Detached house for sale in Nidd Lane, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3

A handsome and beautifully presented period stone house with separate garage, situated in a desirable Nidderdale Village.

Description
Built in 1937 for the owner of the Birstwith Mill, this stand-out stone built house sits in a commanding position overlooking the beautiful Nidderdale countryside. The current owners have meticulously renovated and significantly extended the property creating a charming period house which enjoys modern practicalities.

Improvements include the creation of an open-plan kitchen-dining-sitting room with a wall of wooden bi-fold doors opening to the private rear terraced garden. The shaker-style kitchen features granite worktops and a large island unit. The addition of a log burning stove makes it a room to be enjoyed at all times of the day. The kitchen is served by a number of practical rooms including a downstairs WC, utility room with side entrance and two store rooms.

Two well-proportioned reception rooms sit to the front of the property, both enjoying far-reaching views across the countryside beyond; the sitting room has a large bay window with window seat and a wood-burning stove making it the ideal retreat for cosy evenings.

An attractive turn staircase leads up from a wide reception hall to the first floor landing serving four bedrooms, all with high ceilings and large picture windows, some with built in wardrobes and period fireplaces. The perfect balance of period character and contemporary decor.

The house stands up from a quiet no through road, set behind wrought-iron gates, a wide driveway providing ample parking for several cars with a double garage with electric doors at the far end.

The garden has been professionally designed to created beautiful, yet low-maintenance planted borders, paved seating areas, raised beds and lawns flanked by mature hedges and trees creating a great deal of privacy.

Location
The property is situated in a quiet position in the heart of the sought after village of Birstwith, which is well served by excellent local amenities, including a gastro pub, village shop, primary school, doctor's surgery, tennis and cricket clubs and bus service to Harrogate and Pateley Bridge.

Harrogate is just 5 miles away and provides an excellent selection of shops, bars, restaurants, schooling for all age groups and leisure facilities. The property is also ideally placed for the commuter travelling to the northern regional cities.

Square Footage: 2,095 sq ft