5 bedroom house

Appleton HoAppleton House is a delightful family home which dates back in parts to 1745, it is full of charm and personality, with a wealth of extended and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. A large, full height reception hall with an impressive oak staircase flows into a spacious drawing room which benefits from a triple aspect, a feature fireplace and Bifold door leading onto the rear south-facing patio.

The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home and features a range of contemporary wall and base units, integrated appliances and Bifold door leading to the garden, while the adjoining sitting room and family room are also light and welcoming, with the sitting room providing access to the conservatory. A useful utility, boiler room, wine cellar, and a study with a fireplace complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor there are five bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom suite, a large dressing room with plenty of fitted storage and an en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating and a freestanding bathtub and shower unit. There is also a separate WC and additional storage. A further feature of the principal bedroom is the generous terrace overlooking the garden. The large dressing room has the potential to be nursury/bedroom 6.

The remaining four bedrooms are equally light and well-proportioned and are well served by the two attractive family bathrooms.

The beautiful village of Hornby is just six miles north-west of the historical market town of Bedale, which features a good range of amenities for everyday needs including pubs, small supermarkets, independent shops, a leisure centre and sports field. Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A1 and M1 to connect to the wider motorway network, as well as regular high speed trains running to London and Edinburgh from Northallerton Station, approximately 12 miles from the property. The area offers a range of highly regarded schools, including Bedale Church of England Primary School, Bedale High School, Mowbray School.

The property benefits from impressive kerb appeal, with a generous driveway offering parking and turning space for multiple vehicles and plenty of space for garaging/car port, subject to the necessary planning.

To the rear, a south-facing garden provides more expansive areas of lawn bordered by well-kept flowerbeds, as well as a generous patio area, ideal for al fresco entertaining or dining. The garden also benefits from a walled vegetable garden and a variety of attractive mature shrubs and apple trees. A separate paddock to the front of the property completes the outdoor space to approx. 1.1 acres.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Harrogate