Aislaby Hall & Cottage, Aislaby, Pickering

One of the outstanding Georgian houses in the region, Aislaby Hall was built in 1742 in the Classical style. The stone quoins, symmetrical facade, sash windows, plaster work and grand rooms that follow the Classical rules of design and proportion are all evidence of the influence of John Carr of York. Many of its finest internal architectural features have been retained.

Located in the hamlet of Aislaby, the house fronts the Pickering to Helmsley road with access via a long, private drive. Its rear elevation faces south over wonderful walled gardens and grounds with far-reaching, parkland views beyond. The gardens and grounds extend to just over 3 acres in total.

Property Description.
Aislaby Hall, only previously sold three times since its construction in 1742, requires a programme of refurbishment and repair. However, as is often the case with large country houses, it offers scope for investment and updating, enabling any incoming purchaser to enjoy putting their own stamp on it. The Hall retains the integrity of its original features, it has beautifully proportioned reception space, exquisite period detail, flexible space and a layout that would suit a variety of uses. A programme of refurbishment would now benefit the property.

From the A170 a drive some quarter mile long sweeps round to the rear of the property where the principal house overlooks its glorious, private gardens, sheltered from the village street by a high village wall. Avenues and gravel walkways wind decorously through the grounds framed by box hedging, low stone walls, spring and summer plantings and a variety of specimen shrubs and trees. The lawns are sheltered by towering mature trees and they stretch away to the south and east to a rural parkland landscape with uninterrupted pastoral views beyond.

Aislaby Hall Cottage which backs onto the Pickering to Helmsley road is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom period property with separate sitting room and dining kitchen. There is a south facing front garden enclosed by a low stone wall. The cottage would now benefit from modernising and updating throughout. Occupying a private courtyard position which is enclosed on one side by a large Georgian stable block, part of which has already been partially converted. This impressive building offers an incoming purchaser significant development potential (subject to planning permission and consents).

Located a short distance from the popular market town of Pickering, positioned on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, the area offers a rich variety of recreational, sporting, cultural and outdoor activities to enjoy, together with the famous North York Moors steam railway. The historic and pretty town of Helmsley is about 11 miles to the west which has a fabulous choice of independent retailers.

Directions.
Postcode – YO18 8PE
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Agents note.
The area edged blue on the site plan is not owned but does benefit from a granted right of access in perpetuity. Aislaby Hall, front wall and gate piers, Gazebo and garden walls attached to Aislaby Hall are Grade 2* listed. The garden shelter is Grade 2 listed.
Council tax band: H