The Barn, Cowthorpe

The Barn was thoughtfully created from the conversion of some period farm buildings a number of years ago and now offers very spacious and well-presented accommodation which includes a number of characterful features such as cathedral style full height exposed ceilings with beams and trusses, exposed arched brickwork and polished timber and York stone flooring. It enjoys a private and quiet semi-rural position adjoining open fields, yet not isolated.

The property is approached through an entrance hall which has a cloakroom off. The drawing room has a full height vaulted ceiling together with a wood burning stove and staircase to the mezzanine study which has an outlook to the front. The everyday living room has a wood burning stove and includes sitting and dining areas, a French door opening to the gardens and windows to the front and rear. The breakfast kitchen has a kitchen area with an extensive range of fitted units, a central island with granite worksurfaces and breakfast bar with a dining area and sitting area beyond with patio door to the garden and a utility room with extensive storage.

The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and leads to the luxurious en-suite bathroom which is fully tiled and has a full bathroom suite including a roll top bath with a TV over. The guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there are three further double bedrooms and a house bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property sits in gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.76 acres (0.7ha) and is approached through twin remote controlled double gates which lead to a large parking and turning area and the double garage. There is also a shaped lawned garden with central water feature. To the rear, there are further lawned gardens with paved pathways and mature beds, a patio which continues into a covered area with a hot tub and an ideal space for entertaining.
To the side of the property there is access to the fenced paddock with a field shelter and storage.

LOCATION
The property enjoys a private position on the edge of this popular and convenient village which lies in the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’.

It is located between the popular market town of Wetherby, the Spa Town of Harrogate which both have a wide range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants and the historic City of York is also easily reached which again has a wide range
of amenities and cultural attractions as well as York mainline train station offering regular services to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. For the commuter, there is regular local rail
services to Leeds and York from Cattal railway station and good road access to the commercial centres of North & West Yorkshire via the A64 & A1 which gives access to the national motorway network.

SERVICES
The property has mains water and electric. There is a private sewerage treatment plant and the central heating is oil fired with LPG for the cooker.
The property has PV roof panels that
currently provide an annual income of approximately £2500.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Yorkshire Council – 01609 779977
COUNCIL TAX
Band G

Key facts

• EPC rating: D (score 62; potential rating C).
• Outside: garden.