The Beeches is a most beautifully proportioned four bedroom detached family home offering a private setting, in this pretty village, The lightfilled accommodation is arranged predominantly over a single floor with two first floor rooms.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and comprises an extensive 29 ft. lounge with large picture glazing and feature fireplace with woodburning stove, well-proportioned front aspect dining and study rooms and a large rear aspect kitchen/ dining room. The kitchen itself has a range of wall and base units, solid wooden worktops, double Belfast sink, an ingle with Esse stove, modern integrated appliances and French doors to a covered side porch. There is also a separate walk-in pantry and a useful fitted utility room with cloakroom and a door to the rear garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a bedroom wing providing a generous principal bedroom with walk-in storage and en suite bathroom, one further double bedroom. The property’s two remaining bedrooms can each be accessed over separate dedicated staircases.

Outside

The property is approached through an electric wooden gate over a gravelled forecourt offering parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the detached garage. The well-maintained garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature shrub beds and features a useful garden store, numerous seating areas and a spacious gravelled wraparound terrace, ideal for entertaining.

Situation

A handsome stone-built property, with panoramic views over open countryside, located at the heart of a sought-after convenient village adjacent to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal World Heritage Site. The small rural village of Aldfield has an historic church and is surrounded by miles of stunning walking, cycling and riding routes. The luxury Grantley Hall hotel and Wellness Retreat is just a mile from the village. Whilst enjoying a truly rural position the property is within a short drive of the cathedral city of Ripon with its wide range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities - including the renowned Grammar school. The spa town of Harrogate is also within approximately 15-20 minutes drive and Leeds is within daily commuting distance via the A1/M1 link road accessed to the East of Ripon. Harrogate station has regular services to central London in less than three hours and Leeds Bradford Airport offers regular flights to London and to several international destinations.

The area offers a good selection of Primary and Secondary schools, including Fountains CE Primary School, along with Ripon Grammar School and Outwood Academy (both rated Outstanding by Ofsted) and also a wide range of independent schools.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Harrogate office follow Victoria Avenue to West Park (A61), from A61 Ripon bypass take the B6265 following signs for Fountains Abbey. Take the first left turn after the Abbey entrance and The Beeches is the first property on the right, next to the church.