Bewerley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Savills - York, River House Phone: 01904 595671

A remarkable country home occupying a private position, commanding panoramic views across the Nidderdale National Landscape, with a separate cottage and an excellent range of outbuildings.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>Hidden away in a stunning setting in the heart of Nidderdale, Cliffe House is an impressive stone built period property with later additions and a recently renovated self contained cottage. The property enjoys uninterrupted views across the undulating countryside and sits in around four acres of its own grounds.<br/><br/>The property has been significantly enhanced in recent years by the current owners through an programme of renovation, which included a complete re-wire, installation of new boilers, and a full refurbishment of the cottage.<br/><br/>Main House <br/>The original farmhouse dates back to the nineteenth century and has been sympathetically extended over the years by successive owners to provide spacious and highly flexible accommodation, now exceeding 3,600 square feet.<br/><br/>At the heart of the home lies an impressive open-plan kitchen and family room, beautifully appointed with shaker style cabinetry, granite worktops, and a central breakfast bar island. This inviting space flows seamlessly into the family room, where a charming log burner creates a warm focal point.<br/><br/>Beyond this, a well positioned study complete with a large adjoining store offers an ideal setup for home working. The garage, which connects both the main house and the cottage, presents exciting potential for conversion into additional living space or for integrating the two dwellings, subject to the usual consents.<br/><br/>The generously proportioned sitting room also features a log burner and leads through to a bright conservatory. This space offers an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to develop a stunning orangery or further extension, again subject to the necessary permissions. Completing the ground floor is a substantial utility room with fitted cupboards, along with a convenient cloakroom/WC.<br/><br/>The first floor offers a superb principal suite with a fitted dressing room and elegant en suite, enjoying dual aspect countryside views. A generously proportioned second bedroom is complemented by two further bedrooms, with bedrooms three and four benefiting from picturesque rear-facing views. All are served by a newly fitted, contemporary house bathroom.<br/><br/>The Cottage<br/>Recently launched as a holiday let, the cottage has been comprehensively renovated to a high standard. The kitchen is fitted with well-appointed cabinetry, complemented by a striking splashback and an Aga, with space for a dining area.<br/><br/>The sitting room features a log-burning stove and opens through French doors onto a delightful south-facing patio, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. <br/><br/>To the first floor is an impressive double bedroom, enjoying outstanding views, and served by a well-appointed house bathroom.<br/><br/>Grounds<br/>Externally, the property benefits from a range of outbuildings, including three loose box stables, a double garage with internal tack room, a separate garage, and an additional store believed to be a former pheasantry, along with a wood store. <br/><br/>Accessed via a track, the property includes a large turning circle and driveway providing ample parking.<br/><br/>To the rear, a paddock enjoys panoramic countryside views, complemented by a wrap-around patio with multiple seating areas, ideal for enjoying the surrounding landscape.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>Pateley Bridge is a picturesque town set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a range of local shops, tea rooms, public houses, butcher, fishmonger, a medical centre, dentist, post office, primary school (Ofsted Good 2017) and secondary school (Ofsted Good 2017). There is a leisure centre with swimming pool and a regular bus service to Harrogate.<br/><br/>Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales offer an abundance of cycling and walks on the doorstep and How Stean Gorge is a superb place for abseiling, caving, scrambling and canoeing.<br/>The Cathedral city of Ripon is within about 13 miles and the Spa town of Harrogate is about 15.7 miles away both offering further amenities, supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities. <br/><br/>Leeds Bradford International Airport is only about 20 miles away, and there are train stations at Harrogate (about 15.7 miles) and Otley (about 6.6 miles) within easy reach.<br/><br/>Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.<br/><br/>Square Footage: 5,311 sq ft<br/> <br/> <br/>Acreage: 3.86 Acres<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/><br/>///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/shave.perfumes.speedy">shave.perfumes.speedy</a> <br/><br/><b>Additional Info</b><br/><br/>Please note this property has a public footpath running through the land.