Detached house for sale in The Parsonage, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5

This beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home is just moments from the town centre. Set in a highly sought-after position overlooking the historic St. John, the Baptist Church from the front and the picturesque river Nidd and viaduct to the rear. The house has flexible accommodation and stylish décor and fittings and plenty of natural light throughout.

Accessed via a welcoming reception hall with Victorian style floor tiles, the ground floor accommodation offers two generous reception rooms. These include the comfortable, dual aspect snug and the well-proportioned living room, which adjoins the dining kitchen in a semi open-plan layout. The dining kitchen features a wood effect flooring, as well as sleek, contemporary fitted units, a Quooker tap, a central island and integrated appliances where the dining area has ample space for a dining table. Completing the downstairs is a useful cloakroom.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms of similar proportions, including the principal bedroom with its en suite bathroom and built-in storage and separate shower enclosure. The second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and access to eaves storage. Lastly there is a modern family bathroom with separate shower enclosure.

Services: Mains gas, electric and water.<br /><br />Outside
The property is located at the end of Church Lane which leads to the magnificent St. John, the Baptist medieval church. The secure gated entrance opens onto a substantial block paving area at the front of the house providing parking for several vehicles. The block paving continues to the side of the house and to one of the terraced areas. The rear, the private garden is south-facing and includes the second terrace area which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fabulous views, whilst the garden itself is laid mainly to lawn with stone walling.<br /><br />Location
The property is set in the heart of the historic market and spa town of Knaresborough, three miles from Harrogate. Knaresborough has a good selection of local amenities, including a variety of shops and supermarkets, a post office and several pubs and restaurants. There are many fabulous attractions and things to do right on your doorstep such as Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough Castle, Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre, St James retail park, boating on the river Nidd and a local farmers market that runs on the first Saturday of every month in the town centre.

Harrogate has a wider variety of shopping, plus an array of excellent leisure facilities, including the superb Harrogate Golf Club, and cultural facilities, including cinemas, theatres and galleries.

Outstanding-rated schooling in the area is available at Marton-Cum-Grafton CofE Primary School and Meadowside Academy in Knaresborough, and for secondary, St. Aidan’s and Harrogate Grammar School, both in Harrogate. The area is well connected by road, with the A1(M) just four miles away. Both Harrogate and Knaresborough have train stations with direct connections to York and Leeds while Harrogate mainline station offers direct services to London Kings Cross in three hours.