Barn conversion for sale in Birthwaite Lane, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3

The Mistal is a splendid barn conversion that features attractive stone elevations and elegant, understated accommodation with exposed timber beams and high-quality fittings. The main ground floor reception room measures 30ft with windows to the front and rear welcoming plenty of natural light, as well as a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams creating a sense of space. This room has engineered wooden flooring and a fireplace with a woodburning stove, making it an ideal space wind down and relax. Additional living space includes the open-plan dining living kitchen, which has skylights overhead and the same attractive vaulted ceiling as the main reception. There is space for a cosy seating area and a large family dining table, while the kitchen itself has shaker-style units, a central island and a range cooker.

Three well-presented double bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, including one with an en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom on the ground floor. The principal bedroom is located on the first floor and comprises of a dressing area, en suite shower room and extensive built-in storage.

Services: Mains electricity, water and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Underfloor heating throughout apart from the first floor principal suite<br /><br />At the front of the property, a five-bar wooden gate opens onto the gravel driveway and leads to a parking area in front of the house for several vehicles. Further parking is available in the garage, where there is also a useful home office. The front garden has a pristine area of lawn with several trees and border hedgerows, while at both the front and rear there are walled patio gardens, providing space for al fresco dining alongside border beds with various shrubs and colourful flowering perennials. There is a 4,000-litre rainwater harvest tank which collects water from the garage and front elevation roofs that feeds an extra tap in the garage.<br /><br />The property is in a beautiful rural setting surrounded by stunning North Yorkshire countryside. The nearby village of Ripley offers various everyday amenities, including a local shop, a pub and a primary school, while Harrogate has a wider variety of shopping, plus a choice of supermarkets. Harrogate also offers a wide range of cultural attractions, including cinemas, theatres and galleries.

Outstanding rated primary schooling is also in the area including Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School, which is just under a mile away, and for secondary, St Aidans, Harrogate Grammar and St John Fishers.

Harrogate’s mainline station provides services to London King’s Cross, while the A1(M) is nine miles away.