A COUNTRY house near Piercebridge has been put up for sale for £695,000.

Carlbury House, a former care home, has 21 bedrooms, on three floors. It is being sold by Charltons estate agents.

Planning permission has been granted for the development of eight, two and three bedroomed luxury apartments, each of which would have an estimated asking price of about £200,000.

The hall is situated in grounds of about one acre, which includes walled gardens, formal lawns, a former tennis court and an ornamental pond. A courtyard stands to the side of the house as does garaging and stores.

Mike Charlton said: "Carlbury Hall is a unique property, which has the potential to become either a beautiful family home or luxury apartment development."