A very rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable five bedroom detached period residence of considerable charm, believed to date back to 1610 with its insignia engraved on its rear elevation, overlooking a most delightful large established private garden extending to approximately half an acre. EPC-E
The sale of "Smithy Cottage" presents a unique opportunity to acquire a sizeable five bedroom detached family residence with four reception rooms and an enviably secluded south facing rear garden and enjoying an electric gated entrance leading to a detached double garage with electric up and over door. The accommodation of considerable charm and character offers many appealing features included leaded windows, exposed wood internal doors and surrounds, open fireplaces and some exposed timber and beamed ceilings providing the imaginative potential and flexibility to suit individual needs. The accommodation is offered with an oil fired heating system and some of the leaded windows are sealed double glazed.
Huby is regarded as a most sought after country village with the fashionable spa town of Harrogate being only a short drive away as is the market town of Otley and the spa town of Ilkley. All these provide extensive shopping, schooling and recreational facilities with regular bus services nearby. The cities of Leeds, Bradford and York are all within daily commuting distance as is the national motorway network including the A1/M1 link road making areas further afield more accessible by road. The Leeds/Bradford International Airport is situated at nearby Yeadon and the nearby village of Weeton has a small train station with regular services to Leeds, Harrogate and York.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Entrance Porch | approached adjacent to Crag Lane with quarry tiled floor and outer and inner entry doors opening to:
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| Snug | having recessed cupboard and an oriel splay bay window, south facing and overlooking the sun terrace.
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| Inner Corridor | with staircase leading to the first floor and incorporating useful storage below.
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| Study | having fixture shelves, drawers and desk top. South facing splay bay window and overlooking the sun terrace and garden beyond.
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| Spacious Lounge | incorporating a dining area, having beamed ceiling, seven wall light points, Inglenook style fireplace with open grate, windows to three sides incorporating double French doors opening to and overlooking the south facing rear patio and garden beyond.
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| Bedroom Five | an ideal guest bedroom with adjacent:
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| Bathroom | with white suite and tiled surrounds comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, low suite wc and ladder heated towel rail.
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| Second Lounge | having stone feature fireplace with brick interior and open fire, decorative ceiling cornice and with door opening to:
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| Conservatory/Breakfast Area | having under floor heated Travertine tiled floor and external windows to two sides and french door opening to the south facing sun terrace and garden beyond. Open to:
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| Kitchen | comprising range of fitted wall and base units with slate working surfaces, inset sink unit, Rayburn Stove serving to heat the central heating and domestic hot water, De Dietrich hob, under floor heated Travertine tiled floor and side entrance door.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Well Lit Landing | approached by staircase from the ground floor corridor and double hatch access to large boarded loft storage via a folding ladder.
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| Bedroom One | featuring exposed timbers and a beamed ceiling, south facing windows including oriel splay bay overlooking the delightful garden, range of built in wardrobes and incorporating:
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| En-Suite | with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low suite wc.
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| Bedroom Two | A through room with south facing window overlooking the delightful garden and incorporating:
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| En-Suite | with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low suite wc.
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| Bedroom Three | a split level room, again with south facing windows enjoying delightful private views.
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| Bedroom Four | again with south facing window, overlooking the delightful garden.
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| House Bathroom | with white suite and Travertine tiled floor comprising roll top bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and low suite wc.
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| OUTSIDE | Garage 19'10" x 16' with side door, electric remote controlled up and over door approached by a secure drive having a gated entrance providing additional parking and turning space with outside tap. Attached store to the rear and additional outbuildings include a timber summerhouse/garden office, a timber shed, Gabrielle Ash cedar greenhouse set within a kitchen garden. The rear garden is undoubtedly a most spectacular feature having sweeping shaped lawns, an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and flower beds, an ornamental lantern lit pond feature and hidden compost area, the total extending to approximately half an acre.
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