How do you fancy living in a Grade I listed mansion with stunning river views in the centre of York?
If you do, and have a million or so to spare, Cumberland House could be yours.
It’s just gone up for sale – and the next owners of the 300-year-old building have the chance to turn it into a luxury seven-bedroom home.
Helmsley Group is selling the Grade I listed Cumberland House, found on King’s Staith and built by industrialist and former Lord Mayor of York William Cornwell in around 1710.
It got its name in 1746 when it is widely believed Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, stayed at the property following his victory at the Battle of Culloden.
The 6,000 sq ft property is expected to achieve offers of more than £1 million.
It retains many ornate original features, including decorative plasterwork, moulded panelling and fireplaces.
Developers the Helmsley Group has submitted a planning application to City of York Council for the conversion of the building.
Used as offices in recent years, the application will bring it back to residential use.
“Subject to planning approval, a new owner will have the chance to sympathetically renovate the building into a stunning four-storey home,” a Helmsley Group spokesperson said.
That would include
- three reception rooms
- a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite
- six further bedrooms
- two further bathrooms
- a courtyard
- and private parking.
It also features an extensive basement area.
‘Extremely rare opportunity’
Louise Hirst, director of Prime Residential, which is marketing the property for sale on behalf of Helmsley Group, said: “Cumberland House offers an extremely rare opportunity for an ambitious individual or family to acquire one of York’s finest buildings and create one of the North of England’s best private homes.
“Positioned in a fantastic location on the riverfront, Cumberland House is rightly considered to be of exceptional national architectural and historical importance, and we fully expect to receive interest from across the UK and overseas.”
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Tom Riddolls, development surveyor at Helmsley Group, added: “By placing Cumberland House on the market alongside this residential conversion planning application, we are not only sensitively preserving its important architecture and heritage but enabling people to enjoy and benefit from the building for generations to come.
“As outlined in our vision for the regeneration of Coney Street and its neighbouring riverside, we’re committed to striking the delicate balance between transformation and heritage protection when it comes to development within York, as a means of further enhancing the city’s unique and historic character.”
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