Prospect House Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Prospect House Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Prospect House Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4DH A magnificent Grade II listed country house with extensive land, stunning gardens, fabulous equestrian facilities as well as being situated in a superb location close to Harrogate town centre yet surrounded by beautiful open countryside Harrogate 2.5 miles, Ripon 12 miles, Leeds 17 miles, York 23 miles, Leeds Bradford Airport 15 miles Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Breakfast kitchen Office Study area Boot room WC TV room Master bedroom with en-suite Guest bedroom with en-suite 3 Further bedrooms House shower room Laundry room Double garage Stables Outdoor Arena Landscaped gardens In all approx 7.55 acres The property Prospect House is an exceptional Grade II listed detached country residence dating back to circa 1610. Situated in a fabulous semi-rural position overlooking open fields and with superb gardens and land it is hard to believe that Harrogate town centre is less than 2.5 miles. An imposing bespoke oak front door opens into a stunning entrance hall featuring a hand carved limestone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Double doors open into the drawing room which benefits form exposed beams and a feature fireplace, beyond this is an office. To the other side of the entrance hall is the impressive dining room with exposed stonework and original cast iron fireplace, this opens into a marvellous hand-built farmhouse style kitchen with granite work surfaces, centre island, a good range of wall and floor units and a 4-door AGA oven as well as a useful pantry with an external door. There is also a boot room and WC on the ground floor. The basement of the property has been converted into a brilliant TV room. An elegant staircase leads to the first floor where the generous master bedroom with luxury en-suite bathroom is located. There is an additional en-suite bedroom as well as two further double bedrooms serviced by a house shower room. The first floor also benefits from a laundry room that gives access to an impressive fifth bedroom located on the second floor which boasts exposed brickwork, Velux windows and additional eaves storage space. Location Prospect House occupies an outstanding location, with far reaching views over open countryside and walks right on the doorstep including the pathway linking the Nidd Gorge and Knaresborough to Ripley, yet it is so close to the sophisticated town centre of Harrogate offering a wide variety of everyday amenities such as restaurants, bars, theatre and a comprehensive range of retail and leisure facilities. The Cathedral city of Ripon is about 12 miles, the historic city of York 23 miles and the financial centre of Leeds 17 miles. The A1(M) is approximately 9 miles which provides excellent access to the commercial centres of the North and links with the national motorway network. The railway station at Harrogate is nearby and connects with the mainline stations at York and Leeds giving fast services to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. There are regular flights from Leeds Bradford Airport about 15 miles away. There is a good choice of schooling, both private and state, within Harrogate and the surrounding areas.

Outside Prospect House is accessed through wrought iron electric gates and up a sweeping tarmac drive to a generous parking area and double garage with attached coal store. Beautiful well stocked landscaped gardens surround the house and a particular feature is the elegant stone flagged terrace that runs along the front elevation benefitting from a southerly aspect as well as overlooking the gorgeous gardens and is ideal for entertaining or just enjoying the views, also there is a secret garden with a large greenhouse and a kitchen garden. The stable block consists of 7 Stables with a tack and feed room, rug room and a hay store, beyond this is an impressive outdoor arena (20m x 40m). There is approximately 7.5 acres of agricultural land all with post and rail fencing. General Services: Mains services include electricity, water, drainage and oil fired central heating. Tenure: Freehold with Vacant Possession Fixtures and fittings: Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale otherwise any garden ornaments, curtains, carpets and other fixtures and fittings may be available subject to separate negotiation. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Notes: Electrical and other appliances mentioned in the sale particulars have not been tested by the Agents; therefore prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.

Prospect house, Bilton lane, Harrogate, HG1 4DH Approximate Gross Internal Area = 3779 sq ft / 351.1 sq m Double Garage = 518 sq ft / 48.1 sq m Coal Store = 41 sq ft / 3.8 sq m Floorplans Gross internal area 3779 sq ft (351.1 sq m) Total = 4338 sq ft / 403 sq m Double Garage internal area 518 sq ft (48.1 sq m) Coal Store internal area 41 sq ft (3.8 sq m) For identification purposes only. Coal Store Double Garage 9.60 x 4.90 31'7 x 16'2 Double Garage / Coal Store (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Laundry Room 2.80 x 2.30 9'4 x 7'8 Master Bedroom 6.00 x 5.80 19'9 x 19'2 En Suite 3.00 x 2.60 10'0 x 8'5 Shower Room 2.60 x 2.40 8'5 x 8'0 C Bedroom 3 4.30 x 3.20 13'11 x 10'4 Dn Landing A/C Up Bedroom 4 3.90 x 2.70 12'11 x 8'10 En Suite 2.30 x 1.80 7'6 x 5'10 Bedroom 2 5.90 x 3.90 19'6 x 12'11 4.90 x 3.90 5'11 x 12'9 Bedroom 5 4.90 x 4.30 15'11 x 14'1 Dn Directions From the Prince of Wales roundabout take the A61 to Parliament Street, at the traffic lights at the bottom of Parliament Street, turn right continue up the Kings Road until you come to the traffic lights adjoining Skipton Road. Turn left, taking a right hand turn at the traffic lights onto Bilton Lane. Continue passing the Gardeners Arms Public House and turn left into the private drive for Prospect House. First Floor = 1221 sq ft / 113.4 sq m TV Room 6.30 x 2.60 20'7 x 8'4 WC 1.70 x 1.50 5'6 x 4'11 Office 4.30 x 2.80 14'3 x 9'1 Living Room 6.00 x 5.80 19'9 x 19'2 Boot Room 3.40 x 3.00 11'2 x 9'10 Up Entrance Hall 6.60 x 4.30 21'7 x 13'11 3.90 x 2.30 12'11 x 7'8 Dining Room 3.90 x 3.70 12'11 x 12'1 Second Floor = 402 sq ft / 37.4 sq m Kitchen 5.90 x 4.50 19'6 x 14'11 Harrogate Princes House, 13 Princes Square HG1 1LW 01423 561274 harrogate@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 55 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London Basement Level = 143 sq ft / 13.3 sq m Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. (ID218050) Ground Floor = 2013 sq ft / 187 sq m IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken January 2016. Particulars prepared January 2016. IN