The Red House, North Bar Without, Beverley

Distinctive Georgian property in need of extensive renovation and with NO VACANT POSSESSION offering scope to create one of Beverley’s finest town houses. Lot 2 The Coach House available by separate negotiation.

The Red House is located just outside Beverley's fifteenth century gate, known as North Bar, arguably the most attractive and prestigious of the town’s fine thoroughfares. The house and its cottage are tucked away behind a tree-lined verge and cobbled forecourt with a large garden extending to the rear. Beverley’s superb range of amenities lie within comfortable strolling distance.

Three storey house circa 5000 sq ft
Attached two storey cottage circa 1000 sq ft
Carriage driveway, traditional stores, substantial rear walled garden
In all some half an acre

For Sale Freehold. No vacant possession.

More Details - The Red House is a handsome building constructed of red brick and pantile roof with twin gables ends and a parapet with stone coping. According to the Listing it was completed in 1765. A wing was added in the early nineteenth century and two ground floor bays added later in the nineteenth century. The traditional six-panel door is cased in Doric columns with a pediment and frieze with ornate carving of palm leaves and shell. The interior has been significantly altered over time but there does remains in situ the only stone and wrought-iron staircase with cantilevered stone steps in Beverley; it has a fine wrought-iron balustrade with mahogany handrail and spiral curtail.

The freehold is available for sale without full vacant possession.

Outside - At the front of the property is a carriage driveway laid in gravel and set behind a low brick wall. A row of traditional brick-built stores lies on the drive on the western boundary. The side drive is shared with the neighbour (right of access) and provides access to the rear garden through a garden gate. The large rear garden is surrounded by a high mellow wall, is very private and extends directly behind the house in an easterly direction.

Environs - The Red House is located on the north side of the centre of Beverley and forms part of what is widely regarded as the most attractive route into the town centre. North Bar Without forms part of the town Conservation Area, and is lined with a variety of fine individual period homes, many of which are listed buildings and the surroundings also include mature trees. It is less than 200 yards from the house to North Bar, on the edge of the historic town centre.

Known as the jewel of East Yorkshire, Beverley is a thriving market town with defensive walls, a 15th century gate, cobbled lanes, elegant terraces, medieval Minster and railway station. It regularly features as one of the best places to live in the UK with its range of shops, café-bars and restaurants including national brands and independent traders. Alongside the town are the common pastures of the Westwood, the racecourse and a private golf club. The Michelin-starred restaurant, The Pipe and Glass is located some eight miles away in South Dalton. Good connections are available towards Hull, York, the east coast and the M62 motorway network.

General - Tenure: Freehold. No vacant possession.
EPC Rating: exempt as grade II* listed
Agent’s Note: Viewing are strictly by appointment and at the viewer’s risk – the house presents several dangerous area’s and viewers will be asked to sign a safety disclaimer.
Services & Systems: It is understood that all mains services are connected.
Money Laundering Regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers are required to produce identification documents in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations. Your co-operation with this is appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Conservation area.
Directions: on the east side of North Bar Without.

Photographs, particulars: August 2023 & March 2024
NB: Google map images may neither be current nor a true representation.