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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · HG5 9HW
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About
An attractive stone built detached period cottage providing generous family accommodation of over 2700sqft, including a self-contained annexe and private walled gardens.
It is located in this popular village just to the north of Knaresborough and provides good access to road and rail links.
Sitting room, family room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, utility room, office and two cloakrooms. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The annexe comprises of a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Mature colourful gardens to the front, private walled gardens to the rear.
The property Derwent Cottage is a charming, detached stone built property providing versatile accommodation extending to approximately 3000sqft that provides a spacious family with either a self-contained annexe or it can be incorporated as part of the principal property.
It is believed to date from the mid 1800’s and retains a wealth of character features including feature fireplaces, beams and an Aga.
The accommodation comprises of a sitting room with a fine fireplace, family room with wood burning stove, dining room, breakfast kitchen with extensive units and the Aga.
There is a conservatory opening to the garden, a utility room, office and two cloakrooms and a covered rear porch.
The first floor is approached via two staircases and offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The annexe comprises of a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom 5 and shower room.
Outside To the front of the property there are colourful mature gardens with a central path leading to the front door. A driveway to the side leads to private parking.
To the rear there is a delightful walled garden with which is laid to lawn with mature borders and a summerhouse with patio area.
Location Derwent Cottage is located in the heart of the popular village of Scotton which lies just a few miles to the north of the market town of Knaresborough.
It offers quick access to the Spa town of Harrogate, the cathedral city of Ripon and the Knaresborough which each offer an excellent range of everyday amenities.
For the commuter, there is good road and rail access nearby with stations in Harrogate and Knaresborough and access to the A1(M). Directions Postcode: HG5 9HW What3words: /// gratuity.beard.rated
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