Detached house for sale in Birchfield Farm, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3

The Old Farmhouse is an elegantly presented period farmhouse with splendid stone elevations which has been lovingly modernised to combine modern décor and fittings with character features including exposed timber beams, flagstone flooring and original fireplaces.

The main reception room is the magnificent 30ft L-shaped sitting room, with its wooden flooring and panelled walls. The room has been arranged to have two main seating areas with the smaller area creating a cosy snug feel with an impressive fireplace fitted with a log burner. Adjoining the sitting room is the light, airy bespoke garden room designed by Vale Garden Houses with glass roof and panoramic windows that provides fantastic south facing views across the front garden, paddock and fields beyond.

The generous formal dining room boasts ample space for a good-sized family dining table and chairs with flagstone flooring, oak panelling and a homely seating area in front of the fireplace with log burner. The flagstones continue into the tasteful country style kitchen, which features bespoke forest green fitted units with Quartz worktops, a central island and an Aga. A stable door gives access to a useful boot room and out to the rear garden and terrace. Just off the kitchen is the fitted utility room providing further space for home storage and appliances and a WC. Accessed via the kitchen is the vaulted cellar which could be used as a wine cellar. Completing the ground floor is a useful study with bespoke fitted bookcase.

On the first floor you will find the substantial principal bedroom with its exposed timber eaves, fitted wardrobes and impressively large en suite bathroom with free standing claw foot, roll top bath and separate walk-in shower enclosure. There are four further comfortable, well-presented bedrooms one with an en suite shower room which is ideal for guests. The first floor also offers a traditional family bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower enclosure.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we believe to be compliant. Oil-fired central heating.<br /><br />Outside
The property is located down a half-mile track and is surrounded by rolling countryside. A private gated entrance opens to a large, gravelled driveway providing plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the detached double garage with separate garden store. A wooden stable block with two stables, a hay barn and a tack room can be found next to one of the paddocks that provides access to a small woodland area. A second paddock can be found across the other side of the driveway both of which are ideal for horses and grazing livestock.

A charming walled garden at the front is south-facing and includes an area of lawn, a pathway leading to the entrance and colourful border beds with an array of flowering perennials. Whilst at the rear the beautifully landscaped garden includes a raised paved terrace, a sheltered entertaining space with firepit and flower beds with various established planting of shrubs and a lawn bordered by shrubs, hedgerows and trees.<br /><br />Location
The Old Farmhouse is set in a beautiful rural location, surrounded by peaceful countryside in the heart of the Nidderdale National Landscape. Residents can enjoy a relaxed walk along the River Nidd or simply enjoy the magnificent scenery which is a haven for diverse wildlife and perfect for those passionate about the outdoors and wildlife exploration. Amenities can be found at the nearby villages of Summerbridge, Darley and Birstwith.

The vibrant spa town of Harrogate is just under nine miles and provides a larger section of amenities, while the charming and historic market town of Pateley Bridge is only five miles away. The nearest primary school is in Summerbridge, while there is further schooling in Pateley Bridge including, for secondary, Nidderdale High School. The independent Belmont Grosvenor School is also within easy reach. The A1(M) is 14 miles away, while mainline rail services can be accessed at Harrogate.