IF YOU fancy having plenty of space – both indoors and out – to roam, then make sure to put Lanes Foot Farm on your list of properties to view, because not only does it offer a wealth of spacious accommodation but it's set in grounds that extend as far as the eye can see... and probably quite a bit beyond.
A substantial – and beautifully presented – Georgian farmhouse, Lanes Foot Farm offers that rare combination of past, present and future, with its well proportioned and flexible accommodation retaining a wealth of original features and character but with a modern twist. It's nod to the future lies in the potential for a self-contained annexe.
The property has been sympathetically and extensively restored and refurbished during the current vendors ownership, creating a wonderful modern family home which takes full advantage of its stunning setting.
Part of the renovation and refurbishment works includes a new addition which houses a useful boot room-style entrance, utility room with cloakroom off it, and a study.
The remaining ground floor rooms are all generously proportioned and include a light and airy family room with feature fireplace; large sitting room with feature fireplace housing a cast iron stove; spacious dining room and the kitchen which has been opened up to incorporate a breakfast area and is finished in quality bespoke Shaker style units. It has flagged stone floors, ceiling beams and both a refurbished oil-fired Aga and a separate electric Aga for those who enjoy cooking.
At the far end of the ground floor is a media/TV room with a second staircase which leads upstairs to a large en-suite bedroom perfect for guests. This whole area could easily be turned into a self-contained annexe for independent family members or guests, should the new owners wish.
The generous proportions and tasteful decoration continue on the first floor, where there are a contemporary family bathroom and family shower room plus six double bedrooms. One of these is the spacious master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom that's home to a freestanding ball and claw foot bath.
Externally, a meandering driveway leads to an impressive timber garage block to one side of Lanes Foot Farm.
The house is set in formal, well stocked gardens with the lawn extending to the north and east, and a more formal area to the south providing an ideal seating area.
The land – which extends to about 26 acres and is surrounded by beautiful countryside – is predominantly planted to coniferous woodland, part of which has recently been cleared and replanted with a mix of trees. In addition to the woodland there are two paddocks providing scope for livestock or horses.
In addition to the house there is a timber clad garage and workshop which provides ample space for gardening equipment, bikes and several cars.
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Lanes Foot Farm is situated on the edge of Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the villages of Dacre (about one mile away) and Summerbridge (about two miles away), and about 12 miles from Harrogate.
Lanes Foot Farm is on the market at a guide price of £2m.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Savills' York office on 01904 617800.
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