12 June 2012, Carter Jonas is delighted to launch to market Millington Grange Estate, the sale of which represents a landmark opportunity to acquire a large rural estate, suitable for mixed farming enterprises and of renowned sporting value in Yorkshire.

The superb in–hand agricultural and sporting estate entails in all circa 780 acres and is located in the attractive rural village of Millington, on the edge of York. The entire estate is conveniently situated within close proximity, being predominantly in a ring fence, and offers spectacular views over the Vale of York.

The land comprises a mix of productive arable land, grass and dale and is naturally free draining chalk suitable for growing good arable crops.

The exceptionally large principal house, which was completed in 2006, is approached via a secure gate which leads to a floodlit private driveway and attractive courtyard with six garages.

The Grange, as it is known, offers an ample 5,000 sq ft of high-spec living space comprising six bedrooms, various dining and entertaining rooms, plus a host of leisure facilities including a swimming pool and gym.

Further to the main house, there are two well -equipped farmsteads, High College Farm and Cold Skin Farm, which are run in conjunction with other land, and collectively make up the Millington Grange Estate.

Both of the aforementioned farms have an extensive range of grain storage facilities and modern, adaptable buildings. As the home of the award winning "Millington Herd" a pedigree herd of Limousin cattle (www.millingtonlimousins.co.uk), the additional buildings offer excellent livestock housing plus high quality cattle handling facilities.

Millington Grange Estate operates an established and renowned high bird pheasant shoot, which provides in the region of 30 days per season.

Furthermore the estate has installed two micro wind turbines which generate power for consumption as well as sale to the national grid.

Andrew Fallows, a partner at Carter Jonas in York, comments, "It is not often we see both a lifestyle and investment opportunity come to market such as this. Millington Grange Estate not only offers diverse agricultural revenue prospects but also superb sporting value. The principal house, as well as the two farmsteads, has been developed to high standards to serve these multiple purposes."

Millington Grange Estate is for sale with a guide price of £12,000,000 through Carter Jonas, www.carterjonas.co.uk
For further information, please call Andrew Fallows on +44 (0) 1904 558 230