£1,895,000 /Sale price

A striking Grade II listed property with ancillary accommodation and buildings, enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding landscape. DescriptionDowgill Farm is a rather striking stone built farmhouse set in a private position with far reaching views across the valley. Built on land that was once owned by the Fountain Abbey Estate the property has an interesting history. Dating back to circa 1679, the east element of the house is thought to predate this and was originally built as a chapel for the local community, established during the reign of Elizabeth I.In more recent years the property has undergone an extensive but sympathetic programme of refurbishment and renovation, incorporating the property's plentiful period features whilst providing the perfect home for modern day living. To the east of the house sits the three bedroom annexe, a particularly spacious barn conversion with stunning views across the neighboring dale. The property sits in a plot of approximately 12 acres, comprising landscaped gardens, paddocks and woodland. The house has the benefit of a number of outbuildings which could be used for a variety of purposes, one houses an informal self contained apartment and workshop. The main residence is particularly well proportioned, with four spacious reception rooms on the ground floor and an open-plan kitchen/ breakfast room. The farmhouse style kitchen has been fitted with bespoke wooden units, granite work tops and high-end built-in appliances including an electric Aga. The ground floor also has the benefit of a particularly useful guest bedroom suite.The first floor houses four generous double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and each benefitting from it's own unique charm and views. The spacious landing provides the ideal area for a study/ reading room but could also be used as an occasional sixth bedroom. A glass walkway cleverly links the main house to the annexe, making the most of the spectacular views, and providing access to the laundry room and onto the barn. The annexe itself is just as delightful as the main residence, once a farm building with adjoining piggery, the barn has been thoughtfully designed with a large open-plan kitchen-sitting-living room downstairs and three bedrooms and two bathrooms (1 en suite) to the first floor.LocationDowgill Farm is situated in the heart of Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the villages of Dacre (about two miles) and Summerbridge (about one mile), both with a range of local shops, pubs and a regular bus service.The property is also well placed for access to the Spa town of Harrogate (about ten miles) and the market towns of Pateley Bridge (about four miles) and Skipton (about twenty miles), all with an excellent range of shops and services. The property is also within commuting distance to the business centres of Leeds (seventeen miles) and Bradford (about twenty three miles).Harrogate benefits from rail links to York and Leeds which in turn have direct connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is about seventeen miles distant.Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 5,595 sq ft Acreage: 12 AcresDirectionswhatthreewords///scrolled.fuels.dinner