Price changed to £1,250,000
October 18, 2025
Listed for £1,450,000
July 13, 2025
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The vendors previously ran a successful business from the connected home office set up with room for 4 work stations. Ideal for those who run a business from home.
In addition, the buildings include the potential for easier creation of further permanent residential units in the form of Class Q conversions and conversions of existing buildings. The two separate accesses and separated amenity space to the buildings add value to any potential development scheme.
Manor Cottage itself is a significant and well presented barn conversion, amounting to approx. 7,880 sq ft in total with lovely views over the gardens and River Derwent.
The property features multiple reception rooms including-
-Spacious living room with original wooden beams, feature fire place and entry into the rear conservatory which provides access to the patio dining area and BBQ with veranda.
-Spectacular dining room/entertaining room with vaulted ceiling and hanging chandelier.
-Versatile snug including large window overlooking the garden and wood fired stove and access through to the additional sun room with glazed arched full height windows. This lovely light area could be used as a children's playroom or home office/craft room.
-Study/Library/cinema room with parquet flooring and large window into the rear yard.
The kitchen is spacious and bright offering shaker style cabinets and wall units with granite worktops and access through the separate utility space, linking to the pool and spa complex. The kitchen has an oil fired Aga, making it a lovely cosy winter’s family gathering point.
Beyond the utility space lies the spa complex, housed in a converted barn and retaining original brick pillars. The spa complex includes a 16.5 metre indoor swimming pool with diving board, built in hot tub and sauna. The pool, currently heated by a mix of oil fired hearing and solar panels (generating Feed In Tariff) is low maintenance and perfect for parties and personal workouts or family swims. Alternatively, for those wanting the significant space for further recreation or residential use, it is easily covered and suitable for a variety of uses.
A further room beyond provides opportunity for a significant home gym, office or additional snooker/hobby room.
Above the swimming pool is a separate, one-bedroom annex with living room, shower and toiler room and kitchenette, this is the perfect space for teenage kids, family members or a resident groom or alternatively could be used on an Air B&B basis.
The first floor of the main house provides the family bathroom, with separate corner bath and walk in shower as well as four double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobe/storage. The primary suite features large en-suite facilities and views over the garden.
An east facing balcony accessed from the landing provides stunning private views over the river, the adjoining nature reserve and to the Yorkshire Wolds beyond. Perfect for breakfasting in the sun.
Externally, purpose built BBQ buildings, a wooden Breeze House and a pergola covered patio area make the most of the garden and this property’s potential as a party house for entertaining.
The much loved gardens have been very well kept and are supplemented with ornamental pond and waterfall as well as a brick built greenhouse/potting shed.
Beyond the immediate gardens, there is a wildlife area with separate large pond and woodland area beyond. All with unique seclusion and tranquility.
This substantial barn conversion is well presented throughout while also offering an opportunity for new owners to be as creative as they desire. The property is not listed and is understood to benefit from usual residential permitted development rights, giving the buyer flexibility over their plans. With unrivalled amenity and flexibility, this wonderful and much loved property offers unending potential and opportunity.
ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE-
Whilst substantial, the land takes little management and generates an income from its short term rental to local farmers and conservation scheme income. If desired, the land can be taken back in hand, or alternatively, the vendor is willing to consider lotting the property if the purchaser did not want to purchase all of the land.
Manor Cottage is a generational opportunity available with no chain.
Due to the land, private river setting and the incredible flexible property on offer, high levels of demand are anticipated. If you need to sell a property to fund a purchase, please speak to us regarding a free consultation and valuation. Viewings are strictly through Naish Estate Agents. Like and follow the 'NAISH' Facebook page for more information.