Ramsgill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Thornhill is an impressive, detached country house extending to over 3,300 sq. ft of beautifully presented accommodation, set within a National Landscape, close to Gouthwaite Reservoir. The house combines traditional character with exposed oak beams and striking stone fireplaces, with a thoughtful and cohesive interior finish.

The ground floor is arranged around a welcoming reception hall, leading to a series of well-proportioned reception rooms, including a drawing room with a substantial stone fireplace and hearth. A light-filled conservatory extends along the front elevation, linking seamlessly to a comfortable sitting room with fitted bookshelves, together with a separate utility room. The kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with Siemens and Miele appliances, a walk-in cold room and an adjoining boot room with cloakroom. From here, an oak door opens into the formal dining room, with French doors leading out to the gardens. A study with direct garden access and a spacious guest suite, with its own private staircase, complete the ground floor.

The principal staircase rises to the first floor, where there are two generous double bedrooms, including a particularly well-proportioned principal bedroom with en suite bathroom. A further bedroom is served by a contemporary shower room. The one-bedroom annexe provides excellent ancillary accommodation, comprising an open-plan kitchen and sitting room with wood-burning stove. It is accessed from a separate drive and has double gates into a gravelled parking area.

The property is set within approximately five acres, including a hillside paddock and thoughtfully landscaped gardens. A large terrace enjoys far-reaching views towards the reservoir, with further areas for outdoor entertaining, a summerhouse and a range of outbuildings and a wine store. Adjacent is a fantastic south facing garden which has been extremely well planned and landscaped with terraces, with a mass of well stocked shrub and flower beds which are separated by paths and steps. These lead to lawns looking out to rolling fields and round to the gravelled drive and electric gates. To the west of the property is a large gated vegetable garden with two garden sheds, good size greenhouse, log store and access to the lane beyond. In recent years the owners have created an orchard in a paddock between the property and the village church.

Services: Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating and propane gas for cooking. Private water supply via borehole. We understand that the private drainage complies with the relevant regulations.

Set on the edge of the picturesque village of Ramsgill which lies approx. 5 miles from the bustling market town of Pateley Bridge which offers a comprehensive range of everyday amenities including shops, schools, sporting facilities, public houses, restaurants and churches. The cathedral city of Ripon is approx. 16 miles away, with Harrogate 20 miles distant and the thriving commercial centre of Leeds within 36 miles. The area is well served by a selection of highly regarded independent schools, including Queen Mary’s School, Ashville College, Harrogate Ladies’ College and Cundall Manor. Harrogate railway station provides regular services to Leeds and York, with onward connections offering access to London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. Leeds Bradford Airport also offers a range of domestic and international flights.