Location

The property is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Burnt Yates (just under one and a half miles) a popular Nidderdale village just to the North of Harrogate (Just under seven miles).

The villages of Birstwith, Hampsthwaite and Summerbridge are both within five miles. Equally well served and thriving villages with an excellent sense of community, 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 18 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.

Description

Middleridge Barn is a superb conversion of former farm buildings sitting in a very peaceful location with amazing, south west facing views. Thoughtfully planned and laid out, the whole property is presented to a very high standard and has the benefit of a serviced garden room and a small paddock.
Upon entering, the hallway is finished with beautiful stone flags and underfloor heating, which runs throughout the whole ground floor. The spacious kitchen/dining room is fitted with quality wooden units with an oil fired Aga, fully tiled floor, with views and access to the lovely rear gardens. Planning permission (REF ZC24/03675/FUL) has been granted to add a single storey extension off the kitchen creating a wonderful garden room style sitting/ eating area.


Adjacent to the kitchen is a handy utility and a bright snug with log burning stove and front aspect views. A welcoming sitting room has a cast iron stove and a magnificent fireplace which was crafted by a stonemason who also worked on Ripon Cathedral. French doors open into the garden while the exposed timber floorboards and beams add warmth and texture to the room. Leading into the family room and study, again with French doors, this is a great space which lends itself to a variety of uses. A guest WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs you will find five generous double bedrooms, the principle which is dual aspect, has a stunning en suite bathroom with twin basins housed in a feature mirrored cabinet, a walk-in shower, bath and wall hung toilet. Bedroom 2 has eaves storage and velux windows, while the further three bedrooms all have fabulous countryside views towards the south and are served by a shower room and adjacent bathroom. Bedroom 4 has direct access to create en suite flexibility if required.
Throughout the property you will find many charming details including brace and ledge doors, quality ironmongery, exposed timber trusses and beams and stone windowsills.

The wonderful garden room provides further accommodation and has a lovely raised patio area. Fitted with a kitchenette and shower room, this well planned space could easily be utilized for guests.
The gardens are delightful and provide a choice of sitting areas, along with mature trees and shrubs, lawns and breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside. Along with a pony paddock, a picturesque pond and generous parking, this is a truly beautiful home.