Lovingly – and stunningly – modernised by the current owners, Flatts House is most certainly an imposing country home, and a very stylish one too... but it is much more than that thanks to a self-contained cottage which makes it perfect for multigenerational living or those with a dependant relative.

Together the two properties offer a whopping 4,146sq.ft of light-filled and flexible accommodation that has been beautifully decorated and maintained.

Briefly, in the main house this comprises a welcoming entrance hall with original oak wooden floors that continues into the 22ft drawing room with feature exposed beam and a focal point fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Three sets of south-facing sash windows flood this room with plenty of natural light throughout the day.

Much of the remainder of the ground floor accommodation flows from the entrance hall: a dual aspect family room of impressive proportions with an open fireplace and raised area to the front of the property which could be used as a cosy snug area; a large newly fitted utility room with Belfast sink, a rear hall with boot room and cloakroom and, at the heart of the home, a semi open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with flag stone flooring that flows through to the dining room.

The kitchen has been newly fitted with pale grey Shaker-style wall and base units and a large central island with breakfast bar, all with marble work surfaces. A new AGA, also in pale grey, fits seamlessly in with the rest of the styling and complements the modern integrated appliances.

The triple aspect dining room has two sets of French doors, each of which open onto their own terrace area.

Upstairs on the first floor accommodation are a spacious family shower room and a total of five double bedrooms, three of which have contemporary en-suite shower rooms. The generous dual aspect master bedroom also benefits from a fitted dressing area.

Detached from the main house is the self-contained two-bedroom cottage comprising a generous modern dining kitchen with grey fitted units and a large central island with breakfast bar, a utility room and a charming living room on the ground floor. Upstairs are two good-sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other with an en-suite bathroom.

Also in this detached annexe, alongside the cottage, is a separate log store/stable and a studio/gym.

Flatts House can be accessed by two individual double electric gates, both of which open onto the wrap-around gravelled in and out driveway that provides parking for multiple vehicles.

Its private enclosed gardens are laid mainly to lawn with a border of flower beds and mature shrubs and trees, and are home to an extensive raised paved terrace ideal for entertaining. The property enjoys far-reaching views over neighbouring paddocks and rolling countryside.

Flatts House is located on the fringes of the sought-after village of Burton Leonard, around seven miles from Ripon and nine miles from Harrogate. It is on the market at a guide price of £1.6m.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Strutt & Parker's Harrogate office on 01423 594691.

*Please note that pictures show both the main house and cottage.