The Willows is an exceptional stone-built home that seamlessly combines contemporary luxury with the tranquillity of a rural setting. The current owners have reconfigured and modernised the property throughout during their 24 year tenure. The property extends to more than 2,800 sq. ft of internal accommodation, thoughtfully designed and enhanced to create a bright, airy living environment, complemented by sleek modern finishes and a highly versatile layout.

The excellent equestrian facilities include a timber-built stable block with tack room, a professional all-weather manège, and private post-and-rail enclosed paddocks (approx. 4.2 acres), accessed from a private lane.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall into the principal reception rooms, all benefitting from either floor-to-ceiling glazing or French doors opening onto a series of sun terraces and beautifully landscaped gardens. The generous sitting room features a white brick fireplace with a substantial timber mantel and log-burning stove, forming an attractive focal point. Adjoining is a well-proportioned dining room, while a separate drawing room provides further elegant reception space. The striking open-plan kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary cabinetry, with an integrated dishwasher, fan and combi ovens, fridge and freezer, all centred around an island with drinks fridge, hob and sink. A useful walk-in pantry completes the kitchen area. The space also offers ample room for informal dining and entertaining. Additional ground-floor accommodation includes two well-presented bedrooms, a modern family bathroom, a gym, and a large utility room with space for a washer and dryer.

On the first floor, a generous landing leads to a spacious principal bedroom with a stylish contemporary en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and a further double bedroom. Both rooms benefit from loft-style ceilings that enhance the sense of space and natural light and enjoy the long distant countryside views.

Services: Mains electricity, water. Shared pumping station that transfers waste to mains drainage. Oil central heating.

This property has 4.7 acres of land.

Outside

Outside, a large gravel driveway provides ample parking and access to the garage and carport. The beautifully landscaped rear gardens feature an ornamental pond with aquatic planting which is a haven for wildlife, tiered stone terraces, and a pergola-covered dining area. The excellent equestrian facilities include a timber-built stable block with tack room, which benefit from electricity and water, a professional all-weather manège, and private post-and-rail enclosed paddocks (approx. 4.2 acres), accessed from a private lane. There are also raised vegetable beds and a separate garden room from which to enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Situation

Location The highly regarded village of Grewelthorpe, is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the cathedral city of Ripon and the Spa town of Harrogate. The village offers a strong community atmosphere with amenities including a village hall, church and primary school, while nearby Kirkby Malzeard and Masham provide further everyday facilities including shops, pubs and services. Ripon offers a wider range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, with Harrogate, Thirsk and York also within convenient reach. The area is well placed for schooling, including the highly regarded Ripon Grammar School, together with a number of respected independent schools in the wider area including Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Ashville College and Ampleforth College.Road connections are excellent via the nearby A61 and A1(M), providing links towards Leeds, York and the north-east, while rail services are available from Harrogate, Thirsk and Northallerton with direct services to London Kings Cross.

Directions

Postcode region: HG4 3BW