Unique home set within grounds of former medieval Manor House on the market for offers over £995,000

This wonderfully unique property on the outskirts of Sutton in Stainsby, Heath has been transformed from a school building into a substantial six bedroomed detached residence that offers an extremely flexible layout for family living.

Previously the site of Stainsby Manor, a defended manorial complex, the land is identified as a scheduled monument and was first recorded in 1086 in the Domesday Book. The site holds an interesting past and has been owned by many notable families including the Sauvage family, owners between the 12th Century and 1593, when the land was sold to Bess of Hardwick and became part of the Hardwick Estate. The Duke of Devonshire transferred the land to the National Trust in 1971.

Planning permission has been approved for short-term rental opportunities in both the main property and outbuildings. Standing within a sizeable plot of approximately half an acre, Stainsby Manor House School boasts a striking façade, constructed in local stone and featuring tall windows and a lintel carved with the word ‘boys’ above the entrance door; a nod to the building’s educational heritage.

The property sits atop a hill within an enclosed plot, affording far-reaching countryside views across National Trust land that can be enjoyed throughout most of the living spaces. Double oak doors welcome you in, where an L-shaped entrance hall connects the various areas of the residence.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the lounge/dining room, which exudes grandeur with its impressive double-height ceiling. Covering a considerable length, the lounge/dining room offers great versatility for different furniture arrangements to accommodate dining and relaxing.

A seamless transition to the well-appointed kitchen is provided by a wide opening to one wall, creating a free-flowing open plan environment. The shaker-style kitchen features integrated appliances and has a useful adjacent utility room that could serve as a preparation kitchen too for keen cuisine enthusiasts. Also on the ground floor is a superb gymnasium that is perfect for home workouts, in addition to a cinema room, sitting room with a modern shower room and laundry room. Two separate wooden staircases rise to the first floor with multiple landings linking to each of the rooms.

All six of the double bedrooms are well-proportioned, including a substantial master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling that adds a sense of airiness to the room. A mezzanine landing connects both sides of the first floor, which overlooks the sitting room below and showcases glazed balustrading, providing a contemporary twist and access to the family bathroom. Stainsby Manor House School is accessed by a traditional wooden gate, which opens to an extensive wrap-around driveway that is part-cobbled and allows parking for up to 15 vehicles. Within the grounds are two detached cabins for ancillary use to the main house, one with two bedrooms and the other serving as studio accommodation. Behind one of the cabins is the property’s garden, containing woodland, a fire pit and allotment areas and even a WWII bunker that is still accessible. The village of Stainsby is conveniently located for the M1 motorway and within a short drive of many historical landmarks, including Hardwick House, Chatsworth House, Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Bolsover Castle and Renishaw Hall.

For more information or to book a viewing contact Blenheim Homes & Land on 01144 883492.