3 bedroom apartment

An outstanding three bedroom apartment cleverly created within the ground and lower ground floors of this striking baronial style Victorian mansion with magnificent landscaped gardens (0.97 acres) and car parking in a private Nidderdale setting.

Castlestead is an impressive Victorian mansion originally constructed in the 1860's for George Metcalfe, local mill owner and entrepreneur amidst magnificent landscaped ornamental gardens situated between farmland and the banks of the River Nidd.

With striking baronial features this individual building has now been converted into high quality homes, each with an individual identity and The Garden Apartment provides flexible accommodation in excess of 2,300 sq. ft over the ground and lower ground floors with delightful gardens and riverside walks, in all just under one acre.

A reception hall leads directly into a spacious family breakfast kitchen with elevated aspects from a walk in bay window and a bespoke range of kitchen fittings. The focal point of the property is an imposing central dining hall, a feature of which is the original stone staircase which served upper floors in the building now providing display and seating areas.

With a width of nearly 26ft into bay windows, the sitting room is a perfect place for entertaining and relaxing and the accommodation at ground floor level is completed by two guest bedrooms (which could provide study use) and a house bathroom.

The lower ground floor has been cleverly converted to provide two excellent double bedrooms both of which have en-suite shower facilities and the larger giving access to a useful range of storage cellars.

This unique apartment is complemented by extensive ornamental landscape gardens with many specimen trees and abundant wildlife around the banks of the River Nidd over which Riparian rites are enjoyed, there is also the unique feature of a weir and a footbridge and excellent fishing can be enjoyed here.

To the front of the property there is a terraced area which is an ideal space for entertaining, leading to a private rotunda which enjoys fantastic outlooks across the gardens of Castlestead and across the river Nidd and Weir with varied wildlife.

The Castlestead community enjoys an excellent blend of country life with easy access to the market town facilities of Pateley Bridge with excellent road links to the commercial centres of West and North Yorkshire.

Agents Note
The chimney in lounge requires specialist lining if it is used used as an open fire or in order for a stove to be fitted.

Proceed down Pateley Bridge High Street, over the bridge and bear left into Bewerley, through the village and left after the bridge, towards Glasshouses. Follow the road and turn left, signposted Castlestead and continue down the private drive.

Castlestead is approached by a private road and is located between Bewerley and Glasshouses, both villages close to the popular market town of Pateley Bridge, with the town's High Street in easy reach. Pateley Bridge offers varied amenities including shops, restaurants and services for most daily needs, there is a choice of primary schools and Nidderdale High School within the town, the beautiful Nidderdale countryside is also on the doorstep. The stylish spa town of Harrogate is accessible and offers a wider range of facilities and secondary schools and is convenient for the commuter, also giving access to Leeds, York and the region's motorway network.