An outstanding Grade II listed country house situated in an exceptional location with outstanding views and set in approximately 10 acres of grounds and formal lawns.
Main house with breath taking castellated features, drawing particular attention to the high beamed ceilings, leaded stone mullion windows and dark Oak panelling. Entrance vestibule with floor mounted cast iron radiators, wc/cloaks, vaulted main galleried hallway with solid Oak parquet flooring and arched open stone fireplace, formal drawing room with inglenook fireplace and Minster open fire, panelled walls and leafy aspects towards the south-westerly rockery garden and ornamental pond. Formal dining room with ceiling cornice, dado rails and pillared recessed fireplace. Snug, hand built living kitchen with Aga, recessed appliances and black granite work surfaces. This room extends into a breakfast room with window seating and study area. Pantry and laundry and rear lobby with access to the side courtyard. Lower floor cellars. First floor galleried landing, stunning master bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes, luxurious en-suite bathroom with marble tiled under floor heating, walk in wet room with black slate tiling and sunken bath. Guest bedroom two with wardrobes, en-suite with claw foot bath, two further bedrooms and antique French style house bathroom. Second floor with a fully fitted dressing room, bedroom five and eave storage, which could provide a separate teenager suite.
Gardens and Grounds
From the principal entrance with double wrought iron electric gates and a pillared entrance the tarmacadam drive meanders through an avenue of Acorn trees past formal areas of lawn opening to a circular turning circle outside the main entrance to the house. Various walks lead through the lawns and grounds to the west lies a pretty rose garden and orchard. From the side courtyard a triple detached garage, adjoining garden store and first floor office, games room or nanny/staff annexe stands. A landscaped Japanese water garden with sunken hot tub, faces east enjoying unrivalled panoramic aspects across open countryside. Large green house and stable block with the original clock tower, incorporating stables, fouling stable, tack room, sick bay, Wc and hay barn. Post and rail fenced menage. Stone built summerhouse and patios ideal for entertaining. Rear drive extending to hedged and fenced paddocks extending in total to about 10 acres.
From Harrogate proceed towards Spofforth on Haggs Lane, as you pass Spofforth Golf Club and the road drops down the hill the pillared entrance with the original gate lodge to Aketon Close can be found on the left hand side.
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