Summary - MERRYKNOWLE GARMONDSWAY FERRYHILL DL17 9DY
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Five-bedroom period house with stables, manège and 11.4 acres — ideal for equestrian family.
- 11.4 acres with paddocks, woodland, ten stables and a manège
- Extremely large house: c.4,891 sqft, five bedrooms, four bathrooms
- Detached four-car garage with clocktower; potential to develop (consent needed)
- Multiple formal reception rooms, conservatories and large traditional kitchen
- Two gated private driveways and ample parking for trailers and vehicles
- Oil-fired boiler and radiators (off-gas); ongoing fuel costs
- Very slow broadband speeds; limited digital connectivity
- Substantial grounds require regular maintenance; council tax quite expensive
Merryknowle is an expansive five-bedroom country house set in about 11.4 acres of private grounds, including paddocks, ten stables, a manège and woodland. The house offers nearly 4,900 sqft of living space with formal reception rooms, a large traditional kitchen with island and granite worktops, and principal and guest suites with en suites — ideal for a family that needs space or an equestrian household seeking on-site facilities. Two private driveways, a large detached multi-car garage (four-car) and gated entrance create a strongly private, countryside setting.
The property blends period character and generous proportions: multiple reception rooms (drawing room, dining room, library, study and conservatories) and a dramatic wooden staircase create flexible living and entertaining space. Outside, established lawns, mature trees, a pond, patio areas and direct access from a secondary drive to the stables and paddocks add practical value for horses, trailers and outdoor activities.
Buyers should note material practicalities: the house is oil-heated with a boiler and radiators (not on a community gas supply), broadband speeds reported as very slow, and the property dates from c.1930–1949. The detached garage has potential for further development but would require planning consent. The extensive grounds and outbuildings will carry ongoing maintenance costs, and council tax is described as quite expensive.
Overall Merryknowle will suit buyers seeking an established, characterful rural home with substantial land and equestrian use already in place. It offers immediate occupation with strong scope for cosmetic updating, further development of outbuildings (subject to consent) or continued use as a private smallholding.
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