A cookery school at one of North Yorkshire’s country houses has gone on the market.
The Carlton Towers Cookery School, near Goole, is being marketed by York-based property agents Barry Crux and Co for £15,000 plus VAT rental per year.
The cookery school features 8 cooking stations, a fully equipped chef’s kitchen and is located on the ground floor of the main house.
The sales particulars said: “The main kitchen space is fully fitted as a cookery school kitchen but has not been in use for some time.
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“Housed within the main house, it has a period feel, with some original features still in situ, such as a now-unused range. Despite this, it is fitted with all the modern appliances required.
“There is a large central island work surface offering good sight lines for teaching. There are 8 work stations set around the island and to the sides. These are all equipped with an induction hob and ample prep space. Further base and wall units are fitted around the perimeter of the room. There are 6 ovens in total with accompanying fridges.”
Part of the interior (Image: Barry Crux & Co)
Directly adjacent are a sitting room and dining rooms that can be included.
Opposite the kitchen are the former pantry and prep areas, which it may also be possible to utilize. These are fitted in a period style.
Externally, there is ample parking on site and a coffee shop.
The sales particulars continued: “The estate has been in the families’ hands for a considerable length of time. As with many modern-day estates of this nature, they have developed into multi-layered businesses.
Part of the kitchen (Image: Barry Crux & Co)
“Carlton Towers has an extensive land and property portfolio as well as an established and sought-after wedding and function venue with accompanying guest rooms. The venue is also used from time to time as a filming location.
“The cookery school was established by the owners some time ago but has never really been operated on a consistent basis. Our client is now looking to secure a leaseholder to operate this space and bring this part of the house back into use.”
Barry Crux & Co added: “This presents a fantastic opportunity for a chef or established cook looking to step away from the day-to-day operation of a commercial kitchen and the hours this entails.
“A strong and consistent business could be created in superb surroundings. Offering the lounge, dining and outside spaces would assist in being able to create a premium and enhanced package for potential customers.”
Dining and Cooking