5 bedroom detached house for sale

This immaculate home is finished to the highest standards throughout with stylish accommodation comprising a central entrance porch leading to a welcoming reception hall with modern downstairs shower room and under stairs storage. To the front of the house are two dual aspect receptions rooms, one with an open fire, both overlooking the front gardens and church beyond.

A particular feature is the stunning, light filled dining kitchen space to the rear of the house. A range of shaker style cabinetry provides ample storage, with integrated appliances and oak work surfaces. A separate dining area with French doors to the rear gardens offers the perfect space for entertaining. Completing the excellent ground floor is a useful utility room with the same cabinetry as the kitchen, with a rear entrance hall and garage off.

To the first floor a generous landing with large linen cupboard provides access to four good sized bedrooms, all with fitted storage and serviced by a luxurious house bathroom with separate walk-in shower enclosure and freestanding bath.

The skilfully converted loft space on the second floor is accessed via a staircase from the first-floor landing and houses the impressive principal double bedroom suite with spectacular views, en suite shower room, and space for a dressing area or office workspace/study.

Outside
Fountains Rectory occupies a particularly generous plot extending to approximately 0.3 acres in total. The house sits behind double timber gates revealing a lengthy driveway, suitable for parking several vehicles, leading to an attached garage to the rear corner of the property. The extensive gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn with established planted beds, terrace seating areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day, and mature trees and hedging providing a high degree of privacy.

Location
Winksley is a popular rural village located 5 miles to the west of Ripon and 13 miles to the north of Harrogate. It is located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty amongst some picturesque countryside which includes attractions such as the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks, both of which are nearby. There is also excellent schooling for all ages locally, namely the village primary schools at Grantley and Kirkby Malzeard, and the highly reputable Ripon Grammar School. There are plenty of woodland walks on the doorstep and two country pubs are within walking distance.
Council tax band: F