Masongill Cottage, Masongill, LA6 3NN

Picture perfect in every way...

Bearing the name of the scenic village in which the property is situated, Masongill Cottage is a stunning property inside and out, enjoying an enviable, private and secluded setting with the most delightful cottage gardens.

Dating back to 1792, the house has a strong connection to the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose mother Mary lived at the house from 1882 to 1917 and the famed author was a frequent visitor. It is believed there are a number of references to the area in his literary works.

The property is also mentioned in various other literary works including Alfred Wainwright's, a book with original instructions and route maps for the limestone country in the Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent areas of Yorkshire.

Sensitively upgraded and reconfigured since the current owners' purchase in 2017, the property is very well-maintained with beautifully presented interiors. The accommodation is set over two floors having a gross internal measurement of 2491 sq ft (231.4 sq m) with a welcoming feel and lovely flow of rooms; it's extremely light too with tall windows and some dual aspect rooms.

Character features (substantial studded entrance door, arch recesses, picture and dado rails, stone cill, period fireplaces with decorative tiled cills, two staircases) have been retained and complement the modern appointments.

Let us walk you round...

Come in through the front door with leaded canopy and into the hall.

Off to the left is the drawing room, a lovely light room with an Adam style fireplace and open fire with a marble hearth and an arched shelved recess. An open arch leads to a snug/office with a glazed door set into a stone arch leading out to the garden.

Opposite the drawing room, is the generous sitting room with a stone fireplace and woodburning stove. There is also a useful understairs cupboard. Off the sitting room and perfect for entertaining family and friends, is an atmospheric dining room, which the current owners created from a lean-to workshop.

The breakfast kitchen is also off the sitting room - fitted with base and wall units with granite worktops, a Belfast sink, White Everhot stove and integral appliances including a fridge, microwave and dishwasher.

There is a boot room with tiled floor and access to the garden - practical for muddy boots and dogs.

A rear hall with boiler and understairs cupboard leads into a cloakroom with cloaks cupboard and then into a laundry room with base and wall units, Belfast sink and undercounter space for washing machine and tumble drier.

There is also a rear staircase to the first floor, however the main, extra-width staircase rises between the drawing and sitting rooms to the split landing.

To the west, is the principal bedroom suite with a generous, dual aspect bedroom, small gallery overlooking the staircase, walk through dressing room and a three piece shower room.

To the east, are double bedrooms 2 and 3 and single bedroom 4. There is also a three piece house bathroom with a roll top bath and shower over.

Outside space

There are two entrances - a private gravel drive, which leads to a large parking and turning area and this has access with double, five bar timber gates onto the lane to the rear as well as the
single garage, (20'5 x 12'6 [6.25 m x3.83 m]) with timber doors, power and light. There is also a gravel area to the rear with log store and a parking space to the front.

The private, south facing cottage gardens, c 0.42 acres (0.17 hectares) are divided into 'rooms' and are an absolute delight.

A clematis covered stone arch with wooden gate leads into the the main garden area, which is laid to lawn with gravel paths, a circular flagged seating terrace, a greenhouse, mature shrubs and well-stocked borders. A wooden picket fence with wrought iron arch leads through to an orchard and into a woodland area with lawn, spring bulbs, mature trees and a wooden bench enjoying a splendid outlook across neighbouring parkland.

To the east, is a small informal area with lawn and a seating terrace with bench from which to enjoy the sunsets.

To the west across the drive, is a wildlife garden with large pond and vegetable garden with raised beds.