DATING back to 1903, Roundhill House stands in an idyllic elevated position, a lone sentry looking directly over Roundhill Reservoir and the stunning Yorkshire Dales beyond.
While its setting is no doubt spectacular, it's by no means the only highlight of this impressive country house which has been meticulously upgraded by its current owners to create a simply stunning family home offering just shy of 5,000sq.ft t of accommodation.
The main house is arranged over two floors with an abundance of character period features throughout, including high ceilings with ceiling roses and deep skirting boards.
The ground floor is accessed via the welcoming entrance lobby and into an impressive central reception hall, which leads to a cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove, fitted cabinetry and illuminated display shelving; a generous dual aspect living room with a large bay window, feature gas fireplace and a door out to the terrace and gardens; the utility/boot room, off of which is a cloakroom and an open-plan dining kitchen.
The heart of the home, this has bespoke painted units with granite work surfaces, integrated appliances, a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, a range cooker set in an alcove and a large island in the kitchen area, plus a dining area with a bay window which enjoys stunning views across the gardens and reservoir beyond.
To the first floor are the family bathroom and five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study. These include the master bedroom which enjoys outstanding views from two elevations and has a stylish contemporary en-suite shower room.
A delightful enclosed rear courtyard off the kitchen leads to the adjacent detached coach house which has recently been transformed into a luxurious
contemporary annexe which could be used as a high-end holiday cottage should the buyers wish to boost their income.
The two-storey Coach House has been arranged as an upside-down house to ensure the stunning views and light are maximised.
The accommodation comprises a spacious reception hall leading to the master bedroom with a dressing area and luxurious en-suite bathroom, plus two further bedrooms and a generous family bathroom.
A contemporary glass and timber staircase leads to the first floor which comprises a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and ample space for a dining, a large utility room and a separate cosy yet contemporary living room is with a modern electric fire, original beamed ceiling and French doors which open onto a large roof terrace perfect for soaking in the breathtaking rolling countryside and view of the reservoir.
Roundhill House, which is partly surrounded by an adjacent woodland leased from Yorkshire Water, has private gardens surrounding the property. These are mainly laid to lawn with established flower beds and borders with various mature trees and shrubs and various patio seating areas ideally placed for entertaining and taking in the breathtaking distant views.
A generous gravelled driveway provides off road parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a large double garage attached to the coach house and a
separate single garage – currently used as a garden shed – on the opposite side of the house.
This idyllic location offers privacy and seclusion, yet the property is just six miles from Masham and 15 miles from Ripon, with Leyburn and Northallerton less than half an hour's drive away.
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As well as being a magnificent country home and possibly lifestyle business, Roundhill House is an ideal base from which to explore and enjoy the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Roundhill House is on the market at £2m.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact North Residential's Harrogate office on 01423 530088.
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