Hopton Hall Estate Property Portfolio

An extensive portfolio of more than 40 Grade II listed historical buildings

The Hopton Hall Estate has built up a portfolio of more than 40 Grade II listed historical buildings, pubs and high street properties, predominantly in the city of York and historic market town of Ashbourne. Our ultimate aim is to ensure that both places continue to be vibrant destinations, attracting independent retailers, pubs and restaurants.

It is a process that involves careful preservation or reintroduction of the architectural features of some of the most historically important, iconic buildings in the North of England.

York is world renowned as a city of both history and beauty. Its origins can be traced back to The Romans in 71 AD, with Viking and Medieval settlers adding to the rich tapestry of the city’s architecture and culture. The city contains over 1,500 listed buildings.

Ashbourne’s origins date back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It has been a market town since the 13th century, gaining its prosperity from its position as a coaching stage on the old road from London to Manchester. The parish contains over 160 listed buildings.

The Hopton Hall Estate portfolio currently includes iconic buildings, historic high street properties, historic pubs & hospitality locations and overseas property.

Interested in finding out more?

If you’d like to enquire about buying or selling a property or becoming one of our tenant businesses, please contact us.

Iconic Buildings

Hopton Hall

Hopton, Derbyshire Dales

Grade II listed Hopton Hall was the ancestral home of the Gell family for over 600 years. In 2023 it was bought as a family home by the Harveys with two goals in mind: to restore the 16th century manor house and its grounds; and to continue providing the best and friendliest of welcomes for visitors to its seasonal events and to its cottage guests.

HOPTON HALL

Purey Cust House

York

Purey Cust House is considered the largest and most architecturally significant private residence within York’s historic city walls. It stands directly beside York Minster on the former Stoneyard site. In January 2026, Chris and Andi Harvey became the new owners and custodians of the property and are looking forward to applying the care and attention that such a prestigious building deserves.

PUREY CUST HOUSE

33 Stonegate

York

One of York’s oldest and most historic streets, and is a popular, if not narrow, route from St Helen’s Square to York Minster. Many of the building’s original features have been preserved.

The building has been the flagship shop of Abraham Moon, a Yorkshire tweed producer, since 2017.

33 STONEGATE

35 Stonegate

York

A 15th century timber-framed building that was home to ‘The Sign of the Bible’ bookshop from 1682 until 1873. Acquired by acclaimed stained glass artist J.W. Knowles who can be credited for adding much of the stained glass to the building. Now home to fashion retailer, WYSE London (a luxury women’s fashion brand that chose York as its first Northern boutique in October 2025).

35 STONEGATE

26 St John Street

Ashbourne

An iconic 15th century oak timber-framed building, long renowned as the home of Ashbourne’s Gingerbread Shop. Legend tells us that the recipe for Ashbourne’s famous gingerbread was given to the baker by a French prisoner of war, billeted in Ashbourne during the Napoleonic Wars, and the popular biscuit continued to be on sale at the premises for over 200 years.

26 ST JOHN STREET

Revitalising The High Street

7 John Street

Ashbourne

One of Ashbourne’s most recognisable buildings inherits its name from John Howell and Thomas Marsden, who traded as wine merchants and grocers nearby from as early as the 1860s.

Today, the building is home to a deli and fine wine shop: Deli No7 at Howell & Marsdens.

7 JOHN STREET

12 John Street

Ashbourne

Hopton Hall Gallery was founded in April 2026 with the aim of building something that connects centuries of craftsmanship with the artists shaping today's landscape – both in the gallery's vision and in the 18th century Ashbourne building it calls home. There have been significant renovations to create a 21st century art gallery that celebrates both contemporary art and heritage.

12 JOHN STREET

24 Parliament Street

York

A Grade II listed building comprising basement, ground, first second and attic floors located in the Central Historic Core Conservation Area (Conservation Area 1) of York which was designated in 1968 to protect the old City of Roman, Viking and Medieval York.

It was once previously occupied by the National Fish and Chip Museum

24 PARLIAMENT STREET

27 Shambles

York

The Shambles is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval streets and is often cited as the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter film series.

Graded II listed 27 Shambles, located in the Central Historic Core Conservation Area was built around 1840, and later adapted to include a 20th century shopfront.

27 SHAMBLES

21 High Petergate

York

An early 18th century, Grade II, building situated directly opposite York Minster.

The establishment takes its name from the revelation during the original inspection of the building that the serving area is 22 yards long – an exact match to the length of a cricket pitch!

21 HIGH PETERGATE

1 Church Street

Ashbourne

Located on the junction of Church Street and Dig Street was, for many years, a bank but is now home to the Machine Inn – a stylish and relaxed dining venue packed with historic features and an open kitchen with boutique hotel offering rooms and a well-appointed apartment with a 4-star accommodation rating.

1 CHURCH STREET

21 Market Place

Ashbourne

Ye Olde Vaults - a Grade II listed pub that stands as the focal point on Ashbourne’s market square.

Featuring a 19th century shopfront, a stuccoed 18th-century exterior, and older,18th-century brickwork at the rear. Massive wooden pillars support its roof.

21 MARKET PLACE

Pubs And Hospitality

The Knockerdown Inn

Near Ashbourne

The story of The Knockerdown Inn is deeply connected to the history of the Hopton Hall Estate where the first recorded house was constructed by Thomas Gell in the 16th century.

In 2023, The Knockerdown was proudly reacquired by the Hopton Hall Estate, marking a new chapter for this much‑loved Derbyshire pub.

Overlooking Carsington Water, this characterful historic inn is the perfect stop-off point for visitors exploring the beauty of the Derbyshire Dales.

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The Old Gate Inn

Brassington

The Old Gate (or Ye Olde Gate) at Brassington was built in 1616 and has a relatively rare Grade II* listing since much of its interior - including its large, magnificent fireplace - has remained unchanged. So much so that it was once voted by the Good Pub Guide (now defunct) as the Unspoilt Pub of the Year and features in CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors (one of only 300 or so pubs in the UK classified with the top three-star rating).

Located near the shores of Carsington Water, it is one of Derbyshire’s oldest pubs and also houses the village’s only shop, The Pantry.

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The Red Lion

Kniveton

The Red Lion at Kniveton is an 18th century village pub.

It prides itself on offering a range of full juice cider, real ale and craft beer from local producers.

It is run by Hannah Barton and Kevin Woolley of the Kniveton Cider Company (offering ‘proper cider made in the Derbyshire Dales’) and was crowned the CAMRA Ashbourne Pub of the Year 2024 and East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2023 & 2024.

The Grade II listed building sits on the B5035 between Ashbourne and Carsington.

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Further Afield

Amoreira, Madeira

Amoreira is a luxury property in an exclusive neighbourhood of Funchal, Madeira. It was added to the Hopton Hall Estate portfolio as a private holiday home.

The five-bedroomed property covers a 400sqm internal footprint, matched by a similarly sized outdoor space. Its Portuguese name (which translates to ‘Mulberry tree’) is a nod to its gardens which feature a number of vine and exotic fruit trees.

Amoreira was constructed using the finest concrete, engineered to rest more heavily at the back of the house, thus allowing the building to be cantilevered without the need for any kind of pillar. The result is uninterrupted, panoramic views of the beautiful Bay of Funchal which is best enjoyed from the full-length upper deck balcony.

Interested in finding out more?

If you’d like to enquire about buying or selling a property or becoming one of our tenant businesses, please contact us.

Hopton Hall Estate Property Portfolio

Iconic Buildings

Hopton Hall

Hopton, Derbyshire Dales

Purey Cust House

York

33 Stonegate

York

35 Stonegate

York

26 St John Street

Ashbourne

Revitalising The High Street

7 John Street

Ashbourne

12 John Street

Ashbourne

24 Parliament Street

York

27 Shambles

York

21 High Petergate

York

1 Church Street

Ashbourne

21 Market Place

Ashbourne

Pubs And Hospitality

The Knockerdown Inn

Near Ashbourne

The Old Gate Inn

Brassington

The Red Lion

Kniveton

Further Afield

Amoreira, Madeira

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