Summary -
The Manor House,The Riddings,Long Preston,SKIPTON,BD23 4QN
BD23 4QN
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Historic Georgian manor with annexe, barn and huge grounds — strong conversion potential, listed restrictions apply.
- Grade II listed Georgian manor with extensive character features
- Six-bedroom main house plus two/three-bedroom Coach House annex
- Detached stone barn with lapsed planning permission for conversion
- Circa five-acre field and circa three acres of woodland included
- Walled garden, formal lawns, pavilion, greenhouses and potting shed
- Oil central heating, spring water supply and shared septic tank
- Very slow broadband; average mobile signal in village location
- Listed status restricts alterations; planning needed for commercial use
A rare Grade II listed Georgian manor standing in circa two acres of formal gardens, with an additional five-acre field and three acres of woodland. The principal house offers six bedrooms across generous, character-filled rooms (approximately 7,007 sq ft) plus a self-contained two/three-bedroom Coach House — ideal for guest accommodation or rental income. A substantial detached stone barn and large grounds create clear scope for a commercial enterprise such as exclusive events or holiday lets.
The barn previously held planning permission for conversion to additional living or reception space (permission lapsed). That, combined with the Coach House and extensive parking/garaging, gives an investor or developer options — subject to Listed Building constraints and fresh planning consents. Services include oil central heating, spring water supply and a recently installed shared septic tank; mains electricity is connected.
Buyers should note material constraints: the property is Grade II listed which will restrict alterations and can complicate change‑of‑use applications. Broadband speeds are very slow, mobile signal is average, and the property relies on oil heating and spring water. The barn’s planning permission has lapsed, so any commercial conversion will require new applications and possibly liaison with National Park planning authorities.
Set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the edge of Long Preston, the location offers privacy, low crime and excellent long-distance rural views, with a railway station and nearby schools. For investors or purchasers seeking a high‑profile country residence with conversion potential, this is a distinctive opportunity — but expect conservation requirements, service upgrades and planning work before commercial ambitions can be realised.
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