Scargill House

The estate was described in the auction catalogue as an "exceptional residential, agricultural and sporting property" extending to 1,050 acres (425 ha), which included: They[who?]

claimed that "the invigorating air and the completely unspoilt grandeur of the surroundings make the Property a most attractive and healthy resort"; and that the grounds of the house included a tree-lined drive, stone-pillared and wrought iron entrance, lawns and an ornamental water garden.

In 1960, a chapel was built by George Pace of York in a Scandinavian style reflecting the location's history, and is now listed.

[3] In 2008, it was announced that the centre would be closing on 20 July 2008 due to financial difficulties, and profits from the sale of the estate would be used to set up a foundation.

It continues as a Christian centre run by a resident community, providing “a resource for the Church, providing a safe place for individuals and groups to meet with God and one another.”[1] The sale price of £1,295,000 was made possible by an individual donation plus a one-year loan from the Lee Abbey Movement.