Orchard Cottage, Birstwith

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this high-quality period village property with attractive and generous gardens enjoying delightful views over the surrounding countryside and beyond.

This immaculately presented home provides generous accommodation. Dating originally from 1911, the property was comprehensively extended and improved in 2008 to provide versatile accommodation which includes two large reception rooms, each with patio doors leading to the garden, together with a stunning dining kitchen and downstairs WC. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, including the main bedroom which has glazed doors leading to a sun terrace overlooking the garden. There is also a modern bathroom and an en-suite. A particular feature of the property is the large and attractive landscaped garden with lawn and various sitting areas enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside. A summerhouse provides additional accommodation and has particularly impressive long distance views to the south over countryside and towards Harrogate.

This charming property is situated in a quiet position surrounded by beautiful open countryside within the popular village of Birstwith, which is well served by excellent village amenities including a popular village shop, pub , primary school, regular bus service to Harrogate, Pateley Bridge and Ripon, doctors surgery, tennis club and cricket club and is within a 15-minute drive of Harrogate town centre.

ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
With fitted storage.

SITTING ROOM
An impressive reception room with windows and glazed doors overlooking the garden. Attractive fireplace with open fire.

DINING KITCHEN
With space for dining area and glazed doors leading to the garden. Stylish fitted kitchen with bespoke painted wall and base units with oak worktops, Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher and large gas-fired AGA.

FAMILY ROOM
A further large reception room with wood-burning stove.

CLOAKROOM
With WC and basin.

FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOMS
There are five good sized bedrooms on the first floor. The large master bedroom is of particularly impressive proportions with fitted wardrobes and glazed doors leading to a sun terrace and enjoys a spectacular view over the garden and fields beyond.

BATHROOM
With WC, washbasin, bath and separate shower. Heated towel rail.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With WC, washbasin and shower.

UTILITY CUPBOARD
With space and plumbing for washing machine.

LOFT
Access with a ladder to large loft providing storage space. 

OUTSIDE A drive leads to the property where is a large gravel parking area to the front of the house. There is also an additional parking space on the drive leading to the property which is owned and used by this house. There is a large and attractive garden to the rear with extensive lawn, fish pond and various sitting areas, enjoying a delightful outlook over the surrounding countryside. There are various useful garden sheds providing storage, a greenhouse and a summerhouse with light / power and patio providing additional sitting and entertaining space enjoying superb long-distance views.

SERVICES All mains services connecte with the exception of sewerage (shared septic tank).