Sycamore Farm

Standing in almost 23 acres of beautifully manicured rolling countryside and benefitting from the addition of a recently built stable block, this property is ideal for those wanting excellent equestrian facilities or simply to enjoy Nidderdale and the wonders of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent village amenities close by and the larger centres of Ripon, Harrogate & Leeds within easy reach. This outstanding North Yorkshire home is arguably the finest example of country living, taking full advantage of its setting at Ringbeck, a short distance outside the popular village of Kirkby Malzeard. Approached via private electric gates into a lengthy driveway sweeping past fenced grassland and an ornamental lake, to an impressive courtyard entrance adjacent to comprehensive garaging. This incredible home stretches to some 6000 sq ft of generously proportioned accommodation and boasts phenomenal views with tranquillity and wildlife on the doorstep. Upon entry is a welcoming and impressive central reception hall with access to a full height living kitchen with exposed beams, Aga and ideally suited for modern day living and family entertaining, the hallway also provides access to the boot room, WC and utility/laundry room. There are also excellent formal reception rooms on the ground floor including an elegant drawing room with coffered ceiling, log burning stove and floor to ceiling barn style windows overlooking the surrounding grounds. Across the hall is a formal dining room with an incredible galleried landing above and doors leading out to a Loggia seating area, a snug, study, billiards/games room and an optional ground floor bedroom. To the first floor is an exquisite central galleried landing/library seating area with far reaching views. The left wing offers three double bedrooms - all with built in wardrobes and en-suite facilities and the right wing houses the principle suite with double bedroom and en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom and the house bathroom. Outside, in the immediate courtyard is a double garage and further triple carport with heat pump room (GSHP) and WC. The property has recently benefitted from an excellent and newly built stable block incorporating, double garage, tack room with WC and log burning stove, three stables and a tractor shed/ excellent storage. The surrounding and immaculately kept grounds, extend to some 23 acres of paddock and grassland and provide total privacy and far reaching views.

Location description

Outside the immediate grounds of Sycamore Farm include a private and beautifully planted garden adjacent to the living kitchen, with further lawned gardens and terracing ideal for summer afternoons on the north western side with extensive views over the surrounding grassland, there is also a mature woodland area and bridge leading to a picturesque lake with wildlife. Kirkby Malzeard benefits from a number of local amenities including a village shop, primary school, butchers, church, doctors surgery and playing fields. More extensive facilities are available in the city of Ripon, approximately 6.5miles and the attractive spa town of Harrogate some 15 miles. The A1 is approximately 15 miles and Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately 30 miles.