Bishopthorpe Garth in Sim Balk Lane in Bishopthorpe for sale

Bishopthorpe Garth in Sim Balk Lane in Bishopthorpe is priced at £2,600,000 and is up for sale through Naish.

The seven-bed seven-bathroom Grade II listed home comes with its own tennis court and was designed for the colliery owner Arthur Toward Wilson by renowned architect Walter Brierley.

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Bishopthorpe Garth was designed by Walter Brierley (Image: Naish) Built in 1908, it has been described as one of Yorkshire’s finest properties, with gardens designed by famous horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll.

Brierley also built Goddards in Tadcaster Road for Noel Terry from the Terry's chocolate manufacturing family, which was Brierley's last building. 

Naish managing director Matt Hendry said: "The whole team at Naish are delighted to be instructed to facilitate the sale of such a wonderful property.

"Very rarely do such remarkable and prestigious properties enter the market, so to be involved and trusted with the transaction is a privilege."

Matt Hendry (Image: Naish) "Bishopthorpe Garth is an historic York property, the current owners have enjoyed over a decade here and their restoration and thoughtful modernisation will become part of the property’s rich history," said Matt.

"There is still huge potential available to buyers, both residentially and commercially so its exciting to see who the new owners may be. The property is available chain free.

"The incredible kitchen and breakfast room is perfect for entertaining and includes a large island unit with breakfast bar, Italian quartz worktops and integrated Neff appliances.

"The soul of the home, this stunning chandelier-lit space offers additional seating area with roof lantern.

"Additionally, there are utility rooms including a prep kitchen, custom made dog or pet room and laundry room."

Known as The Yorkshire Lutyens after architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, Brierley was the brains behind more than 300 buildings between 1885 and the time of his death in 1926 including County Hall in Northallerton and Scarcroft, Haxby Road, Poppleton Road and Fishergate Schools in York.

Bishopthorpe Garth is packed with original features including panelled oak doors, parquet flooring and fireplaces. The Arts and Crafts home covers nearly 8,300 sq ft with the property’s principal rooms overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens and grounds.

It sits on a four acre plot and has a detached oak framed multi-vehicle garage or barn with additional cottages and land available separately.

Inside, there's a formal dining room, primary reception/cinema room with a beautiful wood-burning stove, electric drop-down projector and concealed cinema screen.

The cinema screen (Image: Naish)
The drawing room with Arts & Crafts fireplace, stunning original Stoke-on-Trent tiles and French doors opens onto the south facing patio.

The former library is now an office space has been designed for the current owners and has been fitted with handmade furniture and the first floor of the property provides five substantial bedrooms.

There is an integrated triple garage with temperature-controlled wine store and walk-in pantry.

Above the garage is a self-contained studio apartment with vaulted ceiling, electronically controlled Velux windows, mezzanine bedroom area, dressing room or office, modern fully integrated kitchen with granite worktops and a separate shower room.

Inside the apartment (Image: Naish) The apartment can be accessed from the main property or externally via the French doors and wooden staircase. 

Also on the site is East Garth Cottage which has accommodation arranged over two floors, its own parking area and garden and was used by the family nanny when the house was built.

The kitchen at Bishopthorpe Garth (Image: Naish)