to half landing. Door to:
Bathroom:
With panelled bath, mid level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed beam.
Further short flight of stairs to secondary landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
With fitted oak cupboards to either side of the fire place (currently boarded) with oak mantel and surround. Window shutters. Wash hand basin.
Store cupboard
Bathroom:
With panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC.
Bedroom:
With painted panelling to walls. Cornice. Fireplace (currently boarded). Door to lobby with wash hand basin and hanging rail. Window shutters. Door to:
Bedroom:
This wonderful panelled room is reputed to have been used by Henry IV when he took refuge at Crackenthorpe Hall following his defeat at the battle of Hexham in 1464. Open fireplace with painted surround and mantel and cast iron hob grate. Built in hanging cupboard. Three window seats. Working shutters.
Off half landing:
Door to turning oak staircase to second floor:
Off staircase:
Bedroom:
Single bedroom with exposed beams and mullioned window.
Off second floor landing:
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with cast iron surround and insert, wash hand basin.
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Access to roof space.
Bedroom:
Fireplace with cast iron surround and insert, fitted storage cupboard, wash hand basin.
Bedroom:
Triple aspect room with open fireplace with cast iron surround and insert. Wash hand basin. Mullioned windows.
The South Wing
Panelled timber entrance door to:
Entrance Lobby:
Marble fireplace and cast iron insert, window shutters, and doors to:
Cloak Room:
With high level WC and corner wash hand basin.
Kitchen:
With a range of pine units with wooden work surfaces, original dresser-type display rack. Single stainless steel sink with double drainer, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Exposed wooden floor. Window shutters.
Great Hall:
A magnificent full height room boasting many fine period features including oak panelling, a splendid oak staircase with turned balustrades and galleried landing, and fireplace with oak surround, mantel, and over-mantel incorporating a self portrait of a member of the Machell family, who occupied Crackenthorpe Hall for some 600 years.
Doors to:
Dining Room:
A room of elegant proportions with fine ceiling plasterwork and ornate plaster frieze. Fireplace with marble mantel and surround and tiled insert and hearth. Three large windows (with shutters) overlook the gardens and terrace, one giving access via steps to the terrace. Panel effect to walls, incorporating three large mirrors, dado rail. Separate door to domestic offices and:
Boiler Room:
Housing 2 Eurocal oil fired boilers. Fitted cupboards, sink, window shutters, plaster cornice.
Drawing Room:
A magnificent double aspect room with views across open parkland, and raised seating area to generous bay overlooking the gardens. Intricate plaster cornice and frieze. Open fireplace with elaborately carved marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert. Picture rail. Exposed wooden floor. Window shutters.
Library/Bedroom:
Double aspect, with open fireplace with carved oak mantel, surround and over mantel. Fitted hanging cupboard, working shutters.
Magnificent oak staircase to:
First Floor
Off half landing:
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC.
Bedroom:
With open fireplace with cast iron mantel and surround. Mullioned window, Wash hand basin. Door to:
Bedroom:
With built-in hanging cupboard, working shutters and wash hand basin. Mullioned window.
A further short flight of stairs lead to a first floor galleried landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
With open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and tiled slips. Intricate plaster cornice. Wash hand basin. Window shutters.
Bathroom:
Cast iron bath with carved oak surround and cover, mid level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and glazed shower cubicle. Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted storage cupboard. Intricate plaster cornice. Window shutters.
Door to inner landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
A wonderful double aspect room with generous bay overlooking the gardens. Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround, tiled slips and tiled insert. Wash hand basin. Intricate plaster cornice. Shutters to one window.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Fitted hanging cupboard housing wash hand basin and hanging rail. Window shutters.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround, picture rails and plaster cornice. Wash hand basin. Loft access.
Bathroom:
Roll top cast iron bath on claw feet, wash hand basin, WC set in fine mahogany surround.
The West Wing
Timber entrance door to hallway. Window shutters. Staircase to first floor and doors to:
Sitting Room (former Servants' Hall):
A triple aspect room with fireplace with stone surround, timber mantel and tiled hearth. Shutters to two windows.
Understairs WC:
With wash hand basin and low level WC.
Kitchen:
A delightful room overlooking the gardens with a range of pine base units, single stainless steel sink with double drainer, oil fired - Rayburn - cooker and integrated Siemens oven. Range of original fitted cupboards. Window shutters. Door to:
Former Scullery/Store:
Housing original - Cumberland - cast iron range.
Door to outside.
Further doors to:
Laundry:
With plumbing for automatic washing machine, provision for commercial tumble dryer. Fitted sink.
Pantry:
With extensive cold storage space and two meat safes.
First Floor
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with cast iron insert and tiled slips. Working shutters. Door to walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert with tiled slips.
Connecting door to adjacent bedroom via walk-in wardrobe.
WC:
With mid level WC and wash hand basin.
Off corridor a range of fitted storage cupboards and cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bathroom:
With panelled bath with electric shower over and pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert. Picture rails.
OUTSIDE
A private driveway lined by mature trees and shrubs, including rhododendrons, leads to a generous gravelled courtyard to the front of the house. This in turn leads through inner gates to a cobbled former stable yard, with access to the garaging and former stables and Coach House, which lie principally to the north-west of the property.
The outbuildings comprise:
Log Store
Open Bay Garage
Providing ample space for three cars.
Former Coach House
This substantial stone building houses the former stables at ground floor level, with an adjacent tractor store, and a large storage area over, accessed by a ramp leading to double arched timber doors giving access to the first floor. This building has considerable potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
There are approximately 2 acres of formal lawned gardens and terracing surrounding the house, principally lying to the south and west, and the mature trees that surround the property offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens are bordered by mature mixed woodland, rich with seasonal bulbs, including snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, and through which there are a number of pleasant woodland walks leading down to the River Eden. The property benefits from approximately 1.75 miles of part single/part double bank fishing on this important river, which is a designated conservation area, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. In addition, there are separate areas of woodland known as Chapel Wood and - Colby Wood', which have separate road frontage. In all the property enjoys some 31 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland, including the riverbed.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
VIEWING
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through Savills York office, telephone (01904) 617820. Prior to making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points that are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property.
DIRECTIONS
From M6 junction 40, follow A66 towards Brough/Appleby. After approximately 11 miles, look out for first signpost for Crackenthorpe, situated on the right hand side of the road. Continue for approximately 100 yards, you will see the second Crackenthrope sign (also on the right-hand side of the road). Now take the first right turn, beyond this sign (a small access only road). Enter first open white gate on the right hand side.
From A1/Scotch Corner via A66, NW towards Penrith, approximately 600 yards beyond the end of Appleby Bypass (i.e. end of dual carriageway) take first sharp left (or second left) into small access only road. Enter open white gate on left.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
METHOD OF SALE
The house is offered for sale by private treaty, however the Agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS ETC
All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.
COVENANTS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY
The property will be sold subject to all covenants, easements and Rights of Way whether specifically mentioned in these particulars or not.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to Eden District Council
Telephone: 01768 864671
Accommodation: Providing 3 self contained units, but could easily be reconfigured to form 1 residence.
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- Substantial Country House
- Grade II* Listed
- Fishing on River Eden
- Formal gardens, mixed woodland
- In all approx. 31 acres
Tenure: Freehold
Savills negotiator: Jennifer Beeforth
Currently providing three self contained units, but could easily be reconfigured to form one substantial residence:
The North Wing
Jacobean Hall, dining room, kitchen, pantry, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
The South Wing
Entrance hall, WC, kitchen, Great Hall, drawing room, dining room, boiler room, library/bedroom, 6 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
The West Wing
Entrance hall, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, store, laundry, pantry, 3 bedrooms, WC, bathroom.
Substantial former Stables & Coach House
Formal gardens. Mature mixed woodland.
Approximately 1.75 miles of part double/part single bank fishing on the River Eden.
Extending in all to approximately 31 acres (including riverbed)
Crackenthorpe Hall was mentioned in the Domesday book, and has two notable Roman altar stones built into a gable wall. It has evolved over the centuries with Tudor, Restoration, Georgian and Victorian additions and alterations. The house has a colourful history, and assumed national importance when King Henry VI took refuge there, at the invitation of the Machell family, following his defeat by the Yorkists at the battle of Hexham in 1464. In 1905 royal links were reinforced when Edward VII attended the wedding of Percy Machell and Lady Valda (daughter of a European princess and related to Queen Victoria).
As currently configured, this substantial property comprises three self-contained units, but which could very easily be re-united to enable the whole to be used as a single dwelling, if so desired. The house has been sensitively refurbished by the present owners, and many period features, such as beamed ceilings, fine plasterwork and mullioned windows, have been retained throughout. An adjacent substantial former coach house has the potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning consents being granted. If required there is existing potential for an established income stream, from letting part of the house for self catering weekend breaks.
In addition, the house enjoys some 2 acres of formal gardens, adjoining which are mature mixed woodlands, rich in flora and fauna, providing a high degree of privacy. The property benefits from approximately 1.75 miles of part double/part single bank fishing on the River Eden. This represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a substantial part of a river with a national reputation, which was enhanced in the recent past by its designation as - Best River in England' by the Environment Agency. The Eden is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Conservation Area, and a Special Area of Conservation. In all the property extends to approximately 31 acres.
ACCOMMODATION
The North Wing
Oak entrance door leading to
Jacobean Hall:
This wonderful room, with views across open parkland, boasts many fine period features including beamed ceiling, working shutters and open fireplaces, one with stone surround housing wood burning stove. Further inglenook fireplace surrounded by intricately carved Jacobean oak panelling, stone mantel, surround and hearth, with seating to either side. Doors to:
Dining Room:
A double aspect room with open fireplace with stone surround, tiled hearth and cast iron insert. Oak floor, beamed ceiling and oak shutters.
Staircase Hall with door to:
Understairs Pantry:
With shelving and meat safe.
Door to:
Kitchen:
With a range of pine base units and laminate work surfaces over. Single stainless steel sink and double drainer. Plumbing for washing machine and dish washer. Oil fired boiler. Corniced ceiling, oak floor and part-glazed door to garden.
Splendid black oak staircase with turned balustrades to half landing. Door to:
Bathroom:
With panelled bath, mid level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed beam.
Further short flight of stairs to secondary landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
With fitted oak cupboards to either side of the fire place (currently boarded) with oak mantel and surround. Window shutters. Wash hand basin.
Store cupboard
Bathroom:
With panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC.
Bedroom:
With painted panelling to walls. Cornice. Fireplace (currently boarded). Door to lobby with wash hand basin and hanging rail. Window shutters. Door to:
Bedroom:
This wonderful panelled room is reputed to have been used by Henry IV when he took refuge at Crackenthorpe Hall following his defeat at the battle of Hexham in 1464. Open fireplace with painted surround and mantel and cast iron hob grate. Built in hanging cupboard. Three window seats. Working shutters.
Off half landing:
Door to turning oak staircase to second floor:
Off staircase:
Bedroom:
Single bedroom with exposed beams and mullioned window.
Off second floor landing:
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with cast iron surround and insert, wash hand basin.
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Access to roof space.
Bedroom:
Fireplace with cast iron surround and insert, fitted storage cupboard, wash hand basin.
Bedroom:
Triple aspect room with open fireplace with cast iron surround and insert. Wash hand basin. Mullioned windows.
The South Wing
Panelled timber entrance door to:
Entrance Lobby:
Marble fireplace and cast iron insert, window shutters, and doors to:
Cloak Room:
With high level WC and corner wash hand basin.
Kitchen:
With a range of pine units with wooden work surfaces, original dresser-type display rack. Single stainless steel sink with double drainer, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Exposed wooden floor. Window shutters.
Great Hall:
A magnificent full height room boasting many fine period features including oak panelling, a splendid oak staircase with turned balustrades and galleried landing, and fireplace with oak surround, mantel, and over-mantel incorporating a self portrait of a member of the Machell family, who occupied Crackenthorpe Hall for some 600 years.
Doors to:
Dining Room:
A room of elegant proportions with fine ceiling plasterwork and ornate plaster frieze. Fireplace with marble mantel and surround and tiled insert and hearth. Three large windows (with shutters) overlook the gardens and terrace, one giving access via steps to the terrace. Panel effect to walls, incorporating three large mirrors, dado rail. Separate door to domestic offices and:
Boiler Room:
Housing 2 Eurocal oil fired boilers. Fitted cupboards, sink, window shutters, plaster cornice.
Drawing Room:
A magnificent double aspect room with views across open parkland, and raised seating area to generous bay overlooking the gardens. Intricate plaster cornice and frieze. Open fireplace with elaborately carved marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert. Picture rail. Exposed wooden floor. Window shutters.
Library/Bedroom:
Double aspect, with open fireplace with carved oak mantel, surround and over mantel. Fitted hanging cupboard, working shutters.
Magnificent oak staircase to:
First Floor
Off half landing:
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and mid level WC.
Bedroom:
With open fireplace with cast iron mantel and surround. Mullioned window, Wash hand basin. Door to:
Bedroom:
With built-in hanging cupboard, working shutters and wash hand basin. Mullioned window.
A further short flight of stairs lead to a first floor galleried landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
With open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and tiled slips. Intricate plaster cornice. Wash hand basin. Window shutters.
Bathroom:
Cast iron bath with carved oak surround and cover, mid level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and glazed shower cubicle. Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted storage cupboard. Intricate plaster cornice. Window shutters.
Door to inner landing with doors to:
Bedroom:
A wonderful double aspect room with generous bay overlooking the gardens. Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround, tiled slips and tiled insert. Wash hand basin. Intricate plaster cornice. Shutters to one window.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Fitted hanging cupboard housing wash hand basin and hanging rail. Window shutters.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround, picture rails and plaster cornice. Wash hand basin. Loft access.
Bathroom:
Roll top cast iron bath on claw feet, wash hand basin, WC set in fine mahogany surround.
The West Wing
Timber entrance door to hallway. Window shutters. Staircase to first floor and doors to:
Sitting Room (former Servants' Hall):
A triple aspect room with fireplace with stone surround, timber mantel and tiled hearth. Shutters to two windows.
Understairs WC:
With wash hand basin and low level WC.
Kitchen:
A delightful room overlooking the gardens with a range of pine base units, single stainless steel sink with double drainer, oil fired - Rayburn - cooker and integrated Siemens oven. Range of original fitted cupboards. Window shutters. Door to:
Former Scullery/Store:
Housing original - Cumberland - cast iron range.
Door to outside.
Further doors to:
Laundry:
With plumbing for automatic washing machine, provision for commercial tumble dryer. Fitted sink.
Pantry:
With extensive cold storage space and two meat safes.
First Floor
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with cast iron insert and tiled slips. Working shutters. Door to walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert with tiled slips.
Connecting door to adjacent bedroom via walk-in wardrobe.
WC:
With mid level WC and wash hand basin.
Off corridor a range of fitted storage cupboards and cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bathroom:
With panelled bath with electric shower over and pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom:
Open fireplace with marble mantel and surround and cast iron insert. Picture rails.
OUTSIDE
A private driveway lined by mature trees and shrubs, including rhododendrons, leads to a generous gravelled courtyard to the front of the house. This in turn leads through inner gates to a cobbled former stable yard, with access to the garaging and former stables and Coach House, which lie principally to the north-west of the property.
The outbuildings comprise:
Log Store
Open Bay Garage
Providing ample space for three cars.
Former Coach House
This substantial stone building houses the former stables at ground floor level, with an adjacent tractor store, and a large storage area over, accessed by a ramp leading to double arched timber doors giving access to the first floor. This building has considerable potential for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
There are approximately 2 acres of formal lawned gardens and terracing surrounding the house, principally lying to the south and west, and the mature trees that surround the property offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The gardens are bordered by mature mixed woodland, rich with seasonal bulbs, including snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, and through which there are a number of pleasant woodland walks leading down to the River Eden. The property benefits from approximately 1.75 miles of part single/part double bank fishing on this important river, which is a designated conservation area, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. In addition, there are separate areas of woodland known as Chapel Wood and - Colby Wood', which have separate road frontage. In all the property enjoys some 31 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland, including the riverbed.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
VIEWING
Viewing is strictly by prior appointment through Savills York office, telephone (01904) 617820. Prior to making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points that are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property.
DIRECTIONS
From M6 junction 40, follow A66 towards Brough/Appleby. After approximately 11 miles, look out for first signpost for Crackenthorpe, situated on the right hand side of the road. Continue for approximately 100 yards, you will see the second Crackenthrope sign (also on the right-hand side of the road). Now take the first right turn, beyond this sign (a small access only road). Enter first open white gate on the right hand side.
From A1/Scotch Corner via A66, NW towards Penrith, approximately 600 yards beyond the end of Appleby Bypass (i.e. end of dual carriageway) take first sharp left (or second left) into small access only road. Enter open white gate on left.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
METHOD OF SALE
The house is offered for sale by private treaty, however the Agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS ETC
All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.
COVENANTS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY
The property will be sold subject to all covenants, easements and Rights of Way whether specifically mentioned in these particulars or not.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax is payable to Eden District Council
Telephone: 01768 864671
Accommodation: Providing 3 self contained units, but could easily be reconfigured to form 1 residence.
Click here for a brochure of this property
property reference: SAYO121139
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