Melmerby, Leyburn

Swidney Lodge comprises a most attractive detached long house which has been very well maintained during the vendors 12 year ownership. The property stands well between the villages of Melmerby and Carlton in Coverdale. It is approached by a private double driveway with ample parking. It offers spacious accommodation, complemented by stunning views and outside space. The property will suit a number of buyers including those looking for full time living or multi-generational living.

The property is entered into via a useful porch which leads into a welcoming reception hall with a stone flagged floor, stairs leading up to the first floor and a useful utility/boiler room with a cloakroom. Leading to the western wing of the house is a formal dining room which features a cast iron feature fireplace with a useful drink’s cupboard built into the alcoves. This leads through to the drawing room with a Jetmaster fire set on a stone hearth with a marble and wooden surround, original coving and ceiling roses. Windows to the front allow for stunning views and make the rooms lovely and light.

Back across the reception hall is the kitchen. This room features a range of bespoke, solid wooden units complemented by a ceramic sink, pantry cupboard, an electric Rangemaster cooker with extractor hood and space for a dining table in front of the window with bench seating. The kitchen has a tiled floor throughout with underfloor heating. Continuing to the eastern wing of the property is an inner hall with useful shelving for books, a second staircase leading up to the first floor, and a utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine and features useful cupboards with a sink and drainer.

There is a parlour/snug providing a comfortable room with a multi-fuel stove set within a stone fireplace, wooden effect laminate flooring and a cupboard with a secure gun cabinet. There is also a rear pantry with freezer and a back door completing the ground floor.

To the first floor, which can be accessed via two staircases, there are a total of five double bedrooms with two house bathrooms, one of which has a walk in shower, and the second has a bath. Each bedroom enjoys the fine views.

Externally the property is complemented by generous gardens and grounds. The large gardens are laid to lawn at the front of the property with many bulbs planted and flower borders. The lawn falls down to Griff Mill beck which runs just outside the boundary of the land. This provides a peaceful and private area surrounded by trees where there is a stone built bothy which has previously been used as a game larder and a gardener’s WC which is also used as storage.

There is a large single garage with workshop facilities together with an open bay single garage. There is also a further workshop with electric which would make an excellent hobby room or home office if required. There is a further orchard and woodland area with a greenhouse which is ideal for chickens. Usefully, the property also benefits from a useful 4.6 acre grass paddock which would be suitable for a horse or grazing sheep.

Overall, Swidney Lodge would make an excellent family home in the Yorkshire Dales.