15th Century farmhouse near Fountains Abbey on sale for £950k

Dating back to the 15th Century (with a 17th Century extension at the eastern end of the house) just one of its historic claims to fame is that it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

In one of its past lives it was a farm for Fountains Abbey and it is believed that monks would walk to the farm, feed the animals then rest on straw on the floor in what is now the kitchen.

If first impressions count as much as property experts would have us believe, then you can chalk another one up for Winksley Hall Farm, the rose-front facade of which gives it a picture postcard feel and look.

Winksley Hall Farm - Giles Edwards

Briefly, the stunningly-presented accommodation comprises a small hall which leads into the charming drawing room with feature open fireplace, wooden floors, 17th century beamed ceiling and a large window which overlooks the gardens. The sitting room next door dates back to the 15th century, with a beamed ceiling and stone paved floor, large open fireplace with a log burner and exquisite stone surrounds and two windows with wonderful views over the gardens. The good-sized kitchen/breakfast room is home to wood units with marble work surfaces, a built-in dresser and an oil-fired Aga. The ceiling and one wall have exposed beams and there is a large window overlooking the gardens with a window seat below.

Winksley Hall Farm - Giles Edwards

Upstairs are the family bathroom and four bedrooms, including the master bedroom with en-suite shower room. All the bedrooms have wonderful views over the gardens and beyond.

A gravel drive leads up to the house, offering ample parking for several cars.

There is also a large garage with several storerooms off which had permission in 2018 to be transformed into a self-contained flat. This permission ran-out in June 2021 but could easily be reapplied for subject to planning etc.

The delightful gardens of Winksley Hall Farm are south-facing and laid out in several formal areas with an abundance of roses, manicured lawns and mature plants, as well as formal box hedging and specimen trees and hedges. There is also an orchard and beyond that a vegetable garden with a greenhouse. Also in the garden is a stone store shed and wooden summer house that could double up as an office.

Winksley Hall Farm - Giles Edwards

Winksley Hall Farm – which is surrounded by farmland and close to several woodlands – is situated in Winksley, just over four miles from Ripon and 13 miles from Harrogate. It is on the market at £950,000.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Giles Edwards Yorkshire Property on 01765 688353.