Site housing former Roman marching camp, medieval hostel and monastery hits the market

An historic site in North Yorkshire with roots dating back to 997AD has hit the market for £1.6m.

Formerly a Roman marching camp, medieval hostel and monastery, the historic mixed use site at Spital Farm has recently come to market.

The extensive farm features a Grade II listed farmhouse with two self-contained letting cottages, a restaurant, craft centre, tea room, caravan park and just over 13 acres of land providing potential for future development, subject to planning.

Spital Inn and Restaurant has been developed from the outbuildings at the original Spital Farm over the years and now comprises a traditional country pub with popular restaurant and carvery that benefits from local custom as well as passing trading from its prominent main road.

Adam Burkinshaw, of Sanderson Weatherall, said: “We’re used to dealing with the sale of a variety properties but Spital Farm offers something completely different from the norm.

“The property is steeped in history and the range of buildings on offer and extra available land provides the property with significant development potential so we expect to receive a great deal of interest from potential purchasers.”