The Bothy, Brandsby, York

Wonderful single storey property comprising 3,496 sq ft and set in just over an acre, within the walled gardens of Brandsby Hall.

The Bothy is a substantial family house that sits in the middle of glorious gardens and grounds enjoying a superb and particularly private setting with all principal rooms facing south. The layout extends across the ground floor and is simultaneously accommodating and versatile, featuring large rooms illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. Formerly traditional garden buildings dating back to 1746 and belonging to neighbouring Brandsby Hall, The Bothy was the result of a skilful renovation in 2000 under the guiding hand of an architect. Embraced by lofty eighteenth century walls and encircled by sweeping lawns, the property includes a ‘secret’ garden with far-reaching views west across rolling countryside.

Entrance and reception hall, drawing room, garden/sitting room, kitchen/dining/living room, utility room, study
Principal bedroom suite with bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms
Detached triple-bay garage
Gardens and grounds
In all 1.05 acres

Additional Information - French doors with side panels and a radial fanlight provide an impressive entrance, opening onto a wide, double-height, light-filled reception hall. Panelled doors of stripped wood open to the drawing room with a wood-burning stove, bestowing a tantalising vista through to the garden via a matching set of French doors with side panels. Mellow floorboards are laid throughout to seamlessly connect the two rooms within this north-south living space. The kitchen/dining room is a superb room fitted with slate floor tiles, comfortably able to accommodate a large dining table; it is open plan to the family living area with wooden floor and wood-burning stove housed in a traditional fireplace, flanked by cupboards/shelves; four windows face south across the garden. The fitted kitchen has an island unit with wooden worktop, granite work surfaces, integrated appliances, water softener and gas-fired Aga; alongside is a utility room and a study. The palatial garden/sitting room lies at the eastern end of the house and extends nearly 50 ft. Floor-to-ceiling windows of non-reflective glass line the southern elevation with doors opening onto the garden terrace. There is underfloor heating beneath the stone flags and a fireplace with open fire grate and custom-made stone surround.

The four bedrooms and two bathrooms lie on the western wing of the house, and a door enables this versatile area to be sub-divided and part self-contained. All of the bedrooms are light and airy, have exposed floorboards and enjoy garden views; two have doors that open directly onto the garden. The principal bedroom suite is double aspect with an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and two large bathrooms with four-piece suites and heated towel rails.

Outside - A timber gate within two stout brick pillars opens onto a gravelled drive that sweeps in front of the house with a turning area, and terminates in front of the garage, providing ample parking. The detached three-bay garage has a steeply pitched pantile roof, power and light.

The house is privately situated, surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds that are predominantly lawned and extend to just over an acre. They are bounded on the north by mature trees lining a ‘green wall’ and on the south by a mature beech hedge. The high mellow wall with stone copings adorned with espalier fruit trees, ‘hugs’ the house forming an unusually private space; sweeping lawns descend gently southwards. A paved terrace enjoys an elevated, sunny position abutting the house, reinforcing the strong connection between inside/outside space. Within the lofty eighteenth century wall, lined with an herbaceous border, is a garden gate that opens to a ‘secret’ garden. This garden is, again, largely laid to lawn with raised beds on the southern side. On the far western boundary uninterrupted views can be enjoyed westwards across the ha-ha.

Environs - Easingwold 4 miles, Helmsley 10 miles, Malton 13 miles, A19/Thirsk 14 miles, York 14 miles

Brandsby lies south of the North York Moors National Park and within the beautiful countryside of the Howardian Hills where the Vale of York gives way to undulating, wooded terrain. Nearby lies the charming Georgian market town of Easingwold which provides a good range of facilities. York and its railway station are a short drive to the south, with Thirsk railway station to the north, and Leeds Bradford Airport can be reached within the hour. Closer to home, the village of Stillington provides excellent facilities with a store, pubs, primary school, doctor’s surgery and excellent sports facilities. Both private and state schooling abound, with Ampleforth College close to hand and York schools within easy reach.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: C
Services & Systems: Mains electricity, water, private drainage. LPG gas. Air source heat pump to the Garden/Living Room, oil boiler to the main part of the house, gas boiler to the west wing (could be self-contained). Superfast broadband.
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: North Yorkshire Council
Directions: The drive is on Town Street, immediately before the church as denoted by a house sign. What3words //
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Viewing: Strictly by appointment
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Photographs July 2024 particulars September 2024
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