The Nunnery

Grade I Listed Hall dating from the mid 13th Century set in outstanding grounds and woodlands.


Description

The Nunnery is an excellent example of a small private residential Estate, the origins of which can be traced back to a mid 13th Century Benedictine Nunnery. The property has been renovated, remodeled and extended significantly to create a beautiful home with some outstanding features, gardens and grounds.

In addition to the principal house, the property includes a large courtyard with further residential property and range of additional buildings, with further accommodation, offices and stores.

In all, the Estate extends to approximately 51.78 acres, approached through electric gates and a short private drive passing mature trees to a carriage sweep east of the house, framed by woodland adjoining Croglin Water. The Estate includes parkland, mature woodlands with stunning waterfalls and river frontage to the Eden.

The Nunnery - The original traditional stone built Benedictine Nunnery has been remodeled with significant additions in the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, prior to a meticulous recent renovation and extension of the property by the vendors. The property retains wonderful historic features such as stone flag floors, exposed beams and traditional fireplaces, but now provides exquisite modern family living spaces and an abundance of natural light, which compliment and enhance the property significantly.

Internally extending to over 11,000 sq ft. the ground floor accommodation includes boot room with door to the courtyard and parking area, W/C with basin and gun room, opening into a lobby with stone flag floors, plant room and pantry, north hall and reception area with log burning stove, further WC and wash basin. There is a bespoke kitchen with Wolf gas range cooker, island and dining space with door to the terrace and gardens. The principal rooms comprise of a well-proportioned dining room with butlers pantry, large entrance hall, with doors to the carriage sweep and internal porch, drawing room and sitting room with exposed stonework, large inglenook fireplace and log burning stove. In addition there is a library and garden room and WC with wash basin off the stair hall. The wonderful staircase frames this space, with large window and arch to the entrance hall. The first floor extends to seven bedrooms each with en-suite facilities seamlessly incorporated into the accommodation. Of particular note are bedrooms one and two, which provide exquisite spaces and finish, and bedroom 5 with historic oak panel work. The second floor provides further extensive storage space and could be developed into additional living space with two staircases from the north and south corridors.

In addition, the property has been extended into the adjacent courtyard with a bespoke structural glass staircase and divide framing the billiards room, beyond which the dining hall provides a wonderful double height entertaining space with exposed beams. The first floor includes three further en-suite bedrooms centered around the stunning staircase and hall. Across the arched courtyard entrance is a estate office, meeting space and laundry room, with the first floor a further en-suite guest bedroom and dressing room. The highest quality materials and finishes have been used throughout, together with bespoke joinery, steel and structural glass pieces incorporated into the design.

Gardens, Woodland and Land - To the west of The Nunnery is a sun terrace onto which various doors open, this space is framed by the castellated southern courtyard wall. Beyond the formal terrace, the gardens include a large lawn area, framed by beautiful mature trees, shrub borders and water feature. To the east woodlands flank Croglin Water which descends through a beautiful sandstone Gorge to meet the River Eden, the route is punctuated by a series of stunning waterfalls and pools, which can be viewed and accessed via a series of steps and pathways carved into the stone gorge in the 19th Century and also includes a Grade II listed Summer House constructed in the same period. Together with the parkland the woodland totals about 47.59 acres.

Courtyard, Garaging,Workshops and Stores - To the northwest of The Nunnery is a large courtyard of traditional sandstone buildings which provide extensive ancillary accommodation, part incorporated into the core residential living space and estate office, all have been meticulously restored with enormous potential for further development should a purchaser wish.

Corner House is a traditional three bedroom staff house located in the northwest corner of the courtyard, completely renovated by the vendors, incorporating some wonderful period features, stonework, exposed beams with a high quality finish. The property is of stone construction under a slate roof extending to over 1,400 sq ft.

Location

The Nunnery is superbly situated in the heart of the picturesque Eden Valley, close to the village of Kirkoswald. The property sits in an elevated yet sheltered position, set back from the road, with magnificent uninterrupted views over surrounding farmland, towards the River Eden.
The surroundings are typical of the Eden Valley, traditional livestock farms and undulating grassland falling away to The River Eden, framed by spectacular Fells in the distance. There are good transport connections, being close to the A66, only 10 miles from Penrith, the M6 motorway and the West Coast mainline, with regular train services to London Euston in little over 3 hours, Lake District Airport is only 15 miles north, Newcastle Airport 60 miles to the east and Manchester Airport 119 miles to the south.





Acreage: 51.78 Acres

Directions

CA10 1EU (nearest)


Additional Info

Tenure: The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves: The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. A gas main crosses the land. There are no public rights of way over way over the property; there is a private right of way over a short section of the rear drive to access a neighbouring field.
Fixtures and Fittings: All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings including curtains, carpets, light fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale.
Services: Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage systems. The property has high speed broadband and various alarm systems.
Designations: The Nunnery is Grade I Listed (List Entry Number: 1312417) / The Courtyard and Former Stable Block are Grade II listed (List Entry Number: 1144842) / The Summer House is Grade II Listed (List Entry Number: 1327031) / River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) (reference – 1006307) / Eden Gorge Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) (reference – 1006307) / River Eden Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (reference - UK0012643)
Subsidies & Grants: The land is registered with the Rural Land Registry however; no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are included in the sale.
Sporting & Fishing Rights: The sporting and fishing rights are in hand and included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Mineral Rights: The mines and minerals are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Method of sale: The Nunnery is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills.
Health and Safety: Given the potential hazards we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting for your own personal safety, in particular around The Nunnery walks, waterfalls, streams and rivers.

Marketed by: Savills, York