First phase of stately home’s conversion is unveiled

The transformation of a Grade II* listed home near York, which was once owned by the High Sheriff of Yorkshire, has been revealed with the launch of a collection of homes.

Moreby Hall, a Jacobean-style country house between the villages of Escrick, Stillingfleet and Naburn, was built between 1828 and 1831.

Acquired by local property developers the stately home’s renovation has culminated in a launch of the development’s first properties.

Ready for immediate occupation as part of the scheme’s first phase are a number of mews style houses and apartments. A total of nine units will go on sale during the first phase, comprising seven mews style houses and two apartments.

Anne Haggas, property agent in the Northern New Homes team at Savills, said: “Properties such as these just don’t come to the market very often because they are few and far between.

“In over 30 years of working within the property market, I have rarely come across such a meticulous attention to detail to the one that has been shown at Moreby Hall.

“The repurposed stately home is a wonderful reflection of how period homes and buildings can be transformed to create incredible spaces through real care, vision and workmanship.

“We anticipate the homes will appeal to a mix of buyers, particularly those moving out of the city but wanting to remain within striking distance.”

Nick Gallagher, of Nicholas & Nicholas, added: “When we set out to save and restore Moreby Hall we had no idea that it would resonate so strongly with people.

“This has been a very exciting and rewarding project, which has seen us retain the character of the building while introducing contemporary elements into the living spaces that we have created.

“When you restore and reanimate historic buildings of this stature it’s important to strike the right balance in blending old and new, and we’re confident we have managed to achieve this.”