Skipton Road, Hampsthwaite

£1,500,000

5 Bedroom Detached House

Gilthorn Farm occupies and commands a prime position surrounded by open countryside and within close proximity to the village of Hampsthwaite and Harrogate Town Centre. The property is well placed for access into Harrogate Town Centre, known for its famous 200 acre Stray, The Valley Gardens, Bettys Tea Rooms and a variety of shopping, restaurant, bar, health clubs and schooling opportunities. There are two train stations in Harrogate for the commuter requiring access to York and Leeds and onward travel to London or the North.
The villages of Hampsthwaite and Birstwith are a short drive away, where there is a medical centre, church, village shops, private and public schooling opportunities, bus route into Harrogate, cafe/delicatessen, cricket club and public houses. Leeds Bradford airport 15.9 miles, Harrogate 4.2 miles, Leeds 19.9 miles, Ilkley 17.7 miles, Access to A1 8.3 miles and York 23.6 miles. A stunningly presented quality detached family home offering accommodation of a very high standard and set in impressive gardens (approx. 1.8 acres) and surrounded by open countryside. Reception hall with solid oak floor, guest cloakroom/wc. Lounge with inset feature gas fire, column radiator and windows overlooking the front garden. Dining Room with feature fireplace and gas fire, column radiator, solid oak floor and windows overlooking the front garden. Stairs lead to the guest suite which has dual aspect views and an en suite shower room with double stall shower. The family living kitchen has a Viking industrial cooking range. Viking double fridge/freezer, Fisher Paykel double dishwasher, Corian worktops, limestone tiled floor with underfloor heating and column radiator. The living area has a feature fireplace and two double patio doors leading out onto the decked patio and wave pool. Utility room. At lower ground floor there are two rooms, currently used as a gym and cinema room but which have a variety of uses, such as a teenagers suite, nannys suite or offices. At first floor there is luxury master suite with an inset feature gas fire and stairs leading to the dressing area and luxury en suite bathroom with twin handwash basins, walk in double shower, bath with a porthole window above it and underfloor heating. Further guest suite with en suite shower room with underfloor heating. Bedroom four has a spiral staircase leading to a playroom and then has a glass walkway to another room, which is currently used as an office. Bedroom five with solid oak flooring has dual aspect views over the formal gardens. Luxury house bathroom with underfloor heating. The property is presented in superb order throughout and we strongly recommend a viewing. The property is approached via a long shared track where there is a gated secure video entry system leading to the private gravelled driveway and garage. Gilthorn Farm is surrounded by open countryside and mature shrubs and trees. To the rear of the property there is delightful decked patio making it an ideal area for sitting and entertaining. There
is a wave pool built in making a perfect setting for relaxing with an outlook over open countryside or for a spot of keeping fit! There is a wooden stable block with slate roof providing a stable, hay store, tack room, wc and general store area. The enclosed family lawned garden is surrounded by hedgerows and walls making it secure for those with children or pets. Beyond the family gardens there are additional lawned areas. The garden extends to 1.8 acres approx and has further open countryside beyond.

Viewings

For more information or to arrange a viewing please call our Harrogate office on 01423 501 201 quoting reference HOP/1701 or email us.