Raby

An important building of huge historical interest to the area has this week been launched onto the rental market. Restoration work to the structure and exterior is currently taking place which will remove the Hall from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register.

Grade one listed Gainford Hall, a Jacobean manor which sits on the Raby Estate, is part of a key redevelopment plan, The Rising, that will breathe new life into several historic buildings, including several heritage structures within the grounds of Raby Castle itself.

In a move that sees a renaissance of the iconic local gem for residential use, national agents Savills have been retained to market the home, which has the potential to include eight bedrooms, two large reception rooms, kitchen, pantry, attic, and basement space.

Gainford Hall was built in the early 17th Century for John Cradock, Vicar of Gainford and retains many of its original features, including a full height porch, split-level interior, original fireplaces, central chimney stacks and plasterwork.

Raby Estate’s CEO, Duncan Peake, said: “Our plans for Gainford Hall represent a number of significant improvements across the Estate which will help to stimulate economic regeneration and new employment throughout the local area.

“The hall hasn’t been touched for well over 100 years, so the current project will play an important part in its history.

“There is huge scope for the right tenant to take Gainford Hall and work with us to create a bespoke space that is tailored to their needs. Key renovations to the hall are well underway but we have kept the internal space flexible, in order for the new tenant to make their own mark.”

Working with historical buildings architects Donald Insall, renovation work is due to be completed by the end of this year and includes extensive restoration of external features such as the lead windows and repairs to the stonework, as well as several outbuildings which served the hall in the 18th and 19th centuries and are now being repurposed for modern day use.

These buildings, together with an area of land adjacent to the site could also be available to interested tenants.

Duncan continues: “Gainford Hall presents a unique opportunity to live within a piece of local history, but also to redefine the building for the modern age. There is so much scope for this site – I am very excited to work with its eventual tenant to realise its full potential.”

Gainford Hall is being marketed by Savills York and director Matthew Watson, said: “The Raby Estate is currently undergoing a renaissance, so this presents a unique opportunity for the future long-term tenant to work alongside the estate to create a bespoke home, to fulfil their needs.

As part of the estate’s renovation work, there will also be scope for a multitude of businesses to be located on the site which we anticipate will generate wide-ranging interest amongst those looking to redress their work-life balance.”

For further details, https://search.savills.com/property-detail/uk006537841