Devonshire House, Castle Howard Road, Malton

Substantial Victorian townhouse on a large quarter acre plot enjoying a sought-after position in Malton.

Devonshire House is a handsome townhouse constructed in 1878 of stone with a steeply pitched slate roof and decorative ridge tiles. It enjoys great privacy, set behind mature trees with a garden on three sides and a large garage block at the rear. This substantial house offers family accommodation arranged over four floors, including an integrated lower ground floor living space with separate access providing scope for multi-generational living or income generation. The property itself has been updated and beautifully maintained by the current owners and is offered in superb decorative condition.

Entrance and staircase hall, 3 reception rooms, games room/bedroom, kitchen/breakfast/living room, utility/boot room, cloakroom wc, laundry room
6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Double garage and parking, timber shed
Front and rear gardens

In all 0.25 acres

Find Out A Little More .... - Built as one of a distinguished pair of semi-detached residences for the gentry, Devonshire House was formerly a school in Bridlington that evacuated to Malton following the threat of air raids during the Second World War. This private independent boarding school became known as St Andrew’s School. The whole property was returned to private use following the closure of the school in 1983 and the two buildings, Devonshire House and St Andrew’s, stand once again as substantial family houses united by their shared history.

The interiors showcase the elegant room proportions, high ceilings, deep canted bay windows and tall sash windows that flood the rooms with natural light and original features have been retained and restored such as ornate plasterwork and cornicing. The home’s period character is further enhanced by carefully sourced antique marble fireplaces, bespoke cabinetry, engineered oak flooring, traditional column radiators and plantation shutters.

Devonshire House offers exceptional practicality including a well-planned utility and boot room with built-in storage, a separate laundry room with sink and storage cupboards and two airing cupboards with slatted shelves. Versatile living space on the lower ground floor lends itself particularly well to the needs of growing teenagers.

The kitchen/breakfast/living room is a well-proportioned family space with a large west facing window. There are bespoke units, an island unit with breakfast bar, integrated Miele dishwasher, granite worktops, a double butler sink and gas-fired Aga. A dining room and a sitting room each comes with a deep bay window and traditional fireplace surround, and there is a family room on the lower ground floor.

The staircase rises to a large and light-filled first floor landing. The principal bedroom enjoys west facing light through its tall windows and comes with a large and luxurious four-piece bathroom suite designed by Smallbone of Devizes. The three first floor bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms, and the en suite to bedroom 3 suite features a Chatsworth 300 compact roll-top freestanding bath with a shower attachment. All bathrooms have contemporary fixtures including heated towel rails.

The top floor landing is illuminated by natural light through a Velux window and the generous ceiling height extends throughout the three large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house bathroom has underfloor heating. To the north and south, the outlook extends across broad-leafed tree canopies.

Outside - The driveway passes through stone gate posts and sweeps around to the detached double garage block and private parking, in all providing space to accommodate five vehicles. The garage is built of brick with a slate roof, has a window, power, light and electric doors.

At the front is a nineteenth century boundary stone wall and hedge, lined with mature beech trees, and a lawned front garden that rises gently to the front of the house. A garden gate within a post and rail fence gives access to the front door and to the rear garden. A flight of stone steps descends to the lower ground floor patio and entrance.

A trellis and pergola with flowering climbers and a small parterre garden of hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ within clipped box hedging herald the rear garden. High timber fencing, flowerbeds and ‘Flamingo’ willow trees form the eastern boundary. An evergreen and beech hedge accompanied by an apple tree make up the western boundary. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a sunny stone terrace in front of the house providing a delightful corner that offers great privacy and a southwest outlook. A path leads directly to the garage.

Environs - Malton Railway Station 0.5 miles, A64 south 1.5 miles, York 16 miles, Helmsley 16 miles

Devonshire House is situated some 400 metres from Malton’s picturesque Georgian marketplace and ten minutes’ stroll from the railway station. The town is celebrated for its independent shops, cafés and restaurants, artisan food producers and brewers, food markets and festivals. Local amenities also include a community hospital, doctors’ surgery, tennis courts, swimming pool, gyms, cinema and a good state school. Highly regarded independent schools, including those in York, lie within easy reach by car or train. Malton Railway Station offers a direct service to the Scarborough, York, Leeds, London, Liverpool and Manchester. This easily accessible corner of North Yorkshire has it all: the North York Moors, Castle Howard and the Howardian Hills, the Yorkshire Wolds and Heritage Coast along with the historic city of York.

Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: G
Services & Systems: All mains services. Gas-fired central heating. Industrial ‘Ideal Concord’ gas boiler dates from 2000. Zoned heating. Pressurised water system.
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 Conservation Area
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Directions: Head up Castle Howard Road from the B1248 York Road. The drive to Devonshire House is 150 metres up on the left hand side. The house name is discreetly carved on the left hand stone gate post.
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Photographs, property spec and video highlights: August 2025
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