5 bed detached house for sale

Wetherby Road, Knaresborough HG5

A substantial five-bedroom detached stone-built family home, offered with no onward chain and set within generous private grounds on the edge of highly sought-after Knaresborough. The Gables combines spacious and versatile accommodation with a self-contained side wing ideal for a dependant relative or guests, extensive driveway parking, a detached stone-built double garage, enclosed gardens, sandstone patios and a versatile summerhouse.

Built in the 1970s, the property is approached via a generous block-set and gravelled driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and leading to the welcoming entrance hall.

The ground floor offers excellent flexibility, with a spacious front-facing lounge featuring a large window, decorative ceiling cornicing, feature gas fireplace and attractive wood flooring. To the rear, the impressive kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, fitted with contemporary units, wood flooring and a feature breakfast bar. Large windows provide plenty of natural light, while the open-plan layout continues into a bright and elegant conservatory, with French doors opening onto the rear garden.

The ground floor also provides a double bedroom, utility room, WC and shower room, offering useful flexibility for guests, multi-generational living or home working.

A particularly valuable feature is the self-contained accommodation to the side of the property, comprising a bedroom, shower room and utility/potential kitchen, providing an ideal arrangement for a dependant relative, older children or guests.

The first floor provides four further well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with modern en-suite shower room. A stylish family bathroom completes this level, featuring a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower.

Outside, the enclosed rear gardens provide a private and versatile space for entertaining, with generous lawn, gravelled areas and attractive flagged sandstone patios extending around the side of the property. A 7'7" × 14'1" summerhouse provides an excellent additional space for hobbies, relaxation or storage.

To the front, the substantial detached stone-built double garage benefits from electric doors, complementing the extensive driveway parking and providing excellent storage and garaging.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Situated in the historic market town of Knaresborough, the property enjoys an enviable setting combining picturesque surroundings with excellent everyday convenience. The town is renowned for its charming riverside walks along the River Nidd, independent shops, cafés, and well-regarded schools, while neighbouring Harrogate offers a wider range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links include easy access to the A1(M) for commuting further afield, with regular rail connections providing direct routes to Leeds and York, making the location ideal for both families and professionals.

Garden

Large enclosed garden to the rear with patio seating areas, bordered by mature planting beds and tall hedging. Wrapping around the side of the house to a lovely Summer house.

Parking - Double Garage

Separate stone-built double garage building.

Parking - Driveway

Large private forecourt to the front of the house with room for several vehicles. Shared access by property to the rear as a through road.