Abbey Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Homes such as Priory Cottage very rarely come available on the open market and as such this sale offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase one of the finest sites in the area. Set amidst utterly glorious grounds of approximately 4.5 acres, the property reveals spacious accommodation of 2,985 sqft (277.3 sqm) together with extensive range of adjoining outbuildings offering the opportunity to enlarge the existing property (subject to planning approval).

Priory Cottage offers purchasers an exciting opportunity to incorporate one's own requirements and style in a programme of modernisation and refurbishment. The extensive outbuildings could create additional living space, guest/family annex, gym and home office. The possibilities are endless. Reception hall with staircase to the first floor and understairs cupboard, cloakroom with w.c, elegant 24 x 19'2" drawing room with feature fireplace and a superb view across the paddock, sun room with double french doors out to the paddock, 19'3" charming sitting room with attractive fireplace and book case, 19'2" through study, delightful dining room with fireplace, fitted breakfast kitchen with wall and base cupboards, AGA and walk in pantry. Large utility room. There is a very spacious master suite with double bedroom and wardrobes, dressing room with wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. There are a further two double bedrooms and house bathroom. Priory Cottage is approached by a large courtyard providing parking for many vehicles and leads to a very useful range of outbuildings with a two storey barn, double garage and five storerooms which offer an exciting development opportunity (subject to relevant planning permissions). The property is set amidst magnificent mature grounds of approximately 4.5 acres comprising ancient woodland, two historic orchards, paddock, formal lawned gardens and productive kitchen and fruit gardens.

Located in the popular and conveniently placed market town of Knaresborough, close to beautiful riverside walks the property occupies an enviable position, in walking distance of variety of shops, stores, public houses and the reputable King James School. The A1 (M) is 4.3 miles away linking to the national motorway network and the town's central train and bus stations run regular services into Harrogate, Leeds & York. Leeds Bradford International Airport is also only 30 minutes away.