A gracious and characterful Grade II* listed period country home that has an asking price of £2.295 million in Appletreewick, in the heart of The Yorkshire Dales, is for sale.
High Hall was built in 1535 and stands amidst delightful, landscaped gardens with an extensive range of outbuildings and garaging, extending to around 0.76 acres (0.39 Ha), with additional grazing land of 3.6 acres (1.45 Ha), available by separate negotiation.
Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential said: “High Hall is a superb period home located in a village that is one of the ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside. It’s a very special home, in a spectacular part of the world.”
Full of period charm, a prominent feature on the ground floor is The Great Hall, which is a breathtaking room over two floors, with a screens passage and minstrels gallery. There’s also a sitting room, dining room with stunning stone fireplace, and breakfast kitchen with a comprehensive range of Miele and Sub Zero appliances.
On the first floor, the minstrels gallery overlooks The Great Hall and there’s a principal bedroom suite comprising a pair of double bedrooms, a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The Earl of Craven’s withdrawing room offers a stunning first floor reception room full of light and a wonderful sense of history. There are also three further double bedrooms and two more double bedrooms on the upper floor.
As well as being a hugely attractive home, the property also carries with it the remarkable story of Sir William Craven, who was born in the mid-16th century, reputedly in a small cottage opposite High Hall. He moved to London where he prospered in business, invested in land and made his fortune, estimated at £8 billion today. He was knighted by King James 1st in 1603 and became Lord Mayor of London in 1610.
William’s son, also William, lived from 1608 to 1697 and led a colourful life, both at the Royal Court and in Europe. He owned High Hall for a period and supported The Royalist cause during the English civil war, losing much of his land and wealth, only to receive significant reward following the restoration when he became one of the Lords Proprietors and became the 1st Earl of Craven.
For more details and to arrange a viewing contact Dacre, Son & Hartley’s Ilkley office on 01943 600655.
