5 bedroom house

Knayton Lodge is a magnificent Georgian residence, enlarged and aggrandised during the Victorian era and formerly a Bishop's Manse for the Diocese of Middlesbrough. In more recent years the house has been further enhanced with the addition of an indoor swimming pool and guest acccommodation created from a former stable block, now standing at over 6000 square feet in total.

Surprisingly for such a property it is not listed, yet it is clear that much care and attention has been paid in preserving every ounce of character and elegance of the period, whilst bringing the practical elements up to the highest standards and conveniences of modern family living. Boasting fabulous proportions and impressive full-height bay windows, all of the principal rooms orient towards the gardens and enjoy stunning views of the Hambleton hills beyond.

The leisure wing and cottage are cleverly positioned in such a way as to form a pretty and private sun-soaked inner courtyard, separate to the formal gardens and providing a very pleasant entertaining area. The gardens themselves have been designed to complement the house and give it a beautiful mature setting with walks through and past the herbaceous borders and lawn to the paddocks (approx. 2.56 acres). For equestrian interests, there is a stable block with tack and feed rooms, and hayloft. Set well back from the quiet village road, the house is approached via a sweeping stone pebble driveway providing generous parking, alongside a double detached garage.

The pretty village of Knayton benefits from a popular public house and a well-regarded primary school. It is conveniently placed for easy access to the A19, leading to Thirsk, York and Northallerton, or across to the A1 and the larger commercial centres of Leeds and Harrogate to the south.

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