A superb detached country house with stunning views, a beautiful garden and annexe apartment



Description

One of the most admired detached country homes in the Harrogate area features character accommodation with enclosed private gardens, large double garage plus a self-contained one-bedroomed apartment. Pheasant Cottage is a stunning Grade II country home that features well-presented elegant accommodations with many period features, including original oak beams and entry doors.

The main house briefly comprises of; an entrance porch, dining room, triple aspect drawing room with a feature fireplace plus a delightful sitting room that leads to a pretty garden room that has double doors opening into a private sitting area from where there are pathways that lead to the rear of the garden.

There is a modern fitted breakfast kitchen with electric appliances including an aga, hob, oven with grill. integrated dishwasher and fridge/ freezer. There is a useful drinks/storage room and a utility room. The side access leads to two useful external stores. The feature oak staircase leads up to a very spacious landing. on the first floor is the well-proportioned principal bedroom which has an en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes and also comes with an en suite bathroom plus there are two further bedrooms one of which is currently utilized as a dressing room. Additionally, there is a shower room.

Outside there are well-tended gardens that are laid to lawn and feature mature specimen plants and trees. There are pleasant Yorkshire stone flags sitting areas at the rear and a path that leads to a self-contained apartment which provides an open plan living space. Additionally, there is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a luxury bathroom.

Steps lead down to a spacious garage that has an internal gardener's toilet. There is a wide electric door that provides remotely controlled access to the garage area. The garden features, colourful plants shrubs, and borders, there is a centrally heated greenhouse and kitchen garden area with raised beds.

The property's charm is apparent on inspection,there are many double-glazed stone mullion windows with window seats, original exposed beam ceilings, and substantial oak doors with latch handles. Internal inspection is strongly advised.

Location

The property is located on the edge of the picturesque villages of Hampsthwaite (about two and a half miles) and Birtswith (about one and a half miles), both popular Nidderdale villages just to the North of Harrogate (about six and a half miles). Both are equally well served and thriving villages with an excellent sense of community, regular bus services to Harrogate, as well as local artisan shops, a cafe, respective public houses, a doctor surgery in Birtswith and primary school in Hampsthwaite. There are also plenty of public footpaths leading in various directions, including a pleasant walk along the River Nidd.

Harrogate is to the east and provides an excellent range of shops, schools, theatres, cinemas and essential services, including a railway station which connects to Leeds and York, both providing frequent services to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Equally accessible is the spa town of Ilkley (about 14 miles) which offers a superb range of shops and services, as well as a train link to Leeds and beyond.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Photography January 2023.

Square Footage: 3,841 sq ft



Additional Info

Harrogate District Council. Council Tax Band G and the Apartment Council Tax Band A

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