Heaton house , YO51 9HE

Heaton House is a beautiful private country house set in circa 6 acres of picturesque mature parkland gardens and rolling country views. The tranquillity of Heaton House offers privacy, rural feel and yet is just a few minutes drive from the pretty town of Boroughbridge where one can connect to Junction 48 of the A1(M) which provides excellent road connections to all major Yorkshire conurbations and Commercial Centres.

Boroughbridge is a bustling North Yorkshire town with all the amenities you would expect to find, a large supermarket, together with an excellent range of independent specialist shops. Some of North Yorkshire's very finest public and private schools, such as Queen Marys, Queen Ethelburga's & Cundall Manor, are also within a short drive. Local railway stations of Kirk Hammerton & Cattal provide connection to main line stations of York and Leeds, giving fast & regular services to London & Scotland. Regular domestic and international flights are readily available from either Leeds/Bradford International or Teesside airports.
The property is well placed for both the North Yorkshire Dales, Moors & the East Coast which offer stunning walks & scenery.

Heaton House is accessed via a truly wonderful private sweeping drive which meanders through it's private and mature parkland grounds. The house itself oozes character externally, and is certainly a beautiful building. Currently the main house & cottage are separated. (the current owners did not require the additional space in the main house so they split off the cottage to offer private guest accommodation or use for staff). Both properties could very easily be reunited, if required. The main house has a traditional feel with five good size reception rooms which have retained many original features such as the beautiful moulded plaster work, deep skirting boards and large windows which allow for plenty of natural light.

On entry to the main house the commanding staircase offers a grand feel of opulence, from which the elegant Clive Christian kitchen is found. This being very tasteful and beautifully crafted. The kitchen flows well into the formal dining room with feature fireplace, window seating and south facing views. It is a perfect room for entertaining family and friends. There are a further three south facing reception rooms to the ground floor.

The wonderful drawing room is large yet has a cosy feel with feature fireplace and two full height Georgian windows. This triple aspect room offers beautiful views. There is also a south facing sun terrace which can be accessed from this room via french doors. The sitting room, is also ideally located to enjoy the vista to the fabulous gardens which can also be accessed via french doors. A very relaxing space and an ideal spot for afternoon tea or your preferred tipple on an evening.
This floor is completed with the family room currently used as a gentleman's snooker room, with three quarter snooker/pool table, a bar billiards table & adjoining bar area for refreshments when needed. This really is the quintessential North Yorkshire country estate home.
The sectioned off cottage on the ground floor level has a lounge, large kitchen/dining room & utility, & access to first floor by separate staircase.

Back to the main house and the first floor which boasts three large double bedrooms (all ensuite) with the highlight being a magnificent principle suite with a large Clive Christian dressing room and bathroom. The suite encompasses the entire south facing facade of the house with magnificent views to the gardens. Naturally a bright and light room it also has a timeless balcony directly accessed from the dressing room. The other bedrooms continue to impress, all large in size with high quality ensuite bathrooms which include Villeroy and Boch shower/steam cubicle, a jacuzzi, a slipper bath, all being tastefully designed.

The cottage would work well for dependent relatives or perhaps growing children seeking more independence. It would also work perfectly for self contained staff accommodation. Alternatively a very simple modification will release this back to the original position which would add a further large principle bedroom with ensuite, plus a fifth bedroom & house bathroom along with further living space to the ground floor.

Externally there is a range of courtyard buildings (circa 6,000 sq ft) with various extant planning in place that are in good condition. These could enable various enhancements to the main dwelling if required, such as additional accommodation, garaging, office space, leisure and/or stabling etc. There would be a SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PURCHASE PRICE if all or some of these courtyard properties are not required. The whole/part of courtyard can be made completely separate from the main dwelling, leaving Heaton House to have sole rights to use the existing driveway.

The property will suit a variety of requirements which is a major attraction to this unique home, it is a feature property which would work well for a couple, a family or indeed multi-generation family living.

The gardens are a true delight with numerous established feature trees and must be seen in person to be appreciated. There are lovely features such as a water garden, large sun terrace, a secret garden and a stunning rockery. A wonderful safe space for children, pets and adults alike. The gardens are very private and face South & East. There is also a traditional grass tennis court which is fully encompassed by mature Yew hedging.

If there is an interest in equine activities, there is adjoining the garden, a further circa 10 acres of paddock land, laid to grass, which the vendor would potentially rent/sell by separate negotiation. There is a bridleway on the perimeter of the 55 acre Heaton Park country estate, offering some of the most scenic hacking in the area.

Overall Heaton House is a most charming home in excellent condition set in a wonderfully convenient location.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this hidden treasure.
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