Semi-detached house for sale in Market Flat Lane, Lingerfield HG5

Old Preston is an impressively presented five bedroom family home occupying a 0.7 acre plot with gardens that adjoin stunning open countryside yet being only five minutes drive from Knaresborough’s town centre.

Located at the end of a private track shared only with the immediate neighbours, the house is approached by a gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and sweeping round to the detached double garage building. The extensive gardens which are mainly laid to lawn are ideal for family use and enjoyment whether that be for football matches or simply relaxing and taking in the fabulous views beyond. The accommodation, which benefits from having energy efficient solar panels, opens to a central reception hall with useful under stairs storage. Double doors open in front of you to reveal the formal eight seater dining room with stone flagged floor and exposed ceiling beams. The adjoining main sitting room is a fabulous size and is arrange around a central fireplace with log burning stove, and benefits from having a dual aspect with bay window to the front and door leading out to the neatly manicured south facing front gardens with stepped lawns flanked by attractively planted flower beds. Leading off the reception hall, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units with peninsula breakfast bar and particularly features a four oven Aga with rustic brick surround. Opening from the kitchen there is snug sitting room which could alternatively be used as a children’s play room or home office if required. A practical rear entrance hall adjoining the kitchen is ideal for those with pets and provides access to the guest w/c, utility room and large conservatory which in turn leads out to the south west facing patio and garden. To the first floor the central landing branches to four excellent sized double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and two having stylish en-suite shower rooms. There is also a luxurious fullly tiled house bathroom which presents twin basins, free standing bathtub and large walk in shower, and a fifth bedroom which could alternatively be used as a home office.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Scotton village has a wonderful community feel which is supported by having the highly reputable and inviting Guy Fawkes Arms public house. The property is close to the Nidd Gorge which is recognised as being an area of outstanding natural beauty. The railway station at Knaresborough is only 2 miles away and links with the mainline stations at York and Leeds from where there is a service to London's Kings Cross. The A1(M) is only 5.8 miles away which links into national motorway network. There is good local shopping available in Knaresborough and the nearby Spa town of Harrogate, which is also renowned for leisure facilities along with a wide choice of fine restaurants, bars and cafes. The area has a great deal of attraction for families having excellent schooling for all ages including a nursery and Primary at Lingerfield only a few minutes away.

Garden

Large garden looking onto open countryside beyond.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway large enough for multiple vehicles in front of the detached double garage.