About this property

Property Summary

A substantial period farmhouse providing accommodation of in excess of 4000sqft, together with land of 6.8 acres and a range of outbuildings which is ideal for anyone with equestrian interests. The property enjoys a quiet semi-rural location overlooking its own land, yet is convenient for access to the surrounding towns and A1(M). Reception hall with galleried landing over, drawing room, dining room, family room, office, conservatory and a farmhouse kitchen. Utility/boot room, boiler room, storeroom, cloakroom and a cellar. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large attic room. South facing gardens, a range of stables, stores and garaging, and two fields of approximately 6.8 acres in total.

Property Description

THE PROPERTY
Fencote House is a substantial period farmhouse extending to over 4000sqft which includes an impressive reception hall leading to the five reception rooms with the principal rooms looking south over the gardens and land beyond. The farmhouse kitchen enjoys an Aga and leads to several ancillary rooms and the cellar. The first floor includes the principal bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, there are four further bedrooms, a large house bathroom, sperate shower room and a WC. A staircase leads to the large second floor attic room which has potential for further accommodation subject to the necessary consents.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through double gates which open to the yard at the side of the house where there is extensive parking, two single storey traditional outbuildings providing 6 stables, garaging, useful stores and a tack room. The hardstanding area then leads directly to the land which is made up of two fields and extends to 6.831 acres. There are south facing gardens to the front of the house with wrought iron railings and a hand gate to the land.

LOCATION
Little Fencote is a small hamlet comprising of a handful of properties and enjoys a quiet semi-rural position between the market towns of Northallerton and Bedale. Despite its position, it provides quick access to the A1(M) which in turn leads to the commercial centres to the north and south. Northallerton offers a varied range shops, schools and amenities and there is a mainline railway station providing regular services direct to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.