Home is where my heart is
Self-made businesswoman, Karen Stephenson, acquired Kirkby Fleetham Hall Estate in 2003 and has lived there since with her two children. From her initial barn conversions, she has perfected her craft, becoming a highly successful property developer and interior designer. Her work has been featured on Channel 5’s ‘Sally Lindsay’s Posh Sleepover’ and in several home and interior magazines.
Karen is also an esteemed property editor for a number of lifestyle publications, with her unique flair and talent for creating dream homes.
Karen has spent several years restoring, modernising and adapting the main house to what it is today, filling it with fine art and precious antiques.
History of Kirkby Fleetham Hall
Kirkby Fleetham Hall is an 18th century country house located near the village of Kirkby Fleetham. The property was bought in the 1720s by Ripon MP John Aislabie. It has since been a hotel, a home and as of 2024 a newly launched wedding venue and country retreat.