One of the most exquisite Georgian homes close to the Yorkshire coast is for sale with mod cons

“We didn’t need a house this big but we fell in love with the property and the village,” says Dr Moederle-Lumb.

They have never regretted buying the gorgeous Georgian home and becoming part of the friendly village community and, along with a large garden, their son also got to enjoy the property’s swimming pool and tennis court.

“I used to work away quite a bit and when I drove home and reached the village and drove up to our home, I got a feeling of calm. The house puts its arms around you,” says Dr Moederle-Lumb.

During their tenure, the couple, who have a passion for interior design, have spared no expense on a major renovation and refurbishment of the property, which now boasts the latest technology.

They are selling their much-loved home to downsize now that they are retired, though it is a huge wrench, and says Dagmar: “We will miss the house and the village terribly. It’s been such a fantastic home in a fantastic village.”

Estate agents Blenkin and Co. have aptly described the property as “spectacular and luxurious” and add ”No stone has been left unturned to create a perfect country house in the heart of an archetypal English village.”

The house has far-reaching views south across the Vale of Pickering to the Yorkshire Wolds and is close to Scarborough and in easy reach of Malton, PIckering and York.

Set over three floors, it has a reception hall, rear staircase hall, three reception rooms, a conservatory, home cinema room, study/office, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, two cloakrooms and a wine cellar.

On the upper floors there is a principal bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room and bathroom, six further bedrooms, three further bathrooms, a music room, playroom and gym.

The Manor House is a smart home with remote-controlled systems such as audio and visual media, lighting, heating, motorised blinds and curtains, security and pool management are all coordinated via a touchpad and mobile app.

Ruckus wireless technology has been installed and there is a Bang & Olufson home speaker/cinema system along with sound-proofing and infra-red heating.

Alongside this is a range of fine architectural features from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries including fireplaces, the original staircase, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, panelled doors and two marble fireplaces believed to originate from Kirkham Priory.

Outside, there is parking for six cars, a swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court plus a range of outbuildings and garaging and a “party room” with snooker table and a bar.

The property, on the market for £1.75m, has an acre of landscaped gardens and grounds. Contact www.blenkinandco.com.