Property description
Flying Ducks is a magnificent and most impressive converted barn overlooking Gouthwaite Nature Reserve in beautiful Upper Nidderdale. Complementing its setting and traditional exterior, the contemporary interior design and specification is fabulous and the accommodation is not only extensive and well appointed but has been carefully arranged to ensure maximum enjoyment and convenience for family life and entertaining to suit most modern family requirements.
The beauty of the setting, the extensive use of feature windows, the fact that it is secluded but not isolated, and its convenience for the main cities of the North, and proximity to excellent motorway, rail and air links are further attractions.
OVERVIEW
This five double, en-suite, bedroom property extends to over 4,800 square feet (446m2) over three floors. It has been converted using the finest materials with precise attention to detail incorporating state of the art equipment and unusual design features and briefly comprises:
Ground Floor
Entrance porch, entrance hall, cloakroom and washroom, sitting room, dining room, library, study and a breakfast kitchen.
First Floor
There is a central landing leading to the upper sitting room. There is the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and stairs to a third floor walk-in wardrobe and dressing area. There are four further bedrooms each enjoying en-suite facilities with two of them offering second floor mezzanine levels, creating an apartment feel. All rooms have fitted wardrobes and a vanity of units. The Laundry room is also located on this floor for convenience.
External
A private driveway leads to the front of the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles. There is approximately 2.5 acres of land surrounding the property including mature gardens which have been landscaped to include paved and decked areas, a hot tub, lawned areas and beds and borders.
SERVICES
Oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating with 2,500 litre oil tank.
Private sewage treatment system.
Private water supply via borehole. Extensive water treatment plant to the highest specification.
Mains electricity.
LOCATION
Flying Ducks is located 1 mile from the picturesque conservation village of Ramsgill-in-Nidderdale and 4 miles from the small market town of Pateley Bridge, which offers a full range of amenities and facilities. It is nestled in the heart of Nidderdale, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the historic market towns of Knaresborough, Masham, Bedale, Ripon, Otley and Skipton close by. The Spa Town of Harrogate is just under 20 miles, Leeds 30 miles and York 36 miles by road.
Flying Ducks is situated in the geographic centre of mainland Britain, almost exactly equidistant from the North, South, East and West coasts. Flying Ducks offers seclusion without being isolated and is a paradise location for bird and wildlife
Enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists and gourmands.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Harrogate Rail Station (19.6 miles)
Skipton Rail Station (15.5 miles)
York Rail Station (35 miles) London Kings Cross under 2 hours from York.
Leeds/Bradford International Airport (20.9 miles)
SCHOOLS
Fountains Earth, Church of England Endowed Primary School, Lofthouse.
St. Cuthberts Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge.
Nidderdale High School and Community College, Pateley Bridge.
Schools in Harrogate and Ripon have excellent reputations and results and student places are much sought after.
The property is ideally situated for easy access to many of the North of England's prestigious private schools.
AMENITIES
Nidderdale Pool and Leisure Centre (4 miles).
Country pubs to Michelin Starred restaurants are close by