4 bedroom detached house for sale

A sympathetically extended period village house with magnificent gardens and outstanding rural views

Description

Originally built as two cottages to serve the Stockeld Estate in the 1800's, Castle Holt was combined to form a single dwelling in the 1960's and further extended and enhanced by the current owners over the last 40 years. The house orientates to the south, two large two storey bays in matching Spofforth stone extending onto an elevated York stone terrace, which boarders the rear of the building forming a wonderful vantage point from which to enjoy the gardens and views beyond.

Extending to around 3166 square feet the house provides deceptively spacious accommodation, all beautifully maintained and neutrally decorated, finished to a very high standard. The reception rooms are of near perfect proportions and all benefit from copious amounts of natural light. On the ground floor there is a room for every occasion, the dining room, sitting room and garden room all having attractive oak parquet flooring and quality hardwood windows designed and handmade by Dalton Joinery. The kitchen was extended and redesigned by Native Architects who have created a practical space which balances a high quality, functional kitchen with an inviting orangery style dining area designed to enhance the natural light levels and views across the neighboring garden.

Completing the ground floor are a cosy snug with feature fireplace and impressive bay window framing the arresting views and a sizeable utility/boot room providing direct access to the kitchen garden and sun terrace.

The first floor is accessed via an eye catching sweeping oak staircase which rises gradually to a central landing off which there are four double bedrooms, the principle suite occupying the west wing of the house and the other three sharing a modern family bathroom. There is also a large linen cupboard and numerous built in wardrobes.

The gardens are a particular highlight, extending to the south and west, bordered by a meandering stream, they have been thoughtfully designed and lovingly maintained; a regular entry in the national open gardens scheme. From the elevated York stone flagged terrace there are a number of access steps, the eastern set wind gradually through an alpine garden dotted with clipped privet balls, arriving at a magnificent cedar and the main lawn which slopes gradually down to a deep bed full of colourful shrubs and flowers, flanked by a mature beech hedge. Continuing around to the west, passing a quality green house and timber shed, a picket fence separates the kitchen garden which has been arranged over several terraces and includes raised beds, fruit nets and a composting area. Beyond this is another lawned garden bordered by a stream and numerous mature specimen trees, including apple, pear and cherry. In all the formal gardens and grounds extend to just over an acre.

The property is approached via a timber gated driveway, recently resurfaced, which leads around a turning circles and off to a parking area directly in front of the separate garage block. This has two electric sliding composite doors providing access to two bays and ample storage space on either side. There is also a room/workspace to one side complete with a w/c.

Opposite the garage, through a five bar gate, is a timber stable block housing three loose boxes. There is a water supply and power. Leading from here, across a short timber bridge is a single paddock extending to around 10.5 acres (4.25 hectares). This has been recently re-fenced and is available by separate negotiation.

Location

Spofforth is thriving village between the historic market town of Wetherby and Harrogate.

The village has a host of amenities including local village shop and post office, The Castle Inn public house and the newly opened Spofforth Bistro serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The village has a range of services such as a Doctor's Surgery, a Church of England Primary School (Ofsted Good 2022) and very active village hall which hosts numerous events.

There is a plethora of recreational activities available to cater for a wide range of age groups such as Stockeld Park, Spofforth Castle, a heritage monument and a cricket club.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,166 sq ft


Acreage: 10.5 Acres