6 Bed Detached House For Sale West House Gardens, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3

A handsome stone built detached house, making up part of an exclusive development on the edge of a well served and highly regarded village

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1 West House Gardens was the former show home and is one of the finest properties in this recently completed development of just 33 individually designed, stone built houses lining a landscaped cul-de-sac. The property stands proudly at the head of the development, occupying an elevated position on the edge of the village, providing some exceptional views across the neighbouring Nidderdale valley.

Designed with modern lifestyles in mind, the property centres around a stunning kitchen, designed by Hovingham Interirors, fitted with an extensive range of painted oak units and striking marble worksurfaces, finished with a range of quality appliances. In addition to the breakfast bar, there is space for dining and sitting area, all framed by the wall of bi-fold doors which seamlessly open onto the stone flagged terrace and garden beyond. The kitchen is complimented by a sizeable utility room with an array of wall and base units which house the washing machine and drier.

In addition there is a particularly bright and well proportioned sitting room also with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden and a timeless fireplace housing a wood burning stove, as well as a versatile dining room or snug overlooking the front garden and open countryside beyond.

Moving to the first floor there are a total of six double bedrooms, four with contemporary en suite shower rooms, all finished to a high standard, the principal bedroom enjoying a walk in wardrobe and the remaining bedrooms sharing a generous house bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy contrasting views of the surrounding gardens and beautiful Nidderdale countryside beyond.

Location

The property is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Birtswith, and close to the neighbouring village of Hampsthwaite, both popular Nidderdale villages just to the North of Harrogate (about six and a half miles). Both equally well served and thriving villages with an excellent sense of community and regular bus services to Harrogate, as well as local artisan shops, a cafe, respective public houses, a doctor surgery in Birtswith and primary school in Hampsthwaite. There are also plenty of public footpaths leading in various directions, including a pleasant walk along the River Nidd.

Harrogate is to the east and provides an excellent range of shops, schools, theatres, cinemas and essential services, including a railway station which connects to Leeds and York, both providing frequent services to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Equally accessible is the spa town of Ilkley (about 14 miles) which offers a superb range of shops and services, as well as a train link to Leeds and beyond.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,417 sq ft
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