The Station House in Richmond is a fabulous legacy from the early days of the railways in Britain

Yorkshire Post

The Station House in Richmond, North Yorkshire, built for the station master in grand style is a fabulous legacy from the early days of the railways in Britain

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00:00Welcome to Station House, a beautiful period home located on the edge of Richmond, now

00:08available for its next owners. The property was originally built for the Station Masters

00:14House and was part of George Hudson's North of England Railway, therefore it is one of

00:20an important surviving group of station buildings. The owner has preserved its original charm,

00:27including the working shutters in the drawing room and dining room, adding to the timeless

00:31appeal of the property. The house also captures the light beautifully throughout the day,

00:37creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere no matter the season. It's designed for flexible

00:43living with plenty of space to spread out and even dedicated areas for working from

00:47home without interrupting the family flow. The owner would describe Station House as

00:53a substantial, solid and generously proportioned period home. Built with traditional craftsmanship,

00:59it stands as testament to its history while offering the space and comfort for modern

01:04family needs. The lovely thing about the views from Station House is there's variety from

01:09every window, particularly of the castle ruins from the principal bedroom. The garden too

01:17holds a lot of meaning, it's beautifully designed with an established vegetable plot and two

01:22greenhouses that allow you to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Raised beds and a rainwater

01:28collection system make it practical for sustainable gardening and the space is perfect for peaceful

01:35moments outdoors. As for the location, Richmond has everything you need right within walking

01:41distance. Sitting right across from the station with brilliant facilities on offer, there

01:47is a swimming pool, gym, cafe, Pilates studio and even a cinema and also if you need to

01:54get to Darlington, there is a bus stop right outside the house. You've got all of this

01:58convenience on your doorstep but also access to some of the most beautiful walks along

02:03the River Swale and countryside beyond. The owner always mentions how convenient it is

02:09to live so close to the supermarkets, butchers, an outdoor market twice a week and plenty

02:14of wonderful local restaurants and coffee shops on the doorstep. And with GP surgeries

02:19and dental practices nearby, the town really offers a self-sufficient way of life. For

02:24the current owner, Station House has been a place of comfort and beauty, full of memories

02:29and it's now ready for someone new to create their own story here. With its generous space,

02:34character and connection to both town and countryside, it's a rare opportunity to enjoy

02:40the best of what life in Richmond has to offer. If you would like to find out the asking

02:44price of Station House, please click in the link below and if you would like to see more

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