A tall story! Beverley’s highest habitable property goes on the market

The unique Tower House, believed to be Beverley’s tallest habitable property, has gone on the market for offers in the region of £550,000.

The Grade One Listed building commands unrivalled views over the market town’s Georgian Quarter and beyond.

Until recently, the iconic 18th century property, which is steeped in history, was used as solicitors’ offices, at 65 North Bar Within.

Although still having appeal for office use, an opportunity has now arisen to return the landmark building to its former glory, as an exceptional Beverley residence.

Beverley historian Professor Barbara English welcomed the news, saying: “It would be excellent if the Tower House became a house again, so that the lucky owners will be able to enjoy this most exotic, unexpectedly tall building with the most amazing views across the town and Beverley Westwood.”

The four-storey tower, which overlooks the town’s medieval 15th Century North Bar, also boasts stunning views across leafy Beverley Westwood’s common land towards Beverley Racecourse and the Black Mill.

Buildings historian Dr Susan Neave said: “It’s so rare to find a domestic building of this scale in Beverley.
“The opportunity to acquire something so grand in the heart of the town and having views of the top of North Bar is a rarity.

“It is an unparalleled view, to be able to see the earliest surviving brick-built town gate in England and be a part of the history of the town.”

Tower House and the adjoining Grade One Listed Bar House, were originally a single dwelling, built on a site reputedly where King Charles I’s officers met when they were trying to capture Hull, at the start of the English Civil War.

Bar House, which is under separate ownership at 67 North Bar Within, was reportedly sold for £1 million in 2016, according to website The Move Market.

The rare opportunity to buy Tower House, which is among only a handful of Grade One Listed town buildings such as Beverley Minster, comes after decades of ownership by town solicitors, who have now decided to sell.

Distinguished past residents include well-known artists Fred and Mary Elwell, believed to have lived in Bar House and Tower House when it was a single dwelling in the early 20th century.

A planning application, submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for change of use to residential for Tower House, shows indicative proposals for five bedrooms at the property, which includes a ground floor cottage extension and a vaulted cellar.

The rear of Tower House, at the end of a quiet lane just minutes from Beverley Westwood, has a secluded courtyard and parking for seven vehicles.

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