Location

The hamlet of Bouthwaite dates back to the middle ages, the hamlet was built on land owned by Fountains Abbey in the middle ages. Two notable walks, the Nidderdale Way and Six Dales Trail pass through the hamlet. The hamlet sits north of the beautiful Gouthwaite Reservoir, a haven for wildlife.

Lofthouses (just over two miles) is an idyllic upper Dales village dating from the 13th century; the village has a surprisingly good range of services for its size, including a pub/hotel, village hall and chapel. There is a large range of shops and services which can be found in the nearby market town of Pately Bridge, including a secondary school, doctors surgery, supermarket, swimming pool, theatre and numerous local shops and restaurants.

The well know spa town of Harrogate is approximately 19 miles away and the larger city and commercial centre of Leeds around 32 miles away, both with a rail link to London.

The local area is home to some fabulous hiking and cycling routes, fishing and country pursuits, a real escape to the country.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Fountains Cottage sits in an enviable position in the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Bouthwaite in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The property enjoys spectacular views across the open countryside beyond and out towards Gouthwaite Reservoir.

This superb cottage dates back to the 18th century, adorned with characterful features including exposed stone fireplaces and oak doors. Having undergone a meticulous and extensive renovation by the current owners this charming cottage now benefits from all of the conveniences of a modern home including a particularly impressive energy performance rating and double glazed windows throughout.

The ground floor features a generous kitchen-dining room complete with contemporary kitchen units, an Aga and built-in appliances. There is room for a sizeable kitchen table, enjoying views across the gardens and countryside beyond.
Just off from the kitchen is a useful separate utility room.

Continuing through the ground floor there are two reception rooms, both with log-burning stoves, and a guest WC.

Ascending the main staircase to the first floor there are two generous double bedrooms, a house bathroom and a study area. A separate staircase, accessed through the sitting room leads to the principal suite which would also make a perfect guest bedroom.

In addition to the main house there is a newly completed guest annexe with an open-plan kitchen-living-dining room and first floor bedroom suite.

Externally the property sits within an impressive plot with a large lawned garden flanked by a beech hedge, a large patio area with pergola and planted borders.

In addition, there are two stone outbuildings and a large garage.