About the Swinton Estate

Living on the Swinton Estate

Commercial and Residential Properties

The Swinton Estate owns a diverse range of buildings that include both commercial and residential properties. On occasion, some properties do become available to rent or purchase, and you will find up-to-date property details below.

Our residential properties range from small character cottages to large, detached houses and farms. Some are within the Estate villages of Ilton, Swinton, and Fearby, or within Masham. Other properties are in more remote locations.

There are primary schools in Masham and Grewelthorpe, a variety of local secondary schools, a village hall in Fearby, churches in Masham and Healey, and Masham has a doctor’s surgery, town hall, sports field and tennis courts, pre-school nursery, community office, a weekly market, and a good selection of shops.

The majority of the Swinton Estate tenants have been renting from the Estate for many years. The Estate is currently rolling out a programme of refurbishment and improvement works across the portfolio. Works include energy efficiency works (insulation and efficient heating systems), new kitchens, and new bathrooms to create comfortable modern living.

The majority of our properties are let on assured short-hold tenancies and as a primary residence. Preference is given to applicants who have a local connection to the area, and full reference checks apply. To register your interest, please contact the Estate Office via telephone (01765 689224) or email (ruraloffice@swintonestate.com).

Under offer

Firth House Farm, High Ellington, Ripon

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a flexible prospect of substantial, stone, Grade II listed farmhouse enjoying far-reaching countryside views. There is the option to purchase, either alone or alongside the farmhouse, a farm steading which benefits from planning permission to create three 3–4 bedroom dwellings with ancillary garaging. In addition, there is the potential to purchase further land extending to approximately 8.24 acres.

Farmhouse Development Site

For sale

Manor Farm Barns

An attractive opportunity to purchase a range of stone buildings with full planning permission to create three executive homes, situated on a substantial site extending to approximately 2.5 acres.

More details

Commercial Properties

The Swinton Estate owns and manages a number of commercial properties located across the Estate, including in Masham town centre and at Swinton Park Hotel in some of our extensive outbuildings. We have many satisfied long term tenants, many of whom are also Estate partners offering their own services and activities to guests and visitors.

Currently available to hire as a short term office space is the Old Gardener's Office, located at Swinton Park Hotel opposite The Terrace Restaurant and Bar.

This charming office space is ideal for one person looking for a quiet location with access to excellent on-site amenities. The space is fully furnished with a large desk and chair, space for visitors, and a log burner, and it also includes a tea and coffee station that is refreshed daily, high-speed WIFI, and a printer. Alternatively the space can be offered non-furnished.

Available for rent on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Please complete the enquiry form below with an outline of your requirements and our team will be in touch.

The Old Gardener's Office Terms and Conditions

The Provider and the booker acknowledge that this Agreement is not a lease and does not at any time constitute or create any tenancy, tenancy interest, leasehold estate, or any other interest in real property. It is a contractual arrangement that creates a revocable license.

The Provider retains legal possession and control of the building. The Provider’s obligation to provide the booker with office space and services [is subject to the terms of the building]. As the Provider’s booker, the booker does not have any rights under the Provider’s lease with the Provider’s landlord. When this Agreement is terminated because the term has expired or otherwise, the bookers license to occupy the office space is revoked. The Member agrees to remove their personal property and leave the office space as of the date of termination. The Provider is not responsible for property left in the office after termination.

Residential Properties FAQs

Do you allow pets?

This is considered on a case-by-case basis and therefore your requirement should be discussed with the Estate Office.

How and when do I pay my rent?

All rents are payable by bank standing order from your bank account on an allocated date of each calendar month, with all payments made in advance. The payment date coincides with the first day of your tenancy.

How often are rents reviewed?

The Swinton Estate review rents regularly on a little-and-often basis, and generally in line with inflation.

Who repairs what?

Both the Estate’s and your responsibilities are set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Basically the Estate is responsible for the structure and external fabric of the property, together with heating and plumbing systems. In the event of a repair being required that is the Estate’s responsibility, you should contact the Estate Office, where either Estate staff or external contractors will be instructed. Should you have any queries in respect of works that are your responsibility, please feel free to discuss these with the Estate Office who can put you in contact with suitable contractors.