5 bedroom detached house

‘Fountains Rectory’ is a fantastic detached family home occupying a fabulous semi-rural position within a sought-after village sitting well within its lovely 0.3 acre plot and boasting five well proportioned bedrooms, three bathrooms and impressive living accommodation.

Beautifully presented throughout, the house is approached via timber gates and a large driveway suitable for multiple cars which leads to an attached 19’ x 10’ garage that conveniently opens directly into the house. Offering over 2400 square feet of total accommodation with bespoke timber double glazed windows throughout, an entrance porch leads through into a spacious central reception hall with a modern downstairs shower room and understairs storage cupboard. To the front elevation there are two dual aspect, oak floored receptions rooms, one of which has an open fireplace. To the rear elevation is a superb, naturally light and airy open plan dining kitchen with a limestone floor. The vaulted kitchen area comes complete with a range of quality units, integrated appliances and oak worktops. The spacious dining area is perfect for entertaining and French doors open out to the garden for outdoor dining/entertaining. The useful separate utility room provides extra storage and leads through to a rear entrance hall and the garage. Ascending to the first floor, an extensive landing with a large linen cupboard branches off on to four double bedrooms - three of an excellent size all with walk-in closets, a fourth larger than average single bedroom again with a fitted cupboard and a stylish house bathroom with a luxury free standing bathtub and a walk-in shower enclosure. The second floor loft conversion offers a spacious and bright principal double bedroom with spectacular views together with additional space for a dressing area or office workspace, and a modern en-suite shower room with vanity sink unit.

The stunning, private gardens wrap around the home and offer various entertaining areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day and the picturesque surrounding countryside plus the striking Church which is opposite. Primarily laid to lawn, there are deeply stocked mature borders with various colourful plants, apple trees and shrubs for the keen gardener.

Known as a City for its impressive Cathedral, Ripon, which is within a 10 minute drive, has an abundance of excellent amenities including a choice of public houses and restaurants, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Located within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, plus being close to the luxury Grantley Hall Spa and Hotel, Winksley is an idyllic village. Other places of note on the doorstep include Fountains Abbey, Studley Roger, Brimham Rocks and the Newby Hall Estate. There is excellent schooling for all ages close by, namely the village Primary schools at Grantley and Kirkby Malzeard, and the highly reputable Ripon Grammar School which is within catchment. There is lots of beautiful woodland walks on the doorstep and two country pubs are within walking distance too. The fashionable Spa town of Harrogate is 13 miles to the South from where there is a regular train service to the main hubs at York and Leeds, and the A1M is only 9.5 miles which links into the national motorway network.