Writer's former Yorkshire home for sale for £3.5 million

Stonegrave House in the village of Stonegrave, between Malton and Helmsley, is for sale.

The 17 century Grade II-listed property was the home of Sir Herbert Read, the art critic and writer, during the mid-20th century. The house was occasionally opened to the public in support of charitable causes while Sir Herbert lived there.

Inside Stonegrave House which is for sale for £3.5 million (Image: Hudson Moody/Zoopla)

Inside, a main entrance leads to a central hallway with access to the principal rooms.

The kitchen/breakfast room combines “historic charm with modern fittings”, according to Hudson Moody, which is marketing the property.

Adjoining spaces to the kitchen include a pantry, scullery and booth room with easy access to the garage.

Inside Stonegrave House which is for sale for £3.5 million (Image: Hudson Moody/Zoopla)

Meanwhile, south-facing reception rooms include a snug with a wood burner, a dining room, and a drawing room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a marble fireplace.

There is also a cellar which Hudson Moody said is “ideal for wine storage or a gym”.

Upstairs, six bedrooms are on the first floor, including the main suite with dressing rooms and a luxurious bathroom.

There is also a family bathroom, guest suite and a large family room on the first floor.

Two more bedrooms and further living space can be found on the top floor.

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Hudson Moody said a “fine collection of Georgian outbuildings complements the main house”. These include a former coach house, stables, and service rooms.

A Hudson Moody spokesperson said Stonegrave House is a home of “genuine character” set in the “quiet heart of the Howardian Hills”.

“Appreciated for its honest architecture, well-preserved features, and timeless setting, it remains a warm and welcoming part of village life as well as been quietly beautiful and full of story,” they said.

For more information about the property, visit its listing on Zoopla.