THE SILOS

The owner who undertook this demanding project, with the help of award-winning architects Bramhall Blenkharn Leonard, wanted to preserve the history of the local area by transforming redundant grain silos. These buildings have long been a part of the landscape of this countryside and the conversion has transformed them into a unique home that is both spacious, modern and yet completely in keeping with the structure in which it sits by embracing the original utilitarian farming architecture. This design has created a free flowing, open-plan feel, exploiting the beautiful scenery and resulted in some impressive eco credentials – the house having been granted an EPC certificated rating of ‘A’ 124 – making it 24% more efficient than the highest UK efficiency rating.

Set in the glorious rolling countryside on the edge of the Howardian Hills and Castle Howard Estate, this groundbreaking conversion provides a series of practical open-plan living spaces and four en suite bedrooms, all bathed in natural light via the curved Panoramah & Schuco windows and doors, each with UV and glare filters. Sliding doors have Easy Glide technology which can be automated. The property mixes on-trend décor with modern day comforts and technology – including Lutron electronic programmed & controlled lighting, Airflow MVHR fresh air & heat recovery system (providing fresh air at a controlled temperature & flow to the whole house) and a NuHeat thermostatically controlled & zoned under floor heating system throughout the whole building, fed by twin 7 Kw Stiebel Eltron ground source heat pumps. The entire package is powered by a 44,000 kWh roof mounted Photo voltaic system on the neighbouring barn, which generates around £13,200 worth of electricity a year, used to power the afore mentioned home technology – with any excess exported back to the National Grid for income.

The bespoke handcrafted kitchen was designed and fitted by local craftsmen FloCoe & Peter Thompson Joinery, crafted to seamless fit in with the design and ethos of the building. The beautiful wooden Kitchen cabinetry houses built-in Gaggenau appliances and plentiful storage, enhanced by a central island unit. New owners will get to enjoy a spacious dining area which flows into the sitting room, as well as another versatile circular living room perfect for entertaining. Floor to ceiling windows throughout the living space and kitchen create an impressive, light-filled space with beautiful countryside aspects. A floating GyroFocus stove makes for a striking focal point to the Living and Sitting areas.

Adjacent to the living space, situated in the fourth of the smaller cylinders, sits a bespoke fitted oak library with backlit bespoke fitted shelving with rolling library ladder, desk and bar with drinks fridge. In the centre of the building lies a striking entrance hall with full height glazed front door & centrally mounted indoor Olive tree.

Continuing through the ground floor you will find two beautifully proportioned bedroom suites, both with contemporary designed en-suite bathrooms, a Butler’s pantry, WC and Study/Gym.

The Bisca designed & installed circular staircase mimics a steel & glass bolt firing into the ground. Its continuous handrail & bare oak treads along with soft (Lutron controlled) lighting add to the spectacle.

The first floor is home to a breath-taking principal bedroom suite benefitting from a high-specification bathroom, freestanding bath and adjoining dressing room with bespoke fitted wardrobes. Far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape and out towards both The North Yorkshire Moors & the Howardian Hills can be enjoyed from the comfort of your bed. A further bedroom & en-suite can be found on this level.

A beautiful, glazed link with thermostatic underfloor heating connects the house to the Laundry & Plant rooms plus daily entrance & the Car Ports – then onto an adjoining steel barn totalling around 2,500 square feet of open storage space. With two electrically operated roller doors and a further mezzanine area above the Car Ports it is designed to be easily converted into an additional office/working area providing approx. 1450sqft of internal floor area. A separate WC services this side of the building – making it ideal for potential home business/office use.

The house is approached by a sweeping driveway with a resin-bound drive and triple carport providing ample parking for several cars. Smart estate fencing delineate the property boundaries, encompassing the impeccably landscaped gardens surrounding the property.

The gardens provide a peaceful retreat, designed for entertaining with services fitted for an outdoor kitchen and decked seating area providing the ideal place for al-fresco dining overlooking the wildlife pond.