The Manor House, Grade II listed manor house in Kirby Sigston, England
Kirby Sigston Manor is a two-storey red brick house with a hipped grey slate roof and two tall brick chimneys, one at each end of the ridge. The front has five windows on the upper floor and four windows with a central door below, all white-framed multi-paned sashes, with a small porch over the door and a low stone wall across the front. It is built to a three-bay plan with a pair of four-bay wings to the rear.
Built in 1826, this estate served as a country residence in rural North Yorkshire. Several alterations took place during the twentieth century, though the original structure and core features remained intact.
The house takes its name from the village of Kirby Sigston, where it stands as the manor house. Its Doric doorcase frames the main entrance, and the three-bay front is flanked by two four-bay wings at the rear. The property has been owned by Rishi Sunak, former prime minister, since before his 2015 election as MP for Richmond (Yorks).
The property sits in a small village in northern Yorkshire and is best reached by car. Visitors planning to explore the area should keep in mind that this is a private residence and access may be limited.
In 2021 Rishi Sunak, who bought the house before entering Parliament in 2015, received planning permission for a leisure complex with a gym, swimming pool and outdoor tennis court in a paddock, requiring an upgraded electricity supply and expected to cost £400,000. The gardens also hold a lake with a boathouse and a weir.
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