Matteson Farm, Lower Dunsforth, York

18th century farmhouse and range of barns offering an outstanding development opportunity, set in over 11 acres

Matteson Farm has been a much-loved family home for fifty years and is now offered for sale with no onward chain. Requiring comprehensive renovation, the Grade II listed farmhouse, together with its adjoining barns, is believed to date from the early eighteenth century and presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional country residence in a picturesque riverside setting.

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the adjoining barns into a substantial two-storey dwelling, thoughtfully designed to complement the original farmhouse. The barns are held under a separate title from the principal residence, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, income generation or resale, subject to the purchaser's requirements.

The surrounding land is contiguous and includes extensive frontage to the River Ure, creating a highly attractive arrangement of house, barns, gardens and grounds within a wonderfully private and unspoilt setting.

Period farmhouse of 3535 sq ft
Traditional barns with planning permission to create a 2-storey house
Double garage, gardens, tennis court
Fields with riverside frontage
In all some 11.34 acres

Find Out A Little More .... - Matteson Farm enjoys a delightful rural setting, bordered by open countryside to the south and west, while the river Ure forms the northern boundary. The combination of historic buildings, riverside land and surrounding countryside creates a unique opportunity to restore and develop a significant Yorkshire farmstead.

The land surrounds the farmhouse on three sides and extends to the banks of the river Ure, providing approximately 200 metres of river frontage and encompassing riverside fields. Close to the farmhouse and barns are established areas of lawn, mature woodland and a tennis court.

Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the barns, including the dovecote and wheelhouse, into a distinctive dwelling arranged over two floors and extending to approximately 4023 sq ft. It would comprise a combination of habitable accommodation – including three bedrooms - and versatile ancillary space suitable for a range of uses. These may include a home office, covered outdoor seating area, outdoor kitchen, cinema, gym or wellness space, workshop and store - all subject to any necessary consents.

Consideration may be given to the sale of the farmhouse and barns as separate lots, depending on purchaser requirements.

Environs - Boroughbridge 4 miles, Harrogate 15 miles, York 16 miles

Matteson Farm occupies an enviable position on the edge of the village of Lower Dunsforth, a traditional North Yorkshire village surrounded by open countryside and the river Ure. Village life centres around the parish church, while the nearby villages of Marton-cum-Grafton and Great Ouseburn, together with the market town of Boroughbridge, provide an excellent range of day-to-day amenities.

The area is well served by schooling, including highly regarded state schools and independent options in Ripon, York and Harrogate, together with Cundall Manor School.

The village is conveniently located for access to the A1(M) via Junctions 47 and 48, while rail services are available from Cattal Railway Station on the York-Harrogate line, providing connections to the wider rail network.

Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council
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Directions: The drive is accessed off Mary Lane at the western end of the village.
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