Worsendale Road, Bishop Wilton, York, East Yorkshire, YO42
- Land size
- 1.24 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
Description
Set high within one of Yorkshire’s most celebrated and sought-after villages, Bishop Barns is an extraordinary country residence of exceptional beauty, privacy and scale, commanding truly unrivalled panoramic views across the Vale of York and the rolling landscapes of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Occupying approximately 1.24 acres of landscaped grounds, this remarkable barn conversion delivers an uncompromising blend of architectural character, contemporary luxury and timeless rural elegance. Every element of the home has been designed to embrace the breathtaking surroundings, where vast skies, rolling countryside and uninterrupted far-reaching vistas create an atmosphere of complete tranquillity and escape.
Approached with an immediate sense of arrival, the property unfolds into an impressive collection of beautifully curated living spaces, perfectly balanced for both entertaining and relaxed family life. Grand reception areas, elegant formal rooms and everyday living spaces combine effortlessly with a magnificent kitchen breakfast room, creating the true heart of the home.
The first floor is home to the principal bedroom suite complete with an indulgent en suite bathroom, alongside two further double bedrooms, each beautifully appointed with their own en suite facilities. To the ground floor, two additional larger en suite bedrooms provide exceptional accommodation for family and guests alike. A one-bedroom annex further enhances the flexibility of the property and is currently occupied by a tenant, providing an attractive additional income stream alongside excellent potential for guest accommodation or multi-generational living.
Outside, the setting is nothing short of spectacular. Immaculately maintained gardens, extensive external storage areas, generous parking and a double garage further enhance the practicality and versatility of the property, while the surrounding scenery provides a constantly changing backdrop of extraordinary natural beauty.
Bishop Wilton itself is widely regarded as one of Yorkshire’s finest villages, having been named Number 5 in The Sunday Times’ “20 Best Secret Villages to Live In” (September 2024). This thriving and picturesque Wolds village offers a rare combination of charm and community, with a well-regarded primary school, village shop, traditional pub, historic church and an exceptionally active village hall supporting a wide range of sports clubs, meetings and social events.
The property also lies within easy reach of the renowned independent Pocklington School.
Enjoying a wonderfully secluded setting, Bishop Barns is exceptionally well connected, with convenient access to Pocklington, the historic city of York and Howden railway station, offering direct rail services to London in under two hours.
Rarely does a home of such calibre, setting and distinction come to the market. Bishop Barns represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the Yorkshire Wolds’ most captivating private residences, a home where luxury living and extraordinary scenery exist in perfect harmony.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-08
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 672 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
28 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School765 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 38
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 97
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 245
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Pocklington Junior School4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 249
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Woldgate School and Sixth Form College4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Type
- Academy converter
- Norton School9.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 651
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Market Weighton School9.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Community school
- Malton School10 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 999
- Type
- Academy converter
- Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy11 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,803
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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