Gale Farm, Thorganby, York, North Yorkshire

Gale Farmhouse -

Gale Farmhouse is a wonderful family home, which has been significantly improved and extended over the years to maximise space and natural light. The main farmhouse has the potential to be extended further as well as creating a separate entrance / driveway, SSTP.

The internal accommodation includes, entrance hall / utility room with range of fitted units and wash points, a large open plan kitchen / dining space with high specification oak kitchen with granite surfaces, range cooker, Belfast sink and door to the sun terrace. There is a formal dining room with large glazed area and doors to the sun terrace and garden, this space includes an additional sitting room with oak framed doors to the garden. There is a further entrance hall with quality wood burning stove, small WC with wash basin, staircase to the first floor, snug with log burning stove and study again with log burning stove. The first floor extends to four double bedrooms, the principal bedroom includes an en-suite with shower and very useful dressing room. There is a family bathroom with bath, stand over shower, WC and wash basin. Throughout the property there are oak floors, doors and beams which add to the character. The property has oil fired central heating with private drainage and mains electric and water.

The Dairy -

This beautiful cottage is located south of the farmhouse and comprises a single storey traditional brick farm barn converted to a very high standard providing an additional living space for guests, groom or staff members or as a holiday rental for immediate extra income with the potential to generate around £900 per week in peak season. Internal accommodation includes a large sitting room with log burning stove and oak floor, high specification hand built kitchen with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. The property has two double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with bath, shower, sink, and WC. The cottage has an oil fired central heating system and shares the electricity and water supply with the farmhouse.

Outside -

The property is approached through double electric automated gates to an area of block paving and carriage sweep around a specimen tree. The property has large lawn areas to both the east and west elevations with the principal garden to the west. This includes a sun terrace, all is surrounded by mature hedges which provide screening and privacy.

Equine facilities -

The equine facilities are centred around a large American Barn, bespoke built and fitted out to a high standard. This sits to the south of the property with direct access to the all-weather arena and paddocks.

Further details are set out below:

The American Barn (36.4m x 17.2m) Steel portal frame with steel profile roof, concrete floor with full rubber matting, bespoke galvanised stable design with full CCTV system to each stable monitored individually. In all 16 stables with wash down area and internal passageways. Lean-to American Barn (36.4m x 5m) Steel frame with steel profile sheeting, concrete floor currently utilised as feed store with additional Vet room subdivided from this area. Staff facilities (5.5m x 17.2m) This area is an extension to the American Barn which houses the office space, tack room and staff room which includes a kitchen with fitted units, sink and UPVC windows throughout, there are views over the paddocks and approach to the equine facility. There is mezzanine storage above all rooms. To the west of the American Barn is a free standing staff WC facility. Attached to the American Barn is a further range of buildings. Mono pitch stables (18m x 7.1m) Fibre cement roof, block walls and Yorkshire boarding, concrete floor with rubber matting. Two electric roller shutter doors. Internally arranged as three large stables.

Additional Stables (18m x 7.5m)

Steel portal frame with fibred cement roof, block walls and Yorkshire boarding, concrete floor with rubber matting, electric roller shutter door. Internally arranged as three stables. Workshop (18m x 7.2m) Steel frame with fibred cement roof, concrete floor, block walls with two electric roller shutter doors. Outdoor Arena (60m x 30m) All-weather outdoor arena built to a high specification, with post and rail fencing and links direct through to the American Barn.

Land

The farmland surrounds the property to the east and comprises of approximately 14.77 acres in total, inclusive of the farmstead. The land is a mixture of meadows and well-fenced paddocks, interspersed with mature hedgerows and trees. The land is utilised for turn out and grazing for the equestrian facilities at the property with an additional field shelter in the smaller paddocks. Not withstanding the equine facilities, the property could be ideal for a private agricultural smallholding or other amenity, such as a caravan / glamping site {subject to the necessary consents).

Location

Gale Farm is situated on the outskirts of the village of Thorganby, south of York and despite the rural location, there is good access to the A19, A64 and A163. The property lies in the midst of open countryside with farmland, mature trees and hedgerows.

Additional Info

Outside: The property is approached through double electric automated gates to an area of block paving and carriage sweep around a specimen tree. The property has large lawn areas to both the east and west elevations with the principal garden to the west. This includes a sun terrace, all is surrounded by mature hedges which provide screening and privacy. The garden also includes a quite remarkable small Wendy House, complete with thatch roof and first floor bedroom.

Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves: The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not.