Think quintessential English country home and you won’t be too far removed from Welham Hall, a stunning period property that offers everything from a wealth of beautiful accommodation to equestrian facilities, a peaceful countryside location to gardens and grounds designed to be enjoyed from every angle.

The current owners have, over the years, enhanced and remodelled the house to create a superb family home that combines the grandeur and opulence of days gone by with contemporary twists which make it perfectly suited to a modern lifestyle.

The main house provides a veritable wealth of accommodation – not far short of 8,000sq.ft in fact.

At the heart of this home is the extended open-plan kitchen and breakfast room which looks out over the lake and has French doors opening onto an elevated terrace. The dining area benefits from a large rooflight and thanks to this and a wall of windows, is a light and bright space.

Also on the ground floor are a study which leads through to a cosy snug with access to the side of the house and, up a short flight of steps, the magnificent drawing room with a grand fireplace and views over the terrace along with French doors to the garden.

Last, but not least in the east side of the ground floor, are the library and separate dining room, two generous living spaces also with views over the stunning gardens.

The western elevation of the ground floor is home to a large open music room which leads through to three guest suites, each with a set of French doors opening onto the garden terrace.

The ground floor also includes an office with a separate kitchenette and cloakroom, along with a bedroom and sitting room above. In addition there is a spacious utility room and a separate cloakroom.

The first floor comprises the master bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the glorious gardens and four further bedrooms, three with en-suites.

The garden and adjoining outside areas offer an abundance of choices of where to enjoy the sunshine and views from, whether that be taking a walk along the mowed paths winding through meadows or a stroll through the apple orchards and woodland.

The garden also offers the possibility of outside dining on an extensive York stone terrace or a sit-down in the secret garden at the far boundary of the property.

The estate – which extends to around 12 acres in all – includes a traditional barn, cleverly renovated into a games room with kitchenette and adjacent gym with shower, which is separate from the main house.

There is also a detached stable block comprises four stables, a tack room, feed room, rug room and hay store/barn, plus a riding arena accessed via a rubber-matted walkway, making Welham Hall perfect for buyers with equestrian interests.

And then, of course, there’s the added bonus of a tennis court and the lake for those looking for even more ways to while away the odd hour or two.

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Talking about Welham Hall, which is set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Malton and around two-and-a-half miles from Castle Howard, selling agent Ed Stoyle says: “For me, this is a very special period home with a unique, peaceful setting offering a rural aspect, yet close to a local market town and train station.”

Welham Hall is on the market at a guide price of £2.75m.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact the York office of Savills on 01904-617800.