Harcourt, 78, Frenchgate, North Yorkshire, DL10 7AG

Commanding a magnificent, elevated position with sweeping views across Richmond and the rolling North Yorkshire countryside, this exceptional home showcases sleek, light-filled contemporary interiors expertly designed to embrace the breathtaking surroundings.

Outside, a generous south-facing terrace offers an idyllic setting for entertaining and al fresco relaxation, barbecue area and Italianate terrace garden.

Harcourt, rebuilt in 2014 is a three-bedroom home with a semi-open plan layout and enjoys under floor heating throughout.

The kitchen and sitting room are separated simply by a dual-sided Dik Geurts woodburning stove.

Both rooms have full-height windows offering panoramic south-facing views across the surrounding landscape, while the kitchen is fitted with modern units, granite worktops, a central island, Blanco sink with boiling tap and integrated Gaggenau appliances: Induction hob, microwave oven and warming oven also a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, wine fridge, coffee machine and dishwasher.

The ground floor also has a useful utility room and a cinema room with movie projector and screen and Sonas/Bose system, also an inset granite bar with fridge and storage.

Upstairs, Harcourt has two generous double bedrooms at the rear, both of which are en suite and have sliding glass doors opening onto sunny balconies.

The principal bedroom also features its own dressing room. In addition, the first floor offers a smaller third bedroom, which is also ideal as a home office.

The property benefits from air conditioning throughout the entire ground floor with the exception of the utility room, cloakroom and hallway.

The two en suite bedrooms upstairs also have air conditioning. Again, the property enjoys a Sonos surround sound system throughout. Services: Gas central heating. Mains water, gas and drainage.

Solar pv Panels Access to front of house through double gates and a pedestrian gate with large parking area with power and water tap.

The historic market town of Richmond is surrounded by stunning rolling countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Known for its 11th century castle, the town offers various everyday amenities and facilities, including high street shops, supermarkets and a wealth of restaurants, pubs and cafés.

Further amenities can be found in Darlington, including large supermarkets and leisure faciliities.

The location suits anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with the wide open spaces of the Yorkshire Dales just moments away. Golf is available at Richmond Yorks Golf Club.

The area is well connected by road, with the A1(M) just four miles away.