One of Yorkshire's great houses, burnt to the ground three generations ago, is back on its feet and on the market for the sixth time in a millennium

Thanks to the efforts of dedicated owners, a historic Yorkshire house has emerged from the shadows to grace the countryside once more. Edward Hartshorne of local agents Blenkin & Co is handling the landmark sale of Riseborough Hall , near Pickering, North Yorkshire, which stands high above the Vale of Pickering.

It has spectacular views to the south and east over the Yorkshire Wolds, the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors. Mr Hartshorne quotes a guide price of £3 million for the imposing stone-built house, which counts 1,000 years of history. During this time, it has been sold only six times, including to the present custodian, and was delisted in the 1950s following a fire in the Jacobean wing that left the entire building in ruins.

Thankfully, it hasn't stayed that way — of whi