This substantial detached period house provides a wealth of beautifully presented accommodation in a convenient residential area. The property has handsome brick elevations, while inside there is plenty of natural light and a combination of modern and traditional styling and fittings.

The ground floor has three main reception rooms, providing a comfortable and flexible setting for relaxing or entertaining guests. There is a 25ft sitting room with a dual aspect, including a southwest-facing bay window overlooking the rear garden. The formal dining room has French doors opening to the garden, while the family room has a wood burning stove and adjoins the kitchen in an open-plan layout. The kitchen itself has fitted units in white and charcoal, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances. The utility room and cellar provide further space for home storage.

Upstairs there are five well-presented bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, which has a large dressing room with fitted storage and an en suite bathroom with a separate walk-in shower. One of the further bedrooms has a door leading to a sunny balcony overlooking the rear garden, while the first floor also has a family bathroom with a separate shower unit.

Outside

At the front of the property there is an in/out driveway, providing plenty of parking space and access to the garages at either side of the house. The garden to the rear is southwest-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It includes an area of paved terracing across the back of the house and steps down to an area of pristine lawn with colourful flowerbeds, various shrubs and mature trees. The garden extends to more than 100ft, providing plenty of space in which to relax. Additionally, there is a greenhouse and potting shed for garden storage and propagating plants.

Situation

The property is located a mile and a half from the centre of the historic and popular spa town of Harrogate. The town boasts a wealth of fine Georgian and Victorian architecture, and has excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, plus a number of supermarkets. The area is well connected by road, with the A1(M) just eight miles from the property, offering easy access to the north and south, while Harrogate mainline station offers direct services to London Kings Cross in three hours. The property is situated close to the beautiful RHS Harlow Carr gardens, while golf is available at Pannal Golf Club. The area offers a wide range of long-established independent schools including Ashville College, Harrogate Ladies’ College, Brackenfield, Gateways and Belmont Grosvenor.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Harrogate office, head along Albert Street and turn left onto Prince’s Square. Turn left off onto Victoria Avenue, and then turn right at the traffic lights onto Station Parade. At the next traffic lights, turn right onto York Place and then at the Prince of Wales Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A61/Leeds Road. Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout, then turn right onto Leadhall Lane. Turn right onto Rossett Drive and you will find the property on the left.