Franks Lane, Whixley, Near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, YO26

The Old School has over recent years undergone an extensive programme of extension and refurbishment successfully combining a wealth of character features with a very high standard of modern appointment throughout. The property also benefits from a separate studio annex which derives income from a successful Air B&B business which would also be suitable for a dependent relative or home office if preferred.

Whixley itself is surrounded by open countryside and yet within 2 miles of the A1 motorway providing excellent access to principal Yorkshire centres. It is also virtually midway between Harrogate and York with the benefit of Cattal railway station on the doorstep providing ready access to both.

The accommodation of the principal dwelling extends to some 4,100 square feet and includes a lovely light and spacious reception hall with oak flooring. Double doors open into a spectacular open plan family living/dining kitchen, a large proportion of which is open to the full pitch of the roof with exposed roof trusses and large Velux roof lights. There is a feature woodburning stove, oak flooring and French doors leading out into the front garden. The kitchen has a comprehensive range of bespoke fitted units complemented by granite preparation surfaces and matching central island with inset sink and breakfast bar. There is a separate Belfast sink, integrated appliances and a four-oven electric AGA and double doors lead into a formal separate dining room with glazed doors leading out into the side garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large, fitted utility room /side entrance off which there is a guest cloakroom and WC. Double doors open off the reception hall into a second sitting room with panelling to dado height and a splay fireplace with woodburning stove. A feature spiral staircase leads up the first floor which is entirely given over to the principal bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and exposed roof trusses, walk in wardrobes and luxury ensuite bath/shower room with free standing bath.

Returning to the ground floor there is a living room with fitted display/TV cabinet and folding glazed doors opening into the rear garden. There is also a home office and large boiler room both with external access. A short inner hall provides access to bedrooms two and three each with a private en suite shower room, bedrooms four and five and a house bathroom.

Outside, gates open into a gravelled driveway and courtyard providing ample parking for several vehicles and in turn giving access to the detached double garage. Adjoining the garage to the rear is the studio annex which is completely private from the main house and comprises an open plan living/dining room with kitchenette and double bedroom with en suite shower room. It also benefits from an independent heating system.

The formal gardens are effectively presented in three areas being lawned to the front with flower borders and a lovely private enclosed entertaining area to the side with pergola and patio with ornamental well. To the rear of the house is another patio/seating area with views down the mature grounds with specimen trees and meadow land area.