Cedar Cottage, Thirkleby Park, Thirsk, YO7

Cedar Cottage is rather unique and part of the old stable block from Thirkleby Hall. This is an opportunity to own a piece of history on this storied estate. Perfect for buyers seeking to combine timeless historic charm with contemporary design potential.

The Property

Entry to the home is into the spacious reception hall which has elevated ceiling heights and does particularly well with natural light given the large glass panels on either side of the door. Adjacent to the reception hall is the living room where the ceiling heights are repeated and there are large windows to the front elevation and also windows and doors which open onto the south facing garden area. The contemporary kitchen comprises fitted base and wall units offering excellent storage, worktop space and is completed with fitted appliances. Towards to the rear elevation of the kitchen is the dining area which leads to the rear garden area and also access to a storage area and also cloak room. On the first floor, there are three well appointed bedrooms with the primary bedroom having the benefit of fitted wardrobes. Completing the home is the spacious shower room which would have a bath originally fitted and may be reverted back should the purchasers require to redesign this room. Externally, there is a pleasant seating area laid to Indian stone which overlooks the managed and maintained gardens. For parking, there are two allocated spaces in the residents parking area. The property is Freehold though residents do contribute towards the upkeep of the grounds and also block insurance for ?500 per annum Council: North YorkshireTax Band: CEPC: EEPC Link: https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2491-7811-8174-5171-1135

Thirkleby Hall

Thirkleby Hall, designed around 1785 by the renowned architect James Wyatt (1746 1813) for Sir Thomas Frankland, was a distinguished example of Georgian architecture in North Yorkshire. Located on a slightly elevated site northwest of the village, the Hall was Wyatt s only project in the North Riding. Constructed from ashlar stone, the design exuded a solid and reserved elegance.Key Architectural Features:Approach and Grounds: The Hall was accessed through an impressive pedimented western gateway, which still stands, and an ancient avenue of Scotch firs. This approach was celebrated in its time as one of the region's finest.Main Building: The south front featured a broad bow flanked by tripartite windows adorned with fan motifs in blank arches. The west front displayed a triumphal arch theme with a giant engaged Corinthian order and arched side openings. The entrance on the north side was framed by a columned porch.Interior Highlights: The interiors, while generally plain, included an octagonal room and a drawing room with a modestly decorative plaster ceiling. The most notable space was the stair hall, featuring an imperial staircase with a coved and top-lit ceiling, coupled Corinthian columns, and statues of priestesses with votive bowls at the base elements that added vitality to the otherwise restrained design.Additional Features: A rendered wing, likely added later, adjoined the main structure. At the rear, the stable court, crowned by a two-stage tower, remains intact.Historical Context:Thirkleby Hall replaced an earlier 16th or 17th-century gabled house near the village church, described as quaint and on a rather large scale. Plans for rebuilding had been considered as early as 1704, with designs by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The Frankland family, who had owned the estate since 1576, were instrumental in its evolution. Sir Thomas Frankland, in possession from 1784 to 1831, was likely responsible for commissioning Wyatt's design.Later History:The estate underwent various changes in ownership within the Frankland family, eventually passing to Sir Robert Frankland-Russell and then to Emily Payne-Frankland. By the early 20th century, the property had been sold, and the Hall was demolished in 1927. However, its legacy endures through surviving architectural elements and photographic documentation of its interiors.This detailed account underscores the architectural and historical significance of Thirkleby Hall, a lost gem of Georgian design.

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