Park House, 1 Westcourtyard, Hornby, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1DG

Beautiful country home in an historic parkland setting. Park House is situated within a small courtyard development in the stunning former grounds of Hornby Castle, sympathetically converted in 2008 constructed of mellow local stone under a slate roof.

The internal accommodation offers beautifully presented and spacious accommodation over two floors. Throughout the property is a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary design details, including oak flooring, exposed beams, solid oak doors with black ironmongery, all carried out by renowned local companies and craftsmen.

The property is entered via a light and spacious reception hall with understairs cloaks cupboard with glazed double doors leading to a fabulous handcrafted fully fitted breakfast kitchen.

The handcrafted fully fitted breakfast kitchen with central island, granite work surfaces, double ceramic sink, 'Rangemaster' double cooker, and filled with natural light from the triple windows with seating overlooking stunning views and open countryside. Glazed double doors lead directly to a separate dining room again with wonderful views across the adjacent countryside. Stunning breakfast kitchen with double doors leading to separate dining room.

Exposed oak beams Triple window with fitted seating Solid oak flooring Full range of integrated appliances

A fabulous space for entertaining.

The ground floor boasts a lovely sitting room with exposed oak beams, feature stone fireplace incorporating a multi fuel stove and french doors leading to the enclosed south facing garden. There is also a cloakroom and fully fitted boot room/laundry with direct access to the integral double garage with eaves storage.

FIRST FLOOR
The first-floor accommodation is accessed via a turned staircase with feature LED leading to the landing off which is the principal bedroom with fitted furniture and en-suite bathroom with travertine floor and mosaic wall tiling.

A generous guest bedroom boasts a lovely en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms served by the beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring white sanitary ware, free standing 'claw foot' bath, wall panelling and heated towel rail.

EXTERIOR
Park House is accessed via an imposing entrance to the idyllic courtyard setting and into a private gated drive leading to the integrated double garage and a pedestrian gate to a delightful south facing garden, mainly laid to lawn with stone flagged terrace, cottage style planting, a profusion of climbing plants, water feature and secluded seating area all bounded by mellow stone walling. A perfect space to relax and enjoy al fresco dining.

LOCATION
Park House enjoys an idyllic rural location, within the stunning parkland setting of Hornby Castle deer park, approx 4 miles north west of the bustling market town of Bedale. The area enjoys many footpaths and bridleways, for those enjoying country pursuits with its stunning views, contrasting landscapes and wildlife, historic sites, picturesque villages, a more appealing location would be difficult to imagine. There are a number of sporting facilities in the area including racing at Ripon, Thirsk, Catterick, York and Golf courses at nearby Bedale, Masham and Ripon. The historic market towns of Richmond, Leyburn and Bedale are all within easy reach.

The property is also conveniently located to Northallerton train station (east coast mainline service direct to London Kings Cross) with direct links to York, Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh. The A1 (M) is approximately 4 miles distant giving access to the national motorway network and the commercial centres of Leeds and York are all conveniently located within daily commuting distance. Excellent transport links give access to a number of airports, including Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley.