7 bedroom house

Fine & Country are privileged to offer the market Four Gables, an impressive and substantial Grade II Listed ‘Arts & Crafts’ residence boasting fabulous and spacious accommodation throughout with the added benefit of a separate, fully self-contained cottage, perfect for those with extended family or wanting to generate additional income via holiday lets.

Enviably tucked away in the highly regarded village of Boston Spa, Four Gables enjoys a private and peaceful setting and offers seven double bedrooms, five bathrooms and four reception rooms set over three floors measuring approximately 4000sqft. An internal inspection of this superb family home is most strongly advised to fully appreciate the size, flexibility and the wealth of character features on offer.

STEP INSIDE
As you enter the property you are greeted by a reception hall, providing access to all the principal ground floor rooms including a guest WC and cloaks room. The discerning purchaser is first led into a fabulous and imposing dining hall being light and airy with two large windows to the side elevation, beautiful terracotta tiled flooring, a central feature fireplace with exposed brick surround housing a wood burning stove and stairs leading to the first-floor accommodation. The elegant living room is situated at the front of the property with a large walk-in bay window to front elevation, additional window to side, a wonderful central feature fireplace suitable for open fires, period features to ceiling and original oak flooring. Open access from the living room leads through to a generous sized formal dining room, perfect for entertaining guests having a large picture window to front elevation and an extensive built-in storage and glass cabinet display unit. The open plan kitchen diner and family room is a fabulous sociable living space. The kitchen has solid wood units fitted at floor and wall height with granite top work surfaces incorporating an array of integrated appliances, breakfast bar unit, a walk-in pantry, solid wood flooring, window with additional skylight to rear elevation, ample space for dining table and chairs and double patio doors leading out to the rear gardens. Open access continues into a delightful snug/family room having continued solid wood flooring, window to side elevation and further double patio doors leading out onto a raised patio area and the gardens beyond. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a large laundry room with fitted storage units, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and two windows to rear elevation.

The first-floor accommodation is accessed from the dining hall via a grandeur, solid wood staircase leading to a galleried landing with an impressive leaded window to the rear aspect and in turn provides access to the four first-floor bedrooms. The spacious master suite has two windows to side elevation, a central feature fireplace and is further enhanced by the inclusion of a large walk-in dressing room; the bathroom is appointed to a high standard and comprises a three-piece white suite with a stand-alone bath and walk-in shower cubicle. Three further double bedrooms, two of which have original fireplaces, offer generous proportions and are all serviced by their own en-suite bathrooms.

From the landing area a door gives way to a staircase leading up to the second-floor accommodation and to three large double bedrooms (two with original fireplaces), a family bathroom with bath and shower and attractive tiled flooring, as well as a useful storage cupboard.

STEP OUTSIDE
The grounds of Four Gables extend to approximately 0.5 acre and are approached via an extensive gravelled driveway providing generous off-street parking to the front and side of the property. The gardens of this wonderful house are to all four sides and have been carefully planned and landscaped with many mature plants, trees and hedges, ensuring a wonderful sense of privacy. A large lawned garden is situated to the front of the property surrounded by a vast variety of plants and shrubs with a pathway leading round to the side where there is a wilding section. A raised, south facing patio area is a perfect spot for outdoor dining and is accessed via the kitchen diner. Continuing round to the rear is a delightful Zen Garden offering peace and tranquillity with a covered seating area and access to additional seating areas. For garden enthusiasts there is a large fruit and vegetable patch running the length of the driveway and currently houses a fantastic variety of home-grown fruits and vegetables, including a large fig tree. Three large outbuildings offer a workshop area and useful storage and could be converted to studios or garages if required.

A unique feature of this property is the separate and fully self-contained cottage situated to the rear featuring a wonderful open plan kitchen and living room area with a separate double bedroom and shower room. The current owner in years gone by has generated an additional income from this living space via short term holiday lets, and further information is available upon request. Adjoining the cottage is a sizable brick built potting shed and a glazed garden room (‘vinery’) ideal for relaxing in.

LOCATION
This magnificent property is tucked away in a private, peaceful position in this highly desirable village. Boston Spa supports a first-class range of amenities catering for daily needs including a rich variety of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Situated in the Lower Wharfe Valley, there is beautiful landscape and woodlands together with a multitude of footpaths and riverside walks. High quality services such as the GP surgery, excellent nurseries and schools are within walking distance. The market town of Wetherby is only 3 miles away. The position of the property is ideally placed for the commuter, being just 1 mile from the A1 which links with the region's motorway network, with York, Harrogate and Leeds each just a 20-minute drive away. Mainline rail services in both York and Leeds make travel to London less than a 2-hour journey.

Marketed by: Fine & Country, Wetherby